Burbank, CA · standard
ZIP Code 91501
Los Angeles County, California - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 20,849
- 2,029/sq mi High-density area
- $91,936
- Median income Above-median income area
- $1,057,600
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 44.1%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Burbank pairs an upper-quartile household income with top-decile home values, in a suburban-density, mixed-tenure area.
- Top 25%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 2%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 2,029
- people per sq mi
- 42%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 91501 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 91501 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Burbank, Los Angeles County, California, with 20,849 residents across 10.3 square miles, a density of 2,029 people per square mile, in the Los Angeles time zone.
ZIP 91501 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $91,936 (10% below the average California ZIP), while per-capita income is $54,339. The poverty rate is 13.1%, with unemployment at 9.0%; those measures add context to the income figure. Housing costs run above the statewide ZIP benchmark while renting is common: median home value is $1,057,600 (37% above the average California ZIP), with only 42.1% owner-occupied homes and median rent of $2,184.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 44.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 42.5, and the average commute is 27 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Los Angeles County, so 91501 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 91501
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Burbank, CA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 91501.
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
81 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
56 establishments
- Construction
Construction
40 establishments
- Arts, entertainment, and recreation
Arts, entertainment, and recreation
38 establishments
- Other services (except public administration) 24
Other services (except public administration)
24 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 91501, Burbank, 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
20,849
Population
10.3
Area (sq mi)
2,029
People / sq mi
Los Angeles
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 91501?
42.5
Median Age
47.8%
Male
52.2%
Female
42.6%
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?
$91,936
Median Household Income
-10% vs state ZIP avg
$54,339
Per Capita Income
13.1%
Poverty Rate
9.0%
Unemployment Rate
26.5 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 91501 ranks among California ZIPs
Burbank, 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)
$91,936 48th percentile higher than 48% 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
8,530housing units
8,530
Total Housing Units
7,959
Occupied Units
571
Vacant Units
2.39
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$1,057,600
Median Home Value
+37% vs state ZIP avg
$2,184
Median Rent
1972
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
+9.8%
YoY Change (2023)
371
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+271%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 91501 have increased 9.8% over the past year (2023). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +271% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | -0.5% | 264 |
| 2020 | +1.4% | 267 |
| 2021 | +6.1% | 284 |
| 2022 | +19.0% | 338 |
| 2023 | +9.8% | 371 |
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 2023. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 353 business establishments in ZIP 91501, employing approximately 1,431 people with a combined annual payroll of $70,525,000.
353
Businesses
1,431
Employees
$70.5M
Annual Payroll
15
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Health care and social assistance | 81 | 22.9% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 56 | 15.9% |
| Construction | 40 | 11.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 38 | 10.8% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 24 | 6.8% |
| Information | 23 | 6.5% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 19 | 5.4% |
| Retail trade | 15 | 4.3% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 15 | 4.3% |
| Wholesale trade | 9 | 2.5% |
| Accommodation and food services | 9 | 2.5% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 8 | 2.3% |
| Finance and insurance | 6 | 1.7% |
| Educational services | 5 | 1.4% |
| Manufacturing | 4 | 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 91501 vs 91504 →
ZIP 91501 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 91505
Burbank (91505)
30,778 residents
- 91504
Burbank (91504)
24,939 residents
- 91202
Glendale (91202)
22,830 residents
- 91201
Glendale (91201)
22,781 residents
- 91501
Burbank (91501)
20,849 residents
- 91506
Burbank (91506)
18,904 residents
- 91208
Glendale (91208)
16,245 residents
- 91502 11,371
Burbank (91502)
11,371 residents
- 91207 10,506
Glendale (91207)
10,506 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 91501 ranks #5 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 91501 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 91208
Glendale (91208)
$136,892 median income
- 91207
Glendale (91207)
$118,116 median income
- 91505
Burbank (91505)
$109,953 median income
- 91506
Burbank (91506)
$105,955 median income
- 91504
Burbank (91504)
$103,835 median income
- 91202
Glendale (91202)
$96,459 median income
- 91501
Burbank (91501)
$91,936 median income
- 91201
Glendale (91201)
$82,301 median income
- 91020
Montrose (91020)
$72,125 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 91501 ranks #7 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 91504 | Burbank, CA | 24,939 | 1.8 mi |
| 91201 | Glendale, CA | 22,781 | 2.1 mi |
| 91502 | Burbank, CA | 11,371 | 1.8 mi |
| 91207 | Glendale, CA | 10,506 | 2.4 mi |
| 91506 | Burbank, CA | 18,904 | 2.6 mi |
| 91202 | Glendale, CA | 22,830 | 2.7 mi |
| 91046 | Verdugo City, CA | 156 | 3.2 mi |
| 91208 | Glendale, CA | 16,245 | 3.4 mi |
| 91020 | Montrose, CA | 8,415 | 3.8 mi |
| 91505 | Burbank, CA | 30,778 | 3.4 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 91501, 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 (20,849 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 91501 in?
ZIP code 91501 (Burbank) 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 91501?
ZIP code 91501 in Burbank, CA has a population of 20,849 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 91501?
The median household income in ZIP 91501 is $91,936, which is 21% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 91501?
The median home value in ZIP 91501 is $1,057,600, which is 280% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 91501?
The largest racial group in ZIP 91501 is White at 68.3%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 15.4% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 91501?
ZIP code 91501 has 353 business establishments employing approximately 1,431 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 91501?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 91501 are: Health care and social assistance (81), Professional, scientific, and technical services (56), Construction (40). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 91501?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 91501 increased by 9.8% in 2023. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 271%. 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 91501?
In ZIP code 91501, 59.3% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 44.1% 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 91501?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 91501 is 26.5 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 91501?
In ZIP code 91501, approximately 42.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 57.9% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 91501?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 91501 is 13.1% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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