North Hollywood, CA · standard
ZIP Code 91601
Los Angeles County, California - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 37,180
- 5,416/sq mi High-density area
- $79,607
- Median income Near-median income area
- $1,000,000
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 51.3%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
North Hollywood pairs an above-median household income with top-decile home values, in a suburban-density, renter-heavy area.
- Top 39%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 2%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 5,416
- people per sq mi
- 17%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 91601 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 91601 (North Hollywood, CA) rose +5.2% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 466.9 in 2023 to 491.1 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 91601 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in North Hollywood, Los Angeles County, California, with 37,180 residents across 6.9 square miles, a density of 5,416 people per square mile, in the Los Angeles time zone.
ZIP 91601 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $79,607 (22% below the average California ZIP), while per-capita income is $54,140. Unemployment is 10.2%, an important qualifier alongside the household-income figure. Housing costs run above the statewide ZIP benchmark while renting is common: median home value is $1,000,000 (29% above the average California ZIP), with only 16.7% owner-occupied homes and median rent of $2,158.
This is a highly-educated ZIP: 51.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 34.2, 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 91601 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 91601
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in North Hollywood, CA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 91601.
- Arts, entertainment, and recreation
Arts, entertainment, and recreation
201 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
169 establishments
- Information
Information
136 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
116 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
113 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 91601, North Hollywood, 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
37,180
Population
6.9
Area (sq mi)
5,416
People / sq mi
Los Angeles
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 91601?
34.2
Median Age
47.7%
Male
52.3%
Female
25.0%
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?
$79,607
Median Household Income
-22% vs state ZIP avg
$54,140
Per Capita Income
15.8%
Poverty Rate
10.2%
Unemployment Rate
29.4 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 91601 ranks nationally
North Hollywood, CA household income vs. every US ZIP code
Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked
$79,607 Top 39% higher than 61% 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
20,976housing units
20,976
Total Housing Units
19,122
Occupied Units
1,854
Vacant Units
1.92
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$1,000,000
Median Home Value
+29% vs state ZIP avg
$2,158
Median Rent
1979
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
+5.2%
YoY Change (2024)
491
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+391%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 91601 have increased 5.2% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +391% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +3.6% | 345 |
| 2021 | +7.2% | 369 |
| 2022 | +15.8% | 428 |
| 2023 | +9.2% | 467 |
| 2024 | +5.2% | 491 |
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 1,267 business establishments in ZIP 91601, employing approximately 11,096 people with a combined annual payroll of $870,692,000.
1,267
Businesses
11,096
Employees
$870.7M
Annual Payroll
16
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 201 | 15.9% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 169 | 13.3% |
| Information | 136 | 10.7% |
| Accommodation and food services | 116 | 9.2% |
| Retail trade | 113 | 8.9% |
| Health care and social assistance | 112 | 8.8% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 97 | 7.7% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 67 | 5.3% |
| Construction | 66 | 5.2% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 47 | 3.7% |
| Manufacturing | 36 | 2.8% |
| Wholesale trade | 35 | 2.8% |
| Educational services | 33 | 2.6% |
| Finance and insurance | 22 | 1.7% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 12 | 0.9% |
| Industries not classified | 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 91601 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 91605
North Hollywood (91605)
56,343 residents
- 90046
Los Angeles (90046)
48,581 residents
- 91606
North Hollywood (91606)
44,958 residents
- 91401
Van Nuys (91401)
39,285 residents
- 91601
North Hollywood (91601)
37,180 residents
- 91505
Burbank (91505)
30,778 residents
- 91604
Studio City (91604)
29,034 residents
- 91607
Valley Village (91607)
27,927 residents
- 91506 18,904
Burbank (91506)
18,904 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 91601 ranks #5 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 91601 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 91604
Studio City (91604)
$141,875 median income
- 91505
Burbank (91505)
$109,953 median income
- 91506
Burbank (91506)
$105,955 median income
- 91602
North Hollywood (91602)
$102,914 median income
- 90046
Los Angeles (90046)
$96,250 median income
- 91607
Valley Village (91607)
$87,874 median income
- 91601
North Hollywood (91601)
$79,607 median income
- 91401
Van Nuys (91401)
$79,552 median income
- 91606
North Hollywood (91606)
$66,200 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 91601 ranks #7 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 91602 | North Hollywood, CA | 17,473 | 1.3 mi |
| 91607 | Valley Village, CA | 27,927 | 1.6 mi |
| 91505 | Burbank, CA | 30,778 | 1.5 mi |
| 91606 | North Hollywood, CA | 44,958 | 1.6 mi |
| 91608 | Universal City, CA | 0 | 2.4 mi |
| 91604 | Studio City, CA | 29,034 | 2.4 mi |
| 91506 | Burbank, CA | 18,904 | 2.8 mi |
| 91605 | North Hollywood, CA | 56,343 | 3.1 mi |
| 90046 | Los Angeles, CA | 48,581 | 4.2 mi |
| 91401 | Van Nuys, CA | 39,285 | 3.4 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 91601, 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 (37,180 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 91601 in?
ZIP code 91601 (North Hollywood) 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 91601?
ZIP code 91601 in North Hollywood, CA has a population of 37,180 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 91601?
The median household income in ZIP 91601 is $79,607, which is 4% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 91601?
The median home value in ZIP 91601 is $1,000,000, which is 260% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 91601?
The largest racial group in ZIP 91601 is White at 47.8%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 33.7% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 91601?
ZIP code 91601 has 1,267 business establishments employing approximately 11,096 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 91601?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 91601 are: Arts, entertainment, and recreation (201), Professional, scientific, and technical services (169), Information (136). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 91601?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 91601 increased by 5.2% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 391%. 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 91601?
In ZIP code 91601, 64.7% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 51.3% 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 91601?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 91601 is 29.4 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 91601?
In ZIP code 91601, approximately 16.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 83.3% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 91601?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 91601 is 15.8% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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