Los Gatos, CA · standard
ZIP Code 95030
Santa Clara County, California - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 12,791
- 480/sq mi High-density area
- $250,000+
- Median income Above-median income area
- $2,000,000+
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 79.7%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Los Gatos pairs a top-decile household income with top-decile home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 1%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 1%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 480
- people per sq mi
- 79%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 95030 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 95030 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Los Gatos, Santa Clara County, California, home to 12,791 residents across 26.6 square miles, a density of 480 people per square mile, in the Los Angeles time zone.
ZIP 95030 skews affluent, with a median household income of $250,000+ (146% above the average California ZIP), while per-capita income is $153,418. The poverty rate is 6.0%, with unemployment at 4.3%; those measures add context to the income figure. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $2,000,000+ (159% above the average California ZIP), while 79.0% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $3,130.
This is a highly-educated ZIP: 79.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 51.6, and the average commute is 28 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Santa Clara County, so 95030 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →
Top industries in ZIP 95030
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Los Gatos, CA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 95030.
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
139 establishments
- Real estate and rental and leasing
Real estate and rental and leasing
85 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
84 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
83 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
82 establishments
What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 95030, Los Gatos, CA · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.
Quick Facts
12,791
Population
26.6
Area (sq mi)
480
People / sq mi
Los Angeles
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 95030?
51.6
Median Age
49.8%
Male
50.2%
Female
25.3%
Foreign-Born
Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How much do residents earn?
$250,000+
Median Household Income
+146% vs state ZIP avg
$153,418
Per Capita Income
6.0%
Poverty Rate
4.3%
Unemployment Rate
28.2 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 95030 ranks among California ZIPs
Los Gatos, CA household income vs. every California ZIP code
Median household income among 1,583 reporting California ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$250,000 Top 1% higher than 99% of 1,583 California ZIPs
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more California ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
Source U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What is the education profile here?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
5,837housing units
5,837
Total Housing Units
5,122
Occupied Units
715
Vacant Units
2.53
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$2,000,000+
Median Home Value
+159% vs state ZIP avg
$3,130
Median Rent
1968
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How have home values changed over time?
FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals
+0.5%
YoY Change (2021)
114
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+14%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 95030 have increased 0.5% over the past year (2021). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +14% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | -8.6% | 160 |
| 2016 | +10.0% | 176 |
| 2020 | – | 113 |
| 2021 | +0.5% | 114 |
Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2021. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 708 business establishments in ZIP 95030, employing approximately 6,283 people with a combined annual payroll of $423,556,000.
708
Businesses
6,283
Employees
$423.6M
Annual Payroll
14
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 139 | 19.6% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 85 | 12.0% |
| Retail trade | 84 | 11.9% |
| Health care and social assistance | 83 | 11.7% |
| Accommodation and food services | 82 | 11.6% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 66 | 9.3% |
| Finance and insurance | 52 | 7.3% |
| Construction | 39 | 5.5% |
| Manufacturing | 17 | 2.4% |
| Information | 17 | 2.4% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 12 | 1.7% |
| Wholesale trade | 11 | 1.6% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 11 | 1.6% |
| Educational services | 7 | 1.0% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
Nearby ZIP Codes
Want a side-by-side? Compare 95030 vs 95032 →
ZIP 95030 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 95051
Santa Clara (95051)
54,327 residents
- 95124
San Jose (95124)
47,082 residents
- 95008
Campbell (95008)
45,260 residents
- 95129
San Jose (95129)
38,720 residents
- 95118
San Jose (95118)
31,932 residents
- 95070
Saratoga (95070)
30,617 residents
- 95117
San Jose (95117)
30,067 residents
- 95032
Los Gatos (95032)
25,089 residents
- 95130 13,911
San Jose (95130)
13,911 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 95030 ranks #0 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 95030 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 95030
Los Gatos (95030)
$250,000 median income
- 95070
Saratoga (95070)
$250,000 median income
- 95032
Los Gatos (95032)
$203,727 median income
- 95051
Santa Clara (95051)
$196,690 median income
- 95129
San Jose (95129)
$195,708 median income
- 95033
Los Gatos (95033)
$189,118 median income
- 95124
San Jose (95124)
$185,926 median income
- 95130
San Jose (95130)
$159,556 median income
- 95118
San Jose (95118)
$152,682 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 95030 ranks the highest of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 95032 | Los Gatos, CA | 25,089 | 3.1 mi |
| 95033 | Los Gatos, CA | 9,372 | 4.3 mi |
| 95130 | San Jose, CA | 13,911 | 4.5 mi |
| 95008 | Campbell, CA | 45,260 | 4.2 mi |
| 95124 | San Jose, CA | 47,082 | 4.1 mi |
| 95070 | Saratoga, CA | 30,617 | 4.3 mi |
| 95129 | San Jose, CA | 38,720 | 5.8 mi |
| 95117 | San Jose, CA | 30,067 | 6.2 mi |
| 95051 | Santa Clara, CA | 54,327 | 8.7 mi |
| 95118 | San Jose, CA | 31,932 | 5.6 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 95030, both outside CA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (12,791 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What county is ZIP code 95030 in?
ZIP code 95030 (Los Gatos) is located in Santa Clara County, California. Santa Clara County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/santa-clara-ca.
What is the population of ZIP code 95030?
ZIP code 95030 in Los Gatos, CA has a population of 12,791 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 95030?
The median household income in ZIP 95030 is $250,000+, which is 228% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 95030?
The median home value in ZIP 95030 is $2,000,000+, which is 619% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 95030?
The largest racial group in ZIP 95030 is White at 70.5%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 7.3% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 95030?
ZIP code 95030 has 708 business establishments employing approximately 6,283 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 95030?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 95030 are: Professional, scientific, and technical services (139), Real estate and rental and leasing (85), Retail trade (84). There are 14 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 95030?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 95030 increased by 0.5% in 2021. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 14%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 95030?
In ZIP code 95030, 84.2% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 79.7% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 95030?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 95030 is 28.2 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend more time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 95030?
In ZIP code 95030, approximately 79.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 21.0% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 95030?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 95030 is 6.0% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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