91506 Zip Code Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for the zip code 91506, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

91506 is a zip code in Los Angeles County, California, which covers San Fernando Valley, with a total population of 19,449 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 91506 zip code. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in 91506.

The estimated population of people living in 91506 is 19,449, with a median age of 42.

We can look back at data from previous years to see how the population in the 91506 area has changed over the last 5 years.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
19,449
+8.87%
+6.60%
2020
17,864
 -3.91% -
2019
18,591
+0.09%
-
2018
18,575
+1.81%
-
2017
18,245
 - -

Population of 91506 by Race and Ethnicity

How much has the race and ethnicity of the population in the 91506 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
55%
57.5%
 -4.35%
Black/African American
1.8%
1.1%
 +63.64%
Native
0.6%
0.6%
 0.00%
Hispanic
24.9%
27.2%
 -8.46%
Asian
13.6%
10%
 +36.00%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
0.1%
 -100.00%
Two Or More Races
3.9%
2.6%
 +50.00%
Other
0.2%
0.9%
 -77.78%

This data can be very important for anybody studying the 91506 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 91506 by Age and Gender

We can also monitor the change of the age and gender in the 91506 zip code to track track trends in the population over time.

We can see how the population in 91506 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 -4.33% 41.1 -4.64% 43.5 -2.25%
2020 43.9 +2.33% 43.1 -0.92% 44.5 +5.2%
2019 42.9 +0.7% 43.5 -0.68% 42.3 +1.68%
2018 42.6 -1.39% 43.8 +1.86% 41.6 -4.37%
2017 43.2 - 43 - 43.5 -

The median age of the 91506 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 91506 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 1,050 8.56% 903 -19.02% 1,042 702
10 to 19 726 +44.66% 970 +24.36% 1,091 1,199
20 to 29 789 -18.92% 1,218 -4.34% 643 1,147
30 to 39 1,301 +31.57% 1,276 +12.6% 1,735 1,421
40 to 49 1,395 +2.04% 1,211 +16.5% 1,417 1,413
50 to 59 1,405 +24.94% 1,709 -12.01% 1,789 1,507
60 to 69 1,089 -36.39% 1,126 +17.58% 736 1,323
70+ 859 +6.62% 1,218 +13.41% 898 1,386

Median Household Income

The latest median household income for the 91506 zip code is $83,217.00.

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 91506.

  • Under 25
    $33,125.00
  • 25 to 44
    $91,489.00
  • 45 to 64
    $95,272.00
  • 65 and over
    $56,161.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in the 91506 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 91506, 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 91506 is currently $115,586.00.

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.

14.92% of households in 91506 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 91506 against other zip codes.

  • Less than $24,999
    15.45%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    15.56%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    14.72%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    11.83%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    17.08%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    10.45%
  • $200,000 or more
    14.92%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in 91506 is $49,325.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of 91506 by the total population of 91506.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people living in the 91506 area, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in 91506 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
    12.21%
  • Bachelor's degree
    51.84%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    12.04%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    21.72%
  • Less than high school diploma
    2.20%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in 91506 that are over the age of 16.

Currently, the total population of the 91506 zip over the age of 16 is 16,318.

Of those people, a total of 69.60% 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 91506 is 64.10%.

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 91506 zip code.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 903 36.30% 25.30%
20 to 24 years 756 75.70% 9.40%
25 to 29 years 1,034 82.80% 12.40%
30 to 34 years 1,680 91.90% 1.20%
35 to 44 years 2,909 89.20% 2.90%
45 to 54 years 3,159 90.60% 6.80%
55 to 59 years 1,534 82.30% 20.50%
60 to 64 years 1,233 70.20% 11.70%
65 to 74 years 1,492 26.90% 0.00%
75 years and over 1,618 4.90% 16.50%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in 91506. 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 10,931 68.90% 9.20%
Black or African American 349 81.10% 0.00%
American Indian and Alaska Native 132 56.10% 21.60%
Asian 2,239 65.30% 5.90%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0 0.00% 0.00%
Other 1,068 79.50% 8.10%
Two or more races 1,599 73.00% 3.70%
Hispanic or Latino 4,205 75.90% 6.60%
Not Hispanic or Latino 9,156 68.20% 9.50%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations for people living in the 91506 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 91506 is 10,458, with median earnings of $54,185.00.

Women in 91506 are earning approximately 94.60% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 10,458 $54,185.00
Male 5,143 $55,792.00
Female 5,315 $52,773.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings for 91506 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 1,364 $86,574.00
Business and Financial 926 $75,962.00
Computer and Mathematical 245 $108,125.00
Architecture and Engineering 94 $82,727.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 197 $112,019.00
Community and Social Service 106 $71,023.00
Legal 95 $54,095.00
Educational and Library 472 $47,000.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 1,861 $64,975.00
Healthcare Practitioners 349 $96,150.00
Healthcare Support 339 $26,568.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 149 $51,382.00
Law Enforcement 60 $112,885.00
Food Preparation and Serving 602 $25,890.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 11 $0.00
Personal Care and Service 300 $19,833.00
Sales 929 $38,886.00
Office and Administrative Support 1,170 $37,159.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 157 $76,875.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 145 $41,063.00
Production 325 $48,828.00
Transportation and Material Moving 297 $36,942.00

Occupations by Gender

Now we can also look at the occupations by category for 91506 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 91506.

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 661 $97,352.00 703 $71,058.00
Business and Financial 344 $66,761.00 582 $78,151.00
Computer and Mathematical 158 $96,250.00 87 $110,353.00
Architecture and Engineering 54 $82,500.00 40 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 45 $0.00 152 $90,625.00
Community and Social Service 41 $51,339.00 65 $71,761.00
Legal 62 $54,224.00 33 $0.00
Educational and Library 191 $54,243.00 281 $39,427.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 1,207 $60,509.00 654 $69,600.00
Healthcare Practitioners 126 $250,001.00 223 $95,050.00
Healthcare Support 15 $0.00 324 $26,688.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 134 $52,368.00 15 $0.00
Law Enforcement 60 $112,885.00 0 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 370 $25,610.00 232 $37,794.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 0 $0.00 11 $0.00
Personal Care and Service 71 $37,983.00 229 $18,417.00
Sales 332 $37,989.00 597 $43,359.00
Office and Administrative Support 281 $28,914.00 889 $40,417.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 157 $76,875.00 0 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 145 $41,063.00 0 $0.00
Production 289 $48,672.00 36 $0.00
Transportation and Material Moving 297 $36,942.00 0 $0.00

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 8,125 households in 91506, with an average household size of 2.35 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 4,606 families living in the 91506 zip code with an average family size of 3.2 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 91506:

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 3,150 447 1,009 3,519
Average Household Size 3.27 2.76 3.62 1.11
Total Families 3,150 447 1,009 0
Average Household Size 3.22 2.48 3.43 0

Poverty

Of the 4,606 families living in 91506, 2.70% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in 91506:

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 8,654 housing units in 91506.

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

Total Percentage
Occupied 8,125 93.89%
Vacant 529 6.11%

39.63% of the total 8,654 housing units in 91506 are rental units. This is approximately 3,430 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 4,615 are occupied by the owner - or 53.33% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in 91506 is $1,778.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in 91506 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
    80
  • Less than $500
    70
  • $500 to $999
    181
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    951
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    923
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    624
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    359
  • $3,000 or more
    322

Property Value

The median value of a property in 91506 is $850,600.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in 91506 that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    29
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    15
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    0
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    0
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    0
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    173
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    3,282
  • $1,000,000 or more
    1,116

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in 91506. The chart below shows the number of properties in 91506 that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    1,826
  • 1940 to 1949
    2,604
  • 1950 to 1959
    1,329
  • 1960 to 1969
    969
  • 1970 to 1979
    706
  • 1980 to 1989
    687
  • 1990 to 1999
    264
  • 2000 to 2009
    269
  • 2010 to 2013
    0
  • 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 91506 that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    360
  • 1 vehicle available
    3,275
  • 2 vehicles available
    2,969
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    1,521

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in 91506 get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in 91506 that commute to work in a particular way.

26.1 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in 91506.

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
    137
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    830
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    1,190
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    1,292
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    1,106
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    260
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    1,053
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    123
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    468
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    923
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    506
  • 90 or more minutes
    178

Summary

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