| City: | San Jose, California |
| County: | Santa Clara County |
| Timezone: | Pacific (GMT -08:00) |
| Local Time: | 9:01:50 PM |
| Population: | 51,222 [See All] |
| Area Code: | 408 |
| Classification: | Standard [Normal Street Delivery] |
| Coordinates: | 37.3499, -121.8507 |
| Land Area: | 3.564 sq mi |
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ZIP Code 95116 has 51,222 residents and 13,688 households (average 3.68 persons per household). The median age is 35.0 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 Hispanic or Latino (61.8%) and Other / Two or More Races (41.6%, much higher than the state average of 21.2% and well above the national average of 8.4%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 61.8%, which is much higher than the national average (18.7%), and Asian share is much higher than both the state (15.4%) and national averages (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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| 2020 Population: | 51,222Source: Census DHC |
| 2023 ACS Population Estimate: | 48,816Source: Census ACS |
| 2025 ZC Population Estimate: | 50,706Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Population Density: | 14,372.1 people per sq mile |
| Average Income: | $83,428Source: Census ACS |
| Households: | 13,688Source: Census DHC |
| Average House Value: | $842,700Source: Census ACS |
| Persons Per Household: | 3.68Source: Census DHC |
| Average Family Size: | 3.64Source: Census ACS |
| Group | 2010 | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Census ACS Population Estimate | -- | 47,858 | 49,728 | 51,010 | 52,597 | 54,217 | 55,249 | 56,243 | 56,481 | 55,825 | 54,758 | 52,245 | 50,436 | 48,816 |
| Decennial Census | 51,496 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 51,222 | -- | -- | -- |
Median Age: 35
Male Median Age: 33.9
Female Median Age: 36
| 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 | 1,483 | 1,687 | 2,067 | 1,977 | 1,991 | 2,150 | 1,999 | 1,915 | 1,788 | 1,825 | 1,685 | 1,511 | 1,193 | 862 | 715 | 406 | 348 | 291 |
| Female | 1,397 | 1,687 | 1,838 | 1,795 | 1,837 | 1,908 | 1,789 | 1,932 | 1,828 | 1,680 | 1,562 | 1,310 | 1,359 | 1,051 | 822 | 629 | 454 | 451 |
| Total | 2,880 | 3,374 | 3,905 | 3,772 | 3,828 | 4,058 | 3,788 | 3,847 | 3,616 | 3,505 | 3,247 | 2,821 | 2,552 | 1,913 | 1,537 | 1,035 | 802 | 742 |
| White: | 6,494 | 8.51% |
| Black: | 1,112 | 1.46% |
| Hispanic:* | 31,631 | 41.45% |
| Asian: | 13,882 | 18.19% |
| American Indian: | 1,675 | 2.20% |
| Hawaiian: | 186 | 0.24% |
| Other: | 21,323 | 27.95% |
| Total: | 76,303 | 100% |
| Gender | Count | % | Median Age |
|---|---|---|---|
| Males: | 25,893 | 50.55% | 33.9 years |
| Females: | 25,329 | 49.45% | 36.0 years |
| Total: | 51,222 | 100% | 35.0 years |
| Native, born in the United States: | 24,114 | 49.40% |
| Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad: | 1,131 | 2.32% |
| Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen: | 11,056 | 22.65% |
| Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen: | 12,515 | 48.29% |
| Total Population: | 48,816 | 100% |
| Total Native Population: | 25,245 | 51.71% |
| Total Foreign-born Population: | 23,571 | 48.29% |
In 2023, the Median household income is $83,428, which is far less than the state median ($96,334), is up $35,145 (72.8%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $17,761. Family households earn a median of $88,323 versus $48,715 for nonfamily households (a difference of $39,608). By gender, male median income is $54,657 and female is $48,949, which is much lower than the state female median ($61,569), with a current gap of $5,708 that has widened from 2011 to 2023. The labor-force participation rate is 63.8%, which is roughly equal to the national rate (63.5%). The unemployment rate is 4.1%, which is far lower than the state rate (6.4%). The largest occupation group is Management (27.1%).
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| Income Type | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $48,283 | $48,838 | $48,805 | $47,413 | $47,805 | $51,399 | $56,299 | $60,855 | $65,667 | $70,656 | $76,339 | $81,216 | $83,428 |
| Median Family Income | $50,573 | $49,861 | $49,012 | $50,450 | $51,658 | $53,818 | $59,942 | $64,567 | $69,570 | $73,759 | $79,838 | $85,684 | $88,323 |
| Median NonFamily Income | $26,835 | $26,623 | $26,359 | $22,381 | $20,199 | $22,917 | $26,654 | $27,896 | $34,207 | $40,044 | $43,383 | $47,961 | $48,715 |
| Median Male Income | $35,041 | $35,160 | $34,313 | $35,110 | $34,475 | $35,980 | $38,399 | $40,695 | $42,374 | $43,484 | $46,583 | $51,604 | $54,657 |
| Median Female Income | $32,168 | $32,425 | $33,283 | $34,697 | $31,966 | $32,423 | $32,477 | $34,979 | $35,519 | $37,990 | $42,033 | $45,257 | $48,949 |
| Employed: | 23,971 | 61.19% |
| Unemployed: | 1,017 | 2.60% |
| Not In Labor Force: | 14,188 | 36.22% |
| Total: | 39,176 | 100% |
| Management, business, science, and arts: | 6,499 | 27.11% |
| Service: | 5,476 | 22.84% |
| Sales and Office: | 4,664 | 19.46% |
| Natural resources, construction, and maintenance: | 3,063 | 12.78% |
| Production, transportation, and material moving: | 4,269 | 17.81% |
| Total Civilian Employed Population: | 23,971 | 100% |
In 2023, the median home value is $842,700, which is markedly greater than the national median ($303,400), is up $466,000 (123.71%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $273,800. The median gross rent is $2,049, which is considerably higher than the national median ($1,348), is up $899 (78.17%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $418. Of occupied housing, owners make up 39.49% (62.70% with a mortgage, 37.30% free-and-clear) and renters 60.51% - making this ZIP Code less home ownership than the state and higher than national rental averages. The vacancy rate is 3.80%, which is much lower than the national rate (10.43%).
Explore More:Compare Home ValueHome Value Over TimeRent & Over TimeHousing Occupancy
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $376,700 | $340,800 | $320,900 | $335,200 | $368,900 | $413,700 | $465,800 | $523,600 | $568,900 | $619,100 | $687,900 | $827,900 | $842,700 |
| Less than $500: | 559 | 6.87% |
| $500 to $999: | 614 | 7.54% |
| $1,000 to $1,499: | 951 | 11.68% |
| $1,500 to $1,999: | 1,723 | 21.16% |
| $2,000 to $2,499: | 1,577 | 19.37% |
| $2,500 to $2,999: | 1,260 | 15.48% |
| $3,000 or more: | 1,320 | 16.21% |
| No Rent: | 138 | 1.69% |
| Total: | 8,142 | 100% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Rent | $1,150 | $1,165 | $1,202 | $1,230 | $1,257 | $1,308 | $1,409 | $1,490 | $1,631 | $1,727 | $1,849 | $1,960 | $2,049 |
| Owner Occupied (with mortgage): | 3,331 | 24.76% |
| Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage): | 1,982 | 14.73% |
| Renter Occupied: | 8,142 | 60.51% |
| Total Occupied Housing Units: | 13,455 | 100% |
| Occupied Housing Units: | 13,455 | 96.20% |
| Vacant Housing Units (not graphed): | 532 | 3.80% |
| Total Housing Units: | 13,987 | 100% |
| Single-Family Units: | 7,794 | 55.72% |
| Multi-Family Units: | 5,484 | 39.21% |
| Other Units: | 709 | 5.07% |
| Total Housing Units: | 13,987 | 100% |
In 2023, 21.20% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is markedly below the state rate (36.50%). High school or higher is 70.90%, which is far lower than the national rate (89.40%). The uninsured rate is 8.10%, which is on par with the state rate (6.90%). The share of people in poverty is 8.30%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.70%), down 10.50 percentage points since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 1.50 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 elementary (36.32%). College enrollment is 30.66%, which is well above 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: | 6,532 | 20.32% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 2,818 | 8.76% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency): | 8,579 | 26.68% |
| Some college, no degree: | 5,343 | 16.62% |
| Associate's degree: | 2,049 | 6.37% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 4,794 | 14.91% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 2,037 | 6.34% |
| Total: | 32,152 | 100% |
| High school or higher: | 22,802 | 70.92% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher: | 6,831 | 21.25% |
| Private Insurance: | 25,981 | 50.63% |
| Public Insurance: | 21,408 | 41.72% |
| No Insurance: | 3,930 | 7.66% |
| Total: | 51,319 | 100% |
| Has Health Insurance: | 47,389 | 92.34% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| % of People in Poverty | 18.8% | 21.2% | 20.5% | 19.0% | 16.6% | 16.1% | 13.3% | 10.6% | 9.8% | 8.9% | 8.7% | 8.4% | 8.3% |
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: | 570 | 4.16% |
| Kindergarten: | 575 | 4.19% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 4,981 | 36.32% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 3,385 | 24.68% |
| College or graduate school: | 4,205 | 30.66% |
| Total: | 13,716 | 100% |
| Early Childhood: | 1,145 | 8.35% |
| K-12 (Primary & Secondary School): | 8,941 | 65.19% |
ZIP Code 95116 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2023), there are 720 business establishments, employing about 7,103 people with an annual payroll of $535,610,000. USPS data shows 13,779 residential mailboxes and 1,000 business mailboxes, reflecting local delivery coverage.
| # Residential Mailboxes: | 13,779Source: USPS |
| # Business Mailboxes: | 1,000Source: USPS |
| Total Delivery Receptacles: | 14,618Source: USPS |
| Single Family Delivery Units: | 8,013Source: USPS |
| Multi Family Delivery Units: | 1,571Source: USPS |
| # of Businesses: | 720Source: CBP |
| 1st Quarter Payroll: | $133,563,000Source: CBP |
| Annual Payroll: | $535,610,000Source: CBP |
| # of Employees: | 7,103Source: CBP |
ZIP Code 95116 is located in Santa Clara County, California, within the San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA 41940) and California's 17th and 18th Congressional Districts. This Metro area has a population of 1,969,353 people, about 2.60% of whom live in ZIP Code 95116. It covers 3.564 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: | 3.564 sq miSource: Census |
| Water Area: | --Source: Census |
| Congressional District: | 17,18Source: USPS |
| Congressional Land Area: | 184.85, 696.12 sq miSource: Census |
| PMSA: | San Jose, CA PMSASource: Census |
| Intro Date: | < 2004-10Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Place FIPS Code: | 0668000Source: Census |
| Place Name: | San Jose city; CaliforniaSource: Census |
ZIP Code 95116 is part of 3 school districts, including: Franklin-McKinley Elementary School District (Grades KG thru 08), Alum Rock Union Elementary School District (Grades KG thru 08) and San Jose Unified School District (Grades Kindergarten thru 12th). There are 17 public schools and 1 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.