PlainZIP

Glendale, CA · standard

ZIP Code 91201

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

22,781
3,736/sq mi
$82,301
Median income
$1,152,000
Median home value
36.9%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

Top 35%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 2%
home value, US ZIPs
3,736
people per sq mi
33%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 91201 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 91201 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Glendale, Los Angeles County, California, with 22,781 residents across 6.1 square miles, a density of 3,736 people per square mile, in the Los Angeles time zone.

ZIP 91201 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $82,301 (19% below the California average), while per-capita income is $42,017. Poverty here runs at 13.9%, with unemployment measured at 10.5%. Housing costs here run $1,152,000 for a typical home value (49% above the state average), with rent averaging $2,139 a month; 33.2% of homes are owner-occupied.

A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 36.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 40.5, and the average commute is 26 minutes. A geography-based comparison follows: 10 ZIP codes within about 10 miles of 91201, plus 6 more within Los Angeles County, give a clearer read than the national average alone.

Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →

Top industries in ZIP 91201

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Glendale, CA

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 91201.

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 + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 91201, Glendale, CA · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

22,781

Population

6.1

Area (sq mi)

3,736

People / sq mi

Los Angeles

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 91201?

40.5

Median Age

50.3%

Male

49.7%

Female

58.1%

Foreign-Born

White 73.5%
African American 0.6%
Asian 5.6%
American Indian or Alaska Native 1.6%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.3%
Two or More Ethnicities 8.4%
Hispanic or Latino 18.5%

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?

$82,301

Median Household Income

-19% vs state

$42,017

Per Capita Income

13.9%

Poverty Rate

10.5%

Unemployment Rate

26.1 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 91201 ranks nationally

Glendale, CA household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$82,301 Top 35% higher than 65% 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 59.8%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 36.9%

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

What does housing look like?

8,517

Total Housing Units

7,991

Occupied Units

526

Vacant Units

2.79

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 33.2%
Renter 66.8%

$1,152,000

Median Home Value

+49% vs state

$2,139

Median Rent

1957

Median Year Built

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

How have home values changed over time?

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

+8.9%

YoY Change (2024)

413

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+313%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 91201 have increased 8.9% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +313% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +1.7% 297
2021 +7.0% 318
2022 +22.1% 388
2023 -2.2% 380
2024 +8.9% 413

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 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 786 business establishments in ZIP 91201, employing approximately 10,959 people with a combined annual payroll of $984,221,000.

786

Businesses

10,959

Employees

$984.2M

Annual Payroll

16

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Professional, scientific, and technical services 118 15.0%
Health care and social assistance 88 11.2%
Construction 86 10.9%
Retail trade 75 9.5%
Accommodation and food services 57 7.3%
Other services (except public administration) 52 6.6%
Manufacturing 50 6.4%
Information 42 5.3%
Real estate and rental and leasing 41 5.2%
Wholesale trade 39 5.0%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 37 4.7%
Transportation and warehousing 35 4.5%
Finance and insurance 27 3.4%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 26 3.3%
Educational services 8 1.0%
Management of companies and enterprises 3 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 91201 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 91201 ranks #4 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 91201 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 91201 ranks #9 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
91202 Glendale, CA 22,830 1.2 mi
91502 Burbank, CA 11,371 1.2 mi
91506 Burbank, CA 18,904 2.0 mi
91501 Burbank, CA 20,849 2.1 mi
91203 Glendale, CA 13,220 1.9 mi
91207 Glendale, CA 10,506 2.0 mi
90027 Los Angeles, CA 45,151 3.1 mi
91210 Glendale, CA 328 2.6 mi
91505 Burbank, CA 30,778 3.3 mi
91204 Glendale, CA 16,032 2.8 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 91201 in? ▼
ZIP code 91201 (Glendale) 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 91201? ▼
ZIP code 91201 in Glendale, CA has a population of 22,781 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 91201? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 91201 is $82,301, which is 8% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 91201? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 91201 is $1,152,000, which is 314% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 91201? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 91201 is White at 73.5%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 18.5% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 91201? ▼
ZIP code 91201 has 786 business establishments employing approximately 10,959 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 91201? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 91201 are: Professional, scientific, and technical services (118), Health care and social assistance (88), Construction (86). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 91201? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 91201 increased by 8.9% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 313%. 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 91201? ▼
In ZIP code 91201, 59.8% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 36.9% 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 91201? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 91201 is 26.1 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend more time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 91201? ▼
In ZIP code 91201, approximately 33.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 66.8% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 91201? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 91201 is 13.9% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.