Welcome to Sherman Oaks ...
Sherman Oaks is located in Los Angeles County<1>.
Sherman Oaks was established in 1927.
When the people of Sherman Oaks refer to themselves (known as a demonym), they frequently use Sherman Oakie<2>
Sherman Oaks is 660 feet [201 m] above sea level.<3>.
Time Zone: Sherman Oaks lies in the Pacific Time Zone (PST/PDT) and observes daylight saving time
Area codes for Sherman Oaks: (818) and (747)<4>
The ZIP codes for Sherman Oaks: 91403, 91413, 91423, 91495<5>
Communities Also Named Sherman Oaks ...
Using our Gazetteer, we found that there are 2 communities that are also named Sherman Oaks - they are located in Alabama and Florida.
For more information, see our Tidbits & Trivia Page for Sherman Oaks.
Communities near Sherman Oaks ...
We have created a list of 10 communities that are near Sherman Oaks.
- Los Angeles
(14 miles [22.5 km] to the southeast)- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Los Angeles
- Los Angeles is located in Los Angeles County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 3,970,219 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Los Angeles <6>
- Santa Clarita
(17 miles [27.4 km] to the north)- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Santa Clarita
- Santa Clarita is located in Los Angeles County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 209,990 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Santa Clarita <6>
- Glendale
(11 miles [17.7 km] to the east)- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Glendale
- Glendale is located in Los Angeles County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 197,747 people
- Former name for Glendale:
- Tropico
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Glendale <6>
- Pasadena
(17 miles [27.4 km] to the east)- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Pasadena
- Pasadena is located in Los Angeles County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 141,045 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Pasadena <6>
- Simi Valley
(19 miles [30.6 km] to the northwest)- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Simi Valley
- Simi Valley is located in Ventura County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 125,168 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Simi Valley <6>
- Inglewood
(14 miles [22.5 km] to the southeast)- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Inglewood
- Inglewood is located in Los Angeles County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 107,203 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Inglewood <6>
- Burbank
(8 miles [12.9 km] to the east)- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Burbank
- Burbank is located in Los Angeles County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 101,866 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Burbank <6>
- South Gate
(19 miles [30.6 km] to the southeast)- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for South Gate
- South Gate is located in Los Angeles County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 93,134 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for South Gate <6>
- Santa Monica
(9 miles [14.5 km] to the south)- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Santa Monica
- Santa Monica is located in Los Angeles County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 90,024 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Santa Monica <6>
- Hawthorne
(17 miles [27.4 km] to the south)- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hawthorne
- Hawthorne is located in Los Angeles County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 83,775 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Hawthorne <6>
To Help With Your Genealogy Research ...
We have a couple of sections for those tracing their genealogy.
We created a list of cemeteries that are in the area around Sherman Oaks. Our list includes the location of those cemeteries and we provide an overhead view. See our Cemetery List for Sherman Oaks.
Using the information from an 1895 Atlas, we've created a list of communities that were in the area of Sherman Oaks. Our list includes information such as whether the 1895 community had a post office or railroad service. See our List of 1890's Communities around Sherman Oaks.
We also have a detailed list of newspapers that have been published in the area around Sherman Oaks. See our Newspapers Page for Sherman Oaks.
TripAdvisor Tourism Pages for Sherman Oaks ...
Looking for more information about Sherman Oaks? A wonderful source is the TripAdvisor website. We always start with the TripAdvisor Tourism page, where you can read an overview with links that will help you find lodging, restaurants and attractions.
While we are unaware of a Tourism page that is specific to Sherman Oaks, there are neighboring communities that do have Tourism pages. A map of those communities can be found with our TripAdvisor Page for Sherman Oaks.
Off-the-Road Links ...
Unfortunately, we don't know of a website for Sherman Oaks. If you can help, please contact us through our Feedback Page.
The official website for Los Angeles County: www.lacounty.info/
The official website for State of California: https://www.ca.gov/
Footnotes ...
| <1> | If you're interested in how the shape of California's counties, including Los Angeles, have changed over time, we recommend the Atlas of Historical County Boundaries. |
| <2> | A demonym is the name for a resident of a community which is usually derived from (or is related to) the name of that community. In other words, it's how the residents of Sherman Oaks refer to themselves. It's important to note that there aren't any rules for taking a community's name and turning it into a demonym. A demonym is informal and while the majority of Sherman Oaks may use one name, keep in mind that others may use something different. |
| <3> | The elevation is an estimate for the area around Sherman Oaks - it will be higher in some places and lower in others. |
| <4> | Area code (747) is an overlay for area code (818). |
| <5> | ZIP Codes have been created by the United States Postal Service (USPS) as a way of grouping addresses to make delivery more efficient. The boundaries of the ZIP Code can be changed, re-assigned, eliminated or overlapped with other ZIP Codes. So keep in mind that any given ZIP Code is only 'loosely' associated with a community (such as Sherman Oaks). When looking for a ZIP Code, whether Sherman Oaks or elsewhere, it's always best to check the website of the United States Postal Service (USPS). |
| <6> | While we're fans and frequent users of TripAdvisor, you should know that we're also members of the TripAdvisor affiliate program. |