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 High-density area
- $79,552
- Median income Near-median income area
- $1,047,700
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 38.7%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 91401 (Van Nuys, CA) rose +9.1% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 405.1 in 2023 to 442.1 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
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 average California ZIP), while per-capita income is $43,806. The poverty rate is 15.2%, with unemployment at 8.5%; those measures add context to the income figure. Housing costs run above the statewide ZIP benchmark while renting is common: median home value is $1,047,700 (36% above the average California ZIP), with only 33.3% owner-occupied homes and median rent of $1,881.
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. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Los Angeles County, so 91401 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 91401
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Van Nuys, CA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 91401.
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
219 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
181 establishments
- Arts, entertainment, and recreation
Arts, entertainment, and recreation
131 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
115 establishments
- Construction
Construction
111 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 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
Who lives in ZIP 91401?
37.8
Median Age
51.9%
Male
48.1%
Female
39.3%
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?
$79,552
Median Household Income
-22% vs state ZIP avg
$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
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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
15,792housing units
15,792
Total Housing Units
15,131
Occupied Units
661
Vacant Units
2.57
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$1,047,700
Median Home Value
+36% vs state ZIP avg
$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
Want a side-by-side? Compare 91401 vs 91411 →
ZIP 91401 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 91402
Panorama City (91402)
69,817 residents
- 91605
North Hollywood (91605)
56,343 residents
- 91405
Van Nuys (91405)
51,145 residents
- 91606
North Hollywood (91606)
44,958 residents
- 91401
Van Nuys (91401)
39,285 residents
- 91601
North Hollywood (91601)
37,180 residents
- 91423
Sherman Oaks (91423)
30,991 residents
- 91604
Studio City (91604)
29,034 residents
- 91607
Valley Village (91607)
27,927 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 91401 ranks #5 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 91401 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 91604
Studio City (91604)
$141,875 median income
- 91403
Sherman Oaks (91403)
$116,170 median income
- 91423
Sherman Oaks (91423)
$109,461 median income
- 91607
Valley Village (91607)
$87,874 median income
- 91601
North Hollywood (91601)
$79,607 median income
- 91401
Van Nuys (91401)
$79,552 median income
- 91411
Van Nuys (91411)
$74,617 median income
- 91606
North Hollywood (91606)
$66,200 median income
- 91605
North Hollywood (91605)
$65,481 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.
| 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 |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 91401, 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 (39,285 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 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.
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