91406 ZIP Code — Van Nuys, CA
Los Angeles County, California
ZIP code 91406 is located in Van Nuys, California, within Los Angeles County. It covers approximately 8.06 square miles and serves a population of 53,276 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Pacific (PT) timezone, served by area code 818.
About ZIP code 91406
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 $701,900. Renters make up the majority at 61%, typical of denser urban areas.
Median household income is $71,819.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 33 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 29% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
Notable community characteristics include Spanish spoken in 27% of households.
53,276
population
8.06
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Pacific (PT)
timezone
91406 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 91406
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 91406. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Van Nuys | Acceptable |
| Van Nuys | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
91411 Van Nuys (2.2 mi)
91482 Van Nuys (2.6 mi)
91470 Van Nuys (2.6 mi)
91496 Van Nuys (2.6 mi)
91499 Van Nuys (2.6 mi)
91316 Encino (2.7 mi)
91335 Reseda (2.8 mi)
91335 Reseda (2.8 mi)
91405 Van Nuys (2.8 mi)
91436 Encino (2.9 mi)
91325 Northridge (3 mi)
91343 North Hills (3.1 mi)
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 53,276 |
| Population density | 6,610 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 06 |
| County FIPS | 037 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 8.06 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.05 sq mi |
| Latitude | 34.1961 |
| Longitude | -118.4924 |
| Timezone | Pacific (PT) |
| Area code | 818 |
Total population by age
Gender
Race & ethnicity
Economics
updated 05/2026
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 40.9% | 36.2% | 32.6% |
| $50k – $100k | 28.4% | 28.2% | 27.7% |
| $100k – $200k | 24.1% | 24.5% | 26.4% |
| Over $200k | 6.6% | 11.0% | 13.3% |
Demographics & statistics
53,276
Population
6,610
People per sq mi
36.4
Median age
$71,819
Median household income
$34,383
Per capita income
$701,900
Median home value
$1,764
Median monthly rent
39.2%
Home ownership
16.9%
Poverty rate
7.0%
Unemployment
8,109
Housing units
28.5%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
1,688
Under 5
1,711
1,468
5–9
1,488
1,774
10–14
1,798
1,643
15–19
1,665
1,673
20–24
1,696
4,263
25–34
4,320
4,159
35–44
4,213
3,480
45–54
3,526
1,750
55–59
1,773
1,480
60–64
1,500
2,014
65–74
2,040
751
75–84
761
319
85+
323
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 12,035 | 22.6% |
| 18 and over | 41,241 | 77.4% |
| 65 and over | 6,208 | 11.7% |
| Median age | 36.4 years | |
Race & ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino
31.1%
White
26.6%
Other race
22.7%
Two or more races
10.8%
Asian
5.1%
Black or African American
3%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.6%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Hispanic or Latino | 24,056 | 31.1% |
| White | 20,578 | 26.6% |
| Other race | 17,537 | 22.7% |
| Two or more races | 8,347 | 10.8% |
| Asian | 3,961 | 5.1% |
| Black or African American | 2,348 | 3% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 486 | 0.6% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 40.9% | 36.2% | 32.6% |
| $50k – $100k | 28.4% | 28.2% | 27.7% |
| $100k – $200k | 24.1% | 24.5% | 26.4% |
| Over $200k | 6.6% | 11.0% | 13.3% |
Under $10k
5.5%
$10k–$15k
5.7%
$15k–$25k
7.5%
$25k–$35k
6.3%
$35k–$50k
10.5%
$50k–$75k
16.0%
$75k–$100k
13.3%
$100k–$150k
17.5%
$150k–$200k
8.3%
$200k+
9.5%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 5.5% |
| $10k–$15k | 5.7% |
| $15k–$25k | 7.5% |
| $25k–$35k | 6.3% |
| $35k–$50k | 10.5% |
| $50k–$75k | 16.0% |
| $75k–$100k | 13.3% |
| $100k–$150k | 17.5% |
| $150k–$200k | 8.3% |
| $200k+ | 9.5% |
| Median income | $71,819 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
1.7%
$50k–$100k
1.3%
$100k–$150k
0.2%
$150k–$200k
0.7%
$200k–$300k
0.8%
$300k–$500k
8.5%
$500k–$1M
78.1%
$1M+
8.8%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $701,900 |
| Median rent / month | $1,764 |
| Owner occupied | 39.2% |
| Renter occupied | 60.8% |
| Vacant | 3.8% |
| Single-family detached | 41.3% |
| Large apartment buildings | 34.7% |
| Mobile homes | 0.4% |
| Median rooms | 4.1 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 3.00 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.0% |
| 2010–2019 | 5.3% |
| 2000–2009 | 4.8% |
| 1990–1999 | 6.1% |
| 1980–1989 | 13.1% |
| 1970–1979 | 14.8% |
| 1960–1969 | 15.2% |
| 1950–1959 | 28.6% |
| 1940–1949 | 10.0% |
| 1939 or earlier | 2.1% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 7.9% |
| 1 bedroom | 26.1% |
| 2 bedrooms | 25.9% |
| 3 bedrooms | 31.5% |
| 4 bedrooms | 7.3% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 1.3% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 8.5% |
| 1 vehicle | 36.0% |
| 2 vehicles | 37.3% |
| 3 or more | 18.2% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 54.4% |
| Electricity | 37.4% |
| Propane / LP gas | 1.9% |
| Fuel oil | 0.1% |
| Wood | 0.1% |
| Solar | 0.8% |
| No fuel used | 5.3% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 7,830 | 41.7% |
| Cohabiting couple | 1,623 | 8.6% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 3,850 | 20.5% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 5,489 | 29.2% |
| Households with children under 18 | 5,971 | 31.8% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 4,752 | 25.3% |
| Average household size | 2.83 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 44.5% | 38.4% |
| Married | 44.2% | 40.8% |
| Separated | 1.9% | 2.3% |
| Widowed | 2.1% | 6.9% |
| Divorced | 7.2% | 11.5% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
13.9%
Some HS, no diploma
8.8%
HS graduate
21.9%
Some college, no degree
18.5%
Associate's degree
8.4%
Bachelor's degree
18.1%
Graduate / professional
10.4%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 77.3% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 28.5% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 670 | 5.2% |
| Kindergarten | 425 | 3.3% |
| Elementary school | 5,047 | 38.9% |
| High school | 2,971 | 22.9% |
| College / grad school | 3,851 | 29.7% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
19.7%
Professional & management
13.8%
Arts, food & hospitality
11.0%
Construction
10.1%
Retail trade
9.9%
Other services
7.1%
Finance & real estate
6.6%
Manufacturing
6.5%
Transportation & utilities
5.2%
Information
4.8%
Public administration
2.9%
Wholesale trade
2.2%
Agriculture & mining
0.2%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 35.4% |
| Service | 22.8% |
| Sales & office | 19.1% |
| Natural resources & construction | 11.7% |
| Production & transportation | 11.1% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 77.5% |
| Government | 10.1% |
| Self-employed | 12.1% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.2% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 67.1% |
| Carpool | 10.6% |
| Public transit | 5.1% |
| Walk | 1.1% |
| Work from home | 12.5% |
| Other means | 3.7% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 33.4 |
Poverty
All people
16.9%
Under 18 years
25.3%
18 and over
14.4%
Married-couple families
8.9%
Female-led households
25.2%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 21.4% |
| Retirement income | 13.0% |
| Supplemental Security | 6.9% |
| Cash public assistance | 4.5% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 15.1% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 30.5% |
| High blood pressure | 24.8% |
| High cholesterol | 26.6% |
| Diabetes | 9.2% |
| Heart disease | 4.7% |
| Stroke | 2.5% |
| Asthma | 9.4% |
| Arthritis | 16.2% |
| Kidney disease | 2.6% |
| Pulmonary disease | 5.3% |
| Cancer | 4.4% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 12.2% |
| Binge drinking | 18.5% |
| No physical activity | 22.2% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 33.7% |
| Depression | 17.7% |
| Fair or poor health | 16.7% |
| Poor mental health | 16.5% |
| Poor physical health | 10.5% |
| No health insurance | 19.0% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 61.4% |
| Visited dentist | 57.2% |
| Cholesterol screening | 89.3% |
| Teeth loss | 12.3% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 1,312 | 3.2% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 11.0% |
| Under 18 | 3.5% |
| 18–64 years | 8.2% |
| 65 and over | 41.8% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 51.2% |
| Public insurance | 44.2% |
| No insurance | 11.1% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 3.7% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 49,877 | 93.6% |
| Spanish | 13,554 | 27.2% |
| Other Indo-European | 11,063 | 22.2% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 1,625 | 3.3% |
| Other languages | 797 | 1.6% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 32,424 | 60.9% |
| Born in same state | 31,537 | 59.2% |
| Born in different state | 25,423 | 47.7% |
| Foreign born | 887 | 1.7% |
| Naturalized citizen | 20,852 | 39.1% |
| Not a US citizen | 11,380 | 54.6% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Italian | 2,132 | 4% |
| French | 1,595 | 3% |
| Arab | 1,462 | 2.7% |
| Irish | 430 | 0.8% |
| Polish | 410 | 0.8% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English | 181 | 0.3% |
| German | 110 | 0.2% |
| Norwegian | 73 | 0.1% |
| Dutch | 59 | 0.1% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 35.3% |
| Internet access | 94.8% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 91406
What part of Van Nuys is ZIP code 91406?
ZIP code 91406 covers a portion of Van Nuys, California, within Los Angeles County.
What county is ZIP code 91406 in?
ZIP code 91406 falls within Los Angeles County, California.
Is Spanish widely spoken in ZIP code 91406?
Approximately 27% of households in ZIP code 91406 speak Spanish as a primary language.
Is ZIP code 91406 mostly rentals?
61% of occupied units in ZIP code 91406 are renter-occupied.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 91406?
17% of residents in ZIP code 91406 live below the poverty line, above the national average.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 91406?
The median home value in ZIP code 91406 is $701,900.
What timezone is ZIP code 91406 in?
ZIP code 91406 observes the PST timezone.