North Hollywood, CA · standard

ZIP Code 91606

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

44,958
5,209/sq mi
$66,200
Median income
$832,900
Median home value
26.4%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

North Hollywood pairs a below-median household income with top-decile home values, in a suburban-density, renter-heavy area.

40th pct
household income, US ZIPs
Top 4%
home value, US ZIPs
5,209
people per sq mi
32%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 91606 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 91606 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 8.6 square miles in North Hollywood, Los Angeles County, California. The area is home to 44,958 residents, producing a population density of 5,209 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 91606 against California and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 91606 sits at $66,200 (35% below the California average), while per-capita income is $32,628. The poverty rate stands at 18.6% and the unemployment rate at 8.6%. On housing, the median home value is $832,900 (8% above the state average) with median rent at $1,772 per month, and 31.8% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 91606 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 26.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 37.7, and the average commute is 30 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Los Angeles County, so you can benchmark 91606 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 91606

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 91606.

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 91606, North Hollywood, 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

44,958

Population

8.6

Area (sq mi)

5,209

People / sq mi

Los Angeles

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 91606?

37.7

Median Age

50.6%

Male

49.4%

Female

44.2%

Foreign-Born

White 37.7%
African American 5.0%
Asian 5.3%
American Indian or Alaska Native 1.2%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 23.8%
Hispanic or Latino 53.9%

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?

$66,200

Median Household Income

-35% vs state

$32,628

Per Capita Income

18.6%

Poverty Rate

8.6%

Unemployment Rate

30.0 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 91606 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$66,200 40th percentile higher than 40% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $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 52.7%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 26.4%

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

What does housing look like?

16,711

Total Housing Units

15,854

Occupied Units

857

Vacant Units

2.72

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 31.8%
Renter 68.2%

$832,900

Median Home Value

+8% vs state

$1,772

Median Rent

1962

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

+3.2%

YoY Change (2024)

472

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+372%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 91606 have increased 3.2% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +372% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +4.2% 355
2021 +10.8% 393
2022 +15.8% 455
2023 +0.5% 458
2024 +3.2% 472

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 882 business establishments in ZIP 91606, employing approximately 7,421 people with a combined annual payroll of $316,983,000.

882

Businesses

7,421

Employees

$317.0M

Annual Payroll

15

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Health care and social assistance 151 17.1%
Retail trade 105 11.9%
Construction 103 11.7%
Accommodation and food services 86 9.8%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 80 9.1%
Other services (except public administration) 74 8.4%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 60 6.8%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 40 4.5%
Transportation and warehousing 38 4.3%
Information 38 4.3%
Real estate and rental and leasing 34 3.9%
Finance and insurance 30 3.4%
Wholesale trade 17 1.9%
Educational services 13 1.5%
Manufacturing 11 1.3%

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 91606 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 91606 ranks #4 by population — useful context the national average alone can't give.

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

ZIP 91606 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 91606 ranks #9 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
91607 Valley Village, CA 27,927 1.6 mi
91605 North Hollywood, CA 56,343 1.6 mi
91601 North Hollywood, CA 37,180 1.6 mi
91401 Van Nuys, CA 39,285 2.5 mi
91604 Studio City, CA 29,034 3.3 mi
91505 Burbank, CA 30,778 2.5 mi
91602 North Hollywood, CA 17,473 2.8 mi
91352 Sun Valley, CA 47,807 3.4 mi
91405 Van Nuys, CA 51,145 3.5 mi
91411 Van Nuys, CA 24,628 4.1 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 91606 in?
ZIP code 91606 (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 91606?
ZIP code 91606 in North Hollywood, CA has a population of 44,958 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 91606?
The median household income in ZIP 91606 is $66,200, which is 13% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 91606?
The median home value in ZIP 91606 is $832,900, which is 199% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 91606?
The largest racial group in ZIP 91606 is White at 37.7%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 53.9% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 91606?
ZIP code 91606 has 882 business establishments employing approximately 7,421 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 91606?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 91606 are: Health care and social assistance (151), Retail trade (105), Construction (103). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 91606?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 91606 increased by 3.2% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 372%. 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 91606?
In ZIP code 91606, 52.7% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 26.4% 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 91606?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 91606 is 30.0 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 91606?
In ZIP code 91606, approximately 31.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 68.2% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 91606?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 91606 is 18.6% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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