PlainZIP

Van Nuys, CA · standard

ZIP Code 91401

Los Angeles County, California - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

39,285
4,393/sq mi
$79,552
Median income
$1,047,700
Median home value
38.7%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Van Nuys pairs an above-median household income with top-decile home values, in a suburban-density, renter-heavy area.

Top 39%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 2%
home value, US ZIPs
4,393
people per sq mi
33%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 91401 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 91401 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Van Nuys, Los Angeles County, California, with 39,285 residents across 8.9 square miles, a density of 4,393 people per square mile, in the Los Angeles time zone.

ZIP 91401 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $79,552 (22% below the California average), while per-capita income is $43,806. Local economic indicators show a 15.2% poverty rate alongside 8.5% unemployment. On housing, the median home value is $1,047,700 (36% above the state average) with median rent at $1,881 per month, and 33.3% of occupied units are owner-occupied.

A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 38.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 37.8, and the average commute is 34 minutes. To put 91401 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 91401

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Van Nuys, CA

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 91401.

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 91401, Van Nuys, 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

39,285

Population

8.9

Area (sq mi)

4,393

People / sq mi

Los Angeles

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 91401?

37.8

Median Age

51.9%

Male

48.1%

Female

39.3%

Foreign-Born

White 44.9%
African American 4.4%
Asian 5.4%
American Indian or Alaska Native 1.7%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 27.2%
Hispanic or Latino 45.2%

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?

$79,552

Median Household Income

-22% vs state

$43,806

Per Capita Income

15.2%

Poverty Rate

8.5%

Unemployment Rate

33.5 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 91401 ranks nationally

Van Nuys, CA household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$79,552 Top 39% higher than 61% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $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 58.5%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 38.7%

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

What does housing look like?

15,792

Total Housing Units

15,131

Occupied Units

661

Vacant Units

2.57

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 33.3%
Renter 66.7%

$1,047,700

Median Home Value

+36% vs state

$1,881

Median Rent

1968

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

+9.1%

YoY Change (2024)

442

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+342%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 91401 have increased 9.1% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +342% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +4.4% 325
2021 +8.9% 354
2022 +11.4% 394
2023 +2.8% 405
2024 +9.1% 442

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 1,201 business establishments in ZIP 91401, employing approximately 8,028 people with a combined annual payroll of $450,759,000.

1,201

Businesses

8,028

Employees

$450.8M

Annual Payroll

15

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Health care and social assistance 219 18.2%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 181 15.1%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 131 10.9%
Retail trade 115 9.6%
Construction 111 9.2%
Other services (except public administration) 98 8.2%
Information 75 6.2%
Accommodation and food services 65 5.4%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 50 4.2%
Real estate and rental and leasing 45 3.8%
Finance and insurance 31 2.6%
Transportation and warehousing 28 2.3%
Educational services 23 1.9%
Wholesale trade 17 1.4%
Manufacturing 10 0.8%

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 91401 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 91401 ranks #5 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 91401 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 91401 ranks #6 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
91411 Van Nuys, CA 24,628 1.6 mi
91423 Sherman Oaks, CA 30,991 2.0 mi
91405 Van Nuys, CA 51,145 1.9 mi
91607 Valley Village, CA 27,927 2.0 mi
91606 North Hollywood, CA 44,958 2.5 mi
91402 Panorama City, CA 69,817 3.3 mi
91605 North Hollywood, CA 56,343 2.7 mi
91403 Sherman Oaks, CA 23,484 2.8 mi
91601 North Hollywood, CA 37,180 3.4 mi
91604 Studio City, CA 29,034 3.5 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 91401 in? ▼
ZIP code 91401 (Van Nuys) 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 91401? ▼
ZIP code 91401 in Van Nuys, CA has a population of 39,285 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 91401? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 91401 is $79,552, which is 4% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 91401? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 91401 is $1,047,700, which is 277% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 91401? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 91401 is White at 44.9%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 45.2% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 91401? ▼
ZIP code 91401 has 1,201 business establishments employing approximately 8,028 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 91401? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 91401 are: Health care and social assistance (219), Professional, scientific, and technical services (181), Arts, entertainment, and recreation (131). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 91401? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 91401 increased by 9.1% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 342%. 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 91401? ▼
In ZIP code 91401, 58.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 38.7% 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 91401? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 91401 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 91401? ▼
In ZIP code 91401, approximately 33.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 66.7% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 91401? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 91401 is 15.2% 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.