San Jose, CA · standard

ZIP Code 95111

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

58,466
4,166/sq mi
$101,435
Median income
$850,700
Median home value
23.5%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

San Jose pairs an upper-quartile household income with top-decile home values, in a suburban-density, mixed-tenure and unusually populous area.

Top 18%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 4%
home value, US ZIPs
4,166
people per sq mi
60%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 95111 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 95111 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 14.0 square miles in San Jose, Santa Clara County, California. The area is home to 58,466 residents, producing a population density of 4,166 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 95111 against California and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 95111 sits at $101,435 (0% below the California average), while per-capita income is $37,202. The poverty rate stands at 9.2% and the unemployment rate at 5.6%. On housing, the median home value is $850,700 (10% above the state average) with median rent at $2,033 per month, and 59.9% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 95111 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 23.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 37.8, and the average commute is 29 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Santa Clara County, so you can benchmark 95111 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 →

Top industries in ZIP 95111

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 95111.

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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 95111, San Jose, 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

58,466

Population

14.0

Area (sq mi)

4,166

People / sq mi

Los Angeles

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 95111?

37.8

Median Age

50.8%

Male

49.2%

Female

46.2%

Foreign-Born

White 11.6%
African American 3.6%
Asian 38.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 1.9%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.2%
Two or More Ethnicities 24.8%
Hispanic or Latino 49.5%

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?

$101,435

Median Household Income

-0% vs state

$37,202

Per Capita Income

9.2%

Poverty Rate

5.6%

Unemployment Rate

29.2 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 95111 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$101,435 Top 18% higher than 82% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $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 48.2%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 23.5%

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

What does housing look like?

16,166

Total Housing Units

15,578

Occupied Units

588

Vacant Units

3.66

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 59.9%
Renter 40.1%

$850,700

Median Home Value

+10% vs state

$2,033

Median Rent

1977

Median Year Built

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

FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals

+8.4%

YoY Change (2024)

305

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+205%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 95111 have increased 8.4% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +205% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +2.1% 222
2021 +11.5% 248
2022 +12.3% 279
2023 +1.1% 282
2024 +8.4% 305

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 695 business establishments in ZIP 95111, employing approximately 5,240 people with a combined annual payroll of $289,853,000.

695

Businesses

5,240

Employees

$289.9M

Annual Payroll

15

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 121 17.4%
Other services (except public administration) 79 11.4%
Accommodation and food services 78 11.2%
Retail trade 72 10.4%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 62 8.9%
Health care and social assistance 61 8.8%
Manufacturing 57 8.2%
Transportation and warehousing 39 5.6%
Real estate and rental and leasing 38 5.5%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 33 4.8%
Wholesale trade 20 2.9%
Finance and insurance 13 1.9%
Educational services 9 1.3%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 8 1.1%
Information 4 0.6%

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 95111 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 95111 ranks #3 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 95111 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 95111 ranks #null 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
95121 San Jose, CA 37,469 1.7 mi
95136 San Jose, CA 42,989 1.7 mi
95123 San Jose, CA 62,228 2.7 mi
95122 San Jose, CA 56,545 3.2 mi
95125 San Jose, CA 51,939 3.7 mi
95118 San Jose, CA 31,932 4.0 mi
95116 San Jose, CA 51,496 4.8 mi
95119 San Jose, CA 9,970 4.4 mi
95148 San Jose, CA 45,528 4.4 mi
95127 San Jose, CA 61,325 6.2 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 95111 in?
ZIP code 95111 (San Jose) 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 95111?
ZIP code 95111 in San Jose, CA has a population of 58,466 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 95111?
The median household income in ZIP 95111 is $101,435, which is 33% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 95111?
The median home value in ZIP 95111 is $850,700, which is 206% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 95111?
The largest racial group in ZIP 95111 is Asian at 38.0%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 49.5% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 95111?
ZIP code 95111 has 695 business establishments employing approximately 5,240 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 95111?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 95111 are: Construction (121), Other services (except public administration) (79), Accommodation and food services (78). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 95111?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 95111 increased by 8.4% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 205%. 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 95111?
In ZIP code 95111, 48.2% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 23.5% 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 95111?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 95111 is 29.2 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend more time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 95111?
In ZIP code 95111, approximately 59.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 40.1% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 95111?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 95111 is 9.2% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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