91436 ZIP Code — Encino, CA

Los Angeles County, California

ZIP code 91436 is located in Encino, California, within Los Angeles County. It covers approximately 5.22 square miles and serves a population of 16,190 residents. This is a po box ZIP code in the Pacific (PT) timezone, served by area code 818/747.

About ZIP code 91436

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1950s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $1,738,100. Owner-occupancy is high at 78%, well above the national average.

The gap between median ($155,346) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. The poverty rate of 7% is below the national average. 33% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 30 minutes is near the national average. Remote work is prevalent — 25% of workers work from home.

Educational attainment is high — 69% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33%.

Overall, ZIP code 91436 reflects a community defined by a highly educated population, high homeownership, a high rate of remote workers, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

16,190

population

5.22

sq mi land

PO Box

ZIP type

Pacific (PT)

timezone

91436 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 91436

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 91436. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Encino	Acceptable
Encino	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

91316 Encino (1.2 mi) 91403 Sherman Oaks (1.9 mi) 91495 Sherman Oaks (2 mi) 91411 Van Nuys (2.7 mi) 91356 Tarzana (2.8 mi) 91406 Van Nuys (2.9 mi) 91470 Van Nuys (3.6 mi) 91482 Van Nuys (3.6 mi) 91496 Van Nuys (3.6 mi) 91499 Van Nuys (3.6 mi) 91423 Sherman Oaks (3.8 mi) 91335 Reseda (4.1 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	16,190
Population density	3,102 / sq mi
State FIPS	06
County FIPS	037

Geography
Land area	5.22 sq mi
Water area	0.06 sq mi
Latitude	34.1536
Longitude	-118.4977
Timezone	Pacific (PT)
Area code	818/747

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 06/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	12.9%	36.2%	32.6%
$50k – $100k	16.7%	28.2%	27.7%
$100k – $200k	26.8%	24.5%	26.4%
Over $200k	43.6%	11.0%	13.3%

Demographics & statistics

16,190

Population

3,102

People per sq mi

47.0

Median age

$155,346

Median household income

$99,122

Per capita income

$1,738,100

Median home value

$3,258

Median monthly rent

77.5%

Home ownership

6.5%

Poverty rate

6.2%

Unemployment

4,862

Housing units

69.1%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

465

Under 5

496

539

5–9

574

420

10–14

447

474

15–19

505

317

20–24

337

822

25–34

876

719

35–44

767

1,288

45–54

1,373

673

55–59

717

514

60–64

549

837

65–74

892

502

75–84

536

267

85+

284

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	3,479	21.5%
18 and over	12,711	78.5%
65 and over	3,318	20.5%
Median age	47.0 years

Race & ethnicity

White 79.8%

Two or more races 5.8%

Hispanic or Latino 4.8%

Asian 4.3%

Other race 2.8%

Black or African American 2%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%

Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	13,569	79.8%
Two or more races	991	5.8%
Hispanic or Latino	818	4.8%
Asian	729	4.3%
Other race	482	2.8%
Black or African American	338	2%
American Indian / Alaska Native	64	0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander	17	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	12.9%	36.2%	32.6%
$50k – $100k	16.7%	28.2%	27.7%
$100k – $200k	26.8%	24.5%	26.4%
Over $200k	43.6%	11.0%	13.3%

Under $10k 4.3%

$10k–$15k 0.3%

$15k–$25k 4.1%

$25k–$35k 3.2%

$35k–$50k 2.0%

$50k–$75k 6.6%

$75k–$100k 7.0%

$100k–$150k 21.7%

$150k–$200k 10.3%

$200k+ 40.5%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	4.3%
$10k–$15k	0.3%
$15k–$25k	4.1%
$25k–$35k	3.2%
$35k–$50k	2.0%
$50k–$75k	6.6%
$75k–$100k	7.0%
$100k–$150k	21.7%
$150k–$200k	10.3%
$200k+	40.5%
Median income	$155,346

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 1.0%

$50k–$100k 0.3%

$100k–$150k 0.3%

$200k–$300k 0.4%

$300k–$500k 1.4%

$500k–$1M 9.1%

$1M+ 87.4%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$1,738,100
Median rent / month	$3,258
Owner occupied	77.5%
Renter occupied	22.5%
Vacant	3.8%
Single-family detached	82.2%
Large apartment buildings	13.0%
Mobile homes	0.0%
Median rooms	6.6
Avg household size (owned)	2.80

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	8.6%
2000–2009	3.3%
1990–1999	4.5%
1980–1989	4.5%
1970–1979	8.7%
1960–1969	22.9%
1950–1959	39.5%
1940–1949	7.0%
1939 or earlier	1.1%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	1.5%
1 bedroom	3.7%
2 bedrooms	16.4%
3 bedrooms	31.3%
4 bedrooms	30.5%
5+ bedrooms	16.5%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	5.7%
1 vehicle	22.0%
2 vehicles	45.2%
3 or more	27.0%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	76.5%
Electricity	21.5%
Propane / LP gas	1.6%
Solar	0.4%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	3,434	57.6%
Cohabiting couple	167	2.8%
Male householder, no spouse	719	12.1%
Female householder, no spouse	1,645	27.6%
Households with children under 18	1,830	30.7%
Households with seniors (65+)	2,451	41.1%
Average household size	2.70

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	31.4%	26.4%
Married	57.7%	52.0%
Separated	1.8%	0.9%
Widowed	1.3%	8.2%
Divorced	7.7%	12.5%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.8%

Some HS, no diploma 3.4%

HS graduate 9.3%

Some college, no degree 11.1%

Associate's degree 5.2%

Bachelor's degree 34.8%

Graduate / professional 34.2%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	94.8%
Bachelor's or higher	69.1%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	307	7.5%
Kindergarten	123	3.0%
Elementary school	1,779	43.3%
High school	659	16.0%
College / grad school	1,241	30.2%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 22.8%

Professional & management 21.6%

Retail trade 11.6%

Information 9.7%

Arts, food & hospitality 8.6%

Finance & real estate 7.8%

Manufacturing 5.5%

Construction 3.3%

Other services 3.0%

Public administration 2.4%

Wholesale trade 2.2%

Transportation & utilities 1.2%

Agriculture & mining 0.2%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	68.3%
Service	5.6%
Sales & office	21.8%
Natural resources & construction	2.1%
Production & transportation	2.2%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	77.3%
Government	8.9%
Self-employed	13.8%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	67.1%
Carpool	4.0%
Public transit	0.6%
Walk	1.4%
Work from home	25.0%
Other means	1.8%
Avg commute (minutes)	29.9

Poverty

All people 6.5%

Under 18 years 0.7%

18 and over 8.1%

Married-couple families 4.1%

Female-led households 3.3%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	33.4%
Retirement income	16.7%
Supplemental Security	4.2%
Cash public assistance	1.6%
Food stamps / SNAP	3.3%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	23.2%
High blood pressure	28.6%
High cholesterol	32.2%
Diabetes	7.7%
Heart disease	5.9%
Stroke	2.5%
Asthma	8.3%
Arthritis	21.5%
Kidney disease	2.7%
Pulmonary disease	4.9%
Cancer	8.7%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	6.6%
Binge drinking	16.9%
No physical activity	12.2%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	27.2%
Depression	16.0%
Fair or poor health	8.9%
Poor mental health	11.7%
Poor physical health	7.6%
No health insurance	5.7%
Visited doctor (checkup)	68.6%
Visited dentist	76.8%
Cholesterol screening	95.6%
Teeth loss	5.3%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	418	3.3%

Disability	%
Any disability	10.1%
Under 18	1.5%
18–64 years	5.2%
65 and over	32.7%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	84.0%
Public insurance	25.5%
No insurance	2.9%
Uninsured under 19	1.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	15,229	94.1%
Spanish	1,474	9.7%
Other Indo-European	257	1.7%
Asian & Pacific Islander	1,085	7.1%
Other languages	117	0.8%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	12,220	75.5%
Born in same state	12,069	74.5%
Born in different state	8,370	51.7%
Foreign born	151	0.9%
Naturalized citizen	3,970	24.5%
Not a US citizen	3,129	78.8%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	1,010	6.2%
Italian	672	4.2%
Arab	470	2.9%
English	137	0.8%

Ancestry	Count	%
Irish	134	0.8%
Polish	93	0.6%
Norwegian	90	0.6%
Dutch	8	0%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	36.8%
Internet access	97.2%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 91436

What city is ZIP code 91436 in?

ZIP code 91436 is primarily assigned to Encino, California.

What county is ZIP code 91436 in?

ZIP code 91436 falls within Los Angeles County, California.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 91436?

69% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well above the national average of ~33%, reflecting a highly educated population.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 91436?

The median household income in ZIP code 91436 is $155,346, above the national median of ~$75,000.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 91436?

The median home value in ZIP code 91436 is $1,738,100.

What is the population of ZIP code 91436?

ZIP code 91436 has an estimated population of 16,190 residents, with a density of 3,101 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 91436 in?

ZIP code 91436 observes the PST timezone.