Pasadena, CA · standard

ZIP Code 91101

Los Angeles County, California — Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

20,460
5,940/sq mi
$87,813
Median income
$682,300
Median home value
60.1%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Pasadena pairs an above-median household income with top-decile home values, in a suburban-density, renter-heavy area.

Top 29%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 7%
home value, US ZIPs
5,940
people per sq mi
15%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 91101 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 91101 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 3.4 square miles in Pasadena, Los Angeles County, California. The area is home to 20,460 residents, producing a population density of 5,940 people per square mile, and falls within the Los Angeles time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 91101 against California and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 91101 sits at $87,813 (14% below the California average), while per-capita income is $62,821. The poverty rate stands at 19.6% and the unemployment rate at 5.1%. On housing, the median home value is $682,300 (12% below the state average) with median rent at $2,270 per month, and 15.2% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 91101 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 60.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 36.5, and the average commute is 24 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Los Angeles County, so you can benchmark 91101 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →

Top industries in ZIP 91101

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 91101.

establishments

What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 91101, Pasadena, CA · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

20,460

Population

3.4

Area (sq mi)

5,940

People / sq mi

Los Angeles

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 91101?

36.5

Median Age

46.8%

Male

53.2%

Female

30.4%

Foreign-Born

White 42.5%
African American 8.0%
Asian 21.6%
American Indian or Alaska Native 1.2%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.1%
Two or More Ethnicities 14.4%
Hispanic or Latino 27.7%

Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

How much do residents earn?

$87,813

Median Household Income

-14% vs state

$62,821

Per Capita Income

19.6%

Poverty Rate

5.1%

Unemployment Rate

23.9 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 91101 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income — the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$87,813 Top 29% higher than 71% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Below this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). This entry sits in this band. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Census Bureau — ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 70.6%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 60.1%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

12,408

Total Housing Units

11,507

Occupied Units

901

Vacant Units

1.76

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 15.2%
Renter 84.8%

$682,300

Median Home Value

-12% vs state

$2,270

Median Rent

1978

Median Year Built

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals

+6.2%

YoY Change (2021)

386

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+286%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 91101 have increased 6.2% over the past year (2021). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +286% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2017 +5.6% 311
2018 +6.2% 330
2019 -4.9% 314
2020 +15.9% 364
2021 +6.2% 386

Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2021. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 2,134 business establishments in ZIP 91101, employing approximately 26,920 people with a combined annual payroll of $2,792,541,000.

2,134

Businesses

26,920

Employees

$2.8B

Annual Payroll

16

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Professional, scientific, and technical services 547 25.6%
Health care and social assistance 360 16.9%
Finance and insurance 252 11.8%
Real estate and rental and leasing 183 8.6%
Other services (except public administration) 166 7.8%
Accommodation and food services 130 6.1%
Retail trade 110 5.2%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 99 4.6%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 77 3.6%
Information 60 2.8%
Construction 41 1.9%
Wholesale trade 37 1.7%
Educational services 35 1.6%
Management of companies and enterprises 15 0.7%
Transportation and warehousing 11 0.5%
Manufacturing 9 0.4%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

Nearby ZIP Codes

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ZIP 91101 vs its nearest neighbors, by population

Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 91101 ranks #9 by population — useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 91101 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

median income

What this shows By household income, ZIP 91101 ranks #null of 9 neighboring ZIPs — local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
91106 Pasadena, CA 24,229 0.8 mi
91105 Pasadena, CA 11,254 1.7 mi
91104 Pasadena, CA 36,751 1.7 mi
91103 Pasadena, CA 27,480 2.2 mi
91108 San Marino, CA 13,361 2.2 mi
91001 Altadena, CA 36,126 3.4 mi
91030 South Pasadena, CA 25,616 2.7 mi
91107 Pasadena, CA 32,940 3.1 mi
91801 Alhambra, CA 52,735 3.9 mi
90041 Los Angeles, CA 27,425 3.9 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 91101 in?
ZIP code 91101 (Pasadena) is located in Los Angeles County, California. Los Angeles County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/los-angeles-ca.
What is the population of ZIP code 91101?
ZIP code 91101 in Pasadena, CA has a population of 20,460 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 91101?
The median household income in ZIP 91101 is $87,813, which is 15% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 91101?
The median home value in ZIP 91101 is $682,300, which is 145% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 91101?
The largest racial group in ZIP 91101 is White at 42.5%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 27.7% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 91101?
ZIP code 91101 has 2,134 business establishments employing approximately 26,920 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 91101?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 91101 are: Professional, scientific, and technical services (547), Health care and social assistance (360), Finance and insurance (252). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 91101?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 91101 increased by 6.2% in 2021. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 286%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 91101?
In ZIP code 91101, 70.6% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 60.1% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 91101?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 91101 is 23.9 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 91101?
In ZIP code 91101, approximately 15.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 84.8% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 91101?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 91101 is 19.6% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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