North Hollywood, CA · standard
ZIP Code 91605
Los Angeles County, California - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 56,343
- 3,981/sq mi High-density area
- $65,481
- Median income Near-median income area
- $793,600
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 22.3%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
North Hollywood pairs a below-median household income with top-decile home values, in a suburban-density, renter-heavy and unusually populous area.
- 39th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 5%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 3,981
- people per sq mi
- 37%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 91605 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 91605 (North Hollywood, CA) rose +3.6% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 449.0 in 2023 to 465.2 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 91605 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in North Hollywood, Los Angeles County, California, with 56,343 residents across 14.2 square miles, a density of 3,981 people per square mile, in the Los Angeles time zone.
ZIP 91605 reports a modest median household income of $65,481 (36% below the average California ZIP), while per-capita income is $29,689. The poverty rate is 16.6%, with unemployment at 8.7%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $793,600 (3% above the average California ZIP) and median rent is $1,769; 37.0% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 22.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 37.6, and the average commute is 30 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Los Angeles County, so 91605 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 91605
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in North Hollywood, CA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 91605.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
207 establishments
- Construction
Construction
185 establishments
- Wholesale trade
Wholesale trade
164 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
139 establishments
- Manufacturing
Manufacturing
126 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 91605, 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
56,343
Population
14.2
Area (sq mi)
3,981
People / sq mi
Los Angeles
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 91605?
37.6
Median Age
49.0%
Male
51.0%
Female
47.3%
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?
$65,481
Median Household Income
-36% vs state ZIP avg
$29,689
Per Capita Income
16.6%
Poverty Rate
8.7%
Unemployment Rate
30.1 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 91605 ranks nationally
North Hollywood, CA household income vs. every US ZIP code
Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked
$65,481 39th percentile higher than 39% 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
17,284housing units
17,284
Total Housing Units
15,953
Occupied Units
1,331
Vacant Units
3.06
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$793,600
Median Home Value
+3% vs state ZIP avg
$1,769
Median Rent
1964
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
+3.6%
YoY Change (2024)
465
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+365%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 91605 have increased 3.6% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +365% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +6.8% | 346 |
| 2021 | +10.7% | 383 |
| 2022 | +14.8% | 440 |
| 2023 | +2.2% | 449 |
| 2024 | +3.6% | 465 |
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 1,385 business establishments in ZIP 91605, employing approximately 15,140 people with a combined annual payroll of $821,051,000.
1,385
Businesses
15,140
Employees
$821.1M
Annual Payroll
16
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 207 | 14.9% |
| Construction | 185 | 13.4% |
| Wholesale trade | 164 | 11.8% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 139 | 10.0% |
| Manufacturing | 126 | 9.1% |
| Health care and social assistance | 108 | 7.8% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 97 | 7.0% |
| Accommodation and food services | 81 | 5.8% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 63 | 4.5% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 62 | 4.5% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 55 | 4.0% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 46 | 3.3% |
| Information | 26 | 1.9% |
| Finance and insurance | 17 | 1.2% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 5 | 0.4% |
| Educational services | 4 | 0.3% |
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 91605 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 91331
Pacoima (91331)
103,689 residents
- 91402
Panorama City (91402)
69,817 residents
- 91605
North Hollywood (91605)
56,343 residents
- 91405
Van Nuys (91405)
51,145 residents
- 91352
Sun Valley (91352)
47,807 residents
- 91606
North Hollywood (91606)
44,958 residents
- 91401 39,285
Van Nuys (91401)
39,285 residents
- 91601 37,180
North Hollywood (91601)
37,180 residents
- 91604 29,034
Studio City (91604)
29,034 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 91605 ranks #3 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 91605 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
- 91504
Burbank (91504)
$103,835 median income
- 91607
Valley Village (91607)
$87,874 median income
- 91331
Pacoima (91331)
$84,227 median income
- 91601
North Hollywood (91601)
$79,607 median income
- 91401
Van Nuys (91401)
$79,552 median income
- 91352
Sun Valley (91352)
$78,239 median income
- 91606
North Hollywood (91606)
$66,200 median income
- 91605
North Hollywood (91605)
$65,481 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 91605 ranks #9 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 91606 | North Hollywood, CA | 44,958 | 1.6 mi |
| 91607 | Valley Village, CA | 27,927 | 2.8 mi |
| 91405 | Van Nuys, CA | 51,145 | 2.8 mi |
| 91352 | Sun Valley, CA | 47,807 | 2.6 mi |
| 91401 | Van Nuys, CA | 39,285 | 2.7 mi |
| 91402 | Panorama City, CA | 69,817 | 2.8 mi |
| 91601 | North Hollywood, CA | 37,180 | 3.1 mi |
| 91331 | Pacoima, CA | 103,689 | 3.5 mi |
| 91604 | Studio City, CA | 29,034 | 4.7 mi |
| 91504 | Burbank, CA | 24,939 | 4.2 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 91605, 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 (56,343 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 91605 in?
ZIP code 91605 (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 91605?
ZIP code 91605 in North Hollywood, CA has a population of 56,343 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 91605?
The median household income in ZIP 91605 is $65,481, which is 14% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 91605?
The median home value in ZIP 91605 is $793,600, which is 185% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 91605?
The largest racial group in ZIP 91605 is White at 32.7%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 60.4% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 91605?
ZIP code 91605 has 1,385 business establishments employing approximately 15,140 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 91605?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 91605 are: Retail trade (207), Construction (185), Wholesale trade (164). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 91605?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 91605 increased by 3.6% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 365%. 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 91605?
In ZIP code 91605, 47.4% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 22.3% 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 91605?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 91605 is 30.1 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 91605?
In ZIP code 91605, approximately 37.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 63.0% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 91605?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 91605 is 16.6% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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