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91342

Sylmar, CA

Total Population
92,580
Median Household Income
$89,264
Median Home Value
$605,900
Median Rent
$1,862

Quick Facts & Insights

Key metrics and how they compare

Household Income
$89,264
100.2% above state median
Home Value
$605,900
101.7% above state median
Rent
$1,862
100% above state median
Median Age
36.9 years

Data Sources & Accuracy

U.S. Census Bureau:Population, age, income, education, employment, and housing characteristics are from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates (2018–2022 release).
Zillow (ZHVI):Typical home values reflect the Zillow Home Value Index (smoothed, seasonally adjusted), published monthly.

Estimates carry a margin of error and describe the ZIP-code area as a whole, not any individual property or block. See our methodology and data sources for details, or report a problem on our corrections page.

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Demographics Overview

Population statistics from the U.S. Census Bureau (ACS 5-year estimates)

Key Demographic Insightsfor Sylmar, CA

Median household income is 100% below state average, suggesting more affordable cost of living.

Unemployment rate of 6.3% is above national average, indicating economic challenges.

Insights are derived from US Census Bureau data and may not reflect recent changes.

Household Income Distribution

Local Median Income
$89,264
+18.8% vs US
vs State Median
+-100.2%
State: $-36,597,061
Income Distribution
30.8%
Under $50k
18.5%
Over $100k
Lower Income
Middle Income
Higher Income
Data from US Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates

Age Distribution

Population by age group

Household Income Breakdown

Households by income bracket

Education Levels (Age 25+)

Highest education attained

Race & Ethnicity

Demographic composition

Households & Employment

Household Types

Family composition breakdown

Average Household Size: 3.66 people

Total Households
24,927
Family Households
52.2%

Employment by Industry

Where residents work

#1 Industry
Education
24.8%
#2 Industry
Manufacturing
18.6%
#3 Industry
Construction
17.3%
Total Employed Residents:27,261

Commute Patterns

How residents get to work

Short Commute
0.5%
Under 10 minutes
Long Commute
8.8%
Over 60 minutes
Work From Home
1.2%
463 workers
Public Transit
1.7%
659 workers
Total Commuting Workers:38,736
Commute Insights

Labor Force Statistics

Employment Rate
93.7%
44,401 employed
Labor Force
47,398
2,997 unemployed
Median Age
36.9 years
Per Capita Income
$30,152
Poverty Rate
13.1%

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