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San Jose, CA · standard

ZIP Code 95139

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

6,748
2,117/sq mi
$178,790
Median income
$1,169,300
Median home value
49.7%
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 area.

Top 2%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 2%
home value, US ZIPs
2,117
people per sq mi
77%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 95139 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 95139 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in San Jose, Santa Clara County, California, home to 6,748 residents across 3.2 square miles, a density of 2,117 people per square mile, in the Los Angeles time zone.

ZIP 95139 skews affluent, with a median household income of $178,790 (76% above the California average), while per-capita income is $60,883. Local economic indicators show a 2.3% poverty rate alongside 5.6% unemployment. Housing costs here run $1,169,300 for a typical home value (51% above the state average), with rent averaging $3,452 a month; 76.5% of homes are owner-occupied.

A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 49.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 39.5, and the average commute is 32 minutes. To put 95139 in local context, 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 6 additional ZIPs in Santa Clara County, for a geography-aware comparison.

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 95139

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in San Jose, CA

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 95139.

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 + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 95139, 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

6,748

Population

3.2

Area (sq mi)

2,117

People / sq mi

Los Angeles

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 95139?

39.5

Median Age

49.2%

Male

50.8%

Female

25.4%

Foreign-Born

White 32.5%
African American 3.3%
Asian 29.5%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 19.7%
Hispanic or Latino 32.8%

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?

$178,790

Median Household Income

+76% vs state

$60,883

Per Capita Income

2.3%

Poverty Rate

5.6%

Unemployment Rate

31.5 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 95139 ranks nationally

San Jose, CA household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$178,790 Top 2% higher than 98% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $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 49.7%

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

What does housing look like?

2,195

Total Housing Units

2,174

Occupied Units

21

Vacant Units

3.23

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 76.5%
Renter 23.5%

$1,169,300

Median Home Value

+51% vs state

$3,452

Median Rent

1975

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

+5.5%

YoY Change (2024)

326

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+226%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 95139 have increased 5.5% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +226% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +0.9% 228
2021 +7.7% 245
2022 +7.6% 264
2023 +17.0% 309
2024 +5.5% 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 90 business establishments in ZIP 95139, employing approximately 507 people with a combined annual payroll of $19,104,000.

90

Businesses

507

Employees

$19.1M

Annual Payroll

11

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Accommodation and food services 13 14.4%
Other services (except public administration) 13 14.4%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 12 13.3%
Health care and social assistance 11 12.2%
Retail trade 9 10.0%
Construction 8 8.9%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 8 8.9%
Transportation and warehousing 4 4.4%
Educational services 4 4.4%
Finance and insurance 3 3.3%
Real estate and rental and leasing 3 3.3%

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 95139 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 95139 ranks #0 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 95139 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 95139 ranks #4 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
95119 San Jose, CA 9,970 1.2 mi
95013 Coyote, CA 80 1.4 mi
95138 San Jose, CA 18,889 2.2 mi
95123 San Jose, CA 62,228 4.0 mi
95111 San Jose, CA 58,466 5.3 mi
95120 San Jose, CA 37,457 5.3 mi
95121 San Jose, CA 37,469 6.0 mi
95148 San Jose, CA 45,528 7.7 mi
95136 San Jose, CA 42,989 5.8 mi
95135 San Jose, CA 20,120 5.9 mi

More ZIP Codes in Santa Clara County

95035 standard
Milpitas, CA
Pop: 66,943
95123 standard
San Jose, CA
Pop: 62,228
95127 standard
San Jose, CA
Pop: 61,325
95014 standard
Cupertino, CA
Pop: 60,717
95111 standard
San Jose, CA
Pop: 58,466
95020 standard
Gilroy, CA
Pop: 57,349

Related Areas

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 95139 in? ▼
ZIP code 95139 (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 95139? ▼
ZIP code 95139 in San Jose, CA has a population of 6,748 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 95139? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 95139 is $178,790, which is 134% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 95139? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 95139 is $1,169,300, which is 320% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 95139? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 95139 is White at 32.5%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 32.8% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 95139? ▼
ZIP code 95139 has 90 business establishments employing approximately 507 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 95139? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 95139 are: Accommodation and food services (13), Other services (except public administration) (13), Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services (12). There are 11 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 95139? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 95139 increased by 5.5% 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 95139? ▼
In ZIP code 95139, 60.2% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 49.7% 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 95139? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 95139 is 31.5 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 95139? ▼
In ZIP code 95139, approximately 76.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 23.5% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 95139? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 95139 is 2.3% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.