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Population & Demographics

ZIP Code 91040 has 21,588 residents and 7,854 households (average 2.71 persons per household). The median age is 45.7 years, significantly older than the state (37.5) and older than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 50.2% male and 49.8% female, which is slightly higher than the national male share (49.1%). Largest groups are White (65.8%, much higher than the state average of 41.2%) and Hispanic or Latino (25.7%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 25.7%, which is much lower than the state average (39.4%).

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Source: U.S. Census 2020 Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC) and U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates.

2020 Population:	21,588Source: Census DHC
2023 ACS Population Estimate:	21,436Source: Census ACS
2025 ZC Population Estimate:	21,837Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Population Density:	2,594.7 people per sq mile
Average Income:	$104,719Source: Census ACS

Households:	7,854Source: Census DHC
Average House Value:	$787,000Source: Census ACS
Persons Per Household:	2.71Source: Census DHC
Average Family Size:	3.30Source: Census ACS

Population Over Time (with 2010 & 2020 Census Benchmarks)

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Group	2010	2011	2102	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023
Census ACS Population Estimate	--	20,232	19,903	19,296	20,017	19,969	19,587	20,175	20,207	20,049	20,606	21,289	20,911	21,436
Decennial Census	20,372	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	21,588	--	--	--

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP05. DEMOGRAPHIC AND HOUSING ESTIMATES

Population by Age & Gender (Total, Male, Female)

Median Age: 45.7

Male Median Age: 44

Female Median Age: 47.4

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Group	< 5	5-9	10-14	15-19	20-24	25-29	30-34	35-39	40-44	45-49	50-54	55-59	60-64	65-69	70-74	75-79	80-84	85+
Male	515	442	529	518	590	761	793	768	604	625	819	985	896	712	563	338	196	177
Female	471	457	496	457	566	617	707	684	623	641	872	982	905	755	600	355	279	290
Total	986	899	1,025	975	1,156	1,378	1,500	1,452	1,227	1,266	1,691	1,967	1,801	1,467	1,163	693	475	467

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

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Population by Race

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White:	14,207	57.89%
Black:	332	1.35%
Hispanic:*	5,557	22.64%
Asian:	1,548	6.31%
American Indian:	192	0.78%
Hawaiian:	22	0.09%
Other:	2,684	10.94%
Total:	24,542	100%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

* NOTE: Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity, not a race. This means individuals who identify as Hispanic will also be included in one of the race categories (such as White or Black). As a result, the totals shown here may exceed 100% when Hispanic is displayed alongside racial groups.

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Gender Breakdown

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Gender	Count	%	Median Age
Males:	10,831	50.17%	44.0 years
Females:	10,757	49.83%	47.4 years
Total:	21,588	100%	45.7 years

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

Nativity & Citizenship

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Native, born in the United States:	14,353	66.96%
Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad:	316	1.47%
Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen:	5,300	24.72%
Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen:	1,467	31.57%
Total Population:	21,436	100%
Total Native Population:	14,669	68.43%
Total Foreign-born Population:	6,767	31.57%

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

Note: Nativity and Citizenship derived from American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Total Population listed here will not match official ZIP Code population totals, which are based on the Decennial Census.

Income & Employment

In 2023, the Median household income is $104,719, which is much higher than the national median ($78,538), is up $31,459 (42.9%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $18,125. Family households earn a median of $112,292 versus $52,240 for nonfamily households (a difference of $60,052). By gender, male median income is $85,943 and female is $63,924, which is much higher than the national female median ($53,445), with a current gap of $22,019 that has widened from 2011 to 2023. The labor-force participation rate is 62.8%, which is modestly under the state rate (63.9%). The unemployment rate is 7.4%, which is considerably above the national rate (5.2%). The largest occupation group is Management (43.7%).

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Tables DP02, DP03, DP04 and DP05.

Median Income Over Time (Household, Family, Nonfamily, Male, Female)

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Income Type	2011	2012	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023
Median Household Income	$73,260	$72,416	$69,312	$70,830	$71,411	$70,841	$77,910	$81,940	$86,594	$92,280	$98,044	$103,823	$104,719
Median Family Income	$89,776	$88,971	$87,536	$91,267	$84,917	$83,866	$94,895	$96,985	$101,866	$108,912	$112,331	$114,876	$112,292
Median NonFamily Income	$46,140	$46,705	$40,707	$37,239	$44,022	$41,593	$44,017	$52,350	$50,789	$47,500	$49,375	$51,818	$52,240
Median Male Income	$58,944	$61,474	$54,834	$60,436	$56,592	$54,758	$56,090	$63,690	$70,427	$72,267	$83,260	$93,580	$85,943
Median Female Income	$42,163	$44,098	$49,142	$51,867	$50,195	$50,251	$50,894	$53,449	$54,899	$55,804	$57,738	$64,536	$63,924

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Average Household Income

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Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

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Employment Status

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Employed:	10,388	58.14%
Unemployed:	834	4.67%
Not In Labor Force:	6,644	37.19%
Total:	17,866	100%

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Employment by Occupation (Civilian Employed Population, 16 and Over)

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Management, business, science, and arts:	4,541	43.71%
Service:	1,642	15.81%
Sales and Office:	2,266	21.81%
Natural resources, construction, and maintenance:	871	8.38%
Production, transportation, and material moving:	1,068	10.28%
Total Civilian Employed Population:	10,388	100%

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS.

Housing & Affordability

In 2023, the median home value is $787,000, which is markedly greater than the national median ($303,400), is up $319,400 (68.31%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $207,800. The median gross rent is $1,820, which is markedly greater than the national median ($1,348), is up $624 (52.17%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $409. Of occupied housing, owners make up 66.72% (69.40% with a mortgage, 30.60% free-and-clear) and renters 33.28% - making this ZIP Code more home ownership than the state and under national rental averages. The vacancy rate is 8.79%, which is considerably lower than the national rate (10.43%).

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Table DP03, SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS.

Median Home Value (Comparison)

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Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Median Home Value Over Time

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Group	2011	2102	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023
Median Home Value	$467,600	$421,500	$414,200	$427,700	$445,200	$458,600	$492,100	$543,600	$579,200	$601,500	$638,100	$738,900	$787,000

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Gross Rent Paid

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Less than $500:	183	7.32%
$500 to $999:	248	9.92%
$1,000 to $1,499:	434	17.36%
$1,500 to $1,999:	564	22.56%
$2,000 to $2,499:	238	9.52%
$2,500 to $2,999:	372	14.88%
$3,000 or more:	412	16.48%
No Rent:	49	1.96%
Total:	2,500	100%

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Median Gross Rent Over Time

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Group	2011	2102	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023
Median Rent	$1,196	$1,203	$1,193	$1,181	$1,212	$1,201	$1,245	$1,400	$1,411	$1,282	$1,657	$1,716	$1,820

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Housing Occupancy

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Owner Occupied (with mortgage):	3,479	46.31%
Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage):	1,534	20.42%
Renter Occupied:	2,500	33.28%
Total Occupied Housing Units:	7,513	100%

Occupied Housing Units:	7,513	91.21%
Vacant Housing Units (not graphed):	724	8.79%
Total Housing Units:	8,237	100%

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Housing Type (Single-Family, Multi-Family, Other)

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Single-Family Units:	6,591	80.02%
Multi-Family Units:	1,332	16.17%
Other Units:	314	3.81%
Total Housing Units:	8,237	100%

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Education, Health & Community

In 2023, 31.40% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is markedly below the state rate (36.50%). High school or higher is 87.10%, which is notably higher than the state rate (84.60%). The uninsured rate is 5.60%, which is falls below the national rate (8.60%). The share of people in poverty is 4.10%, which is far lower than the national rate (8.70%), down 0.30 percentage points since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 3.50 percentage points. Poverty has been broadly stable, which may reflect structural barriers or offsetting gains and setbacks. Among residents ages 3+, the largest enrollment group is elementary (41.25%). College enrollment is 27.88%, which is on par with the state rate (30.00%), meaning the community mirrors broader higher-education participation.

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Tables DP02 and DP03.

Educational Attainment of Adults (25 and Older)

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Less than 9th grade:	968	5.98%
9th to 12th grade, no diploma:	1,121	6.92%
High school graduate (includes equivalency):	4,018	24.81%
Some college, no degree:	3,574	22.07%
Associate's degree:	1,436	8.87%
Bachelor's degree:	3,603	22.25%
Graduate or professional degree:	1,474	9.10%
Total:	16,194	100%
High school or higher:	14,105	87.10%
Bachelor's degree or higher:	5,077	31.35%

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

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Health Insurance Coverage by Type (Private, Public, Uninsured)

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Private Insurance:	13,986	59.77%
Public Insurance:	8,229	35.17%
No Insurance:	1,185	5.06%
Total:	23,400	100%
Has Health Insurance:	22,215	94.94%

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Percentage of People in Poverty Over Time (2011-2023)

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Group	2011	2102	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023
% of People in Poverty	4.4%	4.1%	5.6%	7.9%	9.3%	11.6%	9.5%	9.2%	7.6%	5.2%	3.3%	3.2%	4.1%

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Note: Counts of Families & People in poverty are not published at the ZIP Code level due to small sample sizes. Percentages shown are survey estimates from the American Community Survey (ACS). They may differ from official poverty statistics. The U.S. Census Bureau defines poverty status by comparing a family's or individual's total income with federal poverty thresholds that vary by family size and composition.

School Enrollment by Education Level (Ages 3 and Older)

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Nursery School, Preschool:	278	6.12%
Kindergarten:	202	4.45%
Elementary school (grades 1-8):	1,873	41.25%
High school (grades 9-12):	922	20.30%
College or graduate school:	1,266	27.88%
Total:	4,541	100%
Early Childhood:	480	10.57%
K-12 (Primary & Secondary School):	2,997	66.00%

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

City:	Sunland, California
City Alias:	Shadow Hills
County:	Los Angeles County
Timezone:	Pacific (GMT -08:00)
Local Time:	8:12:49 PM
Population:	21,588 [See All]
Area Codes:	818 / 747
Classification:	Standard [Normal Street Delivery]
Coordinates:	34.2853, -118.3145
Land Area:	8.32 sq mi
Quick Link:	https://www.zip-codes.com/zip-code/91040/zip-code-91040.asp

# Residential Mailboxes:	8,058Source: USPS
# Business Mailboxes:	319Source: USPS
Total Delivery Receptacles:	8,361Source: USPS
Single Family Delivery Units:	6,675Source: USPS
Multi Family Delivery Units:	1,204Source: USPS

# of Businesses:	426Source: CBP
1st Quarter Payroll:	$27,887,000Source: CBP
Annual Payroll:	$121,196,000Source: CBP
# of Employees:	2,662Source: CBP

CBSA Name:	Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CASource: Census
CBSA Number:	31080Source: Census
CBSA Type:	MetroSource: Census
CBSA Division:	Los Angeles-Long Beach-Glendale, CA (CBSA Div 31084)Source: Census
CBSA Population:	13,012,469Source: Census
MSA:	Los Angeles-Riverside-Orange County, CASource: Census
Land Area:	8.32 sq miSource: Census
Water Area:	0.024 sq miSource: Census

Congressional District:	29,30Source: USPS
Congressional Land Area:	92.03, 135.94 sq miSource: Census
PMSA:	Los Angeles-Long Beach, CA PMSASource: Census
Intro Date:	< 2004-10Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Place FIPS Code:	--Source: Census
Place Name:	--Source: Census

ZIP Code 91040 in Sunland, CA

Population & Demographics

Population Over Time (with 2010 & 2020 Census Benchmarks)

Population by Age & Gender (Total, Male, Female)

Population by Race

Gender Breakdown

Nativity & Citizenship

Income & Employment

Median Income Over Time (Household, Family, Nonfamily, Male, Female)

Average Household Income

Employment Status

Employment by Occupation (Civilian Employed Population, 16 and Over)

Housing & Affordability

Median Home Value (Comparison)

Median Home Value Over Time

Gross Rent Paid

Median Gross Rent Over Time

Housing Occupancy

Housing Type (Single-Family, Multi-Family, Other)

Education, Health & Community

Educational Attainment of Adults (25 and Older)

Health Insurance Coverage by Type (Private, Public, Uninsured)

Percentage of People in Poverty Over Time (2011-2023)

School Enrollment by Education Level (Ages 3 and Older)

Business & Employment Statistics

Geography, Land Area, & Statistical Classifications

Adjacent & Nearby ZIP Codes

Schools in ZIP Code 91040

Colleges & Post Secondary Schools near ZIP Code 91040

Sources & References