San Jose, CA · standard
ZIP Code 95126
Santa Clara County, California - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 31,049
- 3,646/sq mi High-density area
- $128,983
- Median income Above-median income area
- $1,214,300
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 54.3%
- 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, renter-heavy area.
- Top 7%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 1%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 3,646
- people per sq mi
- 33%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 95126 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 95126 (San Jose, CA) fell -2.8% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 335.3 in 2023 to 326.0 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 95126 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in San Jose, Santa Clara County, California, with 31,049 residents across 8.5 square miles, a density of 3,646 people per square mile, in the Los Angeles time zone.
ZIP 95126 skews affluent, with a median household income of $128,983 (27% above the average California ZIP), while per-capita income is $75,921. The poverty rate is 9.4%, with unemployment at 4.7%; those measures add context to the income figure. Housing costs run above the statewide ZIP benchmark while renting is common: median home value is $1,214,300 (57% above the average California ZIP), with only 32.9% owner-occupied homes and median rent of $2,563.
This is a highly-educated ZIP: 54.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 34.9, and the average commute is 24 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Santa Clara County, so 95126 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 95126
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in San Jose, CA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 95126.
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
237 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
127 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
126 establishments
- Real estate and rental and leasing 94
Real estate and rental and leasing
94 establishments
- Construction 89
Construction
89 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 95126, 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
31,049
Population
8.5
Area (sq mi)
3,646
People / sq mi
Los Angeles
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 95126?
34.9
Median Age
51.5%
Male
48.5%
Female
37.3%
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?
$128,983
Median Household Income
+27% vs state ZIP avg
$75,921
Per Capita Income
9.4%
Poverty Rate
4.7%
Unemployment Rate
24.2 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 95126 ranks nationally
San Jose, CA household income vs. every US ZIP code
Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked
$128,983 Top 7% higher than 93% 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
17,222housing units
17,222
Total Housing Units
16,187
Occupied Units
1,035
Vacant Units
2.35
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$1,214,300
Median Home Value
+57% vs state ZIP avg
$2,563
Median Rent
1984
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
-2.8%
YoY Change (2024)
326
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+226%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 95126 have decreased 2.8% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +226% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | -2.6% | 252 |
| 2021 | -0.0% | 252 |
| 2022 | +15.8% | 291 |
| 2023 | +15.0% | 335 |
| 2024 | -2.8% | 326 |
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 1,074 business establishments in ZIP 95126, employing approximately 12,398 people with a combined annual payroll of $917,555,000.
1,074
Businesses
12,398
Employees
$917.6M
Annual Payroll
16
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 237 | 22.1% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 127 | 11.8% |
| Health care and social assistance | 126 | 11.7% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 94 | 8.8% |
| Construction | 89 | 8.3% |
| Retail trade | 83 | 7.7% |
| Accommodation and food services | 63 | 5.9% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 59 | 5.5% |
| Finance and insurance | 56 | 5.2% |
| Wholesale trade | 34 | 3.2% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 26 | 2.4% |
| Educational services | 24 | 2.2% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 19 | 1.8% |
| Manufacturing | 16 | 1.5% |
| Information | 14 | 1.3% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 6 | 0.6% |
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 95126 vs 95110 →
ZIP 95126 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 95112
San Jose (95112)
55,927 residents
- 95125
San Jose (95125)
51,939 residents
- 95124
San Jose (95124)
47,082 residents
- 95050
Santa Clara (95050)
35,923 residents
- 95128
San Jose (95128)
34,836 residents
- 95126
San Jose (95126)
31,049 residents
- 95117
San Jose (95117)
30,067 residents
- 95131
San Jose (95131)
28,565 residents
- 95110 18,730
San Jose (95110)
18,730 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 95126 ranks #6 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 95126 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
- 95131
San Jose (95131)
$170,255 median income
- 95125
San Jose (95125)
$160,738 median income
- 95113
San Jose (95113)
$151,685 median income
- 95050
Santa Clara (95050)
$138,466 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
- 95117
San Jose (95117)
$116,348 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 95126 ranks #8 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 95110 | San Jose, CA | 18,730 | 1.4 mi |
| 95128 | San Jose, CA | 34,836 | 1.3 mi |
| 95113 | San Jose, CA | 893 | 1.5 mi |
| 95053 | Santa Clara, CA | 2,206 | 1.9 mi |
| 95112 | San Jose, CA | 55,927 | 2.2 mi |
| 95125 | San Jose, CA | 51,939 | 2.6 mi |
| 95050 | Santa Clara, CA | 35,923 | 2.6 mi |
| 95117 | San Jose, CA | 30,067 | 2.7 mi |
| 95124 | San Jose, CA | 47,082 | 4.8 mi |
| 95131 | San Jose, CA | 28,565 | 4.3 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 95126, 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 (31,049 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 95126 in?
ZIP code 95126 (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 95126?
ZIP code 95126 in San Jose, CA has a population of 31,049 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 95126?
The median household income in ZIP 95126 is $128,983, which is 69% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 95126?
The median home value in ZIP 95126 is $1,214,300, which is 337% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 95126?
The largest racial group in ZIP 95126 is White at 34.3%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 38.2% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 95126?
ZIP code 95126 has 1,074 business establishments employing approximately 12,398 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 95126?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 95126 are: Professional, scientific, and technical services (237), Other services (except public administration) (127), Health care and social assistance (126). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 95126?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 95126 decreased by 2.8% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 226%. 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 95126?
In ZIP code 95126, 68.7% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 54.3% 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 95126?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 95126 is 24.2 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 95126?
In ZIP code 95126, approximately 32.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 67.1% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 95126?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 95126 is 9.4% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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