PlainZIP

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
$99,610
Median income
$906,300
Median home value
37.6%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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.

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 California average), while per-capita income is $45,470. Poverty here runs at 12.0%, with unemployment measured at 7.1%. On housing, the median home value is $906,300 (17% above the state average) with median rent at $2,307 per month, and 46.7% of occupied units are owner-occupied.

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. Beyond these figures, 10 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing Los Angeles County, letting you compare 91324 to its immediate surroundings rather than a national baseline alone.

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.

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 + 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

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Who lives in ZIP 91324?

37.7

Median Age

50.9%

Male

49.1%

Female

35.9%

Foreign-Born

White 33.8%
African American 5.2%
Asian 19.3%
American Indian or Alaska Native 1.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 10.7%
Hispanic or Latino 40.5%

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

$45,470

Per Capita Income

12.0%

Poverty Rate

7.1%

Unemployment Rate

28.8 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 91324 ranks nationally

Northridge, CA household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$99,610 Top 19% higher than 81% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $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 58.0%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 37.6%

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

What does housing look like?

11,618

Total Housing Units

10,730

Occupied Units

888

Vacant Units

2.83

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 46.7%
Renter 53.3%

$906,300

Median Home Value

+17% vs state

$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

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ZIP 91324 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 91324 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 91324 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 91324 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
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

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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.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.