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Santa Clara, CA · standard

ZIP Code 95050

Santa Clara County, California - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

35,923
2,632/sq mi
$138,466
Median income
$1,464,700
Median home value
56.8%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Santa Clara pairs a top-decile household income with top-decile home values, in a suburban-density, mixed-tenure area.

Top 5%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 1%
home value, US ZIPs
2,632
people per sq mi
42%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 95050 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 95050 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Santa Clara, Santa Clara County, California, with 35,923 residents across 13.6 square miles, a density of 2,632 people per square mile, in the Los Angeles time zone.

ZIP 95050 skews affluent, with a median household income of $138,466 (36% above the California average), while per-capita income is $78,125. Local economic indicators show a 12.7% poverty rate alongside 4.8% unemployment. Median home value sits at $1,464,700 (90% above the state average), median rent at $2,501 a month, and owner-occupancy at 41.5%.

This is a highly-educated ZIP: 56.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 36.2, and the average commute is 21 minutes. To put 95050 in local context, 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 6 additional ZIPs in Santa Clara County, for a geography-aware comparison.

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 95050

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Santa Clara, CA

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 95050.

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 95050, Santa Clara, 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

35,923

Population

13.6

Area (sq mi)

2,632

People / sq mi

Los Angeles

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 95050?

36.2

Median Age

51.3%

Male

48.7%

Female

38.0%

Foreign-Born

White 38.9%
African American 2.4%
Asian 35.3%
American Indian or Alaska Native 1.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.2%
Two or More Ethnicities 11.1%
Hispanic or Latino 21.7%

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?

$138,466

Median Household Income

+36% vs state

$78,125

Per Capita Income

12.7%

Poverty Rate

4.8%

Unemployment Rate

21.2 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 95050 ranks nationally

Santa Clara, CA household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$138,466 Top 5% higher than 95% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

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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?

High School Graduate or Higher 69.5%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 56.8%

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

What does housing look like?

16,804

Total Housing Units

15,831

Occupied Units

973

Vacant Units

2.45

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 41.5%
Renter 58.5%

$1,464,700

Median Home Value

+90% vs state

$2,501

Median Rent

1965

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

+10.5%

YoY Change (2024)

342

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+242%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 95050 have increased 10.5% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +242% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 -6.1% 245
2021 +3.7% 254
2022 +3.1% 262
2023 +17.9% 309
2024 +10.5% 342

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 1,562 business establishments in ZIP 95050, employing approximately 28,753 people with a combined annual payroll of $2,663,070,000.

1,562

Businesses

28,753

Employees

$2.7B

Annual Payroll

16

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 274 17.5%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 198 12.7%
Accommodation and food services 168 10.8%
Health care and social assistance 163 10.4%
Other services (except public administration) 139 8.9%
Construction 130 8.3%
Manufacturing 98 6.3%
Wholesale trade 83 5.3%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 78 5.0%
Real estate and rental and leasing 64 4.1%
Information 45 2.9%
Finance and insurance 45 2.9%
Transportation and warehousing 28 1.8%
Educational services 24 1.5%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 17 1.1%
Management of companies and enterprises 6 0.4%

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 95050 vs 95053 →

ZIP 95050 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 95050 ranks #4 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 95050 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 95050 ranks #5 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
95053 Santa Clara, CA 2,206 0.8 mi
95051 Santa Clara, CA 54,327 1.8 mi
95110 San Jose, CA 18,730 2.3 mi
95117 San Jose, CA 30,067 2.8 mi
95128 San Jose, CA 34,836 2.6 mi
95054 Santa Clara, CA 23,364 3.0 mi
95126 San Jose, CA 31,049 2.6 mi
95008 Campbell, CA 45,260 4.9 mi
95112 San Jose, CA 55,927 3.8 mi
95113 San Jose, CA 893 3.6 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 Santa Clara, CA California

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 95050 in? ▼
ZIP code 95050 (Santa Clara) 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 95050? ▼
ZIP code 95050 in Santa Clara, CA has a population of 35,923 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 95050? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 95050 is $138,466, which is 82% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 95050? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 95050 is $1,464,700, which is 427% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 95050? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 95050 is White at 38.9%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 21.7% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 95050? ▼
ZIP code 95050 has 1,562 business establishments employing approximately 28,753 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 95050? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 95050 are: Retail trade (274), Professional, scientific, and technical services (198), Accommodation and food services (168). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 95050? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 95050 increased by 10.5% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 242%. 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 95050? ▼
In ZIP code 95050, 69.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 56.8% 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 95050? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 95050 is 21.2 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 95050? ▼
In ZIP code 95050, approximately 41.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 58.5% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 95050? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 95050 is 12.7% 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.