Pacoima, CA · standard

ZIP Code 91331

Los Angeles County, California — Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

103,689
4,522/sq mi
$84,227
Median income
$633,200
Median home value
11.0%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Pacoima pairs an above-median household income with top-decile home values, in a suburban-density, homeowner-dominated and unusually populous area.

Top 33%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 8%
home value, US ZIPs
4,522
people per sq mi
62%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 91331 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 91331 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 22.9 square miles in Pacoima, Los Angeles County, California. The area is home to 103,689 residents, producing a population density of 4,522 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 91331 against California and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 91331 sits at $84,227 (17% below the California average), while per-capita income is $25,242. The poverty rate stands at 16.2% and the unemployment rate at 6.7%. On housing, the median home value is $633,200 (18% below the state average) with median rent at $1,844 per month, and 62.4% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 91331 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 11.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 35.4, and the average commute is 31 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Los Angeles County, so you can benchmark 91331 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 91331

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 91331.

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 91331, Pacoima, 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

103,689

Population

22.9

Area (sq mi)

4,522

People / sq mi

Los Angeles

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 91331?

35.4

Median Age

51.3%

Male

48.7%

Female

43.2%

Foreign-Born

White 11.8%
African American 1.9%
Asian 4.7%
American Indian or Alaska Native 1.2%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.1%
Two or More Ethnicities 41.9%
Hispanic or Latino 88.3%

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?

$84,227

Median Household Income

-17% vs state

$25,242

Per Capita Income

16.2%

Poverty Rate

6.7%

Unemployment Rate

30.8 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 91331 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$84,227 Top 33% higher than 67% 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 38.0%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 11.0%

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

What does housing look like?

24,025

Total Housing Units

23,227

Occupied Units

798

Vacant Units

4.17

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 62.4%
Renter 37.6%

$633,200

Median Home Value

-18% vs state

$1,844

Median Rent

1959

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

+8.6%

YoY Change (2024)

488

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+388%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 91331 have increased 8.6% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +388% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +6.4% 338
2021 +13.3% 383
2022 +11.4% 427
2023 +5.3% 449
2024 +8.6% 488

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 1,068 business establishments in ZIP 91331, employing approximately 12,975 people with a combined annual payroll of $674,376,000.

1,068

Businesses

12,975

Employees

$674.4M

Annual Payroll

15

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 195 18.3%
Retail trade 143 13.4%
Health care and social assistance 106 9.9%
Accommodation and food services 97 9.1%
Manufacturing 95 8.9%
Transportation and warehousing 87 8.2%
Other services (except public administration) 85 8.0%
Wholesale trade 58 5.4%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 55 5.2%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 49 4.6%
Real estate and rental and leasing 38 3.6%
Finance and insurance 35 3.3%
Information 8 0.8%
Educational services 7 0.7%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 6 0.6%

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 91331 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 91331 ranks the most populous — useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 91331 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 91331 ranks #5 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
91340 San Fernando, CA 34,188 2.3 mi
91345 Mission Hills, CA 18,496 2.3 mi
91402 Panorama City, CA 69,817 2.6 mi
91605 North Hollywood, CA 56,343 3.5 mi
91343 North Hills, CA 60,254 3.6 mi
91352 Sun Valley, CA 47,807 3.5 mi
91405 Van Nuys, CA 51,145 4.1 mi
91401 Van Nuys, CA 39,285 5.4 mi
91040 Sunland, CA 20,372 4.8 mi
91342 Sylmar, CA 91,725 4.6 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 91331 in?
ZIP code 91331 (Pacoima) 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 91331?
ZIP code 91331 in Pacoima, CA has a population of 103,689 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 91331?
The median household income in ZIP 91331 is $84,227, which is 10% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 91331?
The median home value in ZIP 91331 is $633,200, which is 128% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 91331?
The largest racial group in ZIP 91331 is Two or More Ethnicities at 41.9%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 88.3% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 91331?
ZIP code 91331 has 1,068 business establishments employing approximately 12,975 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 91331?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 91331 are: Construction (195), Retail trade (143), Health care and social assistance (106). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 91331?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 91331 increased by 8.6% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 388%. 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 91331?
In ZIP code 91331, 38.0% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 11.0% 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 91331?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 91331 is 30.8 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 91331?
In ZIP code 91331, approximately 62.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 37.6% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 91331?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 91331 is 16.2% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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