Tujunga, CA · standard
ZIP Code 91042
Los Angeles County, California - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 27,585
- 214/sq mi High-density area
- $85,603
- Median income Above-median income area
- $840,800
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 31.8%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Tujunga pairs an above-median household income with top-decile home values, in a low-density, mixed-tenure area.
- Top 31%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 4%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 214
- people per sq mi
- 53%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 91042 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 91042 (Tujunga, CA) rose +7.6% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 409.9 in 2023 to 441.0 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 91042 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Tujunga, Los Angeles County, California, with 27,585 residents across 129.2 square miles, a density of 214 people per square mile, in the Los Angeles time zone.
ZIP 91042 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $85,603 (16% below the average California ZIP), while per-capita income is $44,174. The poverty rate is 12.2%, with unemployment at 6.9%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $840,800 (9% above the average California ZIP) and median rent is $1,874; 52.9% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 31.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 45.8, and the average commute is 32 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Los Angeles County, so 91042 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 91042
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Tujunga, CA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 91042.
- Construction
Construction
73 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
73 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
62 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
51 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
50 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 91042, Tujunga, 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
27,585
Population
129.2
Area (sq mi)
214
People / sq mi
Los Angeles
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 91042?
45.8
Median Age
48.7%
Male
51.3%
Female
45.8%
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?
$85,603
Median Household Income
-16% vs state ZIP avg
$44,174
Per Capita Income
12.2%
Poverty Rate
6.9%
Unemployment Rate
32.0 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 91042 ranks among California ZIPs
Tujunga, 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)
$85,603 42nd percentile higher than 42% 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
10,865housing units
10,865
Total Housing Units
10,214
Occupied Units
651
Vacant Units
2.61
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$840,800
Median Home Value
+9% vs state ZIP avg
$1,874
Median Rent
1964
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
+7.6%
YoY Change (2024)
441
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+341%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 91042 have increased 7.6% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +341% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +4.5% | 321 |
| 2021 | +10.8% | 355 |
| 2022 | +13.1% | 402 |
| 2023 | +2.0% | 410 |
| 2024 | +7.6% | 441 |
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 497 business establishments in ZIP 91042, employing approximately 2,528 people with a combined annual payroll of $110,661,000.
497
Businesses
2,528
Employees
$110.7M
Annual Payroll
15
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 73 | 14.7% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 73 | 14.7% |
| Health care and social assistance | 62 | 12.5% |
| Retail trade | 51 | 10.3% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 50 | 10.1% |
| Accommodation and food services | 30 | 6.0% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 29 | 5.8% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 26 | 5.2% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 21 | 4.2% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 20 | 4.0% |
| Manufacturing | 15 | 3.0% |
| Wholesale trade | 12 | 2.4% |
| Educational services | 12 | 2.4% |
| Finance and insurance | 11 | 2.2% |
| Information | 9 | 1.8% |
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 91042 vs 91214 →
ZIP 91042 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 91342
Sylmar (91342)
91,725 residents
- 91214 30,356
La Crescenta (91214)
30,356 residents
- 91042 27,585
Tujunga (91042)
27,585 residents
- 91202 22,830
Glendale (91202)
22,830 residents
- 91501 20,849
Burbank (91501)
20,849 residents
- 91040 20,372
Sunland (91040)
20,372 residents
- 91011 20,280
La Canada Flintridge (91011)
20,280 residents
- 91208 16,245
Glendale (91208)
16,245 residents
- 91207 10,506
Glendale (91207)
10,506 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 91042 ranks #3 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 91042 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 91011
La Canada Flintridge (91011)
$241,875 median income
- 91214
La Crescenta (91214)
$140,121 median income
- 91208
Glendale (91208)
$136,892 median income
- 91207
Glendale (91207)
$118,116 median income
- 91040
Sunland (91040)
$98,256 median income
- 91342
Sylmar (91342)
$98,118 median income
- 91202 $96,459
Glendale (91202)
$96,459 median income
- 91501 $91,936
Burbank (91501)
$91,936 median income
- 91042 $85,603
Tujunga (91042)
$85,603 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 91042 ranks #9 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 91214 | La Crescenta, CA | 30,356 | 5.5 mi |
| 91046 | Verdugo City, CA | 156 | 7.3 mi |
| 91020 | Montrose, CA | 8,415 | 7.3 mi |
| 91208 | Glendale, CA | 16,245 | 8.6 mi |
| 91342 | Sylmar, CA | 91,725 | 7.8 mi |
| 91011 | La Canada Flintridge, CA | 20,280 | 7.0 mi |
| 91207 | Glendale, CA | 10,506 | 9.2 mi |
| 91040 | Sunland, CA | 20,372 | 6.3 mi |
| 91501 | Burbank, CA | 20,849 | 8.4 mi |
| 91202 | Glendale, CA | 22,830 | 10.3 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 91042, 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 (27,585 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 91042 in?
ZIP code 91042 (Tujunga) 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 91042?
ZIP code 91042 in Tujunga, CA has a population of 27,585 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 91042?
The median household income in ZIP 91042 is $85,603, which is 12% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 91042?
The median home value in ZIP 91042 is $840,800, which is 202% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 91042?
The largest racial group in ZIP 91042 is White at 62.6%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 26.3% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 91042?
ZIP code 91042 has 497 business establishments employing approximately 2,528 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 91042?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 91042 are: Construction (73), Professional, scientific, and technical services (73), Health care and social assistance (62). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 91042?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 91042 increased by 7.6% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 341%. 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 91042?
In ZIP code 91042, 52.6% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 31.8% 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 91042?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 91042 is 32.0 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 91042?
In ZIP code 91042, approximately 52.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 47.1% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 91042?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 91042 is 12.2% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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