Chatsworth, CA · standard
ZIP Code 91311
Los Angeles County, California - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 36,557
- 440/sq mi High-density area
- $119,386
- Median income Above-median income area
- $876,400
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 46.2%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Chatsworth pairs a top-decile household income with top-decile home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 10%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 4%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 440
- people per sq mi
- 67%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 91311 against every reporting US ZIP.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 91311 (Chatsworth, CA) rose +5.8% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 329.5 in 2023 to 348.5 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 91311 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Chatsworth, Los Angeles County, California, with 36,557 residents across 83.1 square miles, a density of 440 people per square mile, in the Los Angeles time zone.
ZIP 91311 skews affluent, with a median household income of $119,386 (17% above the average California ZIP), while per-capita income is $53,824. The poverty rate is 8.8%, with unemployment at 5.4%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $876,400 (13% above the average California ZIP) and median rent is $2,311; 66.6% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 46.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 42.3, and the average commute is 29 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Los Angeles County, so 91311 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 91311
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Chatsworth, CA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 91311.
- Manufacturing
Manufacturing
291 establishments
- Wholesale trade
Wholesale trade
272 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
231 establishments
- Construction
Construction
196 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
187 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 91311, Chatsworth, 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
36,557
Population
83.1
Area (sq mi)
440
People / sq mi
Los Angeles
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 91311?
42.3
Median Age
48.6%
Male
51.4%
Female
29.4%
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?
$119,386
Median Household Income
+17% vs state ZIP avg
$53,824
Per Capita Income
8.8%
Poverty Rate
5.4%
Unemployment Rate
29.3 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 91311 ranks nationally
Chatsworth, CA household income vs. every US ZIP code
Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked
$119,386 Top 10% higher than 90% of 30,318 US 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
15,097housing units
15,097
Total Housing Units
14,561
Occupied Units
536
Vacant Units
2.75
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$876,400
Median Home Value
+13% vs state ZIP avg
$2,311
Median Rent
1974
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
+5.8%
YoY Change (2024)
349
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+249%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 91311 have increased 5.8% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +249% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +3.6% | 247 |
| 2021 | +12.9% | 279 |
| 2022 | +16.3% | 325 |
| 2023 | +1.5% | 329 |
| 2024 | +5.8% | 349 |
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 2,101 business establishments in ZIP 91311, employing approximately 35,403 people with a combined annual payroll of $2,177,352,000.
2,101
Businesses
35,403
Employees
$2.2B
Annual Payroll
16
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 291 | 13.8% |
| Wholesale trade | 272 | 12.9% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 231 | 11.0% |
| Construction | 196 | 9.3% |
| Retail trade | 187 | 8.9% |
| Health care and social assistance | 178 | 8.5% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 136 | 6.5% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 123 | 5.8% |
| Accommodation and food services | 109 | 5.2% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 83 | 4.0% |
| Finance and insurance | 77 | 3.7% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 72 | 3.4% |
| Information | 54 | 2.6% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 47 | 2.2% |
| Educational services | 28 | 1.3% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 14 | 0.7% |
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 91311 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 93063
Simi Valley (93063)
54,366 residents
- 91344
Granada Hills (91344)
51,747 residents
- 91304
Canoga Park (91304)
50,231 residents
- 91306
Winnetka (91306)
45,061 residents
- 91367
Woodland Hills (91367)
39,499 residents
- 91311
Chatsworth (91311)
36,557 residents
- 91326
Porter Ranch (91326)
33,708 residents
- 91324
Northridge (91324)
27,669 residents
- 91303
Canoga Park (91303)
26,855 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 91311 ranks #6 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 91311 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 91381
Stevenson Ranch (91381)
$158,504 median income
- 91326
Porter Ranch (91326)
$148,281 median income
- 93063
Simi Valley (93063)
$125,098 median income
- 91311
Chatsworth (91311)
$119,386 median income
- 91344
Granada Hills (91344)
$119,345 median income
- 91367
Woodland Hills (91367)
$108,653 median income
- 91324
Northridge (91324)
$99,610 median income
- 91306
Winnetka (91306)
$93,151 median income
- 91304
Canoga Park (91304)
$90,007 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 91311 ranks #4 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 91326 | Porter Ranch, CA | 33,708 | 2.9 mi |
| 91304 | Canoga Park, CA | 50,231 | 4.7 mi |
| 93063 | Simi Valley, CA | 54,366 | 4.5 mi |
| 91381 | Stevenson Ranch, CA | 20,158 | 6.1 mi |
| 91303 | Canoga Park, CA | 26,855 | 6.3 mi |
| 91344 | Granada Hills, CA | 51,747 | 5.7 mi |
| 91324 | Northridge, CA | 27,669 | 4.8 mi |
| 91306 | Winnetka, CA | 45,061 | 5.8 mi |
| 91367 | Woodland Hills, CA | 39,499 | 7.8 mi |
| 91330 | Northridge, CA | 2,702 | 5.5 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 91311, 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 (36,557 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 91311 in?
ZIP code 91311 (Chatsworth) 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 91311?
ZIP code 91311 in Chatsworth, CA has a population of 36,557 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 91311?
The median household income in ZIP 91311 is $119,386, which is 56% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 91311?
The median home value in ZIP 91311 is $876,400, which is 215% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 91311?
The largest racial group in ZIP 91311 is White at 44.7%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 28.8% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 91311?
ZIP code 91311 has 2,101 business establishments employing approximately 35,403 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 91311?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 91311 are: Manufacturing (291), Wholesale trade (272), Professional, scientific, and technical services (231). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 91311?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 91311 increased by 5.8% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 249%. 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 91311?
In ZIP code 91311, 62.3% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 46.2% 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 91311?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 91311 is 29.3 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 91311?
In ZIP code 91311, approximately 66.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 33.4% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 91311?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 91311 is 8.8% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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