Northridge, CA · standard
ZIP Code 91324
Los Angeles County, California - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 27,669
- 2,434/sq mi High-density area
- $99,610
- Median income Above-median income area
- $906,300
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 37.6%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Northridge pairs an upper-quartile household income with top-decile home values, in a suburban-density, mixed-tenure area.
- Top 19%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 3%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 2,434
- people per sq mi
- 47%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 91324 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 91324 (Northridge, CA) rose +1.8% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 378.8 in 2023 to 385.5 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 91324 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Northridge, Los Angeles County, California, with 27,669 residents across 11.4 square miles, a density of 2,434 people per square mile, in the Los Angeles time zone.
ZIP 91324 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $99,610 (2% below the average California ZIP), while per-capita income is $45,470. The poverty rate is 12.0%, with unemployment at 7.1%; those measures add context to the income figure. Housing costs run above the statewide ZIP benchmark while renting is common: median home value is $906,300 (17% above the average California ZIP), with only 46.7% owner-occupied homes and median rent of $2,307.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 37.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 37.7, 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 91324 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 91324
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Northridge, CA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 91324.
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
265 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
231 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
182 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
161 establishments
- Construction
Construction
137 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 91324, Northridge, 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
27,669
Population
11.4
Area (sq mi)
2,434
People / sq mi
Los Angeles
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 91324?
37.7
Median Age
50.9%
Male
49.1%
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?
$99,610
Median Household Income
-2% vs state ZIP avg
$45,470
Per Capita Income
12.0%
Poverty Rate
7.1%
Unemployment Rate
28.8 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 91324 ranks among California ZIPs
Northridge, 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)
$99,610 Top 45% higher than 55% 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
11,618housing units
11,618
Total Housing Units
10,730
Occupied Units
888
Vacant Units
2.83
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$906,300
Median Home Value
+17% vs state ZIP avg
$2,307
Median Rent
1970
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
+1.8%
YoY Change (2024)
386
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+286%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 91324 have increased 1.8% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +286% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +3.5% | 265 |
| 2021 | +13.5% | 301 |
| 2022 | +19.1% | 358 |
| 2023 | +5.7% | 379 |
| 2024 | +1.8% | 386 |
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 1,628 business establishments in ZIP 91324, employing approximately 17,810 people with a combined annual payroll of $824,624,000.
1,628
Businesses
17,810
Employees
$824.6M
Annual Payroll
16
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Health care and social assistance | 265 | 16.3% |
| Retail trade | 231 | 14.2% |
| Accommodation and food services | 182 | 11.2% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 161 | 9.9% |
| Construction | 137 | 8.4% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 129 | 7.9% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 98 | 6.0% |
| Finance and insurance | 89 | 5.5% |
| Wholesale trade | 80 | 4.9% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 64 | 3.9% |
| Manufacturing | 61 | 3.8% |
| Information | 46 | 2.8% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 36 | 2.2% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 25 | 1.5% |
| Educational services | 19 | 1.2% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 3 | 0.2% |
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 91324 vs 91330 →
ZIP 91324 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 91335
Reseda (91335)
74,363 residents
- 91343
North Hills (91343)
60,254 residents
- 91344
Granada Hills (91344)
51,747 residents
- 91306
Winnetka (91306)
45,061 residents
- 91326
Porter Ranch (91326)
33,708 residents
- 91325
Northridge (91325)
32,417 residents
- 91356 29,458
Tarzana (91356)
29,458 residents
- 91324 27,669
Northridge (91324)
27,669 residents
- 91303 26,855
Canoga Park (91303)
26,855 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 91324 ranks #8 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 91324 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 91326
Porter Ranch (91326)
$148,281 median income
- 91344
Granada Hills (91344)
$119,345 median income
- 91356
Tarzana (91356)
$107,378 median income
- 91324
Northridge (91324)
$99,610 median income
- 91306
Winnetka (91306)
$93,151 median income
- 91325
Northridge (91325)
$87,168 median income
- 91343
North Hills (91343)
$81,430 median income
- 91335
Reseda (91335)
$80,143 median income
- 91303
Canoga Park (91303)
$74,474 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 91324 ranks #4 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 91330 | Northridge, CA | 2,702 | 1.5 mi |
| 91325 | Northridge, CA | 32,417 | 1.8 mi |
| 91335 | Reseda, CA | 74,363 | 2.7 mi |
| 91326 | Porter Ranch, CA | 33,708 | 2.9 mi |
| 91306 | Winnetka, CA | 45,061 | 2.5 mi |
| 91343 | North Hills, CA | 60,254 | 3.9 mi |
| 91371 | Woodland Hills, CA | 1 | 4.1 mi |
| 91356 | Tarzana, CA | 29,458 | 5.8 mi |
| 91303 | Canoga Park, CA | 26,855 | 4.1 mi |
| 91344 | Granada Hills, CA | 51,747 | 4.5 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 91324, 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 (27,669 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 91324 in?
ZIP code 91324 (Northridge) 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 91324?
ZIP code 91324 in Northridge, CA has a population of 27,669 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 91324?
The median household income in ZIP 91324 is $99,610, which is 31% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 91324?
The median home value in ZIP 91324 is $906,300, which is 226% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 91324?
The largest racial group in ZIP 91324 is White at 33.8%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 40.5% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 91324?
ZIP code 91324 has 1,628 business establishments employing approximately 17,810 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 91324?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 91324 are: Health care and social assistance (265), Retail trade (231), Accommodation and food services (182). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 91324?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 91324 increased by 1.8% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 286%. 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 91324?
In ZIP code 91324, 58.0% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 37.6% 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 91324?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 91324 is 28.8 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 91324?
In ZIP code 91324, approximately 46.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 53.3% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 91324?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 91324 is 12.0% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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