| ZIP Code | 91040 |
|---|---|
| City | Sunland |
| State | California (CA) |
| County | Los Angeles County |
| Area Code | 747/818 |
| Elevation | 1,746 ft |
| Latitude | 34.257696 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -118.338455 |
| Timezone | Los Angeles (DST) |
| FIPS | 06037 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 43.3 yrs ↓ 8% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.80 |
| Below Poverty | 7.8% ▼ 22% below avg |
| College Grads | 42.5% ▲ 10% above avg |
| Unemployment | 7.4% ▲ 52% above avg |
| No HS Diploma | 472 (3.2%) |
| HS Graduate | 3,991 (27.1%) |
| Some College | 1,632 (11.1%) |
| Associates | 2,380 (16.2%) |
| Bachelors | 1,436 (9.7%) |
| Graduate Degree | 4,820 (32.7%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $104,719 ▲ 37% above avg ↑ 21% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $787,000 ▲ 182% above avg ↑ 36% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 7.5x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,820/mo ↑ 29% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 8,237 |
| Vacant Units | 724 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.80 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 8,237 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 724 |
| Owner Occupied | 66.7% |
| Renter Occupied | 33.3% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.80 |
ZIP code 91040 is located in Sunland, California, within Los Angeles County. With a population of 21,436, this is a moderately populated ZIP code with a middle-aged community — the median age is 43.3 years. Economically, 91040 is a upper-middle-income ZIP code: the median household income of $104,719 is above the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 91040 represents a premium housing market. The median home value of $787,000 is more than double the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $1,820 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 66.7% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 36% since 2019.
The population of 91040 is majority White (61.14%). Residents are well-educated — 42.5% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is near the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 7.8%. Household income has grown by 21% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 91040 stands at 7.4%, which is significantly above the national average. About 18% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 71%.
Overall, ZIP code 91040 in Sunland, CA is characterized as upper-middle-income, well-educated, a middle-aged community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 21,436 residents, a median household income of $104,719, and a median home value of $787,000, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of California.