Zip code 91505, Mar 2026 to May 2026, from the Redfin Data Center. Burbank spans 91501 to 91506; figures are 91505, the area near the studios and the Media District. Zip codes don't line up neatly with neighborhood borders, and medians hide a wide range of homes, so treat these as a rough feel for the area.
First National Pictures built a studio on Burbank ranch land in 1926, and Warner Bros. took it over after buying First National in 1928; it is still the Warner Bros. lot today. Walt Disney moved his studio to a new Burbank campus in 1940, built with profits from Snow White. Those two lots, and the studios and networks that followed them, are why Burbank calls itself the Media Capital of the World.
The homes
Most of Burbank is flat and laid out in a tidy grid, and the core of the housing stock is 1920s to 1950s single-family homes. In Magnolia Park and the streets around it, that means Spanish bungalows, Minimal Traditional cottages and postwar ranch homes on lots of roughly 5,000 to 7,000 square feet, many updated and many with detached garages that now hold ADUs. Closer to the studios and the Media District, the mix adds more apartments, condos and townhomes.
Along the city's southwest edge, the Rancho district is zoned for horsekeeping, with ranch homes on deeper lots, backyard corrals and bridle paths that lead toward Griffith Park. In the northeast, the hillside neighborhoods climb into the Verdugo foothills, with mid-century and newer view homes on winding streets. Downtown Burbank and the boulevards have most of the city's condos and newer apartment buildings.
The feel
- Magnolia Park is Burbank's most charming shopping street, known for vintage clothing, record and costume shops, and long-running diners.
- The studios. Warner Bros. and Disney both have their main lots here, and the Media District around them is full of production offices and post houses.
- Downtown Burbank centers on San Fernando Boulevard, lined with movie theaters, restaurants and shops, plus big-box shopping nearby.
- The foothills. Wildwood Canyon Park and the Stough Canyon Nature Center are the gateways to trails in the Verdugo Mountains, with wide views over the Valley.
Eat, drink, shop
- Porto's Bakery (Magnolia Blvd). The Cuban bakery famous for guava pastries and potato balls, and for the lines out the door. The Infatuation
- The Smoke House (Lakeside Dr). A steakhouse by the Warner Bros. lot since 1946, known for prime rib and its cheesy garlic bread. The Infatuation
- Bob's Big Boy (Riverside Dr). The oldest Big Boy in the country, a Googie landmark with burgers, shakes and weekend carhop service. The Infatuation
- Pinocchio Restaurant (Magnolia Blvd). A retro Italian cafeteria serving lasagna and meatballs, with a deli and gelato on the side. The Infatuation
- Tun Lahmajo (Glenoaks Blvd). An Armenian bakery turning out lahmajo and boat-shaped, cheese-filled breads baked to order. The Infatuation
- Handy Market (Magnolia Blvd). A neighborhood grocery and butcher counter known for its Saturday barbecue in the parking lot. The Infatuation
Getting around
The 5 runs through the middle of Burbank and the 134 skirts its southern edge, so Glendale, Pasadena and Downtown are often 15 to 25 minutes off-peak, and Hollywood is about 15 to 20 over Barham. The Westside is usually 35 to 50 minutes. Hollywood Burbank Airport sits at the north end of the city, and Metrolink stops at Downtown Burbank and the airport.
What's new
- Hollywood Burbank Airport's new terminal. A new 14-gate terminal, built farther from the runways, is scheduled to open on October 13, 2026, replacing the older terminal. (ABC7)
- Warner Bros.' Second Century. Two glass office buildings designed by Gehry Partners, next to the main Warner Bros. lot along the 134, were completed in 2023 and serve as the studio's headquarters. (Worthe Real Estate Group)
- North Hollywood to Pasadena Bus Rapid Transit. A 19-mile line running through Burbank, mostly in dedicated bus lanes. Construction began in April 2026, and Metro is targeting service in time for the 2028 Olympics. (Metro)
Good to know
- Burbank is its own city, with its own planning rules, permits and building department. City of LA rules (including LA's transfer tax measures) don't apply here; check the City of Burbank's own rules and fees.
- Its own utility. Burbank Water and Power, a city-owned utility, supplies electricity and water, so rates and solar programs differ from the rest of LA.
- Horse zoning. In the Rancho, the City's Rancho Master Plan zones govern horsekeeping, setbacks and building size. If you want horses (or don't), confirm the zoning for the specific lot.
- Fire zones and airport noise. Hillside homes in the Verdugo foothills often fall in very high fire hazard severity zones, so get insurance quotes early. Near the airport, check flight paths.