San Jose, CA · standard

ZIP Code 95135

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

20,120
254/sq mi
$190,750
Median income
$1,547,400
Median home value
64.3%
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 1%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 1%
home value, US ZIPs
254
people per sq mi
86%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 95135 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 95135 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 79.2 square miles in San Jose, Santa Clara County, California. The area is home to 20,120 residents, producing a population density of 254 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 95135 against California and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 95135 sits at $190,750 (88% above the California average), while per-capita income is $87,765. The poverty rate stands at 4.5% and the unemployment rate at 4.0%. On housing, the median home value is $1,547,400 (100% above the state average) with median rent at $3,501 per month, and 85.9% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 95135 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 64.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 53.1, and the average commute is 32 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Santa Clara County, so you can benchmark 95135 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 95135

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 95135.

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 95135, 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

20,120

Population

79.2

Area (sq mi)

254

People / sq mi

Los Angeles

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 95135?

53.1

Median Age

49.8%

Male

50.2%

Female

44.3%

Foreign-Born

White 25.9%
African American 2.6%
Asian 58.8%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.6%
Two or More Ethnicities 8.2%
Hispanic or Latino 10.0%

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?

$190,750

Median Household Income

+88% vs state

$87,765

Per Capita Income

4.5%

Poverty Rate

4.0%

Unemployment Rate

32.4 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 95135 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$190,750 Top 1% higher than 99% 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%). Below this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). This entry sits in this band. $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 72.2%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 64.3%

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

What does housing look like?

7,764

Total Housing Units

7,515

Occupied Units

249

Vacant Units

2.65

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 85.9%
Renter 14.1%

$1,547,400

Median Home Value

+100% vs state

$3,501

Median Rent

1990

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

-0.4%

YoY Change (2022)

175

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+75%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 95135 have decreased 0.4% over the past year (2022). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +75% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2018 +0.1% 203
2019 -2.7% 198
2020 -7.8% 182
2021 -3.8% 175
2022 -0.4% 175

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 2022. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 249 business establishments in ZIP 95135, employing approximately 1,665 people with a combined annual payroll of $84,725,000.

249

Businesses

1,665

Employees

$84.7M

Annual Payroll

15

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Professional, scientific, and technical services 51 20.5%
Health care and social assistance 45 18.1%
Accommodation and food services 21 8.4%
Retail trade 19 7.6%
Real estate and rental and leasing 17 6.8%
Other services (except public administration) 16 6.4%
Construction 14 5.6%
Finance and insurance 14 5.6%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 14 5.6%
Educational services 13 5.2%
Wholesale trade 8 3.2%
Information 7 2.8%
Manufacturing 4 1.6%
Transportation and warehousing 3 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 3 1.2%

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 95135 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 95135 ranks #6 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 95135 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 95135 ranks #2 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
95138 San Jose, CA 18,889 3.7 mi
95013 Coyote, CA 80 5.7 mi
95121 San Jose, CA 37,469 6.4 mi
95148 San Jose, CA 45,528 5.6 mi
95139 San Jose, CA 6,748 5.9 mi
95111 San Jose, CA 58,466 7.3 mi
95119 San Jose, CA 9,970 6.5 mi
95140 Mount Hamilton, CA 191 8.0 mi
95122 San Jose, CA 56,545 8.2 mi
95123 San Jose, CA 62,228 8.2 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 95135 in?
ZIP code 95135 (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 95135?
ZIP code 95135 in San Jose, CA has a population of 20,120 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 95135?
The median household income in ZIP 95135 is $190,750, which is 150% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 95135?
The median home value in ZIP 95135 is $1,547,400, which is 456% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 95135?
The largest racial group in ZIP 95135 is Asian at 58.8%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 10.0% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 95135?
ZIP code 95135 has 249 business establishments employing approximately 1,665 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 95135?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 95135 are: Professional, scientific, and technical services (51), Health care and social assistance (45), Accommodation and food services (21). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 95135?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 95135 decreased by 0.4% in 2022. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 75%. 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 95135?
In ZIP code 95135, 72.2% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 64.3% 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 95135?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 95135 is 32.4 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 95135?
In ZIP code 95135, approximately 85.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 14.1% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 95135?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 95135 is 4.5% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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