San Jose, CA · standard
ZIP Code 95125
Santa Clara County, California - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 51,939
- 2,510/sq mi High-density area
- $160,738
- Median income Above-median income area
- $1,694,300
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 56.6%
- 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 suburban-density, homeowner-dominated and unusually populous area.
- Top 3%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 1%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 2,510
- people per sq mi
- 61%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 95125 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 95125 (San Jose, CA) fell -2.7% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 282.1 in 2023 to 274.6 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 95125 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in San Jose, Santa Clara County, California, with 51,939 residents across 20.7 square miles, a density of 2,510 people per square mile, in the Los Angeles time zone.
ZIP 95125 skews affluent, with a median household income of $160,738 (58% above the average California ZIP), while per-capita income is $96,446. Both reported hardship measures are comparatively low in absolute terms: poverty is 6.2% and unemployment is 3.2%. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $1,694,300 (119% above the average California ZIP), while 61.1% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $2,500.
This is a highly-educated ZIP: 56.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 41, and the average commute is 26 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Santa Clara County, so 95125 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 95125
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in San Jose, CA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 95125.
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
211 establishments
- Construction
Construction
175 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
170 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
165 establishments
- Real estate and rental and leasing
Real estate and rental and leasing
122 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 95125, 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
51,939
Population
20.7
Area (sq mi)
2,510
People / sq mi
Los Angeles
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 95125?
41.0
Median Age
48.9%
Male
51.1%
Female
25.6%
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?
$160,738
Median Household Income
+58% vs state ZIP avg
$96,446
Per Capita Income
6.2%
Poverty Rate
3.2%
Unemployment Rate
26.0 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 95125 ranks nationally
San Jose, CA household income vs. every US ZIP code
Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked
$160,738 Top 3% higher than 97% 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
22,000housing units
22,000
Total Housing Units
20,779
Occupied Units
1,221
Vacant Units
2.58
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$1,694,300
Median Home Value
+119% vs state ZIP avg
$2,500
Median Rent
1965
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
-2.7%
YoY Change (2024)
275
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+175%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 95125 have decreased 2.7% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +175% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | -6.9% | 221 |
| 2021 | -0.2% | 220 |
| 2022 | +16.4% | 257 |
| 2023 | +9.9% | 282 |
| 2024 | -2.7% | 275 |
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 1,403 business establishments in ZIP 95125, employing approximately 17,202 people with a combined annual payroll of $1,733,583,000.
1,403
Businesses
17,202
Employees
$1.7B
Annual Payroll
17
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 211 | 15.0% |
| Construction | 175 | 12.5% |
| Health care and social assistance | 170 | 12.1% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 165 | 11.8% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 122 | 8.7% |
| Accommodation and food services | 122 | 8.7% |
| Retail trade | 103 | 7.3% |
| Finance and insurance | 80 | 5.7% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 69 | 4.9% |
| Manufacturing | 50 | 3.6% |
| Educational services | 36 | 2.6% |
| Wholesale trade | 34 | 2.4% |
| Information | 25 | 1.8% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 18 | 1.3% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 13 | 0.9% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 4 | 0.3% |
| Industries not classified | 3 | 0.2% |
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 95125 vs 95113 →
ZIP 95125 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 95111
San Jose (95111)
58,466 residents
- 95112
San Jose (95112)
55,927 residents
- 95125
San Jose (95125)
51,939 residents
- 95124
San Jose (95124)
47,082 residents
- 95008
Campbell (95008)
45,260 residents
- 95136
San Jose (95136)
42,989 residents
- 95128
San Jose (95128)
34,836 residents
- 95118
San Jose (95118)
31,932 residents
- 95126
San Jose (95126)
31,049 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 95125 ranks #3 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 95125 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 95124
San Jose (95124)
$185,926 median income
- 95125
San Jose (95125)
$160,738 median income
- 95118
San Jose (95118)
$152,682 median income
- 95113
San Jose (95113)
$151,685 median income
- 95136
San Jose (95136)
$142,433 median income
- 95008
Campbell (95008)
$141,131 median income
- 95110
San Jose (95110)
$131,491 median income
- 95128
San Jose (95128)
$131,152 median income
- 95126
San Jose (95126)
$128,983 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 95125 ranks #2 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 | 2.7 mi |
| 95118 | San Jose, CA | 31,932 | 2.7 mi |
| 95126 | San Jose, CA | 31,049 | 2.6 mi |
| 95112 | San Jose, CA | 55,927 | 3.4 mi |
| 95136 | San Jose, CA | 42,989 | 2.8 mi |
| 95128 | San Jose, CA | 34,836 | 2.9 mi |
| 95124 | San Jose, CA | 47,082 | 3.1 mi |
| 95110 | San Jose, CA | 18,730 | 3.7 mi |
| 95111 | San Jose, CA | 58,466 | 3.7 mi |
| 95008 | Campbell, CA | 45,260 | 3.7 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 95125, 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 (51,939 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 95125 in?
ZIP code 95125 (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 95125?
ZIP code 95125 in San Jose, CA has a population of 51,939 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 95125?
The median household income in ZIP 95125 is $160,738, which is 111% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 95125?
The median home value in ZIP 95125 is $1,694,300, which is 509% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 95125?
The largest racial group in ZIP 95125 is White at 49.4%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 29.0% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 95125?
ZIP code 95125 has 1,403 business establishments employing approximately 17,202 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 95125?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 95125 are: Professional, scientific, and technical services (211), Construction (175), Health care and social assistance (170). There are 17 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 95125?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 95125 decreased by 2.7% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 175%. 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 95125?
In ZIP code 95125, 69.9% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 56.6% 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 95125?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 95125 is 26.0 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 95125?
In ZIP code 95125, approximately 61.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 38.9% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 95125?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 95125 is 6.2% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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