Santa Clara, CA · standard
ZIP Code 95054
Santa Clara County, California - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 23,364
- 1,440/sq mi High-density area
- $207,895
- Median income Above-median income area
- $1,493,100
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 68.6%
- 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 low-density, renter-heavy area.
- Top 1%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 1%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 1,440
- people per sq mi
- 33%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 95054 against every reporting US ZIP.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 95054 (Santa Clara, CA) fell -2.2% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 333.2 in 2023 to 325.8 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 95054 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Santa Clara, Santa Clara County, California, with 23,364 residents across 16.2 square miles, a density of 1,440 people per square mile, in the Los Angeles time zone.
ZIP 95054 skews affluent, with a median household income of $207,895 (104% above the average California ZIP), while per-capita income is $97,874. The poverty rate is 5.2%, with unemployment at 4.8%; those measures add context to the income figure. Housing costs run above the statewide ZIP benchmark while renting is common: median home value is $1,493,100 (93% above the average California ZIP), with only 32.6% owner-occupied homes and median rent of $3,447.
This is a highly-educated ZIP: 68.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 34.2, and the average commute is 23 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Santa Clara County, so 95054 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 95054
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Santa Clara, CA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 95054.
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
503 establishments
- Manufacturing
Manufacturing
268 establishments
- Wholesale trade 192
Wholesale trade
192 establishments
- Information 164
Information
164 establishments
- Accommodation and food services 131
Accommodation and food services
131 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 95054, 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
23,364
Population
16.2
Area (sq mi)
1,440
People / sq mi
Los Angeles
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 95054?
34.2
Median Age
50.8%
Male
49.2%
Female
53.7%
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?
$207,895
Median Household Income
+104% vs state ZIP avg
$97,874
Per Capita Income
5.2%
Poverty Rate
4.8%
Unemployment Rate
22.9 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 95054 ranks among California ZIPs
Santa Clara, CA household income vs. every California ZIP code
Median household income among 1,583 reporting California ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$207,895 Top 3% higher than 97% of 1,583 California 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
10,508housing units
10,508
Total Housing Units
9,963
Occupied Units
545
Vacant Units
2.54
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$1,493,100
Median Home Value
+93% vs state ZIP avg
$3,447
Median Rent
2002
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
-2.2%
YoY Change (2024)
326
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+226%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 95054 have decreased 2.2% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +226% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | -2.3% | 269 |
| 2021 | +0.0% | 269 |
| 2022 | +16.7% | 314 |
| 2023 | +6.2% | 333 |
| 2024 | -2.2% | 326 |
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 1,881 business establishments in ZIP 95054, employing approximately 99,768 people with a combined annual payroll of $19,881,723,000.
1,881
Businesses
99,768
Employees
$19.9B
Annual Payroll
16
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 503 | 26.7% |
| Manufacturing | 268 | 14.3% |
| Wholesale trade | 192 | 10.2% |
| Information | 164 | 8.7% |
| Accommodation and food services | 131 | 7.0% |
| Construction | 96 | 5.1% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 88 | 4.7% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 82 | 4.4% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 79 | 4.2% |
| Retail trade | 73 | 3.9% |
| Health care and social assistance | 73 | 3.9% |
| Finance and insurance | 54 | 2.9% |
| Educational services | 22 | 1.2% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 20 | 1.1% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 19 | 1.0% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 16 | 0.8% |
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 95054 vs 95050 →
ZIP 95054 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
- 94086
Sunnyvale (94086)
45,697 residents
- 95050
Santa Clara (95050)
35,923 residents
- 95117
San Jose (95117)
30,067 residents
- 95131
San Jose (95131)
28,565 residents
- 95054
Santa Clara (95054)
23,364 residents
- 94085 21,247
Sunnyvale (94085)
21,247 residents
- 94089 19,245
Sunnyvale (94089)
19,245 residents
- 95134 15,268
San Jose (95134)
15,268 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 95054 ranks #6 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 95054 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
- 95134
San Jose (95134)
$203,649 median income
- 95051
Santa Clara (95051)
$196,690 median income
- 94085
Sunnyvale (94085)
$192,417 median income
- 94086
Sunnyvale (94086)
$177,054 median income
- 95131
San Jose (95131)
$170,255 median income
- 94089
Sunnyvale (94089)
$158,304 median income
- 95050
Santa Clara (95050)
$138,466 median income
- 95002
Alviso (95002)
$121,953 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 95054 ranks the highest 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 | 3.0 mi |
| 95134 | San Jose, CA | 15,268 | 2.7 mi |
| 94085 | Sunnyvale, CA | 21,247 | 2.9 mi |
| 95051 | Santa Clara, CA | 54,327 | 3.3 mi |
| 94089 | Sunnyvale, CA | 19,245 | 3.0 mi |
| 95053 | Santa Clara, CA | 2,206 | 3.4 mi |
| 95131 | San Jose, CA | 28,565 | 3.7 mi |
| 94086 | Sunnyvale, CA | 45,697 | 3.5 mi |
| 95117 | San Jose, CA | 30,067 | 5.7 mi |
| 95002 | Alviso, CA | 2,077 | 4.0 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 95054, 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 (23,364 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 95054 in?
ZIP code 95054 (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 95054?
ZIP code 95054 in Santa Clara, CA has a population of 23,364 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 95054?
The median household income in ZIP 95054 is $207,895, which is 173% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 95054?
The median home value in ZIP 95054 is $1,493,100, which is 437% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 95054?
The largest racial group in ZIP 95054 is Asian at 60.8%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 14.7% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 95054?
ZIP code 95054 has 1,881 business establishments employing approximately 99,768 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 95054?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 95054 are: Professional, scientific, and technical services (503), Manufacturing (268), Wholesale trade (192). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 95054?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 95054 decreased by 2.2% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 226%. 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 95054?
In ZIP code 95054, 77.9% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 68.6% 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 95054?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 95054 is 22.9 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 95054?
In ZIP code 95054, approximately 32.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 67.4% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 95054?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 95054 is 5.2% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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