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
$119,386
Median income
$876,400
Median home value
46.2%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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.

ZIP code 91311 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 83.1 square miles in Chatsworth, Los Angeles County, California. The area is home to 36,557 residents, producing a population density of 440 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 91311 against California and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 91311 sits at $119,386 (17% above the California average), while per-capita income is $53,824. The poverty rate stands at 8.8% and the unemployment rate at 5.4%. On housing, the median home value is $876,400 (13% above the state average) with median rent at $2,311 per month, and 66.6% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 91311 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 46.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 42.3, and the average commute is 29 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Los Angeles County, so you can benchmark 91311 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 91311

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 91311.

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 91311, Chatsworth, 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

36,557

Population

83.1

Area (sq mi)

440

People / sq mi

Los Angeles

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 91311?

42.3

Median Age

48.6%

Male

51.4%

Female

29.4%

Foreign-Born

White 44.7%
African American 7.2%
Asian 18.9%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.6%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.2%
Two or More Ethnicities 16.0%
Hispanic or Latino 28.8%

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

$53,824

Per Capita Income

8.8%

Poverty Rate

5.4%

Unemployment Rate

29.3 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 91311 ranks nationally

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

$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%). Below this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). This entry sits in this band. $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 62.3%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 46.2%

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

What does housing look like?

15,097

Total Housing Units

14,561

Occupied Units

536

Vacant Units

2.75

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 66.6%
Renter 33.4%

$876,400

Median Home Value

+13% vs state

$2,311

Median Rent

1974

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

+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.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 91311 ranks #6 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 91311 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 91311 ranks #4 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
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

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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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