Sherman Oaks California Map

About Sherman Oaks, California

Sherman Oaks is a locality in Los Angeles County, California, United States. It has a population of 52,000. The population density is 4800.0 people per km². Sherman Oaks is located at 34.1511°N, 118.4492°W. It observes the Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles) timezone. ZIP code: 91403.

Sherman Oaks unfurls itself against the backdrop of the Santa Monica Mountains, a landscape where the chaparral-clad slopes meet the flat, sun-drenched valley floor. It lies 2.5 miles south of Van Nuys, CA (from Van Nuys, CA: bearing 180°T), and is situated 7.9 miles west-north-west of Hollywood. The air here, especially in the late afternoon, carries a faint, dry perfume of sage and eucalyptus, a scent that clings to the very texture of the stucco homes and the broad, leafy canopies of the oak trees that give the neighborhood its name. The streets, laid out in a grid that speaks of mid-century planning, hum with a steady, purposeful energy, a constant flow of vehicles that seem to be perpetually heading somewhere important, yet with a languid, Southern California grace. Sunlight, sharp and clear, glints off the windshields and casts long, dancing shadows from the palms that punctuate the avenues, creating a visual rhythm that is both ordered and alive. The history of Sherman Oaks is inextricably tied to the vision of General Moses H. Sherman, whose land holdings paved the way for its development into a vibrant suburban center. Once part of vast ranches, the area transformed in the early 20th century, its fertile soil initially supporting agriculture before giving way to the sprawling residential tracts that characterize it today. The local economy, once buoyed by citrus groves and dairy farms, has since diversified, with the San Fernando Valley becoming a hub for entertainment, technology, and a thriving small business sector, and Sherman Oaks stands as a testament to that evolution. The iconic Sherman Oaks Galleria, a symbol of the area's commercial growth, has become a focal point, drawing people together for shopping and dining, a modern echo of the communal gathering places of generations past, all under the benevolent gaze of the mountains.

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This page provides an interactive Google map of Sherman Oaks, California with street, satellite and terrain views and integrated Street View imagery. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service, with current observations and a 7-day forecast also powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while a Wikipedia summary or an editorially written description provides background on Sherman Oaks and Los Angeles County.

Detailed location data for Sherman Oaks includes the ZIP code (91403), telephone area code (626), county seat of Los Angeles County (Los Angeles), and school district assignment. These are among the most commonly searched location details for any US city or town.

Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Sherman Oaks is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.