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Sunland, CA · standard

ZIP Code 91040

Los Angeles County, California - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

20,372
959/sq mi
$98,256
Median income
$861,600
Median home value
31.0%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Sunland pairs an upper-quartile household income with top-decile home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 20%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 4%
home value, US ZIPs
959
people per sq mi
67%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 91040 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 91040 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Sunland, Los Angeles County, California, with 20,372 residents across 21.2 square miles, a density of 959 people per square mile, in the Los Angeles time zone.

ZIP 91040 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $98,256 (3% below the California average), while per-capita income is $45,855. 9.0% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 7.1%. Median home value sits at $861,600 (12% above the state average), median rent at $1,830 a month, and owner-occupancy at 66.5%.

A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 31.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 44.6, and the average commute is 34 minutes. A geography-based comparison follows: 10 ZIP codes within about 10 miles of 91040, plus 6 more within Los Angeles County, give a clearer read than the national average alone.

Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →

Top industries in ZIP 91040

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Sunland, CA

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 91040.

establishments

What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 91040, Sunland, CA · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

20,372

Population

21.2

Area (sq mi)

959

People / sq mi

Los Angeles

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 91040?

44.6

Median Age

51.2%

Male

48.8%

Female

32.4%

Foreign-Born

White 63.2%
African American 2.5%
Asian 8.2%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.6%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 18.8%
Hispanic or Latino 24.8%

Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

How much do residents earn?

$98,256

Median Household Income

-3% vs state

$45,855

Per Capita Income

9.0%

Poverty Rate

7.1%

Unemployment Rate

33.5 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 91040 ranks nationally

Sunland, CA household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$98,256 Top 20% higher than 80% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Below this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). This entry sits in this band. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 56.4%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 31.0%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

8,308

Total Housing Units

7,572

Occupied Units

736

Vacant Units

2.70

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 66.5%
Renter 33.5%

$861,600

Median Home Value

+12% vs state

$1,830

Median Rent

1959

Median Year Built

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

How have home values changed over time?

FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals

+6.4%

YoY Change (2024)

416

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+316%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 91040 have increased 6.4% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +316% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +4.2% 299
2021 +11.9% 334
2022 +14.8% 384
2023 +1.8% 391
2024 +6.4% 416

Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 426 business establishments in ZIP 91040, employing approximately 2,662 people with a combined annual payroll of $121,196,000.

426

Businesses

2,662

Employees

$121.2M

Annual Payroll

16

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 68 16.0%
Health care and social assistance 56 13.2%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 50 11.7%
Retail trade 43 10.1%
Accommodation and food services 35 8.2%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 26 6.1%
Transportation and warehousing 22 5.2%
Real estate and rental and leasing 22 5.2%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 22 5.2%
Other services (except public administration) 21 4.9%
Wholesale trade 15 3.5%
Finance and insurance 14 3.3%
Information 11 2.6%
Manufacturing 9 2.1%
Educational services 7 1.6%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting 3 0.7%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

Nearby ZIP Codes

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ZIP 91040 vs its nearest neighbors, by population

Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 91040 ranks #9 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 91040 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

median income

What this shows By household income, ZIP 91040 ranks #5 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
91352 Sun Valley, CA 47,807 2.7 mi
91504 Burbank, CA 24,939 4.0 mi
91331 Pacoima, CA 103,689 4.8 mi
91505 Burbank, CA 30,778 6.0 mi
91342 Sylmar, CA 91,725 4.6 mi
91501 Burbank, CA 20,849 4.8 mi
91506 Burbank, CA 18,904 6.3 mi
91502 Burbank, CA 11,371 6.1 mi
91214 La Crescenta, CA 30,356 5.3 mi
91605 North Hollywood, CA 56,343 5.2 mi

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Related Areas

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 91040 in? ▼
ZIP code 91040 (Sunland) is located in Los Angeles County, California. Los Angeles County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/los-angeles-ca.
What is the population of ZIP code 91040? ▼
ZIP code 91040 in Sunland, CA has a population of 20,372 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 91040? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 91040 is $98,256, which is 29% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 91040? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 91040 is $861,600, which is 210% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 91040? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 91040 is White at 63.2%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 24.8% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 91040? ▼
ZIP code 91040 has 426 business establishments employing approximately 2,662 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 91040? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 91040 are: Construction (68), Health care and social assistance (56), Professional, scientific, and technical services (50). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 91040? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 91040 increased by 6.4% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 316%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 91040? ▼
In ZIP code 91040, 56.4% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 31.0% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 91040? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 91040 is 33.5 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend more time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 91040? ▼
In ZIP code 91040, approximately 66.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 33.5% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 91040? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 91040 is 9.0% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.