San Jose, CA · standard

ZIP Code 95136

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

42,989
3,556/sq mi
$142,433
Median income
$1,144,000
Median home value
48.6%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

San Jose pairs a top-decile household income with top-decile home values, in a suburban-density, mixed-tenure area.

Top 5%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 2%
home value, US ZIPs
3,556
people per sq mi
59%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 95136 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 95136 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 12.1 square miles in San Jose, Santa Clara County, California. The area is home to 42,989 residents, producing a population density of 3,556 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 95136 against California and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 95136 sits at $142,433 (40% above the California average), while per-capita income is $64,121. The poverty rate stands at 9.4% and the unemployment rate at 4.2%. On housing, the median home value is $1,144,000 (48% above the state average) with median rent at $2,762 per month, and 58.9% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 95136 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 48.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 37, and the average commute is 29 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Santa Clara County, so you can benchmark 95136 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 95136

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 95136.

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 95136, 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

42,989

Population

12.1

Area (sq mi)

3,556

People / sq mi

Los Angeles

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 95136?

37.0

Median Age

49.7%

Male

50.3%

Female

38.4%

Foreign-Born

White 31.3%
African American 5.4%
Asian 34.6%
American Indian or Alaska Native 1.2%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.1%
Two or More Ethnicities 18.5%
Hispanic or Latino 27.5%

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?

$142,433

Median Household Income

+40% vs state

$64,121

Per Capita Income

9.4%

Poverty Rate

4.2%

Unemployment Rate

29.3 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 95136 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$142,433 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 62.6%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 48.6%

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

What does housing look like?

16,730

Total Housing Units

16,306

Occupied Units

424

Vacant Units

2.92

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 58.9%
Renter 41.1%

$1,144,000

Median Home Value

+48% vs state

$2,762

Median Rent

1981

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

+9.7%

YoY Change (2024)

322

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+222%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 95136 have increased 9.7% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +222% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +2.6% 227
2021 +6.6% 242
2022 +11.7% 271
2023 +8.6% 294
2024 +9.7% 322

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 503 business establishments in ZIP 95136, employing approximately 5,827 people with a combined annual payroll of $380,865,000.

503

Businesses

5,827

Employees

$380.9M

Annual Payroll

16

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 82 16.3%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 80 15.9%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 46 9.2%
Real estate and rental and leasing 45 8.9%
Retail trade 43 8.6%
Health care and social assistance 42 8.3%
Accommodation and food services 38 7.5%
Other services (except public administration) 35 7.0%
Manufacturing 22 4.4%
Wholesale trade 17 3.4%
Finance and insurance 12 2.4%
Educational services 10 2.0%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 10 2.0%
Transportation and warehousing 9 1.8%
Information 8 1.6%
Management of companies and enterprises 3 0.6%

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 95136 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 95136 ranks #7 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 95136 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 95136 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
95111 San Jose, CA 58,466 1.7 mi
95123 San Jose, CA 62,228 2.1 mi
95118 San Jose, CA 31,932 2.3 mi
95125 San Jose, CA 51,939 2.8 mi
95122 San Jose, CA 56,545 4.1 mi
95121 San Jose, CA 37,469 3.3 mi
95116 San Jose, CA 51,496 5.5 mi
95124 San Jose, CA 47,082 4.0 mi
95120 San Jose, CA 37,457 6.1 mi
95113 San Jose, CA 893 4.9 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 95136 in?
ZIP code 95136 (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 95136?
ZIP code 95136 in San Jose, CA has a population of 42,989 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 95136?
The median household income in ZIP 95136 is $142,433, which is 87% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 95136?
The median home value in ZIP 95136 is $1,144,000, which is 311% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 95136?
The largest racial group in ZIP 95136 is Asian at 34.6%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 27.5% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 95136?
ZIP code 95136 has 503 business establishments employing approximately 5,827 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 95136?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 95136 are: Construction (82), Professional, scientific, and technical services (80), Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services (46). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 95136?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 95136 increased by 9.7% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 222%. 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 95136?
In ZIP code 95136, 62.6% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 48.6% 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 95136?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 95136 is 29.3 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 95136?
In ZIP code 95136, approximately 58.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 41.1% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 95136?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 95136 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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