ZIP Code 95043

ZIP code 95043 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 2130.0 square miles in Paicines, San Benito County, California. The area is home to 639 residents, producing a population density of 0 people per square mile, and falls within the Los Angeles time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 95043 against California and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 95043 sits at $150,441 (48% above the California average), while per-capita income is $86,392. The poverty rate stands at 3.6% and the unemployment rate at 3.8%. On housing, the median home value is $1,062,500 (38% above the state average) with median rent at $1,271 per month, and 65.1% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 95043 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 41.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 34.6, and the average commute is 31 minutes. Use the benchmarks above to see where 95043 sits relative to California and the national baseline rather than viewing the numbers in isolation. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →