Van Nuys, CA · standard
ZIP Code 91406
Los Angeles County, California - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 51,558
- 2,448/sq mi High-density area
- $78,429
- Median income Near-median income area
- $808,900
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 30.2%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Van Nuys pairs an above-median household income with top-decile home values, in a suburban-density, mixed-tenure and unusually populous area.
- Top 40%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 4%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 2,448
- people per sq mi
- 41%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 91406 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 91406 (Van Nuys, CA) rose +2.2% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 430.2 in 2023 to 439.5 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 91406 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Van Nuys, Los Angeles County, California, with 51,558 residents across 21.1 square miles, a density of 2,448 people per square mile, in the Los Angeles time zone.
ZIP 91406 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $78,429 (23% below the average California ZIP), while per-capita income is $38,446. The poverty rate is 17.8%, with unemployment at 6.6%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $808,900 (5% above the average California ZIP) and median rent is $1,906; 40.6% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 30.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 37.5, 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 91406 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 91406
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Van Nuys, CA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 91406.
- Construction
Construction
255 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
203 establishments
- Wholesale trade
Wholesale trade
182 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
178 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
166 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 91406, 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
51,558
Population
21.1
Area (sq mi)
2,448
People / sq mi
Los Angeles
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 91406?
37.5
Median Age
48.9%
Male
51.1%
Female
39.2%
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?
$78,429
Median Household Income
-23% vs state ZIP avg
$38,446
Per Capita Income
17.8%
Poverty Rate
6.6%
Unemployment Rate
32.9 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 91406 ranks nationally
Van Nuys, CA household income vs. every US ZIP code
Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked
$78,429 Top 40% higher than 60% 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
19,643housing units
19,643
Total Housing Units
19,029
Occupied Units
614
Vacant Units
2.72
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$808,900
Median Home Value
+5% vs state ZIP avg
$1,906
Median Rent
1965
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
+2.2%
YoY Change (2024)
439
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+339%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 91406 have increased 2.2% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +339% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +5.3% | 322 |
| 2021 | +13.3% | 365 |
| 2022 | +12.1% | 409 |
| 2023 | +5.1% | 430 |
| 2024 | +2.2% | 439 |
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 1,865 business establishments in ZIP 91406, employing approximately 29,062 people with a combined annual payroll of $1,839,992,000.
1,865
Businesses
29,062
Employees
$1.8B
Annual Payroll
16
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 255 | 13.7% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 203 | 10.9% |
| Wholesale trade | 182 | 9.8% |
| Health care and social assistance | 178 | 9.5% |
| Retail trade | 166 | 8.9% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 127 | 6.8% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 127 | 6.8% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 104 | 5.6% |
| Accommodation and food services | 101 | 5.4% |
| Manufacturing | 99 | 5.3% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 85 | 4.6% |
| Information | 83 | 4.5% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 79 | 4.2% |
| Finance and insurance | 44 | 2.4% |
| Educational services | 24 | 1.3% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 4 | 0.2% |
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 91406 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 91335
Reseda (91335)
74,363 residents
- 91402
Panorama City (91402)
69,817 residents
- 91343
North Hills (91343)
60,254 residents
- 91406
Van Nuys (91406)
51,558 residents
- 91405
Van Nuys (91405)
51,145 residents
- 91401
Van Nuys (91401)
39,285 residents
- 91325
Northridge (91325)
32,417 residents
- 91316 26,898
Encino (91316)
26,898 residents
- 91411 24,628
Van Nuys (91411)
24,628 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 91406 ranks #4 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 91406 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 91436
Encino (91436)
$177,981 median income
- 91403
Sherman Oaks (91403)
$116,170 median income
- 91316
Encino (91316)
$92,311 median income
- 91325
Northridge (91325)
$87,168 median income
- 91343
North Hills (91343)
$81,430 median income
- 91335
Reseda (91335)
$80,143 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
What this shows By household income, ZIP 91406 ranks #8 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 91405 | Van Nuys, CA | 51,145 | 2.4 mi |
| 91343 | North Hills, CA | 60,254 | 2.8 mi |
| 91436 | Encino, CA | 14,372 | 3.3 mi |
| 91411 | Van Nuys, CA | 24,628 | 2.2 mi |
| 91335 | Reseda, CA | 74,363 | 2.9 mi |
| 91316 | Encino, CA | 26,898 | 3.0 mi |
| 91325 | Northridge, CA | 32,417 | 3.1 mi |
| 91402 | Panorama City, CA | 69,817 | 3.1 mi |
| 91401 | Van Nuys, CA | 39,285 | 3.6 mi |
| 91403 | Sherman Oaks, CA | 23,484 | 3.9 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 91406, 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 (51,558 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 91406 in?
ZIP code 91406 (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 91406?
ZIP code 91406 in Van Nuys, CA has a population of 51,558 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 91406?
The median household income in ZIP 91406 is $78,429, which is 3% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 91406?
The median home value in ZIP 91406 is $808,900, which is 191% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 91406?
The largest racial group in ZIP 91406 is White at 31.9%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 58.3% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 91406?
ZIP code 91406 has 1,865 business establishments employing approximately 29,062 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 91406?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 91406 are: Construction (255), Professional, scientific, and technical services (203), Wholesale trade (182). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 91406?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 91406 increased by 2.2% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 339%. 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 91406?
In ZIP code 91406, 53.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 30.2% 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 91406?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 91406 is 32.9 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 91406?
In ZIP code 91406, approximately 40.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 59.4% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 91406?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 91406 is 17.8% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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