ZIP Code 91362: Population, Income, Housing

State: CA

Total population: 35,996 Household income: $139,800 Rent: $2,835

Overview

Total population

35,996

Rent

$2,835

Year built

1983

Household income

$139,800

Per capita income

$74,207

Poverty rate

10.6%

Unemployment rate

N/A

Household size

2.6 persons

Rent over 30% of income

52.9%

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Data are sourced from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, 2024 release — the latest dataset currently available. New 5-year estimates are published annually, about 6–12 months after the end of each reference year.

Demographics

State

California

County

Ventura County

City

Thousand Oaks

Total population

35,996

Adults over 25

26,618

Total households

13,928

Household size

2.6 persons

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Income & Poverty

Household income

$139,800

Per capita income

$74,207

Poverty rate

10.6%

Unemployment rate

N/A

Rent over 30% of income

52.9%

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Housing

Rent

$2,835

Year built

1983

Households that rent

27.1%

Households that own

72.9%

Rooms per home (all homes)

6.4

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Race

White

68.4%

Black

2.1%

Asian

9.1%

Two or more races

16%

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Ethnicity

Hispanic or Latino

17%

Not Hispanic or Latino

83%

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Commute

Commute rate

12,786 (74.5%)

Commute time to work

25 mins

Work from home

4,368 (25.5%)

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Education

Less than high school

20.3%

High school graduate or GED

14.5%

Some college or associate degree

10.7%

Bachelor’s degree or higher

54.5%

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Comparison of ZIP Code 91362 with: Ventura County, CA Thousand Oaks, CA Oxnard metro area, CA California United States

ZIP 91362

Total population35,996

Rent$2,835

Year built1983

Household income$139,800

Per capita income$74,207

Poverty rate10.6%

Unemployment rateN/A

Ventura County, CA

Total population837,469

Rent$2,317

Year built1978

Household income$109,797

Per capita income$49,748

Poverty rate9.3%

Unemployment rate4.7%

Thousand Oaks, CA

Total population125,205

Rent$2,664

Year built1978

Household income$135,603

Per capita income$66,591

Poverty rate8.9%

Unemployment rate3.7%

Oxnard Metro Area, CA

Total population837,469

Rent$2,317

Year built1978

Household income$109,797

Per capita income$49,748

Poverty rate9.3%

Unemployment rate4.6%

California State

Total population39,287,377

Rent$2,036

Year built1976

Household income$99,122

Per capita income$49,513

Poverty rate12%

Unemployment rate5.3%

United States

Total population334,922,499

Rent$1,413

Year built1980

Household income$80,734

Per capita income$44,673

Poverty rate12.5%

Unemployment rate4%

Metric	ZIP91362	CountyVentura, CA	CityThousand Oaks, CA	Metro AreaOxnard metro area, CA	StateCalifornia	CountryUnited States
Total population	35,996	837,469	125,205	837,469	39,287,377	334,922,499
Rent	$2,835	$2,317	$2,664	$2,317	$2,036	$1,413
Year built	1983	1978	1978	1978	1976	1980
Household income	$139,800	$109,797	$135,603	$109,797	$99,122	$80,734
Per capita income	$74,207	$49,748	$66,591	$49,748	$49,513	$44,673
Poverty rate	10.6%	9.3%	8.9%	9.3%	12%	12.5%
Unemployment rate	N/A	4.7%	3.7%	4.6%	5.3%	4%

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Summary for 91362

Rent & Income

In 91362, the typical monthly rent is $2,835 and the typical household income is $139,800. Rent here is higher than both Thousand Oaks and California, and household income is similar to Thousand Oaks and higher than California. The estimated poverty rate is 10.6%, which is higher than the Thousand Oaks rate but lower than the California rate.

Housing & Affordability

This ZIP Code is primarily owner-occupied, with renters accounting for about 27.1% of households. About 52.9% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing, indicating high cost burden.

Education & Employment

Educational attainment is very high, with about 54.5% of adults holding a bachelor’s degree or higher.

ZIP 91362 — Rent vs Household Income

ZIP 91362 — Poverty

How ZIP 91362 compares in California (613 ZIP Codes)

Metric	This ZIP	Rank	Starts from	State range
Rent	$2,835	544 / 613	from lower rent	$1,054 – $3,501
Household income	$139,800	92 / 613	from higher income	$35,378 – $250,001
Poverty rate	10.6%	298 / 613	from lower poverty	2.2% – 39.6%

Rankings are calculated among ZIP Codes in California with total population > 30,000 (year 2024).

Detailed Ranking Explanation for ZIP Code 91362

Rent

Looking at rent levels, ZIP Code 91362 places 544th out of 613 ZIP Codes in California. Throughout California, numbers span from $1,054 in ZIP 92243 up to $3,501 in ZIP 90275.

Household income

In terms of earnings, this ZIP comes 92nd out of 613 ZIP Codes. At the state level, values extend from $35,378 in ZIP 90007 up to $250,001 in ZIP 95070.

Poverty rate

In terms of poverty rate, ZIP Code 91362 comes 298th out of 613 ZIP Codes. In California as a whole, the range goes from 2.2% in ZIP 95120 up to 39.6% in ZIP 90007.

💰 Rent in ZIP Code 91362 (with Utilities)

Estimated Monthly Rent: $2,835 ℹ️ What’s Included:
✅ Base rent, electricity, gas, water/sewer, and heating fuels
❌ Not included: internet, cable TV, renter's insurance, parking

💡 What does this rent estimate mean?

Explanation: This estimate shows what renters typically pay each month for housing — including the apartment or home and essential utilities like heat, water, and electricity.

Included in this number: Rent plus electricity, gas, water/sewer, and heating fuel.

Not included: Internet, cable, parking, renter’s insurance, or furniture rental.

Note: This cost does not depend on the number of people living in the home.

👨‍👧‍👦 Household Income in ZIP Code 91362

Annual Household Income: $139,800

💡 What does Household Income mean?

Definition: This represents the middle value of all household incomes in the ZIP code — half of households earn less, and half earn more.

Includes: wages, salaries, self-employment income, Social Security, pensions, investments, unemployment, public assistance, and rental income.

Does NOT include: capital gains, non-cash benefits (like food stamps), or tax refunds.

Household = any group of people (or a single person) living in the same housing unit.

Example: A couple earning $40,000 and $30,000 together have a household income of $70,000. If that's in the middle of all local incomes, it's the value shown here.

📉 Poverty Rate in ZIP Code 91362

Estimated Rate: 10.6%

💡 What does the Poverty Rate represent?

Definition: The percentage of people in this area living below the federal poverty threshold.

How it works: The threshold is a dollar amount set by the U.S. Census Bureau that varies by family size and age. If a household's income is below that level, everyone in it is included in this rate.

Example: In a town of 10,000 people, if 1,500 have incomes below the poverty line, the poverty rate is 15%.

Note: This statistic only includes people living in households; it does not count those in student housing, military barracks, or nursing homes.

🏘️ Renter vs. Owner Households in ZIP Code 91362

In ZIP Code 91362, households that rent: 3,779 (27.1%)

📊 What does the renter household percentage reveal about this ZIP Code?

Household Type	Count	Share
Renter-Occupied	3,779	27.1%
Owner-Occupied	10,149	72.9%

Definition: This is the percentage of households that rent their home rather than own it. It includes only occupied housing units.

Why it matters: Areas with a high share of renter households often have younger populations, higher mobility, and different housing needs compared to mostly owner-occupied areas.

Example: If 65% of homes in an area are renter-occupied, it means 65 out of every 100 households rent their home.

📉 Renters Spending Over 30% of Income on Rent in ZIP Code 91362

In ZIP Code 91362, cost-burdened renters (households spending over 30% of income on housing): 1,999 (52.9%)

🏚️ What Does It Mean When Renters Spend Over 30% of Their Income on Housing?

Household Group	Households	Share
Cost-burdened renters (over 30%)	1,999	52.9%
Other renter households	1,780	47.1%
Total renter households	3,779	100%

Shares are calculated as a percentage of renter households.

This shows how many renters in the ZIP code are considered cost-burdened — meaning they spend more than 30% of their income on housing (rent and basic utilities).

It’s a sign that housing might be unaffordable in the area or that lower-income residents may be struggling with rent.

Data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau’s American Community Survey.

📊 Education Levels in ZIP Code 91362

Less than High School: 5,399 people (20.3%)

Includes adults who did not complete high school.

High School Graduate or GED: 3,858 people (14.5%)

Includes adults whose highest education is a high school diploma or GED.

Some College or Associate Degree: 2,841 people (10.7%)

Includes adults who attended college without completing a bachelor’s degree (some college or associate degree).

Bachelor’s Degree or Higher: 14,520 people (54.5%)

Includes adults with a bachelor’s degree or higher (bachelor’s, master’s, professional, or doctoral degree).

👥 Total Adults (25+): 26,618

ℹ️ Have questions about how these statistics are calculated? See our data methodology & FAQs

Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates (U.S. Census Bureau) — unemployment rate from BLS. Some values are derived metrics.