91401 ZIP Code — Van Nuys, CA
Los Angeles County, California
ZIP code 91401 is located in Van Nuys, California, within Los Angeles County. It covers approximately 3.54 square miles and serves a population of 39,179 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Pacific (PT) timezone, served by area code 818.
About ZIP code 91401
The housing stock consists of a significant share of large multi-unit buildings. Most homes were built in the 1950s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $911,700. Renters make up the majority at 66%, typical of denser urban areas.
The gap between median ($72,476) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 35 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 37% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
Notable community characteristics include Spanish spoken in 25% of households.
39,179
population
3.54
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Pacific (PT)
timezone
91401 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 91401
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 91401. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Van Nuys | Acceptable |
| Van Nuys | Acceptable |
| Van Nuys | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
91496 Van Nuys (1.1 mi)
91470 Van Nuys (1.1 mi)
91499 Van Nuys (1.1 mi)
91482 Van Nuys (1.1 mi)
91411 Van Nuys (1.8 mi)
91405 Van Nuys (1.8 mi)
91607 Valley Village (2 mi)
91423 Sherman Oaks (2.3 mi)
91606 North Hollywood (2.3 mi)
91495 Sherman Oaks (2.8 mi)
91605 North Hollywood (2.9 mi)
91611 North Hollywood (3 mi)
Demographics
updated 06/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 39,179 |
| Population density | 11,068 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 06 |
| County FIPS | 037 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 3.54 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.02 sq mi |
| Latitude | 34.1794 |
| Longitude | -118.4307 |
| Timezone | Pacific (PT) |
| Area code | 818 |
Total population by age
Gender
Race & ethnicity
Economics
updated 06/2026
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 43.0% | 36.2% | 32.6% |
| $50k – $100k | 25.7% | 28.2% | 27.7% |
| $100k – $200k | 21.6% | 24.5% | 26.4% |
| Over $200k | 9.7% | 11.0% | 13.3% |
Demographics & statistics
39,179
Population
11,068
People per sq mi
37.1
Median age
$72,476
Median household income
$39,785
Per capita income
$911,700
Median home value
$1,731
Median monthly rent
33.9%
Home ownership
17.4%
Poverty rate
7.4%
Unemployment
5,812
Housing units
37.4%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
1,220
Under 5
1,153
924
5–9
873
1,079
10–14
1,019
1,006
15–19
950
1,329
20–24
1,254
3,791
25–34
3,580
3,017
35–44
2,848
2,703
45–54
2,552
1,337
55–59
1,263
1,070
60–64
1,010
1,911
65–74
1,805
448
75–84
424
315
85+
298
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 7,474 | 19.1% |
| 18 and over | 31,705 | 80.9% |
| 65 and over | 5,201 | 13.3% |
| Median age | 37.1 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
39.1%
Hispanic or Latino
24.8%
Other race
14.8%
Two or more races
12.6%
Black or African American
4.1%
Asian
3.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
0.1%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 20,402 | 39.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 12,948 | 24.8% |
| Other race | 7,716 | 14.8% |
| Two or more races | 6,560 | 12.6% |
| Black or African American | 2,122 | 4.1% |
| Asian | 1,885 | 3.6% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 456 | 0.9% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 38 | 0.1% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 43.0% | 36.2% | 32.6% |
| $50k – $100k | 25.7% | 28.2% | 27.7% |
| $100k – $200k | 21.6% | 24.5% | 26.4% |
| Over $200k | 9.7% | 11.0% | 13.3% |
Under $10k
5.9%
$10k–$15k
5.2%
$15k–$25k
7.7%
$25k–$35k
6.9%
$35k–$50k
10.7%
$50k–$75k
16.1%
$75k–$100k
12.1%
$100k–$150k
14.7%
$150k–$200k
9.7%
$200k+
11.0%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 5.9% |
| $10k–$15k | 5.2% |
| $15k–$25k | 7.7% |
| $25k–$35k | 6.9% |
| $35k–$50k | 10.7% |
| $50k–$75k | 16.1% |
| $75k–$100k | 12.1% |
| $100k–$150k | 14.7% |
| $150k–$200k | 9.7% |
| $200k+ | 11.0% |
| Median income | $72,476 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
1.5%
$50k–$100k
0.3%
$100k–$150k
0.5%
$200k–$300k
0.4%
$300k–$500k
4.2%
$500k–$1M
54.5%
$1M+
38.6%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $911,700 |
| Median rent / month | $1,731 |
| Owner occupied | 33.9% |
| Renter occupied | 66.1% |
| Vacant | 4.7% |
| Single-family detached | 33.7% |
| Large apartment buildings | 23.6% |
| Mobile homes | 0.1% |
| Median rooms | 4.1 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.56 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.3% |
| 2010–2019 | 2.9% |
| 2000–2009 | 4.0% |
| 1990–1999 | 6.7% |
| 1980–1989 | 14.0% |
| 1970–1979 | 15.9% |
| 1960–1969 | 15.3% |
| 1950–1959 | 24.1% |
| 1940–1949 | 10.5% |
| 1939 or earlier | 6.3% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 9.3% |
| 1 bedroom | 24.2% |
| 2 bedrooms | 33.7% |
| 3 bedrooms | 23.9% |
| 4 bedrooms | 6.6% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 2.2% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 9.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 39.5% |
| 2 vehicles | 35.0% |
| 3 or more | 16.1% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 63.4% |
| Electricity | 30.3% |
| Propane / LP gas | 2.0% |
| Fuel oil | 0.2% |
| Solar | 0.1% |
| No fuel used | 4.0% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 5,886 | 39.3% |
| Cohabiting couple | 950 | 6.3% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 3,514 | 23.5% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 4,613 | 30.8% |
| Households with children under 18 | 4,060 | 27.1% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 3,807 | 25.4% |
| Average household size | 2.60 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 48.1% | 37.8% |
| Married | 42.2% | 41.7% |
| Separated | 2.7% | 2.5% |
| Widowed | 0.8% | 6.6% |
| Divorced | 6.3% | 11.4% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
12.8%
Some HS, no diploma
7.2%
HS graduate
19.2%
Some college, no degree
15.9%
Associate's degree
7.5%
Bachelor's degree
25.1%
Graduate / professional
12.3%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 80.0% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 37.4% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 374 | 4.6% |
| Kindergarten | 294 | 3.6% |
| Elementary school | 3,107 | 38.2% |
| High school | 1,834 | 22.6% |
| College / grad school | 2,523 | 31.0% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
19.7%
Professional & management
13.3%
Arts, food & hospitality
12.8%
Construction
10.9%
Retail trade
8.6%
Information
8.2%
Other services
6.7%
Transportation & utilities
5.5%
Manufacturing
4.7%
Finance & real estate
4.7%
Public administration
2.4%
Wholesale trade
2.1%
Agriculture & mining
0.3%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 40.8% |
| Service | 19.8% |
| Sales & office | 17.9% |
| Natural resources & construction | 12.2% |
| Production & transportation | 9.3% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 77.8% |
| Government | 9.0% |
| Self-employed | 12.8% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.4% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 67.5% |
| Carpool | 6.9% |
| Public transit | 7.1% |
| Walk | 1.4% |
| Work from home | 15.1% |
| Other means | 2.0% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 34.5 |
Poverty
All people
17.4%
Under 18 years
21.5%
18 and over
16.4%
Married-couple families
9.1%
Female-led households
30.3%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 20.1% |
| Retirement income | 10.1% |
| Supplemental Security | 8.6% |
| Cash public assistance | 5.5% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 11.8% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 30.6% |
| High blood pressure | 26.4% |
| High cholesterol | 27.8% |
| Diabetes | 9.4% |
| Heart disease | 5.2% |
| Stroke | 2.7% |
| Asthma | 9.7% |
| Arthritis | 18.1% |
| Kidney disease | 2.8% |
| Pulmonary disease | 6.1% |
| Cancer | 5.1% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 12.4% |
| Binge drinking | 18.4% |
| No physical activity | 21.1% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 33.0% |
| Depression | 18.5% |
| Fair or poor health | 16.7% |
| Poor mental health | 16.5% |
| Poor physical health | 10.9% |
| No health insurance | 16.3% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 62.8% |
| Visited dentist | 58.6% |
| Cholesterol screening | 89.9% |
| Teeth loss | 11.6% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 408 | 1.3% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 9.9% |
| Under 18 | 2.8% |
| 18–64 years | 7.2% |
| 65 and over | 33.7% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 54.4% |
| Public insurance | 42.4% |
| No insurance | 10.1% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 2.6% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 36,806 | 93.9% |
| Spanish | 9,174 | 24.9% |
| Other Indo-European | 6,021 | 16.4% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 2,513 | 6.8% |
| Other languages | 362 | 1.0% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 24,472 | 62.5% |
| Born in same state | 24,022 | 61.3% |
| Born in different state | 17,119 | 43.7% |
| Foreign born | 450 | 1.1% |
| Naturalized citizen | 14,707 | 37.5% |
| Not a US citizen | 7,140 | 48.5% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Italian | 1,921 | 4.9% |
| French | 1,309 | 3.3% |
| Arab | 1,171 | 3% |
| English | 213 | 0.5% |
| Polish | 210 | 0.5% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Irish | 161 | 0.4% |
| German | 54 | 0.1% |
| Norwegian | 49 | 0.1% |
| Dutch | 48 | 0.1% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 38.2% |
| Internet access | 94.5% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 91401
What city is ZIP code 91401 in?
ZIP code 91401 is primarily assigned to Van Nuys, California.
What county is ZIP code 91401 in?
ZIP code 91401 falls within Los Angeles County, California.
Is ZIP code 91401 mostly rentals?
66% of occupied units in ZIP code 91401 are renter-occupied.
Is Spanish widely spoken in ZIP code 91401?
Approximately 25% of households in ZIP code 91401 speak Spanish as a primary language.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 91401?
17% of residents in ZIP code 91401 live below the poverty line, above the national average.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 91401?
The median home value in ZIP code 91401 is $911,700.
What timezone is ZIP code 91401 in?
ZIP code 91401 observes the PST timezone.