San Jose, CA · standard
ZIP Code 95120
Santa Clara County, California - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 37,457
- 364/sq mi High-density area
- $250,000+
- Median income Above-median income area
- $2,000,000+
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 75.2%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
San Jose pairs a top-decile household income with top-decile home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 1%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 1%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 364
- people per sq mi
- 89%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 95120 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 95120 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in San Jose, Santa Clara County, California, with 37,457 residents across 102.9 square miles, a density of 364 people per square mile, in the Los Angeles time zone.
ZIP 95120 skews affluent, with a median household income of $250,000+ (146% above the average California ZIP), while per-capita income is $112,522. Both reported hardship measures are comparatively low in absolute terms: poverty is 2.2% and unemployment is 3.6%. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $2,000,000+ (159% above the average California ZIP), while 89.1% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $3,501.
This is a highly-educated ZIP: 75.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 47.5, and the average commute is 33 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Santa Clara County, so 95120 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 95120
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in San Jose, CA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 95120.
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
127 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
79 establishments
- Real estate and rental and leasing
Real estate and rental and leasing
68 establishments
- Construction
Construction
51 establishments
- Accommodation and food services 43
Accommodation and food services
43 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 95120, 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
37,457
Population
102.9
Area (sq mi)
364
People / sq mi
Los Angeles
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 95120?
47.5
Median Age
50.3%
Male
49.7%
Female
38.9%
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?
$250,000+
Median Household Income
+146% vs state ZIP avg
$112,522
Per Capita Income
2.2%
Poverty Rate
3.6%
Unemployment Rate
33.1 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 95120 ranks nationally
San Jose, CA household income vs. every US ZIP code
Median household income, with the Census top-code shown at $250,000+
$250,000 Top 1% higher than 99% 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
12,981housing units
12,981
Total Housing Units
12,660
Occupied Units
321
Vacant Units
2.92
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$2,000,000+
Median Home Value
+159% vs state ZIP avg
$3,501
Median Rent
1976
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
+41.2%
YoY Change (2023)
220
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+120%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 95120 have increased 41.2% over the past year (2023). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +120% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | -5.1% | 182 |
| 2020 | -11.3% | 161 |
| 2021 | -4.2% | 155 |
| 2022 | +0.7% | 156 |
| 2023 | +41.2% | 220 |
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 2023. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 571 business establishments in ZIP 95120, employing approximately 3,838 people with a combined annual payroll of $320,632,000.
571
Businesses
3,838
Employees
$320.6M
Annual Payroll
15
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 127 | 22.2% |
| Health care and social assistance | 79 | 13.8% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 68 | 11.9% |
| Construction | 51 | 8.9% |
| Accommodation and food services | 43 | 7.5% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 41 | 7.2% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 31 | 5.4% |
| Finance and insurance | 26 | 4.5% |
| Educational services | 26 | 4.5% |
| Retail trade | 24 | 4.2% |
| Wholesale trade | 17 | 3.0% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 12 | 2.1% |
| Information | 10 | 1.8% |
| Manufacturing | 7 | 1.2% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 6 | 1.1% |
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 95120 vs 95123 →
ZIP 95120 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 95123
San Jose (95123)
62,228 residents
- 95111
San Jose (95111)
58,466 residents
- 95122
San Jose (95122)
56,545 residents
- 95124
San Jose (95124)
47,082 residents
- 95136
San Jose (95136)
42,989 residents
- 95120
San Jose (95120)
37,457 residents
- 95118
San Jose (95118)
31,932 residents
- 95032
Los Gatos (95032)
25,089 residents
- 95119 9,970
San Jose (95119)
9,970 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 95120 ranks #6 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 95120 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 95120
San Jose (95120)
$250,000 median income
- 95032
Los Gatos (95032)
$203,727 median income
- 95124
San Jose (95124)
$185,926 median income
- 95139
San Jose (95139)
$178,790 median income
- 95119
San Jose (95119)
$174,375 median income
- 95013
Coyote (95013)
$173,646 median income
- 95118
San Jose (95118)
$152,682 median income
- 95123
San Jose (95123)
$144,276 median income
- 95136
San Jose (95136)
$142,433 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 95120 ranks the highest of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 95123 | San Jose, CA | 62,228 | 4.4 mi |
| 95136 | San Jose, CA | 42,989 | 6.1 mi |
| 95119 | San Jose, CA | 9,970 | 4.5 mi |
| 95032 | Los Gatos, CA | 25,089 | 5.1 mi |
| 95111 | San Jose, CA | 58,466 | 7.0 mi |
| 95118 | San Jose, CA | 31,932 | 5.7 mi |
| 95139 | San Jose, CA | 6,748 | 5.3 mi |
| 95013 | Coyote, CA | 80 | 6.1 mi |
| 95124 | San Jose, CA | 47,082 | 6.7 mi |
| 95122 | San Jose, CA | 56,545 | 10.1 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 95120, 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 (37,457 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 95120 in?
ZIP code 95120 (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 95120?
ZIP code 95120 in San Jose, CA has a population of 37,457 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 95120?
The median household income in ZIP 95120 is $250,000+, which is 228% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 95120?
The median home value in ZIP 95120 is $2,000,000+, which is 619% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 95120?
The largest racial group in ZIP 95120 is White at 45.3%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 7.5% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 95120?
ZIP code 95120 has 571 business establishments employing approximately 3,838 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 95120?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 95120 are: Professional, scientific, and technical services (127), Health care and social assistance (79), Real estate and rental and leasing (68). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 95120?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 95120 increased by 41.2% in 2023. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 120%. 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 95120?
In ZIP code 95120, 81.4% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 75.2% 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 95120?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 95120 is 33.1 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 95120?
In ZIP code 95120, approximately 89.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 10.9% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 95120?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 95120 is 2.2% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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