San Jose, CA · standard
ZIP Code 95112
Santa Clara County, California - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 55,927
- 3,045/sq mi High-density area
- $89,103
- Median income Above-median income area
- $974,300
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 38.2%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
San Jose pairs an above-median household income with top-decile home values, in a suburban-density, renter-heavy and unusually populous area.
- Top 28%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 3%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 3,045
- people per sq mi
- 26%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 95112 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 95112 (San Jose, CA) rose +2.5% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 317.5 in 2023 to 325.6 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 95112 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in San Jose, Santa Clara County, California, with 55,927 residents across 18.4 square miles, a density of 3,045 people per square mile, in the Los Angeles time zone.
ZIP 95112 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $89,103 (12% below the average California ZIP), while per-capita income is $49,597. The poverty rate is 18.6%, with unemployment at 5.8%; those measures add context to the income figure. Housing costs run above the statewide ZIP benchmark while renting is common: median home value is $974,300 (26% above the average California ZIP), with only 26.4% owner-occupied homes and median rent of $2,186.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 38.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 31.9, and the average commute is 22 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Santa Clara County, so 95112 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 95112
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in San Jose, CA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 95112.
- Construction
Construction
281 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
250 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
217 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
207 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
205 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 95112, San Jose, 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
55,927
Population
18.4
Area (sq mi)
3,045
People / sq mi
Los Angeles
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 95112?
31.9
Median Age
53.0%
Male
47.0%
Female
33.9%
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?
$89,103
Median Household Income
-12% vs state ZIP avg
$49,597
Per Capita Income
18.6%
Poverty Rate
5.8%
Unemployment Rate
22.2 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 95112 ranks nationally
San Jose, CA household income vs. every US ZIP code
Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked
$89,103 Top 28% higher than 72% 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
23,628housing units
23,628
Total Housing Units
21,574
Occupied Units
2,054
Vacant Units
2.41
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$974,300
Median Home Value
+26% vs state ZIP avg
$2,186
Median Rent
1969
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
+2.5%
YoY Change (2024)
326
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+226%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 95112 have increased 2.5% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +226% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | -0.5% | 252 |
| 2021 | +6.9% | 270 |
| 2022 | +11.8% | 301 |
| 2023 | +5.3% | 317 |
| 2024 | +2.5% | 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 2,135 business establishments in ZIP 95112, employing approximately 40,408 people with a combined annual payroll of $3,202,545,000.
2,135
Businesses
40,408
Employees
$3.2B
Annual Payroll
16
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 281 | 13.2% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 250 | 11.7% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 217 | 10.2% |
| Retail trade | 207 | 9.7% |
| Accommodation and food services | 205 | 9.6% |
| Wholesale trade | 188 | 8.8% |
| Manufacturing | 179 | 8.4% |
| Health care and social assistance | 149 | 7.0% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 146 | 6.8% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 101 | 4.7% |
| Finance and insurance | 67 | 3.1% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 58 | 2.7% |
| Information | 28 | 1.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 28 | 1.3% |
| Educational services | 20 | 0.9% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 8 | 0.4% |
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 95112 vs 95113 →
ZIP 95112 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 95122
San Jose (95122)
56,545 residents
- 95112
San Jose (95112)
55,927 residents
- 95125
San Jose (95125)
51,939 residents
- 95116
San Jose (95116)
51,496 residents
- 95050
Santa Clara (95050)
35,923 residents
- 95126
San Jose (95126)
31,049 residents
- 95131
San Jose (95131)
28,565 residents
- 95133
San Jose (95133)
25,401 residents
- 95110 18,730
San Jose (95110)
18,730 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 95112 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 95112 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 95131
San Jose (95131)
$170,255 median income
- 95125
San Jose (95125)
$160,738 median income
- 95113
San Jose (95113)
$151,685 median income
- 95133
San Jose (95133)
$142,170 median income
- 95050
Santa Clara (95050)
$138,466 median income
- 95110
San Jose (95110)
$131,491 median income
- 95126
San Jose (95126)
$128,983 median income
- 95122
San Jose (95122)
$103,549 median income
- 95112
San Jose (95112)
$89,103 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 95112 ranks #9 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 95113 | San Jose, CA | 893 | 0.8 mi |
| 95110 | San Jose, CA | 18,730 | 1.5 mi |
| 95116 | San Jose, CA | 51,496 | 1.7 mi |
| 95133 | San Jose, CA | 25,401 | 2.3 mi |
| 95126 | San Jose, CA | 31,049 | 2.2 mi |
| 95131 | San Jose, CA | 28,565 | 3.0 mi |
| 95125 | San Jose, CA | 51,939 | 3.4 mi |
| 95053 | Santa Clara, CA | 2,206 | 3.0 mi |
| 95122 | San Jose, CA | 56,545 | 2.9 mi |
| 95050 | Santa Clara, CA | 35,923 | 3.8 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 95112, 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 (55,927 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 95112 in?
ZIP code 95112 (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 95112?
ZIP code 95112 in San Jose, CA has a population of 55,927 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 95112?
The median household income in ZIP 95112 is $89,103, which is 17% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 95112?
The median home value in ZIP 95112 is $974,300, which is 250% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 95112?
The largest racial group in ZIP 95112 is Asian at 27.8%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 40.6% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 95112?
ZIP code 95112 has 2,135 business establishments employing approximately 40,408 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 95112?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 95112 are: Construction (281), Professional, scientific, and technical services (250), Other services (except public administration) (217). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 95112?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 95112 increased by 2.5% 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 95112?
In ZIP code 95112, 57.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 38.2% 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 95112?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 95112 is 22.2 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 95112?
In ZIP code 95112, approximately 26.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 73.6% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 95112?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 95112 is 18.6% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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