Milpitas, CA · standard
ZIP Code 95035
Santa Clara County, California - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 66,943
- 1,105/sq mi High-density area
- $178,654
- Median income Above-median income area
- $1,253,200
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 58.2%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Milpitas pairs a top-decile household income with top-decile home values, in a low-density, mixed-tenure and unusually populous area.
- Top 2%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 1%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 1,105
- people per sq mi
- 59%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 95035 against every reporting US ZIP.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 95035 (Milpitas, CA) rose +7.0% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 335.9 in 2023 to 359.3 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 95035 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Milpitas, Santa Clara County, California, with 66,943 residents across 60.6 square miles, a density of 1,105 people per square mile, in the Los Angeles time zone.
ZIP 95035 skews affluent, with a median household income of $178,654 (76% above the average California ZIP), while per-capita income is $69,330. The poverty rate is 5.9%, with unemployment at 4.1%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $1,253,200 (62% above the average California ZIP) and median rent is $3,118; 58.5% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
This is a highly-educated ZIP: 58.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 36.8, and the average commute is 26 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Santa Clara County, so 95035 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 95035
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Milpitas, CA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 95035.
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
331 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
315 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
312 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
263 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
176 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 95035, Milpitas, 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
66,943
Population
60.6
Area (sq mi)
1,105
People / sq mi
Los Angeles
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 95035?
36.8
Median Age
52.3%
Male
47.7%
Female
55.4%
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?
$178,654
Median Household Income
+76% vs state ZIP avg
$69,330
Per Capita Income
5.9%
Poverty Rate
4.1%
Unemployment Rate
25.8 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 95035 ranks nationally
Milpitas, CA household income vs. every US ZIP code
Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked
$178,654 Top 2% higher than 98% of 30,318 US ZIPs
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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
26,098housing units
26,098
Total Housing Units
25,124
Occupied Units
974
Vacant Units
3.06
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$1,253,200
Median Home Value
+62% vs state ZIP avg
$3,118
Median Rent
1987
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
+7.0%
YoY Change (2024)
359
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+259%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 95035 have increased 7.0% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +259% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | -2.6% | 241 |
| 2021 | +13.8% | 275 |
| 2022 | +7.5% | 295 |
| 2023 | +13.7% | 336 |
| 2024 | +7.0% | 359 |
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 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 2,214 business establishments in ZIP 95035, employing approximately 48,580 people with a combined annual payroll of $5,790,966,000.
2,214
Businesses
48,580
Employees
$5.8B
Annual Payroll
16
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 331 | 14.9% |
| Accommodation and food services | 315 | 14.2% |
| Health care and social assistance | 312 | 14.1% |
| Retail trade | 263 | 11.9% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 176 | 8.0% |
| Manufacturing | 132 | 6.0% |
| Wholesale trade | 124 | 5.6% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 99 | 4.5% |
| Construction | 94 | 4.3% |
| Finance and insurance | 80 | 3.6% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 72 | 3.3% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 61 | 2.8% |
| Information | 56 | 2.5% |
| Educational services | 55 | 2.5% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 31 | 1.4% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 12 | 0.5% |
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 95035 vs 95131 →
ZIP 95035 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 95035
Milpitas (95035)
66,943 residents
- 95112
San Jose (95112)
55,927 residents
- 95116
San Jose (95116)
51,496 residents
- 94539
Fremont (94539)
50,031 residents
- 95132
San Jose (95132)
40,299 residents
- 95131
San Jose (95131)
28,565 residents
- 95133 25,401
San Jose (95133)
25,401 residents
- 95110 18,730
San Jose (95110)
18,730 residents
- 95134 15,268
San Jose (95134)
15,268 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 95035 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 95035 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 94539
Fremont (94539)
$243,552 median income
- 95134
San Jose (95134)
$203,649 median income
- 95035
Milpitas (95035)
$178,654 median income
- 95132
San Jose (95132)
$178,611 median income
- 95131
San Jose (95131)
$170,255 median income
- 95113
San Jose (95113)
$151,685 median income
- 95133
San Jose (95133)
$142,170 median income
- 95110
San Jose (95110)
$131,491 median income
- 95002
Alviso (95002)
$121,953 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 95035 ranks #3 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 95131 | San Jose, CA | 28,565 | 4.1 mi |
| 95134 | San Jose, CA | 15,268 | 3.9 mi |
| 95133 | San Jose, CA | 25,401 | 5.1 mi |
| 95112 | San Jose, CA | 55,927 | 6.9 mi |
| 94539 | Fremont, CA | 50,031 | 5.4 mi |
| 95116 | San Jose, CA | 51,496 | 6.6 mi |
| 95132 | San Jose, CA | 40,299 | 6.1 mi |
| 95113 | San Jose, CA | 893 | 7.7 mi |
| 95002 | Alviso, CA | 2,077 | 7.2 mi |
| 95110 | San Jose, CA | 18,730 | 7.0 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 95035, 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 (66,943 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 95035 in?
ZIP code 95035 (Milpitas) 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 95035?
ZIP code 95035 in Milpitas, CA has a population of 66,943 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 95035?
The median household income in ZIP 95035 is $178,654, which is 134% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 95035?
The median home value in ZIP 95035 is $1,253,200, which is 351% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 95035?
The largest racial group in ZIP 95035 is Asian at 72.0%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 13.4% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 95035?
ZIP code 95035 has 2,214 business establishments employing approximately 48,580 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 95035?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 95035 are: Professional, scientific, and technical services (331), Accommodation and food services (315), Health care and social assistance (312). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 95035?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 95035 increased by 7.0% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 259%. 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 95035?
In ZIP code 95035, 71.2% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 58.2% 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 95035?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 95035 is 25.8 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 95035?
In ZIP code 95035, approximately 58.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 41.5% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 95035?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 95035 is 5.9% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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