91042 ZIP Code — Tujunga, CA
Los Angeles County, California
ZIP code 91042 is located in Tujunga, California, within Los Angeles County. It covers approximately 49.80 square miles and serves a population of 27,119 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Pacific (PT) timezone, served by area code 818/747.
About ZIP code 91042
The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types. Most homes were built in the 1950s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $713,200. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 54%.
Median household income is $81,324.
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.
27,119
population
49.80
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Pacific (PT)
timezone
91042 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 91042
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 91042. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Tujunga | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
91214 La Crescenta (3.4 mi)
91040 Sunland (4.5 mi)
91020 Montrose (4.7 mi)
91208 Glendale (6.1 mi)
91207 Glendale (6.5 mi)
91501 Burbank (6.8 mi)
91352 Sun Valley (7.1 mi)
91504 Burbank (7.5 mi)
91202 Glendale (7.8 mi)
91206 Glendale (7.9 mi)
91526 Burbank (8 mi)
91001 Altadena (8.1 mi)
Demographics
updated 07/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 27,119 |
| Population density | 545 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 06 |
| County FIPS | 037 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 49.80 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.02 sq mi |
| Latitude | 34.2801 |
| Longitude | -118.2352 |
| Timezone | Pacific (PT) |
| Area code | 818/747 |
Total population by age
Gender
Race & ethnicity
Economics
updated 07/2026
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 40.8% | 36.2% | 32.6% |
| $50k – $100k | 25.3% | 28.2% | 27.7% |
| $100k – $200k | 26.8% | 24.5% | 26.4% |
| Over $200k | 7.1% | 11.0% | 13.3% |
Demographics & statistics
27,119
Population
545
People per sq mi
45.1
Median age
$81,324
Median household income
$39,648
Per capita income
$713,200
Median home value
$1,715
Median monthly rent
53.8%
Home ownership
9.4%
Poverty rate
8.7%
Unemployment
6,035
Housing units
29.4%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
525
Under 5
556
612
5–9
648
680
10–14
719
623
15–19
659
760
20–24
804
1,657
25–34
1,753
1,698
35–44
1,797
1,916
45–54
2,027
973
55–59
1,030
1,029
60–64
1,089
1,676
65–74
1,773
720
75–84
761
308
85+
326
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 4,455 | 16.4% |
| 18 and over | 22,664 | 83.6% |
| 65 and over | 5,564 | 20.5% |
| Median age | 45.1 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
53.1%
Hispanic or Latino
17.1%
Two or more races
11.8%
Other race
8%
Asian
7.6%
Black or African American
1.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
0.1%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 17,387 | 53.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5,599 | 17.1% |
| Two or more races | 3,849 | 11.8% |
| Other race | 2,610 | 8% |
| Asian | 2,492 | 7.6% |
| Black or African American | 518 | 1.6% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 226 | 0.7% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 37 | 0.1% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 40.8% | 36.2% | 32.6% |
| $50k – $100k | 25.3% | 28.2% | 27.7% |
| $100k – $200k | 26.8% | 24.5% | 26.4% |
| Over $200k | 7.1% | 11.0% | 13.3% |
Under $10k
4.9%
$10k–$15k
5.4%
$15k–$25k
8.9%
$25k–$35k
5.7%
$35k–$50k
8.1%
$50k–$75k
14.6%
$75k–$100k
11.1%
$100k–$150k
18.4%
$150k–$200k
10.5%
$200k+
12.5%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 4.9% |
| $10k–$15k | 5.4% |
| $15k–$25k | 8.9% |
| $25k–$35k | 5.7% |
| $35k–$50k | 8.1% |
| $50k–$75k | 14.6% |
| $75k–$100k | 11.1% |
| $100k–$150k | 18.4% |
| $150k–$200k | 10.5% |
| $200k+ | 12.5% |
| Median income | $81,324 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
1.4%
$50k–$100k
1.0%
$150k–$200k
0.2%
$200k–$300k
2.3%
$300k–$500k
12.5%
$500k–$1M
69.8%
$1M+
12.8%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $713,200 |
| Median rent / month | $1,715 |
| Owner occupied | 53.8% |
| Renter occupied | 46.2% |
| Vacant | 6.3% |
| Single-family detached | 62.5% |
| Large apartment buildings | 14.7% |
| Mobile homes | 0.4% |
| Median rooms | 4.6 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.77 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.1% |
| 2010–2019 | 2.7% |
| 2000–2009 | 5.4% |
| 1990–1999 | 7.5% |
| 1980–1989 | 12.7% |
| 1970–1979 | 11.4% |
| 1960–1969 | 16.3% |
| 1950–1959 | 21.9% |
| 1940–1949 | 9.8% |
| 1939 or earlier | 12.2% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 5.4% |
| 1 bedroom | 15.7% |
| 2 bedrooms | 34.1% |
| 3 bedrooms | 32.4% |
| 4 bedrooms | 10.2% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 2.2% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 9.9% |
| 1 vehicle | 24.0% |
| 2 vehicles | 42.0% |
| 3 or more | 24.0% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 73.8% |
| Electricity | 22.3% |
| Propane / LP gas | 2.3% |
| Fuel oil | 0.1% |
| Wood | 0.4% |
| Solar | 0.1% |
| No fuel used | 1.0% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 4,825 | 48.4% |
| Cohabiting couple | 599 | 6.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 1,899 | 19.0% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 2,651 | 26.6% |
| Households with children under 18 | 2,481 | 24.9% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 3,907 | 39.2% |
| Average household size | 2.68 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 37.9% | 29.6% |
| Married | 50.1% | 47.0% |
| Separated | 2.3% | 3.2% |
| Widowed | 2.5% | 10.7% |
| Divorced | 7.2% | 9.5% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
8.5%
Some HS, no diploma
5.7%
HS graduate
22.5%
Some college, no degree
24.4%
Associate's degree
9.5%
Bachelor's degree
18.8%
Graduate / professional
10.5%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 85.8% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 29.4% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 250 | 4.2% |
| Kindergarten | 81 | 1.4% |
| Elementary school | 2,338 | 39.3% |
| High school | 1,037 | 17.4% |
| College / grad school | 2,241 | 37.7% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
26.3%
Professional & management
11.0%
Arts, food & hospitality
9.8%
Retail trade
9.7%
Transportation & utilities
7.4%
Other services
6.6%
Construction
6.5%
Manufacturing
6.1%
Finance & real estate
5.6%
Public administration
4.1%
Information
4.0%
Wholesale trade
1.6%
Agriculture & mining
1.2%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 41.5% |
| Service | 18.5% |
| Sales & office | 20.2% |
| Natural resources & construction | 8.2% |
| Production & transportation | 11.5% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 75.1% |
| Government | 15.0% |
| Self-employed | 9.7% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.2% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 75.2% |
| Carpool | 8.3% |
| Public transit | 2.8% |
| Walk | 0.8% |
| Work from home | 9.6% |
| Other means | 3.3% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 33.1 |
Poverty
All people
9.4%
Under 18 years
10.6%
18 and over
9.2%
Married-couple families
3.9%
Female-led households
8.6%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 29.3% |
| Retirement income | 18.4% |
| Supplemental Security | 15.8% |
| Cash public assistance | 6.0% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 16.6% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 28.5% |
| High blood pressure | 27.8% |
| High cholesterol | 30.0% |
| Diabetes | 9.4% |
| Heart disease | 5.7% |
| Stroke | 2.8% |
| Asthma | 9.5% |
| Arthritis | 19.8% |
| Kidney disease | 2.8% |
| Pulmonary disease | 6.6% |
| Cancer | 5.8% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 12.3% |
| Binge drinking | 18.3% |
| No physical activity | 19.3% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 32.7% |
| Depression | 18.6% |
| Fair or poor health | 14.8% |
| Poor mental health | 15.9% |
| Poor physical health | 10.6% |
| No health insurance | 12.4% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 63.8% |
| Visited dentist | 62.0% |
| Cholesterol screening | 91.2% |
| Teeth loss | 11.0% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 872 | 3.8% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 16.5% |
| Under 18 | 3.5% |
| 18–64 years | 10.3% |
| 65 and over | 46.6% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 61.1% |
| Public insurance | 42.2% |
| No insurance | 6.4% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 3.9% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 26,038 | 96.0% |
| Spanish | 6,959 | 26.7% |
| Other Indo-European | 1,917 | 7.4% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 4,011 | 15.4% |
| Other languages | 770 | 3.0% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 14,974 | 55.2% |
| Born in same state | 14,589 | 53.8% |
| Born in different state | 11,403 | 42.0% |
| Foreign born | 385 | 1.4% |
| Naturalized citizen | 12,145 | 44.8% |
| Not a US citizen | 8,695 | 71.6% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| French | 1,353 | 5% |
| Italian | 1,174 | 4.3% |
| Arab | 1,048 | 3.9% |
| Polish | 592 | 2.2% |
| Dutch | 105 | 0.4% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English | 65 | 0.2% |
| Irish | 51 | 0.2% |
| Norwegian | 44 | 0.2% |
| German | 13 | 0% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 36.8% |
| Internet access | 94.4% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 91042
What city is ZIP code 91042 in?
ZIP code 91042 is primarily assigned to Tujunga, California.
What county is ZIP code 91042 in?
ZIP code 91042 falls within Los Angeles County, California.
Is Spanish widely spoken in ZIP code 91042?
Approximately 27% of households in ZIP code 91042 speak Spanish as a primary language.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 91042?
The median home value in ZIP code 91042 is $713,200.
What is the population of ZIP code 91042?
ZIP code 91042 has an estimated population of 27,119 residents, with a density of 545 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 91042?
The median household income in ZIP code 91042 is $81,324, above the national median of ~$75,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 91042 in?
ZIP code 91042 observes the PST timezone.