San Jose, CA · standard

ZIP Code 95123

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

62,228
2,900/sq mi
$144,276
Median income
$1,166,800
Median home value
45.8%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

San Jose pairs a top-decile household income with top-decile home values, in a suburban-density, homeowner-dominated and unusually populous area.

Top 5%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 2%
home value, US ZIPs
2,900
people per sq mi
61%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 95123 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 95123 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 21.5 square miles in San Jose, Santa Clara County, California. The area is home to 62,228 residents, producing a population density of 2,900 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 95123 against California and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 95123 sits at $144,276 (42% above the California average), while per-capita income is $63,071. The poverty rate stands at 5.9% and the unemployment rate at 4.4%. On housing, the median home value is $1,166,800 (51% above the state average) with median rent at $2,976 per month, and 60.7% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 95123 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 45.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 38, and the average commute is 28 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Santa Clara County, so you can benchmark 95123 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 95123

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 95123.

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 95123, 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

62,228

Population

21.5

Area (sq mi)

2,900

People / sq mi

Los Angeles

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 95123?

38.0

Median Age

49.0%

Male

51.0%

Female

31.6%

Foreign-Born

White 35.2%
African American 2.7%
Asian 29.7%
American Indian or Alaska Native 1.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 22.3%
Hispanic or Latino 29.4%

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?

$144,276

Median Household Income

+42% vs state

$63,071

Per Capita Income

5.9%

Poverty Rate

4.4%

Unemployment Rate

28.4 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 95123 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$144,276 Top 5% higher than 95% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $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 60.2%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 45.8%

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

What does housing look like?

25,037

Total Housing Units

24,377

Occupied Units

660

Vacant Units

2.84

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 60.7%
Renter 39.3%

$1,166,800

Median Home Value

+51% vs state

$2,976

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

+5.5%

YoY Change (2024)

316

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+216%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 95123 have increased 5.5% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +216% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +1.1% 230
2021 +9.3% 252
2022 +12.8% 284
2023 +5.5% 300
2024 +5.5% 316

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 1,091 business establishments in ZIP 95123, employing approximately 11,348 people with a combined annual payroll of $472,379,000.

1,091

Businesses

11,348

Employees

$472.4M

Annual Payroll

16

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 173 15.9%
Health care and social assistance 159 14.6%
Accommodation and food services 144 13.2%
Other services (except public administration) 118 10.8%
Construction 112 10.3%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 99 9.1%
Finance and insurance 61 5.6%
Real estate and rental and leasing 60 5.5%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 53 4.9%
Educational services 26 2.4%
Transportation and warehousing 24 2.2%
Information 19 1.7%
Wholesale trade 15 1.4%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 13 1.2%
Manufacturing 10 0.9%
Management of companies and enterprises 3 0.3%

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 95123 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 95123 ranks the most populous — useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 95123 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 95123 ranks #8 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
95136 San Jose, CA 42,989 2.1 mi
95111 San Jose, CA 58,466 2.7 mi
95119 San Jose, CA 9,970 2.8 mi
95118 San Jose, CA 31,932 3.2 mi
95120 San Jose, CA 37,457 4.4 mi
95121 San Jose, CA 37,469 4.3 mi
95122 San Jose, CA 56,545 5.8 mi
95139 San Jose, CA 6,748 4.0 mi
95138 San Jose, CA 18,889 5.5 mi
95124 San Jose, CA 47,082 5.0 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 95123 in?
ZIP code 95123 (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 95123?
ZIP code 95123 in San Jose, CA has a population of 62,228 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 95123?
The median household income in ZIP 95123 is $144,276, which is 89% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 95123?
The median home value in ZIP 95123 is $1,166,800, which is 319% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 95123?
The largest racial group in ZIP 95123 is White at 35.2%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 29.4% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 95123?
ZIP code 95123 has 1,091 business establishments employing approximately 11,348 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 95123?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 95123 are: Retail trade (173), Health care and social assistance (159), Accommodation and food services (144). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 95123?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 95123 increased by 5.5% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 216%. 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 95123?
In ZIP code 95123, 60.2% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 45.8% 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 95123?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 95123 is 28.4 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 95123?
In ZIP code 95123, approximately 60.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 39.3% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 95123?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 95123 is 5.9% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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