Santa Clara, CA · standard
ZIP Code 95051
Santa Clara County, California - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 54,327
- 3,152/sq mi High-density area
- $196,690
- Median income Above-median income area
- $1,680,600
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 70.2%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Santa Clara pairs a top-decile household income with top-decile home values, in a suburban-density, mixed-tenure and unusually populous area.
- Top 1%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 1%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 3,152
- people per sq mi
- 44%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 95051 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 95051 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Santa Clara, Santa Clara County, California, with 54,327 residents across 17.2 square miles, a density of 3,152 people per square mile, in the Los Angeles time zone.
ZIP 95051 skews affluent, with a median household income of $196,690 (93% above the average California ZIP), while per-capita income is $97,420. The poverty rate is 6.9%, with unemployment at 5.1%; those measures add context to the income figure. Housing costs run above the statewide ZIP benchmark while renting is common: median home value is $1,680,600 (117% above the average California ZIP), with only 43.9% owner-occupied homes and median rent of $3,073.
This is a highly-educated ZIP: 70.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 35, and the average commute is 24 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Santa Clara County, so 95051 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 95051
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Santa Clara, CA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 95051.
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
196 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
154 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
129 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
113 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
112 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 95051, 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
54,327
Population
17.2
Area (sq mi)
3,152
People / sq mi
Los Angeles
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 95051?
35.0
Median Age
52.6%
Male
47.4%
Female
50.3%
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?
$196,690
Median Household Income
+93% vs state ZIP avg
$97,420
Per Capita Income
6.9%
Poverty Rate
5.1%
Unemployment Rate
23.6 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 95051 ranks nationally
Santa Clara, CA household income vs. every US ZIP code
Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked
$196,690 Top 1% higher than 99% 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
25,655housing units
25,655
Total Housing Units
24,240
Occupied Units
1,415
Vacant Units
2.55
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$1,680,600
Median Home Value
+117% vs state ZIP avg
$3,073
Median Rent
1971
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 (2023)
265
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+165%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 95051 have increased 7.0% over the past year (2023). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +165% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | -4.4% | 264 |
| 2020 | -11.7% | 233 |
| 2021 | -2.0% | 228 |
| 2022 | +8.5% | 248 |
| 2023 | +7.0% | 265 |
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 2023. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 1,109 business establishments in ZIP 95051, employing approximately 27,577 people with a combined annual payroll of $9,322,234,000.
1,109
Businesses
27,577
Employees
$9.3B
Annual Payroll
16
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 196 | 17.7% |
| Accommodation and food services | 154 | 13.9% |
| Health care and social assistance | 129 | 11.6% |
| Retail trade | 113 | 10.2% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 112 | 10.1% |
| Construction | 65 | 5.9% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 63 | 5.7% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 52 | 4.7% |
| Wholesale trade | 51 | 4.6% |
| Finance and insurance | 38 | 3.4% |
| Manufacturing | 35 | 3.2% |
| Information | 31 | 2.8% |
| Educational services | 28 | 2.5% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 20 | 1.8% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 17 | 1.5% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 3 | 0.3% |
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 95051 vs 95050 →
ZIP 95051 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
- 94087
Sunnyvale (94087)
54,293 residents
- 94086
Sunnyvale (94086)
45,697 residents
- 95129
San Jose (95129)
38,720 residents
- 95050
Santa Clara (95050)
35,923 residents
- 95117
San Jose (95117)
30,067 residents
- 95054
Santa Clara (95054)
23,364 residents
- 94085 21,247
Sunnyvale (94085)
21,247 residents
- 95110 18,730
San Jose (95110)
18,730 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 95051 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 95051 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 95054
Santa Clara (95054)
$207,895 median income
- 94087
Sunnyvale (94087)
$207,742 median income
- 95051
Santa Clara (95051)
$196,690 median income
- 95129
San Jose (95129)
$195,708 median income
- 94085
Sunnyvale (94085)
$192,417 median income
- 94086
Sunnyvale (94086)
$177,054 median income
- 95130
San Jose (95130)
$159,556 median income
- 95050
Santa Clara (95050)
$138,466 median income
- 95110
San Jose (95110)
$131,491 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 95051 ranks #3 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 95050 | Santa Clara, CA | 35,923 | 1.8 mi |
| 95053 | Santa Clara, CA | 2,206 | 2.6 mi |
| 94087 | Sunnyvale, CA | 54,293 | 2.9 mi |
| 95129 | San Jose, CA | 38,720 | 3.1 mi |
| 95117 | San Jose, CA | 30,067 | 2.9 mi |
| 94086 | Sunnyvale, CA | 45,697 | 2.7 mi |
| 95130 | San Jose, CA | 13,911 | 4.2 mi |
| 95054 | Santa Clara, CA | 23,364 | 3.3 mi |
| 94085 | Sunnyvale, CA | 21,247 | 3.3 mi |
| 95110 | San Jose, CA | 18,730 | 4.1 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 95051, 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 (54,327 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 95051 in?
ZIP code 95051 (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 95051?
ZIP code 95051 in Santa Clara, CA has a population of 54,327 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 95051?
The median household income in ZIP 95051 is $196,690, which is 158% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 95051?
The median home value in ZIP 95051 is $1,680,600, which is 504% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 95051?
The largest racial group in ZIP 95051 is Asian at 56.8%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 12.3% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 95051?
ZIP code 95051 has 1,109 business establishments employing approximately 27,577 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 95051?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 95051 are: Professional, scientific, and technical services (196), Accommodation and food services (154), Health care and social assistance (129). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 95051?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 95051 increased by 7.0% in 2023. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 165%. 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 95051?
In ZIP code 95051, 79.6% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 70.2% 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 95051?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 95051 is 23.6 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 95051?
In ZIP code 95051, approximately 43.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 56.1% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 95051?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 95051 is 6.9% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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