Glendale
City in Los Angeles County, California
Glendale is a city in Los Angeles County, California, with 196,543 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 522 ft (159 m) above sea level. The nearest town is La Cañada Flintridge, 3.3 miles NE.
- 196,543residents (2020 Census)
- 522 ftelevation · 159 m
- 30.5 sq miland area · 78.9 km²
- 6,449 / sq mipopulation density
- 91208main ZIP code (16 in total)
About Glendale
Glendale is a city located primarily in the Verdugo Mountains region, with a small portion in the San Fernando Valley of Los Angeles County, California. It is located about 10 miles (16 km) north of Downtown Los Angeles.
As of 2025, Glendale had a Census-estimated population of 187,823 making it the 4th-most populous city in Los Angeles County and the 24th-most populous city in California.
Glendale—along with neighboring city Burbank and nearby neighborhood Hollywood, Los Angeles—has served as a major production center for the Cinema of the United States, and especially animation, and is home to Disneytoon Studios, Marvel Animation, and DreamWorks Animation.
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- Median household income
- $88,393
- Median home value
- $1,102,300
- Median rent
- $2,182/mo
- Median age
- 41.4
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Glendale had 196,543 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 196,543 |
|---|---|
| Density | 6,449 per sq mi (2,490 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Glendale at a glance
| State | California (CA) |
|---|---|
| County | Los Angeles County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 196,543 (2020) |
| Land area | 30.48 sq mi (78.9 km²) |
| Water area | 0.13 sq mi (0.33 km²) |
| Elevation | 522 ft (159 m) |
| Coordinates | 34.1814° N, 118.2458° W |
| ZIP codes | 91208, 90041, 91011, 91020, 91046, 91201, 91202, 91203, 91204, 91205, 91206, 91207, 91210, 91214, 91501, 91502 |
| Official website | glendaleca.gov |
| Census code (GEOID) | 0630000 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Glendale
- La Cañada Flintridge3.3 mi NE
- La Crescenta-Montrose3.6 mi N
- Burbank4.6 mi W
- Pasadena6.3 mi E
- Altadena6.3 mi E
- South Pasadena7.1 mi SE
- San Marino8.6 mi SE
- San Pasqual8.7 mi E
- Alhambra9.2 mi SE
- West Hollywood9.7 mi SW
- East Pasadena10.1 mi E
- San Gabriel10.3 mi SE
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Frequently asked questions about Glendale
What county is Glendale in?
Glendale is in Los Angeles County, California.
What is the population of Glendale, CA?
196,543 people lived in Glendale at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Glendale, CA?
The main ZIP code is 91208. Other ZIP codes: 90041, 91011, 91020, 91046, 91201, 91202, 91203, 91204, 91205, 91206, 91207, 91210.
What is the elevation of Glendale?
522 feet (159 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Glendale?
La Cañada Flintridge (3.3 mi), La Crescenta-Montrose (3.6 mi), Burbank (4.6 mi), Pasadena (6.3 mi), Altadena (6.3 mi).
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