Sherman Oaks, CA · standard

ZIP Code 91423

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

30,991
2,743/sq mi
$109,461
Median income
$1,430,800
Median home value
64.0%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Sherman Oaks pairs an upper-quartile household income with top-decile home values, in a suburban-density, renter-heavy area.

Top 14%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 1%
home value, US ZIPs
2,743
people per sq mi
37%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 91423 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 91423 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 11.3 square miles in Sherman Oaks, Los Angeles County, California. The area is home to 30,991 residents, producing a population density of 2,743 people per square mile, and falls within the Los Angeles time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 91423 against California and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 91423 sits at $109,461 (8% above the California average), while per-capita income is $81,693. The poverty rate stands at 6.8% and the unemployment rate at 10.9%. On housing, the median home value is $1,430,800 (85% above the state average) with median rent at $2,277 per month, and 37.2% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 91423 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 64.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 41.2, and the average commute is 32 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Los Angeles County, so you can benchmark 91423 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →

Top industries in ZIP 91423

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 91423.

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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 91423, Sherman Oaks, CA · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

30,991

Population

11.3

Area (sq mi)

2,743

People / sq mi

Los Angeles

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 91423?

41.2

Median Age

49.7%

Male

50.3%

Female

21.4%

Foreign-Born

White 66.0%
African American 6.2%
Asian 5.9%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.1%
Two or More Ethnicities 17.6%
Hispanic or Latino 15.0%

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?

$109,461

Median Household Income

+8% vs state

$81,693

Per Capita Income

6.8%

Poverty Rate

10.9%

Unemployment Rate

31.9 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 91423 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$109,461 Top 14% higher than 86% 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%). Below this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Below this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). This entry sits in this band. $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 74.2%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 64.0%

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

What does housing look like?

16,782

Total Housing Units

15,748

Occupied Units

1,034

Vacant Units

2.05

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 37.2%
Renter 62.8%

$1,430,800

Median Home Value

+85% vs state

$2,277

Median Rent

1966

Median Year Built

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

FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals

-7.3%

YoY Change (2024)

359

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+259%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 91423 have decreased 7.3% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +259% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 -1.7% 290
2021 +5.3% 305
2022 +7.7% 328
2023 +17.8% 387
2024 -7.3% 359

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 2,064 business establishments in ZIP 91423, employing approximately 12,426 people with a combined annual payroll of $716,524,000.

2,064

Businesses

12,426

Employees

$716.5M

Annual Payroll

16

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 477 23.1%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 335 16.2%
Health care and social assistance 197 9.5%
Retail trade 182 8.8%
Information 172 8.3%
Real estate and rental and leasing 128 6.2%
Other services (except public administration) 128 6.2%
Construction 111 5.4%
Accommodation and food services 108 5.2%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 64 3.1%
Finance and insurance 62 3.0%
Wholesale trade 37 1.8%
Educational services 33 1.6%
Transportation and warehousing 17 0.8%
Manufacturing 9 0.4%
Management of companies and enterprises 3 0.1%

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 91423 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 91423 ranks #3 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 91423 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 91423 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
91401 Van Nuys, CA 39,285 2.0 mi
91403 Sherman Oaks, CA 23,484 1.7 mi
91604 Studio City, CA 29,034 2.3 mi
91607 Valley Village, CA 27,927 2.2 mi
91411 Van Nuys, CA 24,628 2.6 mi
91436 Encino, CA 14,372 3.4 mi
90210 Beverly Hills, CA 21,741 3.4 mi
90077 Los Angeles, CA 9,377 3.3 mi
91405 Van Nuys, CA 51,145 3.7 mi
91602 North Hollywood, CA 17,473 3.8 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 91423 in?
ZIP code 91423 (Sherman Oaks) 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 91423?
ZIP code 91423 in Sherman Oaks, CA has a population of 30,991 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 91423?
The median household income in ZIP 91423 is $109,461, which is 43% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 91423?
The median home value in ZIP 91423 is $1,430,800, which is 414% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 91423?
The largest racial group in ZIP 91423 is White at 66.0%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 15.0% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 91423?
ZIP code 91423 has 2,064 business establishments employing approximately 12,426 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 91423?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 91423 are: Arts, entertainment, and recreation (477), Professional, scientific, and technical services (335), Health care and social assistance (197). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 91423?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 91423 decreased by 7.3% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 259%. 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 91423?
In ZIP code 91423, 74.2% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 64.0% 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 91423?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 91423 is 31.9 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 91423?
In ZIP code 91423, approximately 37.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 62.8% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 91423?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 91423 is 6.8% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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