Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 36.4 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg HH Size | 2.71 |
| Below Poverty | 18.1% ▲ 81% above avg |
| College Grads | 43.7% ▲ 13% above avg |
| Unemployment | 7.8% ▲ 60% above avg |
| No HS Diploma | 6,219 (6%) |
| HS Graduate | 27,364 (26.6%) |
| Some College | 8,961 (8.7%) |
| Associates | 15,331 (14.9%) |
| Bachelors | 8,261 (8%) |
| Graduate Degree | 36,800 (35.8%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $71,632 ≈ Avg |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $823,480 ▲ 195% above avg |
| Home/Income Ratio | 11.5x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,805/mo |
| Total Housing Units | 65,260 |
| Vacant Units | 2,985 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Van Nuys is a city in California, located in Los Angeles County. The city spans 13 ZIP codes and is home to approximately 170,079 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 36.37 years.
Economically, Van Nuys is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $71,631 is near the national average. Approximately 18.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 7.8%, significantly above the national average.
The real estate market in Van Nuys is among the most expensive housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $823,480, which is more than double the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,804 per month. At 32.4% owner-occupied, renters make up the majority — common in urban or college-town settings.
The population of Van Nuys is well-educated. 43.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is majority Hispanic (54.12%).
Van Nuys, CA offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within California. Spread across 13 ZIP codes, the city's neighborhoods vary in character, density, and demographics — explore each ZIP code below for a detailed breakdown.
| ZIP | Population | Median Income | Median Home | Median Rent | Unemp. | College | Owner Occ. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 91401 | 39,011 | $75,933 | $988,500 | $1,800 | 7.6% | 51.1% | 33.9% |
| 91405 | 54,887 | $61,207 | $698,100 | $1,736 | 9.0% | 37.4% | 26.8% |
| 91406 | 52,661 | $76,653 | $765,000 | $1,859 | 6.4% | 42.3% | 39.4% |
| 91411 | 23,520 | $77,582 | $973,300 | $1,850 | 8.7% | 49.0% | 27.3% |