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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
100.0%
Bachelor's or higher

ZIP code 95053 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 0.4 square miles in Santa Clara, Santa Clara County, California. The area is home to 2,206 residents, producing a population density of 4,987 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 95053 against California and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 95053 sits at , while per-capita income is $9,253. The poverty rate stands at 47.0% and the unemployment rate at 12.7%. On housing, the median home value is with median rent at per month, and 0.0% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 95053 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 100.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 19.7, and the average commute is . We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Santa Clara County, so you can benchmark 95053 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. 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 →

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, 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; HUD FMR + 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

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Who lives in ZIP 95053?

19.7

Median Age

56.5%

Male

43.5%

Female

14.3%

Foreign-Born

White 51.4%
African American 4.6%
Asian 26.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.9%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.1%
Two or More Ethnicities 10.1%
Hispanic or Latino 16.7%

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?

$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?

High School Graduate or Higher 100.0%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 100.0%

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

What does housing look like?

42

Total Housing Units

42

Occupied Units

0

Vacant Units

4.00

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 0.0%
Renter 100.0%

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

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ZIP 95053 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 95053 ranks #0 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 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

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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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