California · City Profile

Van Nuys, CA

ZIP codes
13
Population
171,595
Median income
$69,082
Median home value
$784,725

Van Nuys sits in Los Angeles, California, and is covered by 13 ZIP code tabulation areas. Across those ZIPs, an estimated 171,595 people live, work, and commute. Demographic and housing figures come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (2018–2022).

Each ZIP code in Van Nuys has its own character. Some are dense and walkable; others are exurban or rural, with single-digit households per square mile. The list below lets you compare the basic shape of each one — population, income, and home value — before clicking through to the full neighborhood profile.

Across the city overall, the typical owner-occupied home is valued near $784,725 and median asking rent runs around $1,737 per month. Median household income hovers around $69,082. These are averages of ZIP-level medians and will read differently depending on which neighborhood you actually settle in — which is precisely what the per-ZIP pages are for.

ZIP codes in Van Nuys

ZIPCountyPopulationMedian incomeMedian home value
91401 Los Angeles 39,179 $72,476 $911,700
91404 Los Angeles 0
91405 Los Angeles 55,451 $58,365 $648,600
91406 Los Angeles 53,276 $71,819 $701,900
91407 Los Angeles 0
91408 Los Angeles 0
91409 Los Angeles 0
91410 Los Angeles 0
91411 Los Angeles 23,689 $73,669 $876,700
91470 Los Angeles 0
91482 Los Angeles 0
91496 Los Angeles 0
91499 Los Angeles 0

Thinking about relocating to Van Nuys?

A few practical considerations as you evaluate the move:

  • Pick the ZIP, not just the city. Median income, school assignments, walkability and crime patterns can vary dramatically between neighboring ZIPs in the same city. Use the per-ZIP pages to compare.
  • Compare housing math honestly. The median home value here is $784,725, and median rent is $1,737. At current mortgage rates, that often makes renting the more flexible option for the first 12–24 months while you learn the neighborhoods.
  • Verify the commute. Drive your prospective work or school route at peak time — Google Maps optimistic estimates rarely match what locals actually experience.
  • Check the boring stuff. Property tax rates, HOA dues, flood-zone designation, and homeowner's insurance availability are easier to research before you sign than after.