🇺🇸 United States ZIP Code

STANDARD

91401

Van Nuys

ZIP Code 91401 is a standard zip code serving Van Nuys, Van Nuys, California (CA), in Los Angeles County, United States. It has an estimated population of 39,285 with a median household income of $46,420. The area falls within the America/Los_Angeles timezone.

Median Household Income vs. National Average

Location

Country: 🇺🇸 United States
State / Province: California (CA)
County: Los Angeles
City: Van Nuys
Timezone: America/Los_Angeles

Coordinates

Latitude: 34.180200
Longitude: -118.432400

Geographic Details

Land Area: 3.45 mi²
Water Area: 0.01 mi²
Population Density: 11377.0 people per mi² (95th percentile)
Bounding Box: 34.193937°N, 34.164855°S, -118.412684°E, -118.450896°W

With 39,285 residents spread across 3.45 square miles, this area has a population density of 11377.0 people per square mile.

Demographics

39,285

Population

90th percentile

$46,420

Median Income

45th percentile

$506,100

Median Home Value

95th percentile

3.45 mi²

Land Area

The median household income in 91401 is $46,420, and the median home value is $506,100.

Housing

15,289

Total Units

14,380

Occupied Units

94.1%

Occupancy Rate

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