Glendale, CA · standard
ZIP Code 91208
Los Angeles County, California - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 16,245
- 909/sq mi High-density area
- $136,892
- Median income Above-median income area
- $1,421,200
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 64.1%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Glendale pairs a top-decile household income with top-decile home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 6%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 1%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 909
- people per sq mi
- 65%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 91208 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 91208 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Glendale, Los Angeles County, California, home to 16,245 residents across 17.9 square miles, a density of 909 people per square mile, in the Los Angeles time zone.
ZIP 91208 skews affluent, with a median household income of $136,892 (35% above the average California ZIP), while per-capita income is $66,476. Unemployment is 10.7%, an important qualifier alongside the household-income figure. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $1,421,200 (84% above the average California ZIP), while 64.9% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $2,407.
This is a highly-educated ZIP: 64.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 45.7, and the average commute is 28 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Los Angeles County, so 91208 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
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 91208
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Glendale, CA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 91208.
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
137 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
135 establishments
- Construction
Construction
62 establishments
- Real estate and rental and leasing
Real estate and rental and leasing
55 establishments
- Arts, entertainment, and recreation 34
Arts, entertainment, and recreation
34 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, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 91208, 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
16,245
Population
17.9
Area (sq mi)
909
People / sq mi
Los Angeles
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 91208?
45.7
Median Age
49.3%
Male
50.7%
Female
35.9%
Foreign-Born
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?
$136,892
Median Household Income
+35% vs state ZIP avg
$66,476
Per Capita Income
5.9%
Poverty Rate
10.7%
Unemployment Rate
28.3 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 91208 ranks among California ZIPs
Glendale, CA household income vs. every California ZIP code
Median household income among 1,583 reporting California ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$136,892 Top 18% higher than 82% of 1,583 California ZIPs
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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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
6,347housing units
6,347
Total Housing Units
6,035
Occupied Units
312
Vacant Units
2.64
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$1,421,200
Median Home Value
+84% vs state ZIP avg
$2,407
Median Rent
1962
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
-1.2%
YoY Change (2023)
311
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+211%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 91208 have decreased 1.2% over the past year (2023). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +211% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | -0.0% | 258 |
| 2020 | -0.3% | 257 |
| 2021 | +8.7% | 280 |
| 2022 | +12.6% | 315 |
| 2023 | -1.2% | 311 |
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 2023. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 618 business establishments in ZIP 91208, employing approximately 3,553 people with a combined annual payroll of $234,491,000.
618
Businesses
3,553
Employees
$234.5M
Annual Payroll
15
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Health care and social assistance | 137 | 22.2% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 135 | 21.8% |
| Construction | 62 | 10.0% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 55 | 8.9% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 34 | 5.5% |
| Retail trade | 29 | 4.7% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 29 | 4.7% |
| Finance and insurance | 24 | 3.9% |
| Information | 23 | 3.7% |
| Accommodation and food services | 22 | 3.6% |
| Wholesale trade | 21 | 3.4% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 19 | 3.1% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 16 | 2.6% |
| Educational services | 6 | 1.0% |
| Manufacturing | 5 | 0.8% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
Nearby ZIP Codes
Want a side-by-side? Compare 91208 vs 91046 →
ZIP 91208 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 91205
Glendale (91205)
37,810 residents
- 91206
Glendale (91206)
33,065 residents
- 91214
La Crescenta (91214)
30,356 residents
- 91202
Glendale (91202)
22,830 residents
- 91501
Burbank (91501)
20,849 residents
- 91011
La Canada Flintridge (91011)
20,280 residents
- 91208
Glendale (91208)
16,245 residents
- 91203 13,220
Glendale (91203)
13,220 residents
- 91207 10,506
Glendale (91207)
10,506 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 91208 ranks #7 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 91208 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 91011
La Canada Flintridge (91011)
$241,875 median income
- 91214
La Crescenta (91214)
$140,121 median income
- 91208
Glendale (91208)
$136,892 median income
- 91207
Glendale (91207)
$118,116 median income
- 91202 $96,459
Glendale (91202)
$96,459 median income
- 91501 $91,936
Burbank (91501)
$91,936 median income
- 91206 $89,188
Glendale (91206)
$89,188 median income
- 91203 $82,364
Glendale (91203)
$82,364 median income
- 91020 $72,125
Montrose (91020)
$72,125 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 91208 ranks #3 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 91046 | Verdugo City, CA | 156 | 1.3 mi |
| 91020 | Montrose, CA | 8,415 | 1.3 mi |
| 91207 | Glendale, CA | 10,506 | 1.4 mi |
| 91206 | Glendale, CA | 33,065 | 2.6 mi |
| 91202 | Glendale, CA | 22,830 | 2.5 mi |
| 91214 | La Crescenta, CA | 30,356 | 3.1 mi |
| 91011 | La Canada Flintridge, CA | 20,280 | 2.7 mi |
| 91205 | Glendale, CA | 37,810 | 3.9 mi |
| 91203 | Glendale, CA | 13,220 | 3.2 mi |
| 91501 | Burbank, CA | 20,849 | 3.4 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 91208, both outside CA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (16,245 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What county is ZIP code 91208 in?
ZIP code 91208 (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 91208?
ZIP code 91208 in Glendale, CA has a population of 16,245 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 91208?
The median household income in ZIP 91208 is $136,892, which is 79% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 91208?
The median home value in ZIP 91208 is $1,421,200, which is 411% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 91208?
The largest racial group in ZIP 91208 is White at 64.1%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 12.9% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 91208?
ZIP code 91208 has 618 business establishments employing approximately 3,553 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 91208?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 91208 are: Health care and social assistance (137), Professional, scientific, and technical services (135), Construction (62). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 91208?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 91208 decreased by 1.2% in 2023. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 211%. 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 91208?
In ZIP code 91208, 74.7% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 64.1% 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 91208?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 91208 is 28.3 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 91208?
In ZIP code 91208, approximately 64.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 35.1% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 91208?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 91208 is 5.9% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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