3-digit ZIP regional index
Home appreciation in ZIP codes 918xxAlhambra, CA area
FHFA HPI® data shows the regional home price index for ZIP codes beginning with 918 changed +5.1% over the year to Q2 2026, compared with +0.9% for California and +3.0% for the United States.
The region covers ZIP codes 91801–91803. Most of its 2010 population lived in Los Angeles County (100%). Communities in the region include Monterey Park. This is a regional index, not a ZIP5, street, or individual-home estimate.
- 1-year change
- +5.1%
- 5-year change
- +29.4%
- Since Q1 1995
- +434%
- National rank (1 year)
- 257th
Year to Q2 2026
vs U.S. +41.3%
vs U.S. +292%
of 882 ZIP3 regions
ZIP3 918 vs California and the U.S.
FHFA HPI® all-transactions index, rebased so Q1 1995 = 100, through Q2 2026
- ZIP3 918: 534.4
- California: 488.5
- Los Angeles-Long Beach-Glendale, CA metro: 557.4
- United States: 391.6
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Appreciation by time window
| Window | ZIP3 918 | CA | U.S. | Gap vs CA | Gap vs U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 year | +5.1% | +0.9% | +3.0% | +4.2 pts | +2.1 pts |
| 3 years | +10.0% | +7.7% | +12.9% | +2.4 pts | −2.8 pts |
| 5 years | +29.4% | +28.1% | +41.3% | +1.3 pts | −11.9 pts |
| 10 years | +74.5% | +76.2% | +93.3% | −1.7 pts | −18.8 pts |
| Since Q1 1995 | +434% | +388% | +292% | +45.9 pts | +142.9 pts |
If you bought in ZIP3 918 in…
Applying the regional index change from the same quarter of each year to Q2 2026 to an example $300,000 purchase price. Individual homes can differ widely from the regional average.
| Bought in | Index change | $300,000 then, at the regional rate |
|---|---|---|
| Q2 1995 | +442% | $1,626,324 |
| Q2 2000 | +348% | $1,342,514 |
| Q2 2005 | +113% | $640,395 |
| Q2 2010 | +111% | $633,688 |
| Q2 2015 | +81.9% | $545,799 |
| Q2 2020 | +40.0% | $419,936 |
| Q2 2021 | +29.4% | $388,201 |
| Q2 2023 | +10.0% | $330,107 |
| Q2 2025 | +5.1% | $315,305 |
How ZIP3 918 ranks
Over the past year ZIP3 918 ranks 257th of 882 3-digit ZIP regions nationally and 5th of 57 in California. Its one-year change is +2.1 pts versus the nation and +4.2 pts versus California. Rank 1 is the strongest appreciation.
| Window | National rank | Rank in California |
|---|---|---|
| 1 year | 257th of 882 | 5th of 57 |
| 3 years | 715th of 882 | 25th of 57 |
| 5 years | 798th of 882 | 34th of 57 |
| 10 years | 676th of 882 | 37th of 57 |
| Since Q1 1995 | 51st of 879 | 23rd of 57 |
Boom, bust, and recovery in ZIP3 918
ZIP3 918's index peaked in Q4 2006, fell 20.2% to its low in Q2 2012, and regained its peak in Q1 2015, about 8.2 years after the top. Today it sits +83.2% versus that 2000s peak. How every state and ZIP region fared
| Area | 2000s peak | Low point | Peak to low | Back to peak | Today vs peak |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ZIP3 918 | Q4 2006 | Q2 2012 | -20.2% | Q1 2015 (8.2 yrs) | +83.2% |
| CA | Q3 2006 | Q1 2012 | -41.0% | Q2 2019 (12.8 yrs) | +50.9% |
| Metro | Q4 2006 | Q2 2012 | -35.8% | Q4 2017 (11 yrs) | +63.8% |
| U.S. | Q1 2007 | Q2 2012 | -19.0% | Q4 2016 (9.8 yrs) | +89.3% |
Appreciation after inflation
Adjusting for consumer price inflation, ZIP3 918's index has changed +141% in real terms since Q1 1995. Home prices vs inflation
| Window | Inflation (CPI-U) | ZIP3 918 after inflation | CA after inflation | Metro after inflation | U.S. after inflation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 year | +3.9% | +1.2% | -2.9% | -2.6% | -0.8% |
| 3 years | +9.8% | +0.2% | -1.9% | +0.6% | +2.8% |
| 5 years | +24.0% | +4.3% | +3.3% | +6.4% | +13.9% |
| 10 years | +39.1% | +25.5% | +26.7% | +30.4% | +39.0% |
| Since Q1 1995 | +121% | +141% | +121% | +152% | +76.8% |
Estimate appreciation for a home in ZIP3 918
Regional estimate
$523,521
- Estimated gain
- $223,521
- Index change
- +74.51%
- Start index
- 306.24
- End index
- 534.41
ZIP3 918 (Alhambra, CA area), Q2 2016 to Q2 2026. Index type: Native 3-Digit ZIP index.
Nearby 3-digit ZIP regions
| 3-digit ZIP region | State | 1 year | 5 years | Since Q1 1995 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 911 · Pasadena, CA area | CA | -0.7% | +34.5% | +542% |
| 910 · Arcadia, CA area | CA | -4.2% | +28.7% | +475% |
| 912 · Glendale, CA area | CA | +0.8% | +37.4% | +503% |
| 900 · Los Angeles, CA area | CA | -2.3% | +25.0% | +546% |
| 906 · Norwalk, CA area | CA | +1.4% | +35.8% | +420% |
| 915 · Burbank, CA area | CA | +5.4% | +39.6% | +569% |
Recent quarterly index values
| Period | Index |
|---|---|
| Q2 2026 | 534.41 |
| Q1 2026 | 515.55 |
| Q4 2025 | 532.58 |
| Q3 2025 | 513.55 |
| Q2 2025 | 508.47 |
| Q1 2025 | 530.14 |
| Q4 2024 | 546.31 |
| Q3 2024 | 538.07 |
| Q2 2024 | 496.47 |
| Q1 2024 | 524.50 |
| Q4 2023 | 542.34 |
| Q3 2023 | 508.16 |
Frequently asked questions
- How much have home prices risen in ZIP codes starting with 918?
- Based on FHFA HPI® data for 3-digit ZIP region 918, the regional index changed +5.1% over the year to Q2 2026, +29.4% over five years, +74.5% over ten years, and +434% since Q1 1995.
- Is ZIP3 918 appreciating faster than California and the U.S.?
- Over the past year the region's index +5.1% compares with +0.9% for California and +3.0% for the U.S., a gap of +2.1 pts versus the nation. Over five years the gap versus the nation is −11.9 pts.
- Which ZIP codes are in 3-digit ZIP region 918?
- All ZIP codes that begin with 918. Census 2010 ZIP Code Tabulation Areas in this region run from 91801 to 91803 (2 areas). FHFA publishes one index for the whole 3-digit region, not for each 5-digit ZIP code.
- Can I use this to value my home?
- No. The FHFA HPI® is a broad regional index of average price movement. It is not an appraisal, tax assessment, or automated valuation of any individual property. Use it as general context alongside local sales and a professional opinion.