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 High-density area
- $98,256
- Median income Above-median income area
- $861,600
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 31.0%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 91040 (Sunland, CA) rose +6.4% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 390.6 in 2023 to 415.6 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
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 average California ZIP), while per-capita income is $45,855. The poverty rate is 9.0%, with unemployment at 7.1%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $861,600 (12% above the average California ZIP) and median rent is $1,830; 66.5% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
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. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Los Angeles County, so 91040 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
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.
- Construction
Construction
68 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
56 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
50 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
43 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
35 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, 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
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 91040?
44.6
Median Age
51.2%
Male
48.8%
Female
32.4%
Foreign-Born
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 ZIP avg
$45,855
Per Capita Income
9.0%
Poverty Rate
7.1%
Unemployment Rate
33.5 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 91040 ranks among California ZIPs
Sunland, CA household income vs. every California ZIP code
Median household income among 1,583 reporting California ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$98,256 Top 45% higher than 55% of 1,583 California ZIPs
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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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
8,308housing units
8,308
Total Housing Units
7,572
Occupied Units
736
Vacant Units
2.70
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$861,600
Median Home Value
+12% vs state ZIP avg
$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
Want a side-by-side? Compare 91040 vs 91352 →
ZIP 91040 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 91331
Pacoima (91331)
103,689 residents
- 91342
Sylmar (91342)
91,725 residents
- 91605
North Hollywood (91605)
56,343 residents
- 91352
Sun Valley (91352)
47,807 residents
- 91505 30,778
Burbank (91505)
30,778 residents
- 91214 30,356
La Crescenta (91214)
30,356 residents
- 91504 24,939
Burbank (91504)
24,939 residents
- 91501 20,849
Burbank (91501)
20,849 residents
- 91040 20,372
Sunland (91040)
20,372 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 91040 ranks #9 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 91040 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 91214
La Crescenta (91214)
$140,121 median income
- 91505
Burbank (91505)
$109,953 median income
- 91506
Burbank (91506)
$105,955 median income
- 91504
Burbank (91504)
$103,835 median income
- 91040
Sunland (91040)
$98,256 median income
- 91342
Sylmar (91342)
$98,118 median income
- 91501
Burbank (91501)
$91,936 median income
- 91331
Pacoima (91331)
$84,227 median income
- 91352
Sun Valley (91352)
$78,239 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.
| 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 |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 91040, both outside CA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (20,372 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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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.
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