Zip code 91601, Mar 2026 to May 2026, from the Redfin Data Center. North Hollywood spans 91601, 91602, 91605 and 91606; figures are 91601, which includes the NoHo Arts 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.
The Southern Pacific opened a depot here in the mid-1890s, in a farm town residents called Toluca and the railroad called Lankershim, after land baron Isaac Lankershim. Annexed to Los Angeles in 1923, the town took the name North Hollywood in 1927 to borrow some of the movie business's shine. The restored depot now sits beside the North Hollywood Metro station, at the top of the arts district that grew up around Lankershim and Magnolia.
The homes
North Hollywood is flat, gridded and older than most of the Valley. The side streets off Magnolia, Burbank and Chandler are lined with 1920s to 1950s houses: Spanish bungalows with arched windows, small Craftsman and Minimal Traditional cottages, and postwar ranch homes on lots that often run 5,000 to 7,000 square feet. Many have detached garages at the back, which is why so many lots here now carry an ADU.
Around the Metro station and along Lankershim, the picture changes to mid-rise apartment and condo buildings, most built in the last 20 years, plus townhomes on the larger boulevards. Just west, Valley Village has a similar mix of bungalows and ranch homes, with more condo and townhome buildings on its main streets.
The feel
- The NoHo Arts District has one of the densest clusters of small stage theaters in Los Angeles, mostly along Lankershim and Magnolia, alongside galleries, dance studios and music rooms.
- The Television Academy has its headquarters on Lankershim at Magnolia, with a plaza of statues honoring television history out front.
- North Hollywood Park is the big green space in the middle, with sports fields, a pool and the Amelia Earhart branch library at its edge.
- Valley heat. Summers run hot and dry, often well into the 90s, with mild winters. Shade trees, pools and good AC matter here.
Eat, drink, shop
- Idle Hour (Vineland Ave). A cocktail bar inside a restored 1940s building shaped like a giant barrel, with a big back patio. The Infatuation
- Chiba (Lankershim Blvd). A long-running, family-run sushi house with a sprawling menu and some of the freshest fish in the Valley. The Infatuation
- Birrieria San Marcos (Lankershim Blvd). A truck known for birria in rich consommé, plus a birria ramen. The Infatuation
- Healthyca (Lankershim Blvd). A small counter near the Toluca Lake edge with big, fresh salads and sandwiches. The Infatuation
- Player One (Lankershim Blvd). An arcade bar in the Arts District with classic games, trivia and board game nights. Time Out
Getting around
North Hollywood is one of the few parts of LA built around rail. The North Hollywood station is the end of the Metro B Line, which runs through Hollywood to Downtown in about 30 minutes, and the start of the G Line busway west across the Valley. By car, the 170, 101 and 134 all meet nearby, so Studio City and Burbank are minutes away, Hollywood is often 15 to 20 minutes off-peak, and the Westside via the 405 or Coldwater Canyon usually takes 30 to 45.
What's new
- District NoHo. Metro's board approved a joint development agreement in 2024 for a large mixed-use project on Metro land at the North Hollywood station, with more than 1,400 apartments at full buildout, plus retail, offices and over two acres of open space. It is planned in phases over many years; check current construction timing before buying nearby. (Metro Magazine)
- North Hollywood to Pasadena Bus Rapid Transit. A 19-mile line, mostly in dedicated bus lanes, linking North Hollywood with Burbank, Glendale, Eagle Rock and Pasadena. Construction began in April 2026, and Metro is targeting service in time for the 2028 Olympics. (Metro)
- Hollywood Burbank Airport's new terminal. A new 14-gate terminal a short drive east is scheduled to open on October 13, 2026, replacing the older terminal. (ABC7)
Good to know
- City of LA rules apply, including rent stabilization on many pre-1978 multi-unit buildings and the City's transfer tax rules on higher-priced sales. Verify current thresholds with the City before you write an offer.
- Construction nearby. If you're buying close to the station or Lankershim, check the City's planning records for projects on the surrounding blocks.
- Older houses. Many 1920s to 1950s homes still have original plumbing, wiring or foundations. Add a sewer line scope and look for permits on past additions and garage conversions.
- Heat and energy. Look at the age of the AC, the insulation and the roof. Summer cooling bills can be real.