Van Nuys, CA · standard
ZIP Code 91405
Los Angeles County, California - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 51,145
- 5,968/sq mi High-density area
- $62,900
- Median income Near-median income area
- $737,700
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 25.6%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Van Nuys pairs a below-median household income with top-decile home values, in a suburban-density, renter-heavy and unusually populous area.
- 35th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 6%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 5,968
- people per sq mi
- 27%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 91405 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 91405 (Van Nuys, CA) rose +9.3% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 419.5 in 2023 to 458.5 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 91405 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Van Nuys, Los Angeles County, California, with 51,145 residents across 8.6 square miles, a density of 5,968 people per square mile, in the Los Angeles time zone.
ZIP 91405 reports a modest median household income of $62,900 (38% below the average California ZIP), while per-capita income is $29,238. The poverty rate is 18.6%, with unemployment at 9.1%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $737,700 (5% below the average California ZIP) and median rent is $1,780; 27.3% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 25.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 36.3, and the average commute is 33 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Los Angeles County, so 91405 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 91405
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Van Nuys, CA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 91405.
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
244 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
130 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
112 establishments
- Construction
Construction
110 establishments
- Accommodation and food services 89
Accommodation and food services
89 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 91405, 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
51,145
Population
8.6
Area (sq mi)
5,968
People / sq mi
Los Angeles
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 91405?
36.3
Median Age
49.3%
Male
50.7%
Female
48.1%
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?
$62,900
Median Household Income
-38% vs state ZIP avg
$29,238
Per Capita Income
18.6%
Poverty Rate
9.1%
Unemployment Rate
32.8 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 91405 ranks nationally
Van Nuys, CA household income vs. every US ZIP code
Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked
$62,900 35th percentile higher than 35% 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
20,278housing units
20,278
Total Housing Units
19,177
Occupied Units
1,101
Vacant Units
2.89
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$737,700
Median Home Value
-5% vs state ZIP avg
$1,780
Median Rent
1973
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
+9.3%
YoY Change (2024)
458
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+358%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 91405 have increased 9.3% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +358% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +6.5% | 327 |
| 2021 | +11.9% | 366 |
| 2022 | +14.9% | 420 |
| 2023 | -0.2% | 420 |
| 2024 | +9.3% | 458 |
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 1,134 business establishments in ZIP 91405, employing approximately 13,297 people with a combined annual payroll of $735,867,000.
1,134
Businesses
13,297
Employees
$735.9M
Annual Payroll
15
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Health care and social assistance | 244 | 21.5% |
| Retail trade | 130 | 11.5% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 112 | 9.9% |
| Construction | 110 | 9.7% |
| Accommodation and food services | 89 | 7.8% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 72 | 6.3% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 56 | 4.9% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 55 | 4.8% |
| Wholesale trade | 53 | 4.7% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 51 | 4.5% |
| Manufacturing | 42 | 3.7% |
| Information | 41 | 3.6% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 35 | 3.1% |
| Finance and insurance | 33 | 2.9% |
| Educational services | 10 | 0.9% |
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 91405 vs 91402 →
ZIP 91405 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
- 91343
North Hills (91343)
60,254 residents
- 91605
North Hollywood (91605)
56,343 residents
- 91406
Van Nuys (91406)
51,558 residents
- 91405
Van Nuys (91405)
51,145 residents
- 91606
North Hollywood (91606)
44,958 residents
- 91401
Van Nuys (91401)
39,285 residents
- 91423
Sherman Oaks (91423)
30,991 residents
- 91411 24,628
Van Nuys (91411)
24,628 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 91405 ranks #5 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 91405 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 91403
Sherman Oaks (91403)
$116,170 median income
- 91423
Sherman Oaks (91423)
$109,461 median income
- 91345
Mission Hills (91345)
$94,215 median income
- 91343
North Hills (91343)
$81,430 median income
- 91401
Van Nuys (91401)
$79,552 median income
- 91406
Van Nuys (91406)
$78,429 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 91405 ranks #null of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 91402 | Panorama City, CA | 69,817 | 1.6 mi |
| 91411 | Van Nuys, CA | 24,628 | 1.7 mi |
| 91401 | Van Nuys, CA | 39,285 | 1.9 mi |
| 91406 | Van Nuys, CA | 51,558 | 2.4 mi |
| 91605 | North Hollywood, CA | 56,343 | 2.8 mi |
| 91423 | Sherman Oaks, CA | 30,991 | 3.7 mi |
| 91403 | Sherman Oaks, CA | 23,484 | 3.9 mi |
| 91343 | North Hills, CA | 60,254 | 3.2 mi |
| 91606 | North Hollywood, CA | 44,958 | 3.5 mi |
| 91345 | Mission Hills, CA | 18,496 | 4.5 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 91405, 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 (51,145 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 91405 in?
ZIP code 91405 (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 91405?
ZIP code 91405 in Van Nuys, CA has a population of 51,145 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 91405?
The median household income in ZIP 91405 is $62,900, which is 18% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 91405?
The median home value in ZIP 91405 is $737,700, which is 165% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 91405?
The largest racial group in ZIP 91405 is Two or More Ethnicities at 29.8%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 59.4% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 91405?
ZIP code 91405 has 1,134 business establishments employing approximately 13,297 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 91405?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 91405 are: Health care and social assistance (244), Retail trade (130), Other services (except public administration) (112). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 91405?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 91405 increased by 9.3% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 358%. 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 91405?
In ZIP code 91405, 50.3% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 25.6% 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 91405?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 91405 is 32.8 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 91405?
In ZIP code 91405, approximately 27.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 72.7% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 91405?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 91405 is 18.6% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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