| City: | Santa Clara, California |
| Names to Avoid: | Santa Clara University |
| County: | Santa Clara County |
| Timezone: | Pacific (GMT -08:00) |
| Local Time: | 9:55:00 AM |
| Population: | 2,582 [See All] |
| Area Code: | 408 |
| Classification: | Unique [Company/Government] |
| Coordinates: | 37.3495, -121.9376 |
| Land Area: | 0.147 sq mi |
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Santa Clara University operates under dedicated ZIP code 95053 in Santa Clara County. Founded by Jesuits in 1851, SCU is the oldest college in California and the only California institution that is a successor to a Spanish mission. The Mission Santa Clara de Asís, established in 1777 as the eighth of California's 21 Spanish missions, was transferred to the Jesuits who opened the college that year. Santa Clara awarded California's first collegiate degree in 1857 and became a university by 1912 with the addition of law and engineering schools.
The 0.17-square-mile campus is located 0.3 miles from North San Jose in Silicon Valley. The 2020 Census counted 2,582 residents, with a median age of 19.6 years confirming the student population. Approximately 99% of residents live in non-institutional group quarters, consistent with dormitory housing. Census Business Patterns reports 16 establishments employing 3,454 workers, reflecting both academic and administrative operations. Santa Clara is the valid mailing city for this long-established designation.
| Population: | 2,582 |
| Median Age: | 19.6 |
| Housing Units: | 24 |
| Establishments: | 16 |
| Employment: | 3,454 |
ZIP Code 95053 has 2,582 residents and 2 households (average 16.50 persons per household). The median age is 19.6 years, significantly younger than the state (37.5) and significantly younger than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 49.1% male and 50.9% female, which is about the same as the state male share (49.4%), making this a female-majority area. Largest groups are White (62.8%, much higher than the state average of 41.2%) and Asian (20.0%, much higher than the national average of 6.0%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 16.0%, which is much lower than the state average (39.4%), and Asian share is much higher than the national average (6.0%).
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| 2020 Population: | 2,582Source: Census DHC |
| 2024 ACS Population Estimate: | 3,049Source: Census ACS |
| 2026 ZC Population Estimate: | 0Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Population Density: | 17,564.6 people per sq mile |
| Average Income: | $0Source: Census ACS |
| Households: | 2Source: Census DHC |
| Average House Value: | $666,666,666Source: Census ACS |
| Persons Per Household: | 16.50Source: Census DHC |
| Average Family Size: | 0.00Source: Census ACS |
| Group | 2010 | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Census ACS Population Estimate | -- | 2,369 | 2,312 | 2,513 | 2,730 | 2,911 | 3,222 | 3,532 | 3,678 | 3,862 | 3,835 | 3,627 | 3,317 | 3,153 | 3,049 |
| Decennial Census | 2,206 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 2,582 | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Median Age: 19.6
Male Median Age: 19.7
Female Median Age: 19.6
| 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 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 804 | 439 | 11 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Female | 0 | 2 | 0 | 913 | 384 | 11 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1,717 | 823 | 22 | 2 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| White: | 1,621 | 58.06% |
| Black: | 94 | 3.37% |
| Hispanic:* | 412 | 14.76% |
| Asian: | 516 | 18.48% |
| American Indian: | 5 | 0.18% |
| Hawaiian: | 6 | 0.21% |
| Other: | 138 | 4.94% |
| Total: | 2,792 | 100% |
| Gender | Count | % | Median Age |
|---|---|---|---|
| Males: | 1,267 | 49.07% | 19.7 years |
| Females: | 1,315 | 50.93% | 19.6 years |
| Total: | 2,582 | 100% | 19.6 years |
| Native, born in the United States: | 2,509 | 82.29% |
| Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad: | 104 | 3.41% |
| Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen: | 98 | 3.21% |
| Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen: | 338 | 14.30% |
| Total Population: | 3,049 | 100% |
| Total Native Population: | 2,613 | 85.70% |
| Total Foreign-born Population: | 436 | 14.30% |
In 2024, the Median household income is $0, which is well under the national median ($80,734), and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $0. Family households earn a median of $0 versus $0 for nonfamily households (a difference of $0). By gender, male median income is $31,436 and female is $0, which is considerably lower than the national female median ($55,274), with a current gap of $31,436 that has widened from 2011 to 2024. The labor-force participation rate is 42.8%, which is markedly below the national rate (63.5%). The unemployment rate is 12.7%, which is far worse than the national rate (5.2%). The largest occupation group is Management (44.0%).
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| Income Type | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $0 | $0 | $250,001 | $133,333 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Median Family Income | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Median NonFamily Income | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Median Male Income | $6,964 | $0 | $9,875 | $71,250 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $20,536 | $40,288 | $0 | $21,964 | $28,087 | $31,436 |
| Median Female Income | $0 | $0 | $99,844 | $98,250 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Employed: | 1,139 | 37.36% |
| Unemployed: | 166 | 5.44% |
| Not In Labor Force: | 1,744 | 57.20% |
| Total: | 3,049 | 100% |
| Management, business, science, and arts: | 501 | 43.99% |
| Service: | 318 | 27.92% |
| Sales and Office: | 294 | 25.81% |
| Natural resources, construction, and maintenance: | 21 | 1.84% |
| Production, transportation, and material moving: | 5 | 0.44% |
| Total Civilian Employed Population: | 1,139 | 100% |
In 2024, the median home value is $0, which is much lower than the national median ($332,700), and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $0. The median gross rent is $0, which is well under the national median ($1,413), and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $0. Insufficient data for owner/renter mix. Insufficient data for vacancy rate.
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| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $0 | $0 | $800,000 | $683,300 | $646,700 | $642,900 | $660,700 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Less than $500: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $500 to $999: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $1,000 to $1,499: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $1,500 to $1,999: | 42 | 100.00% |
| $2,000 to $2,499: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $2,500 to $2,999: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $3,000 or more: | 0 | 0.00% |
| No Rent: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total: | 42 | 100% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Rent | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Owner Occupied (with mortgage): | 0 | 0.00% |
| Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage): | 0 | 0.00% |
| Renter Occupied: | 42 | 100.00% |
| Total Occupied Housing Units: | 42 | 100% |
| Occupied Housing Units: | 42 | 100.00% |
| Vacant Housing Units (not graphed): | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total Housing Units: | 42 | 100% |
| Single-Family Units: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Multi-Family Units: | 42 | 100.00% |
| Other Units: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total Housing Units: | 42 | 100% |
In 2024, 100.00% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is far higher than the national rate (35.70%). High school or higher is 100.00%, which is comparable to the national rate (89.60%). The uninsured rate is 6.70%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.40%). Private coverage is 86.40%, which is well above the national rate (67.10%). Public coverage is 9.00%, which is far lower than the national rate (36.70%). The share of people in poverty is -666,666,666.00%, which is far lower than the national rate (8.80%). Poverty has been broadly stable, which may reflect structural barriers or offsetting gains and setbacks. Among residents ages 3+, the largest enrollment group is college (100.00%). College enrollment is 100.00%, 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: | 0 | 0.00% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 0 | 0.00% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency): | 0 | 0.00% |
| Some college, no degree: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Associate's degree: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 119 | 62.96% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 70 | 37.04% |
| Total: | 189 | 100% |
| High school or higher: | 189 | 100.00% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher: | 189 | 100.00% |
| Private Insurance: | 2,634 | 84.59% |
| Public Insurance: | 275 | 8.83% |
| No Insurance: | 205 | 6.58% |
| Total: | 3,114 | 100% |
| Has Health Insurance: | 2,909 | 93.42% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| % of People in Poverty | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
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: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Kindergarten: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 0 | 0.00% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 0 | 0.00% |
| College or graduate school: | 3,038 | 100.00% |
| Total: | 3,038 | 100% |
| Early Childhood: | 0 | 0.00% |
| K-12 (Primary & Secondary School): | 0 | 0.00% |
ZIP Code 95053 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2024), there are 15 business establishments, employing about 3,482 people with an annual payroll of $176,615,000.
| # Residential Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| # Business Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| Total Delivery Receptacles: | 0Source: USPS |
| Single Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| Multi Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| # of Businesses: | 15Source: CBP |
| 1st Quarter Payroll: | $41,461,000Source: CBP |
| Annual Payroll: | $176,615,000Source: CBP |
| # of Employees: | 3,482Source: CBP |
ZIP Code 95053 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 1,836,911 people, about 0.14% of whom live in ZIP Code 95053. It covers 0.147 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: | 1,836,911Source: Census |
| MSA: | San Francisco-Oakland-San Jose, CA CMSASource: Census |
| Land Area: | 0.147 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 |
We could not locate which school district 95053 belongs to, but we will update this once new district data is released. There are no public schools nor private schools with a mailing address in this ZIP Code. Listing Nearby schools instead. 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 February 1, 2026.