Valley Glen California Map

About Valley Glen, California

Valley Glen is a locality in Los Angeles County, California, United States. It has a population of 38,000. The population density is 4800.0 people per km². Valley Glen is located at 34.1880°N, 118.4180°W. It observes the Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles) timezone. ZIP code: 91401.

Valley Glen unfolds as a broad, sun-drenched expanse, an amiable stretch of Los Angeles County where the San Gabriel Mountains loom in a hazy, distant blue. It lies 1.8 miles east of Van Nuys, CA (from Van Nuys, CA: bearing 87°T), and is situated 8.1 miles north-west of Hollywood. The land here, gently sloped and widely paved, is a mosaic of residential neighborhoods, their modest homes fringed with drought-tolerant landscaping that whispers of the arid climate. Oak trees, sturdy and ancient, punctuate street corners and parkways, their rough bark a tactile counterpoint to the smooth asphalt and stucco facades. The air, especially in the late afternoon, carries a dry, baked warmth, and the light, as it softens towards evening, seems to diffuse through the ubiquitous smog, casting a golden, slightly melancholic hue over the landscape. The history of Valley Glen is one of persistent growth, a testament to the post-war boom that transformed much of Southern California. Originally part of the vast agricultural ranches that dominated the region, its fertile soil once yielded citrus groves and vineyards, a legacy now largely buried beneath suburban development. The local economy today is a diverse hum of service industries, small businesses, and the vital arteries of nearby educational institutions, including portions of a large public university campus that brings a youthful energy to the broader area. While no single dramatic landmark defines Valley Glen, its character is etched in the quiet routines of its residents, the steady flow of traffic along its main thoroughfares, and the enduring presence of those old, patient oaks that have witnessed its evolution.

About This Valley Glen Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Valley Glen, California — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 34.188, -118.418. 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 Valley Glen and Los Angeles County.

Detailed location data for Valley Glen includes the ZIP code (91606), telephone area code (818, 747, 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 Valley Glen is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.