818 Area Code: The San Fernando Valley's Entertainment Hub

818 split from 213 in 1984, making it one of the earliest area code divisions in Los Angeles as the San Fernando Valley's population boomed.

History & Coverage

818 covers the Valley communities north of the Santa Monica Mountains, including Burbank, Glendale, Van Nuys, and Studio City, distinct from the Los Angeles basin to the south.

Why Businesses Choose 818

• Studio and media headquarters: Warner Bros., Disney, and NBCUniversal all operate major campuses within the 818
• Post-production and support industries: the Valley hosts a dense concentration of editing houses, sound stages, and equipment rental companies
• More affordable business real estate: compared to Westside 310 addresses, 818 offers lower costs with strong industry proximity

Key Industries & Neighborhoods

Burbank is often called "Media Capital of the World" for its studio density, while Van Nuys and North Hollywood support production support services and a growing arts district.

Fun Facts

• Burbank, within the 818, hosts headquarters for Warner Bros., Disney, and Nickelodeon
• North Hollywood's NoHo Arts District has become a major hub for theater and independent production

Conclusion

For studio-adjacent, production, and media support businesses, 818 offers direct proximity to Hollywood's biggest studios at a fraction of Westside costs.