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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
$250,000+
Median income
$2,000,000+
Median home value
79.7%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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 California average), while per-capita income is $153,418. Local economic indicators show a 6.0% poverty rate alongside 4.3% unemployment. The typical home here is valued at $2,000,000+ (159% above the state average); renters pay a median of $3,130 monthly, and 79.0% of units are owner-occupied.

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. A geography-based comparison follows: 10 ZIP codes within about 10 miles of 95030, plus 6 more within Santa Clara County, give a clearer read than the national average alone.

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.

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 · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

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

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Who lives in ZIP 95030?

51.6

Median Age

49.8%

Male

50.2%

Female

25.3%

Foreign-Born

White 70.5%
African American 0.8%
Asian 18.3%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.7%
Two or More Ethnicities 8.3%
Hispanic or Latino 7.3%

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

$153,418

Per Capita Income

6.0%

Poverty Rate

4.3%

Unemployment Rate

28.2 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 95030 ranks nationally

Los Gatos, CA household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income, with the Census top-code shown at $250,000+

$250,000 Top 1% higher than 99% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Below this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Below this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Below this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Below this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Below this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Below this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Below this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). This entry sits in this band. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more US 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?

High School Graduate or Higher 84.2%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 79.7%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

5,837

Total Housing Units

5,122

Occupied Units

715

Vacant Units

2.53

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 79.0%
Renter 21.0%

$2,000,000+

Median Home Value

+159% vs state

$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

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ZIP 95030 vs its nearest neighbors, by population

Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 95030 ranks #0 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 95030 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

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.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
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

More ZIP Codes in Santa Clara County

95035 standard
Milpitas, CA
Pop: 66,943
95123 standard
San Jose, CA
Pop: 62,228
95127 standard
San Jose, CA
Pop: 61,325
95014 standard
Cupertino, CA
Pop: 60,717
95111 standard
San Jose, CA
Pop: 58,466
95020 standard
Gilroy, CA
Pop: 57,349

Related Areas

Santa Clara County Los Gatos, CA California

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.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.