San Fernando, CA · standard
ZIP Code 91340
Los Angeles County, California - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 34,188
- 3,904/sq mi High-density area
- $85,261
- Median income Above-median income area
- $661,500
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 13.6%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
San Fernando pairs an above-median household income with top-decile home values, in a suburban-density, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 32%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 7%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 3,904
- people per sq mi
- 65%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 91340 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 91340 (San Fernando, CA) rose +5.9% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 409.0 in 2023 to 433.0 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 91340 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in San Fernando, Los Angeles County, California, with 34,188 residents across 8.8 square miles, a density of 3,904 people per square mile, in the Los Angeles time zone.
ZIP 91340 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $85,261 (16% below the average California ZIP), while per-capita income is $30,045. The poverty rate is 10.9%, with unemployment at 6.9%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $661,500 (14% below the average California ZIP) and median rent is $1,813; 64.5% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 13.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 37.4, and the average commute is 30 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Los Angeles County, so 91340 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 91340
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in San Fernando, CA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 91340.
- Construction
Construction
116 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
102 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
95 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
84 establishments
- Manufacturing
Manufacturing
80 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 91340, San Fernando, 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
34,188
Population
8.8
Area (sq mi)
3,904
People / sq mi
Los Angeles
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 91340?
37.4
Median Age
51.2%
Male
48.8%
Female
35.6%
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?
$85,261
Median Household Income
-16% vs state ZIP avg
$30,045
Per Capita Income
10.9%
Poverty Rate
6.9%
Unemployment Rate
30.0 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 91340 ranks nationally
San Fernando, CA household income vs. every US ZIP code
Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked
$85,261 Top 32% higher than 68% of 30,318 US 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
9,015housing units
9,015
Total Housing Units
8,477
Occupied Units
538
Vacant Units
3.93
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$661,500
Median Home Value
-14% vs state ZIP avg
$1,813
Median Rent
1957
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
+5.9%
YoY Change (2024)
433
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+333%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 91340 have increased 5.9% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +333% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +5.9% | 318 |
| 2021 | +12.9% | 360 |
| 2022 | +13.3% | 407 |
| 2023 | +0.4% | 409 |
| 2024 | +5.9% | 433 |
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 842 business establishments in ZIP 91340, employing approximately 12,354 people with a combined annual payroll of $678,789,000.
842
Businesses
12,354
Employees
$678.8M
Annual Payroll
16
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 116 | 13.8% |
| Health care and social assistance | 102 | 12.1% |
| Retail trade | 95 | 11.3% |
| Accommodation and food services | 84 | 10.0% |
| Manufacturing | 80 | 9.5% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 80 | 9.5% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 51 | 6.1% |
| Wholesale trade | 49 | 5.8% |
| Finance and insurance | 45 | 5.3% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 35 | 4.2% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 32 | 3.8% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 30 | 3.6% |
| Information | 16 | 1.9% |
| Educational services | 11 | 1.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 11 | 1.3% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 4 | 0.5% |
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 91340 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
- 91402
Panorama City (91402)
69,817 residents
- 91343
North Hills (91343)
60,254 residents
- 91605
North Hollywood (91605)
56,343 residents
- 91344
Granada Hills (91344)
51,747 residents
- 91405
Van Nuys (91405)
51,145 residents
- 91401 39,285
Van Nuys (91401)
39,285 residents
- 91340 34,188
San Fernando (91340)
34,188 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 91340 ranks #9 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 91340 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 91344
Granada Hills (91344)
$119,345 median income
- 91040
Sunland (91040)
$98,256 median income
- 91342
Sylmar (91342)
$98,118 median income
- 91345
Mission Hills (91345)
$94,215 median income
- 91340
San Fernando (91340)
$85,261 median income
- 91331
Pacoima (91331)
$84,227 median income
- 91343
North Hills (91343)
$81,430 median income
- 91401
Van Nuys (91401)
$79,552 median income
- 91605
North Hollywood (91605)
$65,481 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 91340 ranks #5 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 91345 | Mission Hills, CA | 18,496 | 2.0 mi |
| 91331 | Pacoima, CA | 103,689 | 2.3 mi |
| 91402 | Panorama City, CA | 69,817 | 4.4 mi |
| 91342 | Sylmar, CA | 91,725 | 3.5 mi |
| 91344 | Granada Hills, CA | 51,747 | 4.2 mi |
| 91343 | North Hills, CA | 60,254 | 4.2 mi |
| 91405 | Van Nuys, CA | 51,145 | 6.0 mi |
| 91401 | Van Nuys, CA | 39,285 | 7.5 mi |
| 91605 | North Hollywood, CA | 56,343 | 5.8 mi |
| 91040 | Sunland, CA | 20,372 | 5.9 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 91340, 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 (34,188 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 91340 in?
ZIP code 91340 (San Fernando) 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 91340?
ZIP code 91340 in San Fernando, CA has a population of 34,188 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 91340?
The median household income in ZIP 91340 is $85,261, which is 12% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 91340?
The median home value in ZIP 91340 is $661,500, which is 138% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 91340?
The largest racial group in ZIP 91340 is Two or More Ethnicities at 32.5%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 91.7% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 91340?
ZIP code 91340 has 842 business establishments employing approximately 12,354 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 91340?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 91340 are: Construction (116), Health care and social assistance (102), Retail trade (95). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 91340?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 91340 increased by 5.9% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 333%. 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 91340?
In ZIP code 91340, 41.2% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 13.6% 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 91340?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 91340 is 30.0 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 91340?
In ZIP code 91340, approximately 64.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 35.5% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 91340?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 91340 is 10.9% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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