San Jose, CA · standard

ZIP Code 95119

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

9,970
1,359/sq mi
$174,375
Median income
$1,247,800
Median home value
61.4%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

San Jose pairs a top-decile household income with top-decile home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 2%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 1%
home value, US ZIPs
1,359
people per sq mi
74%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 95119 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 95119 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 7.3 square miles in San Jose, Santa Clara County, California. The area is home to 9,970 residents, producing a population density of 1,359 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 95119 against California and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 95119 sits at $174,375 (72% above the California average), while per-capita income is $71,204. The poverty rate stands at 6.5% and the unemployment rate at 2.3%. On housing, the median home value is $1,247,800 (61% above the state average) with median rent at $3,438 per month, and 73.5% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 95119 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 61.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 40, 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 95119 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 95119

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 95119.

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 95119, 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

9,970

Population

7.3

Area (sq mi)

1,359

People / sq mi

Los Angeles

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

Neighborhood Scorecard
Get an A-F grade across income, safety, housing, rent, education, commute, and childcare for this ZIP code.
View Scorecard →

Who lives in ZIP 95119?

40.0

Median Age

55.8%

Male

44.2%

Female

33.6%

Foreign-Born

White 36.7%
African American 1.7%
Asian 37.4%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 16.9%
Hispanic or Latino 24.5%

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?

$174,375

Median Household Income

+72% vs state

$71,204

Per Capita Income

6.5%

Poverty Rate

2.3%

Unemployment Rate

29.0 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 95119 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$174,375 Top 2% higher than 98% 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%). Below this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Below this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Below this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). This entry sits in this band. $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

Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more US ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

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 71.4%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 61.4%

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

What does housing look like?

3,683

Total Housing Units

3,649

Occupied Units

34

Vacant Units

2.94

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 73.5%
Renter 26.5%

$1,247,800

Median Home Value

+61% vs state

$3,438

Median Rent

1976

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

+17.3%

YoY Change (2024)

362

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+262%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 95119 have increased 17.3% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +262% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +0.9% 236
2021 +8.7% 257
2022 +20.3% 309
2023 -0.1% 309
2024 +17.3% 362

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 395 business establishments in ZIP 95119, employing approximately 15,073 people with a combined annual payroll of $2,117,043,000.

395

Businesses

15,073

Employees

$2.1B

Annual Payroll

16

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Professional, scientific, and technical services 73 18.5%
Health care and social assistance 68 17.2%
Construction 31 7.8%
Manufacturing 30 7.6%
Other services (except public administration) 29 7.3%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 27 6.8%
Accommodation and food services 26 6.6%
Wholesale trade 21 5.3%
Finance and insurance 21 5.3%
Information 16 4.0%
Real estate and rental and leasing 15 3.8%
Retail trade 11 2.8%
Educational services 7 1.8%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 7 1.8%
Transportation and warehousing 6 1.5%
Management of companies and enterprises 6 1.5%

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 95119 vs 95139 →

ZIP 95119 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 95119 ranks #9 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 95119 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 95119 ranks #4 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
95139 San Jose, CA 6,748 1.2 mi
95013 Coyote, CA 80 2.6 mi
95123 San Jose, CA 62,228 2.8 mi
95138 San Jose, CA 18,889 3.1 mi
95111 San Jose, CA 58,466 4.4 mi
95121 San Jose, CA 37,469 5.4 mi
95120 San Jose, CA 37,457 4.5 mi
95136 San Jose, CA 42,989 4.6 mi
95148 San Jose, CA 45,528 7.4 mi
95118 San Jose, CA 31,932 6.0 mi

More ZIP Codes in Santa Clara County

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 95119 in?
ZIP code 95119 (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 95119?
ZIP code 95119 in San Jose, CA has a population of 9,970 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 95119?
The median household income in ZIP 95119 is $174,375, which is 129% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 95119?
The median home value in ZIP 95119 is $1,247,800, which is 349% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 95119?
The largest racial group in ZIP 95119 is Asian at 37.4%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 24.5% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 95119?
ZIP code 95119 has 395 business establishments employing approximately 15,073 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 95119?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 95119 are: Professional, scientific, and technical services (73), Health care and social assistance (68), Construction (31). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 95119?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 95119 increased by 17.3% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 262%. 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 95119?
In ZIP code 95119, 71.4% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 61.4% 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 95119?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 95119 is 29.0 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 95119?
In ZIP code 95119, approximately 73.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 26.5% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 95119?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 95119 is 6.5% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

ZIP Code Research Guides

Official Data Resources for San Jose, CA

Verify and explore additional data for this area using these official government sources.