Sylmar, CA · standard
ZIP Code 91342
Los Angeles County, California - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 91,725
- 643/sq mi High-density area
- $98,118
- Median income Above-median income area
- $695,600
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 20.8%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Sylmar pairs an upper-quartile household income with top-decile home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated and unusually populous area.
- Top 20%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 6%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 643
- people per sq mi
- 68%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 91342 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 91342 (Sylmar, CA) rose +4.9% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 406.5 in 2023 to 426.3 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 91342 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Sylmar, Los Angeles County, California, with 91,725 residents across 142.7 square miles, a density of 643 people per square mile, in the Los Angeles time zone.
ZIP 91342 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $98,118 (3% below the average California ZIP), while per-capita income is $32,744. The poverty rate is 12.0%, with unemployment at 7.5%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $695,600 (10% below the average California ZIP) and median rent is $1,963; 67.8% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 20.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 37.5, and the average commute is 31 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Los Angeles County, so 91342 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 91342
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Sylmar, CA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 91342.
- Construction
Construction
290 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
125 establishments
- Health care and social assistance 114
Health care and social assistance
114 establishments
- Accommodation and food services 101
Accommodation and food services
101 establishments
- Transportation and warehousing 99
Transportation and warehousing
99 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 91342, Sylmar, 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
91,725
Population
142.7
Area (sq mi)
643
People / sq mi
Los Angeles
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 91342?
37.5
Median Age
49.9%
Male
50.1%
Female
34.8%
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?
$98,118
Median Household Income
-3% vs state ZIP avg
$32,744
Per Capita Income
12.0%
Poverty Rate
7.5%
Unemployment Rate
31.2 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 91342 ranks nationally
Sylmar, CA household income vs. every US ZIP code
Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked
$98,118 Top 20% higher than 80% 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
26,533housing units
26,533
Total Housing Units
25,537
Occupied Units
996
Vacant Units
3.60
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$695,600
Median Home Value
-10% vs state ZIP avg
$1,963
Median Rent
1977
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
+4.9%
YoY Change (2024)
426
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+326%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 91342 have increased 4.9% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +326% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +4.3% | 305 |
| 2021 | +12.6% | 344 |
| 2022 | +14.5% | 393 |
| 2023 | +3.4% | 407 |
| 2024 | +4.9% | 426 |
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 1,314 business establishments in ZIP 91342, employing approximately 22,754 people with a combined annual payroll of $1,494,580,000.
1,314
Businesses
22,754
Employees
$1.5B
Annual Payroll
17
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 290 | 22.1% |
| Retail trade | 125 | 9.5% |
| Health care and social assistance | 114 | 8.7% |
| Accommodation and food services | 101 | 7.7% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 99 | 7.5% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 98 | 7.5% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 91 | 6.9% |
| Wholesale trade | 81 | 6.2% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 75 | 5.7% |
| Manufacturing | 70 | 5.3% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 63 | 4.8% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 43 | 3.3% |
| Finance and insurance | 28 | 2.1% |
| Information | 19 | 1.4% |
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting | 6 | 0.5% |
| Educational services | 6 | 0.5% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 5 | 0.4% |
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 91342 vs 91340 →
ZIP 91342 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
- 91344
Granada Hills (91344)
51,747 residents
- 91352
Sun Valley (91352)
47,807 residents
- 91606
North Hollywood (91606)
44,958 residents
- 91387 40,328
Canyon Country (91387)
40,328 residents
- 91340 34,188
San Fernando (91340)
34,188 residents
- 91042 27,585
Tujunga (91042)
27,585 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 91342 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 91342 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
- 91387
Canyon Country (91387)
$117,969 median income
- 91040
Sunland (91040)
$98,256 median income
- 91342
Sylmar (91342)
$98,118 median income
- 91345
Mission Hills (91345)
$94,215 median income
- 91042
Tujunga (91042)
$85,603 median income
- 91340
San Fernando (91340)
$85,261 median income
- 91331
Pacoima (91331)
$84,227 median income
- 91352
Sun Valley (91352)
$78,239 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 91342 ranks #4 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 91340 | San Fernando, CA | 34,188 | 3.5 mi |
| 91331 | Pacoima, CA | 103,689 | 4.6 mi |
| 91387 | Canyon Country, CA | 40,328 | 5.8 mi |
| 91040 | Sunland, CA | 20,372 | 4.6 mi |
| 91352 | Sun Valley, CA | 47,807 | 5.8 mi |
| 91605 | North Hollywood, CA | 56,343 | 7.5 mi |
| 91345 | Mission Hills, CA | 18,496 | 5.4 mi |
| 91606 | North Hollywood, CA | 44,958 | 8.9 mi |
| 91042 | Tujunga, CA | 27,585 | 7.8 mi |
| 91344 | Granada Hills, CA | 51,747 | 7.1 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 91342, 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 (91,725 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 91342 in?
ZIP code 91342 (Sylmar) 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 91342?
ZIP code 91342 in Sylmar, CA has a population of 91,725 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 91342?
The median household income in ZIP 91342 is $98,118, which is 29% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 91342?
The median home value in ZIP 91342 is $695,600, which is 150% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 91342?
The largest racial group in ZIP 91342 is Two or More Ethnicities at 28.6%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 73.2% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 91342?
ZIP code 91342 has 1,314 business establishments employing approximately 22,754 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 91342?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 91342 are: Construction (290), Retail trade (125), Health care and social assistance (114). There are 17 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 91342?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 91342 increased by 4.9% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 326%. 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 91342?
In ZIP code 91342, 46.0% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 20.8% 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 91342?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 91342 is 31.2 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 91342?
In ZIP code 91342, approximately 67.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 32.2% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 91342?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 91342 is 12.0% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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