| City: | Santa Clara, California |
| County: | Santa Clara County |
| Timezone: | Pacific (GMT -08:00) |
| Local Time: | 9:00:54 PM |
| Population: | 39,031 [See All] |
| Area Code: | 408 |
| Classification: | Standard [Normal Street Delivery] |
| Coordinates: | 37.3515, -121.9508 |
| Land Area: | 5.455 sq mi |
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ZIP Code 95050 has 39,031 residents and 14,873 households (average 2.56 persons per household). The median age is 34.8 years, slightly younger than the state (37.5) and younger than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 50.6% male and 49.4% female, which is slightly higher than the national male share (49.1%), making this a male-majority area. Largest groups are White (37.9%, much lower than the national average of 61.6%) and Asian (32.9%, much higher than the state average of 15.4% and well above the national average of 6.0%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 24.6%, which is much lower than the state average (39.4%), and Asian share is much higher than both the state (15.4%) and national averages (6.0%).
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| 2020 Population: | 39,031Source: Census DHC |
| 2023 ACS Population Estimate: | 39,827Source: Census ACS |
| 2025 ZC Population Estimate: | 42,334Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Population Density: | 7,155.1 people per sq mile |
| Average Income: | $130,051Source: Census ACS |
| Households: | 14,873Source: Census DHC |
| Average House Value: | $1,420,500Source: Census ACS |
| Persons Per Household: | 2.56Source: Census DHC |
| Average Family Size: | 3.05Source: Census ACS |
| Group | 2010 | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Census ACS Population Estimate | -- | 35,088 | 36,587 | 37,057 | 37,714 | 38,024 | 38,482 | 38,479 | 39,452 | 38,699 | 38,884 | 39,269 | 39,905 | 39,827 |
| Decennial Census | 35,923 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 39,031 | -- | -- | -- |
Median Age: 34.8
Male Median Age: 34.1
Female Median Age: 35.6
| 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 | 1,203 | 1,025 | 936 | 958 | 1,891 | 2,037 | 2,169 | 1,831 | 1,306 | 1,148 | 1,167 | 1,108 | 905 | 773 | 504 | 323 | 226 | 243 |
| Female | 1,155 | 914 | 893 | 925 | 1,682 | 1,883 | 1,959 | 1,607 | 1,234 | 1,118 | 1,117 | 1,092 | 1,006 | 796 | 664 | 424 | 347 | 462 |
| Total | 2,358 | 1,939 | 1,829 | 1,883 | 3,573 | 3,920 | 4,128 | 3,438 | 2,540 | 2,266 | 2,284 | 2,200 | 1,911 | 1,569 | 1,168 | 747 | 573 | 705 |
| White: | 14,784 | 33.72% |
| Black: | 1,053 | 2.40% |
| Hispanic:* | 9,609 | 21.92% |
| Asian: | 12,856 | 29.33% |
| American Indian: | 397 | 0.91% |
| Hawaiian: | 150 | 0.34% |
| Other: | 4,988 | 11.38% |
| Total: | 43,837 | 100% |
| Gender | Count | % | Median Age |
|---|---|---|---|
| Males: | 19,753 | 50.61% | 34.1 years |
| Females: | 19,278 | 49.39% | 35.6 years |
| Total: | 39,031 | 100% | 34.8 years |
| Native, born in the United States: | 24,369 | 61.19% |
| Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad: | 681 | 1.71% |
| Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen: | 6,050 | 15.19% |
| Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen: | 8,727 | 37.10% |
| Total Population: | 39,827 | 100% |
| Total Native Population: | 25,050 | 62.90% |
| Total Foreign-born Population: | 14,777 | 37.10% |
In 2023, the Median household income is $130,051, which is far above the national median ($78,538), is up $67,130 (106.7%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $33,179. Family households earn a median of $171,768 versus $80,060 for nonfamily households (a difference of $91,708). By gender, male median income is $118,380 and female is $84,967, which is far above the national female median ($53,445), with a current gap of $33,413 that has widened from 2011 to 2023. The labor-force participation rate is 69.9%, which is notably higher than the national rate (63.5%). The unemployment rate is 4.0%, which is markedly below the state rate (6.4%). The largest occupation group is Management (58.6%).
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| Income Type | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $62,921 | $65,371 | $67,630 | $69,341 | $75,767 | $80,324 | $84,269 | $88,872 | $96,872 | $102,000 | $107,311 | $119,356 | $130,051 |
| Median Family Income | $81,760 | $84,994 | $85,745 | $88,942 | $92,224 | $97,188 | $97,917 | $102,946 | $107,310 | $118,681 | $139,688 | $166,466 | $171,768 |
| Median NonFamily Income | $42,919 | $44,267 | $44,657 | $43,913 | $45,886 | $50,299 | $52,455 | $54,654 | $63,310 | $69,861 | $64,747 | $69,715 | $80,060 |
| Median Male Income | $60,477 | $60,381 | $63,021 | $69,799 | $70,080 | $73,800 | $78,190 | $79,980 | $82,339 | $91,490 | $98,774 | $111,779 | $118,380 |
| Median Female Income | $50,851 | $52,770 | $55,567 | $55,930 | $56,204 | $58,466 | $58,886 | $61,740 | $63,068 | $62,500 | $73,503 | $74,228 | $84,967 |
| Employed: | 22,395 | 66.88% |
| Unemployed: | 925 | 2.76% |
| Not In Labor Force: | 10,165 | 30.36% |
| Total: | 33,485 | 100% |
| Management, business, science, and arts: | 13,125 | 58.61% |
| Service: | 2,830 | 12.64% |
| Sales and Office: | 3,916 | 17.49% |
| Natural resources, construction, and maintenance: | 1,199 | 5.35% |
| Production, transportation, and material moving: | 1,325 | 5.92% |
| Total Civilian Employed Population: | 22,395 | 100% |
In 2023, the median home value is $1,420,500, which is markedly greater than the national median ($303,400), is up $806,900 (131.50%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $435,000. The median gross rent is $2,522, which is markedly greater than the national median ($1,348), is up $1,247 (97.80%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $509. Of occupied housing, owners make up 41.29% (74.38% with a mortgage, 25.62% free-and-clear) and renters 58.71% - making this ZIP Code less home ownership than the state and higher than national rental averages. The vacancy rate is 6.73%, which is far lower than the national rate (10.43%).
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| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $613,600 | $606,700 | $601,400 | $610,900 | $643,300 | $697,700 | $792,300 | $881,100 | $985,500 | $1,064,000 | $1,140,200 | $1,371,700 | $1,420,500 |
| Less than $500: | 97 | 1.06% |
| $500 to $999: | 110 | 1.20% |
| $1,000 to $1,499: | 444 | 4.86% |
| $1,500 to $1,999: | 1,545 | 16.92% |
| $2,000 to $2,499: | 2,257 | 24.72% |
| $2,500 to $2,999: | 1,869 | 20.47% |
| $3,000 or more: | 2,747 | 30.09% |
| No Rent: | 61 | 0.67% |
| Total: | 9,130 | 100% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Rent | $1,275 | $1,351 | $1,413 | $1,451 | $1,505 | $1,668 | $1,757 | $1,886 | $2,013 | $2,091 | $2,228 | $2,381 | $2,522 |
| Owner Occupied (with mortgage): | 4,777 | 30.72% |
| Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage): | 1,645 | 10.58% |
| Renter Occupied: | 9,130 | 58.71% |
| Total Occupied Housing Units: | 15,552 | 100% |
| Occupied Housing Units: | 15,552 | 93.27% |
| Vacant Housing Units (not graphed): | 1,122 | 6.73% |
| Total Housing Units: | 16,674 | 100% |
| Single-Family Units: | 7,810 | 46.84% |
| Multi-Family Units: | 8,855 | 53.11% |
| Other Units: | 9 | 0.05% |
| Total Housing Units: | 16,674 | 100% |
In 2023, 54.10% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is far higher than the national rate (35.00%), well above both the state and national averages. High school or higher is 92.30%, which is markedly above the state rate (84.60%). The uninsured rate is 3.50%, which is far lower than the national rate (8.60%). Private coverage is 81.30%, which is notably higher than the state rate (64.00%). Public coverage is 23.70%, which is generally lower than the state rate (38.90%). The share of people in poverty is 4.90%, which is falls below the national rate (8.70%), down 1.40 percentage points since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 1.10 percentage points. This suggests a positive shift in the local economic and social landscape - higher incomes, steadier consumer demand, and a strengthening tax base. Among residents ages 3+, the largest enrollment group is college (51.24%). College enrollment is 51.24%, which is far higher than the national rate (26.70%), indicating the community is likely a college hub with student-driven housing and services.
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| Less than 9th grade: | 1,154 | 4.10% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 1,026 | 3.64% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency): | 4,279 | 15.20% |
| Some college, no degree: | 4,531 | 16.09% |
| Associate's degree: | 1,927 | 6.84% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 8,127 | 28.86% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 7,114 | 25.26% |
| Total: | 28,158 | 100% |
| High school or higher: | 25,978 | 92.26% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher: | 15,241 | 54.13% |
| Private Insurance: | 32,222 | 74.91% |
| Public Insurance: | 9,396 | 21.85% |
| No Insurance: | 1,394 | 3.24% |
| Total: | 43,012 | 100% |
| Has Health Insurance: | 41,618 | 96.76% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| % of People in Poverty | 6.3% | 6.3% | 6.0% | 6.8% | 7.2% | 7.4% | 7.2% | 7.0% | 6.0% | 6.8% | 4.1% | 4.0% | 4.9% |
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.
| Nursery School, Preschool: | 584 | 5.69% |
| Kindergarten: | 474 | 4.62% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 2,585 | 25.19% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 1,360 | 13.25% |
| College or graduate school: | 5,258 | 51.24% |
| Total: | 10,261 | 100% |
| Early Childhood: | 1,058 | 10.31% |
| K-12 (Primary & Secondary School): | 4,419 | 43.07% |
ZIP Code 95050 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2023), there are 1,562 business establishments, employing about 28,753 people with an annual payroll of $2,663,070,000. USPS data shows 16,537 residential mailboxes and 2,240 business mailboxes, reflecting local delivery coverage.
| # Residential Mailboxes: | 16,537Source: USPS |
| # Business Mailboxes: | 2,240Source: USPS |
| Total Delivery Receptacles: | 18,194Source: USPS |
| Single Family Delivery Units: | 7,325Source: USPS |
| Multi Family Delivery Units: | 4,772Source: USPS |
| # of Businesses: | 1,562Source: CBP |
| 1st Quarter Payroll: | $637,768,000Source: CBP |
| Annual Payroll: | $2,663,070,000Source: CBP |
| # of Employees: | 28,753Source: CBP |
ZIP Code 95050 is located in Santa Clara County, California, within the San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA 41940) and California's 17th Congressional District. This Metro area has a population of 1,969,353 people, about 1.98% of whom live in ZIP Code 95050. It covers 5.455 sq mi of land and a water area of 0 sq mi.
| 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: | 5.455 sq miSource: Census |
| Water Area: | --Source: 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: | 0669084Source: Census |
| Place Name: | Santa Clara city; CaliforniaSource: Census |
ZIP Code 95050 is in the Santa Clara Unified School District, which serves grades Kindergarten thru 12th. There are 6 public schools and 2 private school(s) in this ZIP Code. It also has 6 colleges, universities or post secondary education institutions nearby which would be a short commute to.
Our sources include trusted federal and licensed data from the United States Postal Service, U.S. Census Bureau, U.S. Geological Survey, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, and the National Center for Education Statistics, along with proprietary datasets created by ZIP-Codes.com. Data last updated on October 1, 2025.