Glendale, CA · standard

ZIP Code 91204

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

16,032
5,507/sq mi
$74,144
Median income
$726,500
Median home value
38.5%
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 47%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 6%
home value, US ZIPs
5,507
people per sq mi
7%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 91204 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 91204 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 2.9 square miles in Glendale, Los Angeles County, California. The area is home to 16,032 residents, producing a population density of 5,507 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 91204 against California and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 91204 sits at $74,144 (27% below the California average), while per-capita income is $35,322. The poverty rate stands at 15.8% and the unemployment rate at 6.6%. On housing, the median home value is $726,500 (6% below the state average) with median rent at $2,105 per month, and 6.7% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 91204 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 38.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 37, and the average commute is 26 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Los Angeles County, so you can benchmark 91204 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 91204

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 91204.

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 91204, Glendale, 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

16,032

Population

2.9

Area (sq mi)

5,507

People / sq mi

Los Angeles

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 91204?

37.0

Median Age

48.0%

Male

52.0%

Female

57.3%

Foreign-Born

White 51.5%
African American 2.4%
Asian 15.6%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 9.7%
Hispanic or Latino 29.7%

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?

$74,144

Median Household Income

-27% vs state

$35,322

Per Capita Income

15.8%

Poverty Rate

6.6%

Unemployment Rate

26.2 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 91204 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$74,144 Top 47% higher than 53% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $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 62.7%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 38.5%

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

What does housing look like?

6,983

Total Housing Units

6,693

Occupied Units

290

Vacant Units

2.56

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 6.7%
Renter 93.3%

$726,500

Median Home Value

-6% vs state

$2,105

Median Rent

1977

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

+22.1%

YoY Change (2024)

506

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+406%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 91204 have increased 22.1% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +406% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2019 +9.2% 322
2020 +5.1% 339
2021 +3.1% 349
2022 +22.1% 426
2024 506

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 1,022 business establishments in ZIP 91204, employing approximately 11,402 people with a combined annual payroll of $696,272,000.

1,022

Businesses

11,402

Employees

$696.3M

Annual Payroll

15

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Health care and social assistance 231 22.6%
Retail trade 124 12.1%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 122 11.9%
Other services (except public administration) 84 8.2%
Construction 66 6.5%
Accommodation and food services 61 6.0%
Wholesale trade 55 5.4%
Real estate and rental and leasing 51 5.0%
Manufacturing 49 4.8%
Information 39 3.8%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 39 3.8%
Finance and insurance 35 3.4%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 32 3.1%
Transportation and warehousing 24 2.4%
Educational services 9 0.9%

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 91204 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 91204 ranks #8 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 91204 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 91204 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
91210 Glendale, CA 328 0.6 mi
91205 Glendale, CA 37,810 1.0 mi
91203 Glendale, CA 13,220 1.2 mi
90039 Los Angeles, CA 28,514 1.7 mi
91202 Glendale, CA 22,830 2.2 mi
90027 Los Angeles, CA 45,151 1.9 mi
91207 Glendale, CA 10,506 3.3 mi
90041 Los Angeles, CA 27,425 3.1 mi
90026 Los Angeles, CA 67,869 3.9 mi
90065 Los Angeles, CA 45,527 2.7 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 91204 in?
ZIP code 91204 (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 91204?
ZIP code 91204 in Glendale, CA has a population of 16,032 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 91204?
The median household income in ZIP 91204 is $74,144, which is 3% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 91204?
The median home value in ZIP 91204 is $726,500, which is 161% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 91204?
The largest racial group in ZIP 91204 is White at 51.5%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 29.7% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 91204?
ZIP code 91204 has 1,022 business establishments employing approximately 11,402 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 91204?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 91204 are: Health care and social assistance (231), Retail trade (124), Professional, scientific, and technical services (122). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 91204?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 91204 increased by 22.1% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 406%. 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 91204?
In ZIP code 91204, 62.7% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 38.5% 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 91204?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 91204 is 26.2 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 91204?
In ZIP code 91204, approximately 6.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 93.3% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 91204?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 91204 is 15.8% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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