Santa Clara, CA · standard
ZIP Code 95053
Santa Clara County, California - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 2,206
- 4,987/sq mi High-density area
- 100.0%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Santa Clara has 2,206 residents, placing it in the 45th percentile of the 33,099 US ZIP codes with a reported population, at 4,987 people per square mile.
Source: USPS ZIP record + U.S. Census Bureau ZIP population. Rank compares ZIP 95053 against every US ZIP with a reported population; income/home-value percentiles are not available for this ZIP.
ZIP code 95053 covers 0.4 square miles in Santa Clara, Santa Clara County, California (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 2,206 residents on file, a density of 4,987 people per square mile, in the Los Angeles time zone.
Median household income is not on file for ZIP 95053, but per-capita income is $9,253. Economic pressure is pronounced: 47.0% of residents are below the poverty line and unemployment is 12.7%. The ACS does not report a median home value for this ZIP, so housing cost context is limited to the available tenure and rent fields.
This is a highly-educated ZIP: 100.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 19.7, and the average commute is -. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Santa Clara County, so 95053 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 →
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 95053, 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
2,206
Population
0.4
Area (sq mi)
4,987
People / sq mi
Los Angeles
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 95053?
19.7
Median Age
56.5%
Male
43.5%
Female
14.3%
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?
$9,253
Per Capita Income
47.0%
Poverty Rate
12.7%
Unemployment Rate
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
42housing units
42
Total Housing Units
42
Occupied Units
0
Vacant Units
4.00
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 15 business establishments in ZIP 95053, employing approximately 3,482 people with a combined annual payroll of $176,615,000.
15
Businesses
3,482
Employees
$176.6M
Annual Payroll
1
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Accommodation and food services | 9 | 60.0% |
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 95053 vs 95050 →
ZIP 95053 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 95112
San Jose (95112)
55,927 residents
- 95051
Santa Clara (95051)
54,327 residents
- 95050
Santa Clara (95050)
35,923 residents
- 95128
San Jose (95128)
34,836 residents
- 95126
San Jose (95126)
31,049 residents
- 95117
San Jose (95117)
30,067 residents
- 95131
San Jose (95131)
28,565 residents
- 95054
Santa Clara (95054)
23,364 residents
- 95110 18,730
San Jose (95110)
18,730 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 95053 ranks #0 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 95050 | Santa Clara, CA | 35,923 | 0.8 mi |
| 95110 | San Jose, CA | 18,730 | 1.5 mi |
| 95128 | San Jose, CA | 34,836 | 2.3 mi |
| 95126 | San Jose, CA | 31,049 | 1.9 mi |
| 95051 | Santa Clara, CA | 54,327 | 2.6 mi |
| 95112 | San Jose, CA | 55,927 | 3.0 mi |
| 95113 | San Jose, CA | 893 | 2.8 mi |
| 95117 | San Jose, CA | 30,067 | 2.9 mi |
| 95054 | Santa Clara, CA | 23,364 | 3.4 mi |
| 95131 | San Jose, CA | 28,565 | 3.4 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 95053, 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 (2,206 here; floor ≥1,000).
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Frequently Asked Questions
What county is ZIP code 95053 in?
ZIP code 95053 (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 95053?
ZIP code 95053 in Santa Clara, CA has a population of 2,206 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 95053?
The largest racial group in ZIP 95053 is White at 51.4%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 16.7% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 95053?
ZIP code 95053 has 15 business establishments employing approximately 3,482 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 95053?
In ZIP code 95053, 100.0% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 100.0% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 95053?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 95053 is 47.0% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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