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San Jose, CA · standard

ZIP Code 95117

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

30,067
4,522/sq mi
$116,348
Median income
$1,520,700
Median home value
46.9%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

San Jose pairs an upper-quartile household income with top-decile home values, in a suburban-density, renter-heavy area.

Top 11%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 1%
home value, US ZIPs
4,522
people per sq mi
36%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 95117 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 95117 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in San Jose, Santa Clara County, California, with 30,067 residents across 6.6 square miles, a density of 4,522 people per square mile, in the Los Angeles time zone.

ZIP 95117 skews affluent, with a median household income of $116,348 (14% above the California average), while per-capita income is $67,458. Local economic indicators show a 10.3% poverty rate alongside 6.7% unemployment. Housing costs here run $1,520,700 for a typical home value (97% above the state average), with rent averaging $2,355 a month; 35.6% of homes are owner-occupied.

A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 46.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 37.2, and the average commute is 24 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Santa Clara County, so you can benchmark 95117 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone.

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 95117

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in San Jose, CA

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 95117.

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 + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 95117, 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

30,067

Population

6.6

Area (sq mi)

4,522

People / sq mi

Los Angeles

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 95117?

37.2

Median Age

51.1%

Male

48.9%

Female

37.3%

Foreign-Born

White 33.8%
African American 4.8%
Asian 29.6%
American Indian or Alaska Native 1.8%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.2%
Two or More Ethnicities 11.5%
Hispanic or Latino 30.5%

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?

$116,348

Median Household Income

+14% vs state

$67,458

Per Capita Income

10.3%

Poverty Rate

6.7%

Unemployment Rate

23.5 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 95117 ranks nationally

San Jose, CA household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$116,348 Top 11% higher than 89% 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 63.0%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 46.9%

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

What does housing look like?

11,366

Total Housing Units

10,422

Occupied Units

944

Vacant Units

2.57

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 35.6%
Renter 64.4%

$1,520,700

Median Home Value

+97% vs state

$2,355

Median Rent

1967

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

+8.4%

YoY Change (2022)

249

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+149%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 95117 have increased 8.4% over the past year (2022). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +149% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2018 +8.4% 264
2019 -6.2% 247
2020 -6.3% 232
2021 -0.8% 230
2022 +8.4% 249

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 2022. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 425 business establishments in ZIP 95117, employing approximately 3,322 people with a combined annual payroll of $257,995,000.

425

Businesses

3,322

Employees

$258.0M

Annual Payroll

14

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Professional, scientific, and technical services 76 17.9%
Health care and social assistance 66 15.5%
Construction 61 14.3%
Retail trade 46 10.8%
Real estate and rental and leasing 39 9.2%
Other services (except public administration) 20 4.7%
Finance and insurance 19 4.5%
Educational services 19 4.5%
Accommodation and food services 19 4.5%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 16 3.8%
Transportation and warehousing 14 3.3%
Wholesale trade 13 3.1%
Information 9 2.1%
Manufacturing 6 1.4%

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 95117 vs 95128 →

ZIP 95117 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 95117 ranks #8 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 95117 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 95117 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
95128 San Jose, CA 34,836 1.4 mi
95008 Campbell, CA 45,260 2.2 mi
95130 San Jose, CA 13,911 1.9 mi
95129 San Jose, CA 38,720 2.2 mi
95050 Santa Clara, CA 35,923 2.8 mi
95051 Santa Clara, CA 54,327 2.9 mi
95126 San Jose, CA 31,049 2.7 mi
95053 Santa Clara, CA 2,206 2.9 mi
95054 Santa Clara, CA 23,364 5.7 mi
95125 San Jose, CA 51,939 4.0 mi

More ZIP Codes in Santa Clara County

95035 standard
Milpitas, CA
Pop: 66,943
95123 standard
San Jose, CA
Pop: 62,228
95127 standard
San Jose, CA
Pop: 61,325
95014 standard
Cupertino, CA
Pop: 60,717
95111 standard
San Jose, CA
Pop: 58,466
95020 standard
Gilroy, CA
Pop: 57,349

Related Areas

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 95117 in? ▼
ZIP code 95117 (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 95117? ▼
ZIP code 95117 in San Jose, CA has a population of 30,067 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 95117? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 95117 is $116,348, which is 53% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 95117? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 95117 is $1,520,700, which is 447% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 95117? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 95117 is White at 33.8%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 30.5% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 95117? ▼
ZIP code 95117 has 425 business establishments employing approximately 3,322 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 95117? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 95117 are: Professional, scientific, and technical services (76), Health care and social assistance (66), Construction (61). There are 14 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 95117? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 95117 increased by 8.4% in 2022. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 149%. 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 95117? ▼
In ZIP code 95117, 63.0% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 46.9% 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 95117? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 95117 is 23.5 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 95117? ▼
In ZIP code 95117, approximately 35.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 64.4% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 95117? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 95117 is 10.3% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.