91344 Zip Code Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for the zip code 91344, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

91344 is a zip code in Los Angeles County, California, which covers San Fernando Valley, with a total population of 54,465 people.

We are using the latest American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year survey data from the US Census Bureau, which is accurate up to 2021.

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Population

There is a lot of data that lets us see how many people live in the 91344 zip code. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in 91344.

The estimated population of people living in 91344 is 54,465, with a median age of 42.4.

We can look back at data from previous years to see how the population in the 91344 area has changed over the last 5 years.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
54,465
 -2.21% +1.89%
2020
55,694
+3.88%
-
2019
53,613
+0.65%
-
2018
53,266
 -0.35% -
2017
53,453
 - -

Population of 91344 by Race and Ethnicity

How much has the race and ethnicity of the population in the 91344 zip code changed? The US Census Bureau gives us a few defined types that the population is broken down into.

Let's look at the total numbers and also the change over the last 5 years.

Race 2021 2017 Change
White
44.6%
44.1%
 +1.13%
Black/African American
2.6%
3.8%
 -31.58%
Native
0.2%
0.1%
 +100.00%
Hispanic
31.6%
32%
 -1.25%
Asian
17%
16.3%
 +4.29%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0.1%
0.1%
 0.00%
Two Or More Races
2.8%
3.4%
 -17.65%
Other
1.1%
0.1%
 +1,000.00%

This data can be very important for anybody studying the 91344 zip for a number of reasons, including social and economic research, planning and development, and marketing to a multi-cultural population.

Note that the Native group includes both Native American and Alaskan Native people.

Population of 91344 by Age and Gender

We can also monitor the change of the age and gender in the 91344 zip code to track track trends in the population over time.

We can see how the population in 91344 has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 42.4 -0.24% 41.6 +1.71% 43.2 -3.14%
2020 42.5 -0.47% 40.9 0% 44.6 +0.45%
2019 42.7 -1.39% 40.9 -2.39% 44.4 0%
2018 43.3 +1.17% 41.9 +1.45% 44.4 +0.45%
2017 42.8 - 41.3 - 44.2 -

The median age of the 91344 zip gives you an idea of the age distribution, with half of the population being older than the median age and half being younger.

This can then be used to infer and compare against birth rates, parent ages, and more metrics to understand the population. For example, an increasing median age indicates an aging population in the 91344 area, which can be a sign of a declining population in terms of birth rates and workforce participation.

Age 2021 2017
(Years) Male Female Male Female
0 to 9 2,730 +6.41% 2,461 +17.48% 2,885 2,887
10 to 19 3,575 -6.7% 3,061 +5.13% 3,309 3,182
20 to 29 3,680 -3.68% 3,126 -1.93% 3,525 3,045
30 to 39 2,925 +6.52% 3,079 +14.07% 3,106 3,521
40 to 49 3,652 +5.51% 3,914 -16.76% 3,784 3,296
50 to 59 4,415 -12.48% 4,338 +5.3% 3,883 4,569
60 to 69 3,374 +0.65% 3,312 +2.35% 3,392 3,374
70+ 2,527 +13% 3,284 +17.25% 2,858 3,849

Median Household Income

The latest median household income for the 91344 zip code is $104,640.00.

In simple terms, the median income is the middle income of a group of people. Half of the people in the group make more than the median income, and half make less.

The median income is a good indicator of the overall income of a group of people, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more.

Median Income by Age

We can also look at the median income by age to see how the median income varies by age, and how it compares to the overall median income for 91344.

  • Under 25
    $0.00
  • 25 to 44
    $127,711.00
  • 45 to 64
    $113,725.00
  • 65 and over
    $65,664.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in the 91344 zip code, we are actually talking about the mean household income.

This is calculated by adding up all the incomes of all the households in 91344, and then dividing that number by the total number of households.

This is a good way to get a general idea of the average income of a group of people, but it can be skewed by a very high or very low incomes.

The average household income of 91344 is currently $131,022.00.

In terms of accurately summarizing income at a geographic level, the median income is a better metric than the average income because it isn't affected by a small number of very high or very low incomes.

If you had an area where the average income was greater than the median, it can mean that there is significant income inequality, with income being concentrated in a small number of wealthy households.

17.76% of households in 91344 are classed as high income households (making $200,000+ per year).

Household Income Tiers

The US Census Bureau divides households into income tiers based on the median income for the area. This is a good way to compare the income of 91344 against other zip codes.

  • Less than $24,999
    11.48%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    11.76%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    13.21%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    10.38%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    20.79%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    14.62%
  • $200,000 or more
    17.76%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in 91344 is $43,342.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of 91344 by the total population of 91344.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people living in the 91344 area, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in 91344 to see how many people have a high school degree, a bachelor's degree, or a graduate degree.

Educational attainment is a good indicator of the overall education level of a population, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more to see how education levels affect income, unemployment rates, and more.

  • Master's degree or higher
    14.70%
  • Bachelor's degree
    39.42%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    8.75%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    32.34%
  • Less than high school diploma
    4.79%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in 91344 that are over the age of 16.

Currently, the total population of the 91344 zip over the age of 16 is 44,936.

Of those people, a total of 62.00% are working or actively looking for work. This is called the labor force participation rate.

The participation rate is a useful market measure because it shows the relative amount of labor resources available to the economy.

The employment to total population rate in 91344 is 57.40%.

Employment by Age

We can look at the employment rates by age to see how it compares to the overall employment rate. Here's how that breaks down for the 91344 zip code.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 2,734 13.80% 11.90%
20 to 24 years 3,152 63.30% 17.70%
25 to 29 years 3,418 79.30% 9.30%
30 to 34 years 3,494 86.20% 7.20%
35 to 44 years 6,641 88.80% 6.50%
45 to 54 years 7,642 82.30% 4.30%
55 to 59 years 4,382 73.20% 3.90%
60 to 64 years 3,931 67.60% 12.30%
65 to 74 years 5,221 29.00% 5.50%
75 years and over 4,321 5.10% 5.50%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in 91344. The table below shows the rates for each of the ethnicity groups types defined by the US Census Bureau (which we mentioned earlier in this article).

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
White 26,536 60.80% 8.50%
Black or African American 1,271 65.40% 6.00%
American Indian and Alaska Native 259 91.50% 5.90%
Asian 7,947 63.80% 5.80%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 42 47.60% 0.00%
Other 5,000 62.60% 4.20%
Two or more races 3,881 63.50% 8.30%
Hispanic or Latino 13,422 67.20% 4.50%
Not Hispanic or Latino 21,077 58.60% 10.20%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations for people living in the 91344 area as well as the gender breakdown and earnings of them.

The total population of civilian employees that are 16 years old or older in 91344 is 25,787, with median earnings of $53,434.00.

Women in 91344 are earning approximately 83.20% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 25,787 $53,434.00
Male 14,009 $58,392.00
Female 11,778 $48,601.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings for 91344 even further by occupation. The list of occupation categories below will show you how many people are employed in each category and the median earnings of each profession.

Occupation Employed Earnings
Management 2,641 $83,248.00
Business and Financial 1,662 $78,602.00
Computer and Mathematical 948 $74,683.00
Architecture and Engineering 608 $96,968.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 206 $69,583.00
Community and Social Service 589 $67,288.00
Legal 345 $87,625.00
Educational and Library 1,702 $63,580.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 941 $71,971.00
Healthcare Practitioners 1,961 $82,630.00
Healthcare Support 912 $27,211.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 323 $34,221.00
Law Enforcement 144 $111,316.00
Food Preparation and Serving 680 $15,000.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 822 $25,385.00
Personal Care and Service 793 $20,208.00
Sales 2,998 $52,790.00
Office and Administrative Support 3,091 $47,648.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 19 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 948 $39,500.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 520 $51,214.00
Production 1,134 $51,452.00
Transportation and Material Moving 1,070 $47,368.00

Occupations by Gender

Now we can also look at the occupations by category for 91344 when it is broken down by male and female.

This lets us see how many male and females work in each occupation, the median earnings, and the male to female ratio of earnings for 91344.

That last metric is important because it can be used to look at the gender pay gap between men and women.

Occupation Male Female
Population Earnings Population Earnings
Management 1,585 $94,703.00 1,056 $71,812.00
Business and Financial 765 $92,535.00 897 $77,438.00
Computer and Mathematical 743 $74,750.00 205 $73,750.00
Architecture and Engineering 497 $99,398.00 111 $71,420.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 83 $201,250.00 123 $62,361.00
Community and Social Service 200 $50,962.00 389 $68,385.00
Legal 142 $106,346.00 203 $72,721.00
Educational and Library 627 $76,250.00 1,075 $62,762.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 687 $70,048.00 254 $83,561.00
Healthcare Practitioners 568 $79,741.00 1,393 $83,099.00
Healthcare Support 274 $30,223.00 638 $26,645.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 215 $41,875.00 108 $33,611.00
Law Enforcement 96 $121,500.00 48 $106,000.00
Food Preparation and Serving 331 $21,719.00 349 $12,344.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 565 $27,296.00 257 $20,216.00
Personal Care and Service 138 $18,214.00 655 $20,804.00
Sales 1,784 $54,500.00 1,214 $44,286.00
Office and Administrative Support 908 $44,853.00 2,183 $48,135.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 19 $0.00 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 948 $39,500.00 0 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 512 $51,204.00 8 $0.00
Production 778 $64,074.00 356 $34,366.00
Transportation and Material Moving 1,011 $50,221.00 59 $28,750.00

Households and Family Size

A household is defined by the US Census Bureau as a group of people who occupy a housing unit. A housing unit is a house, apartment, mobile home, group of rooms, or single room occupied as separate living quarters.

There are currently 17,529 households in 91344, with an average household size of 3.06 people.

A family is defined as a group of two or more people related by birth, marriage, or adoption who live together in the same household.

There are 13,576 families living in the 91344 zip code with an average family size of 3.48 people.

Households by Marital Status

The four categories of household by marital status are:

  • Married-couple family
  • Male householder with no spouse present
  • Female household with no spouse present
  • Nonfamily household

The table below shows the total number of households and families, with the average sizes of each, that live in 91344:

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 10,196 1,259 2,121 3,953
Average Household Size 3.67 3.22 3.33 1.31
Total Families 10,196 1,259 2,121 0
Average Household Size 3.62 2.93 3.15 0

Poverty

Of the 13,576 families living in 91344, 4.80% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in 91344:

Household Size Poverty Threshold
1 Person $14,580.00
2 People $19,720.00
3 People $24,860.00
4 People $30,000.00
5 People $35,140.00
6 People $40,280.00
7 People $45,420.00
8 People $50,560.00

Housing

There are 18,309 housing units in 91344.

The table below shows the split between occupied and vacant units:

Total Percentage
Occupied 17,529 95.74%
Vacant 780 4.26%

25.49% of the total 18,309 housing units in 91344 are rental units. This is approximately 4,667 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 12,755 are occupied by the owner - or 69.67% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in 91344 is $2,016.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in 91344 that fall into a particular rent range. These can then be used to compare with other areas, or to see how they have changed over time.

  • No rent paid
    107
  • Less than $500
    224
  • $500 to $999
    342
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    696
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    1,039
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    1,024
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    603
  • $3,000 or more
    739

Property Value

The median value of a property in 91344 is $690,300.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in 91344 that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    124
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    61
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    77
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    41
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    65
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    968
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    10,340
  • $1,000,000 or more
    1,079

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in 91344. The chart below shows the number of properties in 91344 that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    347
  • 1940 to 1949
    863
  • 1950 to 1959
    6,549
  • 1960 to 1969
    4,415
  • 1970 to 1979
    2,684
  • 1980 to 1989
    1,763
  • 1990 to 1999
    887
  • 2000 to 2009
    672
  • 2010 to 2013
    129
  • 2014 or later
    0

Vehicles per Household

The number of vehicles available per household can be a good indicator of the level of affluence in an area. The chart below shows the number of households in 91344 that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    1,054
  • 1 vehicle available
    3,627
  • 2 vehicles available
    6,816
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    6,032

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in 91344 get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in 91344 that commute to work in a particular way.

33.6 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in 91344.

These commute times can be compared to other date like income and educational levels to see how they relate to each other and if there are any trends in the data that might suggest a correlation.

  • Less than 5 minutes
    83
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    702
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    1,706
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    3,157
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    2,934
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    1,514
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    3,679
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    781
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    1,427
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    2,636
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    2,872
  • 90 or more minutes
    737

Summary

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