Porter Ranch, CA · standard
ZIP Code 91326
Los Angeles County, California - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 33,708
- 1,595/sq mi High-density area
- $148,281
- Median income Above-median income area
- $1,106,000
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 59.2%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Porter Ranch pairs a top-decile household income with top-decile home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 4%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 2%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 1,595
- people per sq mi
- 76%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 91326 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 91326 (Porter Ranch, CA) rose +9.6% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 311.0 in 2023 to 340.9 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 91326 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Porter Ranch, Los Angeles County, California, with 33,708 residents across 21.1 square miles, a density of 1,595 people per square mile, in the Los Angeles time zone.
ZIP 91326 skews affluent, with a median household income of $148,281 (46% above the average California ZIP), while per-capita income is $65,803. The poverty rate is 6.3%, with unemployment at 4.5%; those measures add context to the income figure. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $1,106,000 (43% above the average California ZIP), while 75.8% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $3,145.
This is a highly-educated ZIP: 59.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 43.6, and the average commute is 32 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Los Angeles County, so 91326 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 91326
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Porter Ranch, CA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 91326.
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
161 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
123 establishments
- Construction
Construction
72 establishments
- Real estate and rental and leasing
Real estate and rental and leasing
68 establishments
- Retail trade 61
Retail trade
61 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 91326, Porter Ranch, 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
33,708
Population
21.1
Area (sq mi)
1,595
People / sq mi
Los Angeles
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 91326?
43.6
Median Age
51.9%
Male
48.1%
Female
38.2%
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?
$148,281
Median Household Income
+46% vs state ZIP avg
$65,803
Per Capita Income
6.3%
Poverty Rate
4.5%
Unemployment Rate
31.8 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 91326 ranks nationally
Porter Ranch, CA household income vs. every US ZIP code
Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked
$148,281 Top 4% higher than 96% 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
14,041housing units
14,041
Total Housing Units
13,394
Occupied Units
647
Vacant Units
2.86
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$1,106,000
Median Home Value
+43% vs state ZIP avg
$3,145
Median Rent
1982
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
+9.6%
YoY Change (2024)
341
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+241%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 91326 have increased 9.6% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +241% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +3.9% | 234 |
| 2021 | +11.4% | 260 |
| 2022 | +17.1% | 305 |
| 2023 | +2.1% | 311 |
| 2024 | +9.6% | 341 |
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 800 business establishments in ZIP 91326, employing approximately 6,272 people with a combined annual payroll of $268,486,000.
800
Businesses
6,272
Employees
$268.5M
Annual Payroll
15
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 161 | 20.1% |
| Health care and social assistance | 123 | 15.4% |
| Construction | 72 | 9.0% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 68 | 8.5% |
| Retail trade | 61 | 7.6% |
| Accommodation and food services | 54 | 6.8% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 49 | 6.1% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 41 | 5.1% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 41 | 5.1% |
| Finance and insurance | 35 | 4.4% |
| Information | 33 | 4.1% |
| Wholesale trade | 26 | 3.3% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 13 | 1.6% |
| Educational services | 12 | 1.5% |
| Manufacturing | 9 | 1.1% |
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 91326 vs 91324 →
ZIP 91326 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
- 91311
Chatsworth (91311)
36,557 residents
- 91326
Porter Ranch (91326)
33,708 residents
- 91325
Northridge (91325)
32,417 residents
- 91324 27,669
Northridge (91324)
27,669 residents
- 91345 18,496
Mission Hills (91345)
18,496 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 91326 ranks #6 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 91326 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
- 91311
Chatsworth (91311)
$119,386 median income
- 91344
Granada Hills (91344)
$119,345 median income
- 91324
Northridge (91324)
$99,610 median income
- 91345
Mission Hills (91345)
$94,215 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
What this shows By household income, ZIP 91326 ranks the highest of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 91324 | Northridge, CA | 27,669 | 2.9 mi |
| 91311 | Chatsworth, CA | 36,557 | 2.9 mi |
| 91344 | Granada Hills, CA | 51,747 | 3.0 mi |
| 91330 | Northridge, CA | 2,702 | 2.9 mi |
| 91325 | Northridge, CA | 32,417 | 3.8 mi |
| 91306 | Winnetka, CA | 45,061 | 5.0 mi |
| 91335 | Reseda, CA | 74,363 | 5.6 mi |
| 91345 | Mission Hills, CA | 18,496 | 5.7 mi |
| 91371 | Woodland Hills, CA | 1 | 6.7 mi |
| 91343 | North Hills, CA | 60,254 | 5.3 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 91326, 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 (33,708 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 91326 in?
ZIP code 91326 (Porter Ranch) 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 91326?
ZIP code 91326 in Porter Ranch, CA has a population of 33,708 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 91326?
The median household income in ZIP 91326 is $148,281, which is 94% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 91326?
The median home value in ZIP 91326 is $1,106,000, which is 298% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 91326?
The largest racial group in ZIP 91326 is White at 42.4%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 13.5% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 91326?
ZIP code 91326 has 800 business establishments employing approximately 6,272 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 91326?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 91326 are: Professional, scientific, and technical services (161), Health care and social assistance (123), Construction (72). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 91326?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 91326 increased by 9.6% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 241%. 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 91326?
In ZIP code 91326, 72.2% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 59.2% 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 91326?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 91326 is 31.8 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 91326?
In ZIP code 91326, approximately 75.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 24.2% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 91326?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 91326 is 6.3% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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