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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
$85,261
Median income
$661,500
Median home value
13.6%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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.

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 California average), while per-capita income is $30,045. The poverty rate stands at 10.9% and the unemployment rate at 6.9%. Median home value sits at $661,500 (14% below the state average), median rent at $1,813 a month, and owner-occupancy at 64.5%.

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. To put 91340 in local context, 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 6 additional ZIPs in Los Angeles County, for a geography-aware comparison.

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.

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 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

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Who lives in ZIP 91340?

37.4

Median Age

51.2%

Male

48.8%

Female

35.6%

Foreign-Born

White 16.3%
African American 2.0%
Asian 2.1%
American Indian or Alaska Native 1.6%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 32.5%
Hispanic or Latino 91.7%

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

$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

$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 41.2%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 13.6%

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

What does housing look like?

9,015

Total Housing Units

8,477

Occupied Units

538

Vacant Units

3.93

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 64.5%
Renter 35.5%

$661,500

Median Home Value

-14% vs state

$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.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 91340 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 91340 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 91340 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
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

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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.

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