95002 - Alviso, CA

ZIP Code 95002, Alviso

Small Town

LocationSanta Clara County, CA

Area11.1 sq mi

Population2,039

Households588

PO Boxes720 Regional Hub (122%)

Median Age38.2 years

ZIP CreatedBefore Oct 2004

Key Facts

This is a PO Box Only Zone and street delivery isn't available across the 11.1 square mile territory
The post office maintains 720 PO Boxes for 588 households, a 1.22 adoption rate indicating service extends beyond immediate residents
Business establishments employ 6,424 workers for a population of just 2,039, making this a regional employment center
Transportation and warehousing employs 739 workers, the dominant industry sector in this baylands community
Mail arrives via mixed Urban+Rural delivery with 2 city carrier routes and 1 rural carrier route
Gold Street accounts for 97 ZIP+4 records with multiple secondary unit types (floors, spaces, suites, units)

Community Overview

Alviso sits at the southern tip of San Francisco Bay in Santa Clara County, where 2,039 residents live in what was once a thriving 19th-century port town. Today it's officially part of San Jose, though it maintains its own post office and distinct identity. The community spans 11.1 square miles of baylands and low-lying terrain.

Why PO Boxes Are Required

This is a PO Box Only Zone. Street delivery isn't available, so the Alviso post office maintains 720 PO Boxes for 588 households. That's a 1.22 adoption rate, meaning the post office serves local residents plus surrounding areas. Mail arrives via a mix of city carrier routes (2 distinct routes) and rural carrier routes (1 route), typical for communities on the urban-rural boundary.

A Working-Class Bay Area Community

Alviso's demographics tell the story of a working-class community. Median household income is $89,861, slightly below the Bay Area median. The population is diverse: 33% Asian, 32% Some Other Race alone, 17% identifying as Two or More Races, and 23% White alone. Just 8% identify as Hispanic or Latino. The median age is 38.2 years.

Regional Employment Center

The community's employment picture is unusual. There are 65 business establishments employing 6,424 workers. That's more than three times the local population, indicating Alviso hosts regional employers. Transportation and warehousing dominates: 739 workers, or roughly half the adult workforce tracked in ACS data. Another 175 work in educational services and health care.

Historic Streets and Modern Development

Street names reflect Alviso's Gold Rush-era origins. Gold Street has 97 ZIP+4 records (the most), with secondary units including floors, spaces, suites, and units. Other historic names include El Dorado Street, State Street, and Hope Street. Numbered streets like N 1st Street follow a traditional town grid. Modern additions include America Center Drive and Topgolf Drive.

Housing Characteristics

Housing is predominantly owner-occupied: 372 owner-occupied units versus 216 renter-occupied. Median home values stand at $1,023,400, typical for the Bay Area but representing a premium for this low-lying area. Median gross rent is $2,366. Just 9 of 611 total housing units are for seasonal or recreational use. About 570 housing units were built before 1939, preserving the town's historic character.

Mailing Information

San Jose was added as an acceptable mailing name in December 2012, allowing mail to be addressed to either Alviso or San Jose with ZIP 95002. This dual naming acknowledges the community's annexation by San Jose while preserving the historic Alviso identity.

Street Name Patterns

Historic Names Numbered Grid Modern Commercial

Street names blend Gold Rush-era heritage (Gold, El Dorado, State) with traditional town grid (N 1st St) and modern commercial development (America Center Dr, Topgolf Dr).

Nearby Areas

Alviso Alviso Baylands North San Jose Newark

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Population & Demographics

ZIP Code 95002 has 2,039 residents and 588 households (average 3.44 persons per household). The median age is 38.2 years, about the same as the state (37.5) and about the same as the nation (38.8). The gender split is 52.4% male and 47.6% female, which is higher than the national male share (49.1%), making this a male-majority area. Largest groups are Hispanic or Latino (56.1%) and Other / Two or More Races (32.8%, much higher than the state average of 21.2% and well above the national average of 8.4%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 56.1%, which is much higher than the national average (18.7%), and Asian share is much higher than the national average (6.0%) and Other / Two or More Races share is much higher than both the state (21.2%) and national averages (8.4%).

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Source: U.S. Census 2020 Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC) and U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates.

2020 Population:	2,039Source: Census DHC
2024 ACS Population Estimate:	1,639Source: Census ACS
2026 ZC Population Estimate:	0Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Population Density:	212.9 people per sq mile
Average Income:	$89,861Source: Census ACS

Households:	588Source: Census DHC
Average House Value:	$1,023,400Source: Census ACS
Persons Per Household:	3.44Source: Census DHC
Average Family Size:	3.50Source: Census ACS

Population Over Time (with 2010 & 2020 Census Benchmarks)

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Group	2010	2011	2102	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023
Census ACS Population Estimate	--	1,716	1,906	1,728	1,660	1,764	1,727	2,032	2,146	2,348	2,251	2,325	1,920	1,639
Decennial Census	2,077	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	2,039	--	--	--

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP05. DEMOGRAPHIC AND HOUSING ESTIMATES

Population by Age & Gender (Total, Male, Female)

Median Age: 38.2

Male Median Age: 36.5

Female Median Age: 40.4

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Group	< 5	5-9	10-14	15-19	20-24	25-29	30-34	35-39	40-44	45-49	50-54	55-59	60-64	65-69	70-74	75-79	80-84	85+
Male	52	67	61	62	77	76	110	81	63	52	77	91	69	51	26	24	13	16
Female	50	53	44	68	57	66	76	59	66	76	81	72	79	41	21	14	18	30
Total	102	120	105	130	134	142	186	140	129	128	158	163	148	92	47	38	31	46

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

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Population by Race

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White:	464	16.33%
Black:	24	0.84%
Hispanic:*	1,143	40.22%
Asian:	493	17.35%
American Indian:	37	1.30%
Hawaiian:	13	0.46%
Other:	668	23.50%
Total:	2,842	100%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

* NOTE: Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity, not a race. This means individuals who identify as Hispanic will also be included in one of the race categories (such as White or Black). As a result, the totals shown here may exceed 100% when Hispanic is displayed alongside racial groups.

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Gender Breakdown

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Gender	Count	%	Median Age
Males:	1,068	52.38%	36.5 years
Females:	971	47.62%	40.4 years
Total:	2,039	100%	38.2 years

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

Nativity & Citizenship

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Native, born in the United States:	1,011	61.68%
Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad:	35	2.14%
Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen:	312	19.04%
Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen:	281	36.18%
Total Population:	1,639	100%
Total Native Population:	1,046	63.82%
Total Foreign-born Population:	593	36.18%

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

Note: Nativity and Citizenship derived from American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Total Population listed here will not match official ZIP Code population totals, which are based on the Decennial Census.

Income & Employment

In 2023, the Median household income is $89,861, which is much higher than the national median ($78,538), is up $6,658 (8.0%) since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $6,014. Family households earn a median of $130,750 versus $0 for nonfamily households (a difference of $130,750). By gender, male median income is $109,844 and female is $66,938, which is much higher than the national female median ($53,445), with a current gap of $42,906 that has widened from 2011 to 2023. The labor-force participation rate is 63.9%, which is about the same as the national rate (63.5%). The unemployment rate is 4.6%, which is better than the state rate (6.4%). The largest occupation group is Management (38.2%).

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Tables DP02, DP03, DP04 and DP05.

Median Income Over Time (Household, Family, Nonfamily, Male, Female)

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Income Type	2011	2012	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023
Median Household Income	$83,203	$83,125	$70,114	$73,333	$72,557	$74,516	$82,845	$91,667	$95,875	$100,000	$110,536	$107,438	$89,861
Median Family Income	$84,844	$87,500	$82,614	$79,844	$75,515	$77,022	$84,408	$91,736	$94,688	$94,848	$105,938	$112,708	$130,750
Median NonFamily Income	$18,750	$17,596	$16,938	$16,875	$0	$0	$46,250	$48,819	$0	$0	$0	$0	$0
Median Male Income	$40,833	$48,241	$48,208	$37,464	$38,750	$47,917	$48,843	$57,222	$63,713	$70,938	$66,938	$84,205	$109,844
Median Female Income	$41,167	$43,606	$44,189	$44,516	$51,563	$46,094	$52,614	$53,942	$54,516	$46,375	$55,714	$55,288	$66,938

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Average Household Income

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Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

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Employment Status

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Employed:	853	60.93%
Unemployed:	41	2.93%
Not In Labor Force:	506	36.14%
Total:	1,400	100%

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Employment by Occupation (Civilian Employed Population, 16 and Over)

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Management, business, science, and arts:	326	38.22%
Service:	208	24.38%
Sales and Office:	98	11.49%
Natural resources, construction, and maintenance:	86	10.08%
Production, transportation, and material moving:	135	15.83%
Total Civilian Employed Population:	853	100%

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS.

Housing & Affordability

In 2023, the median home value is $1,023,400, which is markedly greater than the national median ($303,400), is up $523,400 (104.68%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $458,800. The median gross rent is $2,366, which is considerably higher than the national median ($1,348), is up $1,050 (79.79%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $295. Of occupied housing, owners make up 69.54% (64.12% with a mortgage, 35.88% free-and-clear) and renters 30.46% - making this ZIP Code more home ownership than the state and under national rental averages. The vacancy rate is 4.39%, which is markedly below the national rate (10.43%).

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Table DP03, SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS.

Median Home Value (Comparison)

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Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Median Home Value Over Time

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Group	2011	2102	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023
Median Home Value	$500,000	$440,700	$411,600	$421,200	$408,800	$485,100	$541,400	$546,600	$564,600	$562,500	$659,100	$894,200	$1,023,400

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Gross Rent Paid

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Less than $500:	0	0.00%
$500 to $999:	22	13.25%
$1,000 to $1,499:	0	0.00%
$1,500 to $1,999:	28	16.87%
$2,000 to $2,499:	41	24.70%
$2,500 to $2,999:	39	23.49%
$3,000 or more:	30	18.07%
No Rent:	6	3.61%
Total:	166	100%

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Median Gross Rent Over Time

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Group	2011	2102	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023
Median Rent	$1,316	$1,235	$1,294	$1,210	$1,272	$1,346	$1,679	$2,059	$2,071	$2,215	$2,300	$2,375	$2,366

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Housing Occupancy

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Owner Occupied (with mortgage):	243	44.59%
Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage):	136	24.95%
Renter Occupied:	166	30.46%
Total Occupied Housing Units:	545	100%

Occupied Housing Units:	545	95.61%
Vacant Housing Units (not graphed):	25	4.39%
Total Housing Units:	570	100%

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Housing Type (Single-Family, Multi-Family, Other)

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Single-Family Units:	388	68.07%
Multi-Family Units:	63	11.05%
Other Units:	119	20.88%
Total Housing Units:	570	100%

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Education, Health & Community

In 2023, 34.60% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is on par with the state rate (36.50%). High school or higher is 73.40%, which is far lower than the national rate (89.40%). The uninsured rate is 2.10%, which is far lower than the national rate (8.60%). The share of people in poverty is 5.20%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.70%), down 4.50 percentage points since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 0.80 percentage points. This points to a pronounced improvement in local conditions - rising incomes, firmer consumer demand, and a stronger tax base. Among residents ages 3+, the largest enrollment group is high school (38.07%). College enrollment is 25.38%, which is on par with the state rate (30.00%), meaning the community mirrors broader higher-education participation.

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Tables DP02 and DP03.

Educational Attainment of Adults (25 and Older)

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Less than 9th grade:	220	18.03%
9th to 12th grade, no diploma:	105	8.61%
High school graduate (includes equivalency):	311	25.49%
Some college, no degree:	123	10.08%
Associate's degree:	39	3.20%
Bachelor's degree:	319	26.15%
Graduate or professional degree:	103	8.44%
Total:	1,220	100%
High school or higher:	895	73.36%
Bachelor's degree or higher:	422	34.59%

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

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Health Insurance Coverage by Type (Private, Public, Uninsured)

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Private Insurance:	1,139	64.17%
Public Insurance:	601	33.86%
No Insurance:	35	1.97%
Total:	1,775	100%
Has Health Insurance:	1,740	98.03%

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Percentage of People in Poverty Over Time (2011-2024)

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Group	2011	2102	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023
% of People in Poverty	9.7%	7.7%	8.5%	10.6%	10.6%	11.2%	5.8%	4.6%	4.4%	4.9%	4.1%	4.6%	5.2%

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Note: Counts of Families & People in poverty are not published at the ZIP Code level due to small sample sizes. Percentages shown are survey estimates from the American Community Survey (ACS). They may differ from official poverty statistics. The U.S. Census Bureau defines poverty status by comparing a family's or individual's total income with federal poverty thresholds that vary by family size and composition.

School Enrollment by Education Level (Ages 3 and Older)

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Nursery School, Preschool:	0	0.00%
Kindergarten:	0	0.00%
Elementary school (grades 1-8):	121	36.56%
High school (grades 9-12):	126	38.07%
College or graduate school:	84	25.38%
Total:	331	100%
Early Childhood:	0	0.00%
K-12 (Primary & Secondary School):	247	74.62%

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

City:	Alviso, California
City Alias:	San Jose
County:	Santa Clara County
Timezone:	Pacific (GMT -08:00)
Local Time:	11:06:47 PM
Population:	2,039 [See All]
Area Codes:	341 / 408 / 510 / 650 / 669
Classification:	PO Box
Coordinates:	37.4410, -121.9906
Land Area:	9.579 sq mi
Quick Link:	https://www.zip-codes.com/zip-code/95002/zip-code-95002.asp

# Residential Mailboxes:	0Source: USPS
# Business Mailboxes:	0Source: USPS
Total Delivery Receptacles:	813Source: USPS
Single Family Delivery Units:	0Source: USPS
Multi Family Delivery Units:	0Source: USPS

# of Businesses:	64Source: CBP
1st Quarter Payroll:	$374,357,000Source: CBP
Annual Payroll:	$1,481,213,000Source: CBP
# of Employees:	7,483Source: CBP

CBSA Name:	San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CASource: Census
CBSA Number:	41940Source: Census
CBSA Type:	MetroSource: Census
CBSA Division:	--Source: Census
CBSA Population:	1,969,353Source: Census
MSA:	San Francisco-Oakland-San Jose, CA CMSASource: Census
Land Area:	9.579 sq miSource: Census
Water Area:	0.113 sq miSource: Census

Congressional District:	17Source: USPS
Congressional Land Area:	184.85 sq miSource: Census
PMSA:	San Jose, CA PMSASource: Census
Intro Date:	< 2004-10Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Place FIPS Code:	--Source: Census
Place Name:	--Source: Census

ZIP Code 95002 in Alviso, CA

95002 - Alviso, CA

ZIP Code 95002, Alviso

Key Facts

Community Overview

Why PO Boxes Are Required

A Working-Class Bay Area Community

Regional Employment Center

Historic Streets and Modern Development

Housing Characteristics

Mailing Information

Street Name Patterns

Nearby Areas

Population & Demographics

Population Over Time (with 2010 & 2020 Census Benchmarks)

Population by Age & Gender (Total, Male, Female)

Population by Race

Gender Breakdown

Nativity & Citizenship

Income & Employment

Median Income Over Time (Household, Family, Nonfamily, Male, Female)

Average Household Income

Employment Status

Employment by Occupation (Civilian Employed Population, 16 and Over)

Housing & Affordability

Median Home Value (Comparison)

Median Home Value Over Time

Gross Rent Paid

Median Gross Rent Over Time

Housing Occupancy

Housing Type (Single-Family, Multi-Family, Other)

Education, Health & Community

Educational Attainment of Adults (25 and Older)

Health Insurance Coverage by Type (Private, Public, Uninsured)

Percentage of People in Poverty Over Time (2011-2024)

School Enrollment by Education Level (Ages 3 and Older)

Business & Employment Statistics

Geography, Land Area, & Statistical Classifications

Adjacent & Nearby ZIP Codes

Schools in ZIP Code 95002

Colleges & Post Secondary Schools near ZIP Code 95002

Sources & References