Zip code 95126: San Jose, California

Q: What city is zip code 95126?

95126 is assigned to San Jose, California. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

Q: What county is 95126 in?

95126 is in Santa Clara County, California.

Q: What is the population of 95126?

About 38,327 people live in 95126, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

Q: What is the median household income in 95126?

The median household income in 95126 is $128,983.

Q: What zip codes are near 95126?

The closest zip codes to 95126 are 95191, 95159, 95128, 95110, 95173.

Residential delivery areaSanta Clara CountyPacific Time

Population

38,327

Median household income

$129K

U.S. $81K

Median home value

$1.2M

U.S. $333K

Median rent

$2,563/mo

U.S. $1,413

Median age

34.9

U.S. 38.9

Land area

3.3 sq mi

11,524 people/sq mi

Boundary is the Census Bureau's ZIP Code Tabulation Area, which closely tracks the postal delivery area.

About 95126

95126 is a dense urban zip code in San Jose, California (Santa Clara County), covering 3.3 sq mi of land. About 38,327 people live here, or 11,524 per square mile. The median resident is 34.9 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally.

The median household earns $128,983 a year, 60% above the national median of $80,734. 9.4% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). A typical home is valued at $1,214,300, or 9.4 years of median household income (U.S.: 4.1 years), which makes homes relatively expensive for local earners. 33% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners, and renters pay a median of $2,563 a month.

54% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). Commuters average 24.2 minutes each way, and 22% of workers work from home. The most common jobs among working residents are in management; computer and math (tech); and healthcare. 51% of households speak a language other than English at home, most often Spanish.

How 95126 compares

Sorted from highest to lowest national percentile

Median home value$1,214,300
98th
U.S. $332,700 · CA $734,700235th of 1,586 in CA
Tech workers10.5%
97th
U.S. 3.8% · CA 4.4%107th of 1,678 in CA
Median gross rent$2,563
96th
U.S. $1,413 · CA $2,036285th of 1,464 in CA
Diversity index71.4
95th
U.S. 61.4 · CA 69.7123rd of 1,688 in CA
Population density11,524/sq mi
94th
U.S. 95/sq mi · CA 252/sq mi125th of 1,688 in CA
Per capita income$75,921
94th
StrengthU.S. $44,673 · CA $49,513251st of 1,685 in CA
Foreign-born residents37.3%
93rd
U.S. 14.1% · CA 27%237th of 1,688 in CA
Median earnings per worker$76,497
91st
StrengthU.S. $49,666 · CA $52,643292nd of 1,658 in CA
Median household income$128,983
89th
StrengthU.S. $80,734 · CA $99,122342nd of 1,575 in CA
Bachelor's degree or higher54.3%
84th
StrengthU.S. 35.7% · CA 37.1%356th of 1,687 in CA
Work from home22.3%
83rd
U.S. 15.1% · CA 17.2%496th of 1,680 in CA
Broadband access95.6%
81st
StrengthU.S. 91% · CA 93.5%499th of 1,662 in CA
Income inequality (Gini)0.456
67th
U.S. 0.483 · CA 0.489630th of 1,651 in CA
Population38,327
64th
U.S. 334,922,499 · CA 39,287,377415th of 1,688 in CA
Unemployment rate4.7%
47th
U.S. 5.2% · CA 6.6%1,205th of 1,681 in CA
Housing vacancy6%
44th
U.S. 10.1% · CA 7.5%929th of 1,664 in CA
Uninsured rate6%
43rd
U.S. 8.4% · CA 6.6%722nd of 1,675 in CA
Poverty rate9.4%
41st
U.S. 12.5% · CA 12%966th of 1,666 in CA
Average commute24.2 min
38th
U.S. 26.4 min · CA 28.7 min1,149th of 1,584 in CA
Self-employed workers8.3%
37th
U.S. 10% · CA 11.4%1,257th of 1,678 in CA
Rent-burdened renters45.6%
31st
U.S. 51.1% · CA 55.3%1,241st of 1,610 in CA
Healthcare workers8.1%
29th
U.S. 9.7% · CA 9.4%1,027th of 1,678 in CA
Government workers11.3%
29th
U.S. 14.5% · CA 14.8%1,224th of 1,678 in CA
Median age34.9
20th
U.S. 38.9 · CA 37.91,315th of 1,687 in CA
Veterans3%
15th
U.S. 6.2% · CA 4.3%1,168th of 1,686 in CA
Residents under 1817.3%
15th
U.S. 22% · CA 22%1,179th of 1,688 in CA
Residents 65 and older10.4%
10th
U.S. 17.2% · CA 15.7%1,467th of 1,688 in CA
Homeownership rate32.9%
6th
WeaknessU.S. 65.2% · CA 55.9%1,494th of 1,662 in CA

Measure	95126	Santa Clara	CA	U.S.	National percentile	Rank in CA
Median home value	$1,214,300	$1,490,600	$734,700	$332,700	98th	235th of 1,586
Tech workers	10.5%	14.7%	4.4%	3.8%	97th	107th of 1,678
Median gross rent	$2,563	$2,857	$2,036	$1,413	96th	285th of 1,464
Diversity index	71.4	69.9	69.7	61.4	95th	123rd of 1,688
Population density	11,524/sq mi	1,473/sq mi	252/sq mi	95/sq mi	94th	125th of 1,688
Per capita incomeStrength	$75,921	$80,312	$49,513	$44,673	94th	251st of 1,685
Foreign-born residents	37.3%	41.5%	27%	14.1%	93rd	237th of 1,688
Median earnings per workerStrength	$76,497	$84,680	$52,643	$49,666	91st	292nd of 1,658
Median household incomeStrength	$128,983	$164,281	$99,122	$80,734	89th	342nd of 1,575
Bachelor's degree or higherStrength	54.3%	56.5%	37.1%	35.7%	84th	356th of 1,687
Work from home	22.3%	23.9%	17.2%	15.1%	83rd	496th of 1,680
Broadband accessStrength	95.6%	95.6%	93.5%	91%	81st	499th of 1,662
Income inequality (Gini)	0.456	0.476	0.489	0.483	67th	630th of 1,651
Population	38,327	1,902,047	39,287,377	334,922,499	64th	415th of 1,688
Unemployment rate	4.7%	4.9%	6.6%	5.2%	47th	1,205th of 1,681
Housing vacancy	6%	5.6%	7.5%	10.1%	44th	929th of 1,664
Uninsured rate	6%	3.9%	6.6%	8.4%	43rd	722nd of 1,675
Poverty rate	9.4%	7.1%	12%	12.5%	41st	966th of 1,666
Average commute	24.2 min	26.2 min	28.7 min	26.4 min	38th	1,149th of 1,584
Self-employed workers	8.3%	8.1%	11.4%	10%	37th	1,257th of 1,678
Rent-burdened renters	45.6%	45%	55.3%	51.1%	31st	1,241st of 1,610
Healthcare workers	8.1%	7.7%	9.4%	9.7%	29th	1,027th of 1,678
Government workers	11.3%	10%	14.8%	14.5%	29th	1,224th of 1,678
Median age	34.9	38.1	37.9	38.9	20th	1,315th of 1,687
Veterans	3%	2.6%	4.3%	6.2%	15th	1,168th of 1,686
Residents under 18	17.3%	20.5%	22%	22%	15th	1,179th of 1,688
Residents 65 and older	10.4%	14.8%	15.7%	17.2%	10th	1,467th of 1,688
Homeownership rateWeakness	32.9%	55.1%	55.9%	65.2%	6th	1,494th of 1,662

The percentile is the share of Americans who live in a zip code with a lower value, so the 50th percentile is typical. Rank 1 is the highest value in the state. Both include zip codes with at least 100 residents. Strengths and weaknesses mark measures in the best or worst fifth nationally, where higher or lower is clearly better (income, poverty, education, commute, broadband, insurance and similar). Measures like age or density are left unmarked.

People

Age

Under 5

12%

5–17

18–24

25%

25–34

17%

35–44

12%

45–54

11%

55–64

65–74

75+

Median age

34.9

Under 18

17.3%

65 and over

10.4%

Race and ethnicity

White31%
Black5%
Hispanic38%
Asian20%
Native American0.3%
Pacific Islander0.1%
Other0.4%
Multiracial5%

Diversity index

71.4

U.S. 61.4

Foreign-born

37.3%

U.S. 14.1%

Born in state

48.7%

Language spoken at home (households)

English only

49%

Spanish

23%

Other Indo-European

Asian / Pacific

15%

Other

Households

Households: 16,187
Average household size: 2.4
Family households: 53.5%
Married couples: 37%
Living alone: 34.3%
Veterans (of adults): 3%
Male / female: 52% / 48%

Income and poverty

Household income distribution

<$25k

$25–50k

$50–75k

12%

$75–100k

11%

$100–150k

18%

$150–200k

14%

$200k+

30%

Median household income

95126

$128,983

Santa Clara Co.

$164,281

California

$99,122

United States

$80,734

Per capita income

$75,921

U.S. $44,673

Poverty rate

9.4%

U.S. 12.5%

Households earning $150K+

43.8%

U.S. 23%

Income inequality (Gini)

0.456

U.S. 0.483

Housing

Median home value

95126

$1,214,300

Santa Clara Co.

$1,490,600

California

$734,700

United States

$332,700

Median gross rent

95126

$2,563

Santa Clara Co.

$2,857

California

$2,036

United States

$1,413

Types of housing

Single-family

37%

2–4 units

5–19 units

12%

20+ units

44%

Mobile home

0.3%

Boat, RV, van

Housing units: 17,222
Owner-occupied: 32.9%
Vacant: 6%
Median year built: 1984
Median rooms: 3.8
Renters paying 30%+ of income: 45.6%
Renters paying 50%+ of income: 19.5%
Home value to income: 9.4× (U.S. 4.1×)

Work and commute

How people get to work

Drove alone

59%

Carpooled

Transit

Walked

Bicycle

Worked from home

22%

Other

Commute time (one way)

<10 min

11%

10–19

35%

20–29

25%

30–44

18%

45–59

60+

Average commute

24.2 min

U.S. 26.4 min

Unemployment

4.7%

U.S. 5.2%

In labor force

75.5%

U.S. 63.5%

Jobs and careers

What employed residents do, wherever they work

Occupations

Management

16%

Computer and math

10%

Healthcare

Engineering and science

Business and finance

Sales

Office and admin

Construction and repair

Education

Cleaning and personal care

Food service

Transportation and moving

Legal and social services

Production

Police and fire

Arts, media and sports

Farming, fishing and forestry

0.9%

Industries

Professional and technical services

16%

Manufacturing

13%

Health care and social assistance

10%

Retail

10%

Education

Restaurants and hotels

Admin, support and management

Construction

Finance, insurance and real estate

Public administration

Other services

Information

Arts and recreation

Transportation, warehousing and utilities

Wholesale

Agriculture and mining

0.9%

Median earnings per worker

$76,497

U.S. $49,666

Self-employed

8.3%

U.S. 10%

Government workers

11.3%

U.S. 14.5%

Nonprofit workers

6.8%

U.S. 8.8%

Median earnings by type of work

Type of work	95126	U.S.
Management, business, science and arts	$120,430	$74,888
Service	$29,805	$26,804
Sales and office	$61,522	$40,476
Construction and maintenance	$58,096	$49,199
Production and transportation	$43,560	$39,989

Education, internet and health coverage

Highest education (adults 25+)

No diploma

11%

High school

14%

Some college

15%

Associate's

Bachelor's

30%

Graduate

24%

High school graduate or higher: 89.2%
Bachelor's degree or higher: 54.3%
Graduate or professional degree: 24.2%
Households with broadband: 95.6%
Cable, fiber or DSL: 83.1%
No internet access: 2.8%
Without health insurance: 6%
Limited-English households: 10.4%

Geography

City (USPS): San Jose
State: California
County: Santa Clara County
Center point: 37.3269° N, 121.9168° W
Land area: 3.3 sq mi
Water area: under 0.1 sq mi
Time zone: Pacific Time (UTC-8, UTC-7 in summer)
Zip type: Residential delivery area

Cities and towns within this zip

San Jose100% of zip

Census places overlapping the zip's area. Mail may use a different city name than the municipality.

Zip codes near 95126

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Zip	City	Distance	Population	IncomeMedian income	Home value
95191	San Jose, CA · PO box	0.1 mi	—	—	—
95159	San Jose, CA · PO box	1.2 mi	—	—	—
95128	San Jose, CA	1.3 mi	33,165	$131,152	$1,262,600
95110	San Jose, CA	1.4 mi	19,963	$131,491	$998,900
95173	San Jose, CA · PO box	1.4 mi	—	—	—
95025	San Jose, CA · PO box	1.5 mi	—	—	—
95113	San Jose, CA	1.5 mi	2,640	$151,685	$956,500
95141	San Jose, CA · PO box	1.5 mi	—	—	—
95155	San Jose, CA · PO box	1.5 mi	—	—	—
95103	San Jose, CA · PO box	1.6 mi	—	—	—
95106	San Jose, CA · PO box	1.6 mi	—	—	—
95108	San Jose, CA · PO box	1.6 mi	—	—	—

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Questions about 95126

What city is zip code 95126?

95126 is assigned to San Jose, California. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

What county is 95126 in?

95126 is in Santa Clara County, California.

What is the population of 95126?

About 38,327 people live in 95126, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

What time zone is 95126 in?

95126 is in Pacific Time.

What is the median household income in 95126?

The median household income in 95126 is $128,983.

What zip codes are near 95126?

The closest zip codes to 95126 are 95191, 95159, 95128, 95110, 95173.

Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 95126, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.