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Population and households in ZIP 94043
Household size in ZIP 94043
| Period | ZIP 94043 | San Jose area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.34 | 2.97 | 3.04 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.39 | 3.05 | 3.10 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.43 | 3.07 | 3.09 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.55 | 2.96 | 3.01 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.21 | −0.00 | −0.03 | −0.03 |
The average household in ZIP 94043 has 2.55 people, a bit under the U.S. average of 2.65. Since 2006–10, household size has climbed from 2.34, even as the national average fell. The biggest households, usually families with children, are concentrated in the east.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in ZIP 94043
| Period | ZIP 94043 | San Jose area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 37.1 | 36.6 | 35.8 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 36.3 | 37.6 | 36.8 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 36.1 | 38.5 | 37.9 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 37.4 | 39.4 | 39.0 | 40.1 |
| Change | +0.2 | +2.8 | +3.1 | +2.3 |
ZIP 94043 is a little younger than the country as a whole: its median age is 37.4, against 40.1 nationally. The youngest areas are in the southeast, the oldest in the west.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in ZIP 94043
| Period | ZIP 94043 | San Jose area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 7.5% | 10.4% | 13.5% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 6.3% | 9.9% | 13.5% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 6.3% | 8.8% | 12.3% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 4.5% | 9.0% | 12.3% | 11.6% |
| Change | −3.1 pts | −1.3 pts | −1.2 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head only 4.5% of households in ZIP 94043, well below the national share of 11.6%. Since 2006–10, the single-parent share has fallen 3.1 points, a much bigger shift than nationally. Only 57 of the 1,131 California ZIP codes with 5,000+ people have a lower share of single-parent households.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in ZIP 94043
Renters in ZIP 94043
| Period | ZIP 94043 | San Jose area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 56.1% | 40.6% | 42.6% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 56.9% | 42.9% | 45.2% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 54.8% | 43.4% | 45.2% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 55.2% | 44.5% | 44.1% | 34.8% |
| Change | −1.0 pts | +3.9 pts | +1.5 pts | +1.5 pts |
Renters far outnumber owners in ZIP 94043: 55.2% of households rent their homes, against 34.8% nationally. About a third of owners (34.2%) have paid off their mortgages, below the national share of 39.8%. Rentals cluster in the south; owners are most common in the center. The renter share is down 1.0 points from 2006–10, even as the national share rose.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in ZIP 94043
| Period | ZIP 94043 | San Jose area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 9.3% | 6.2% | 8.7% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 6.5% | 4.9% | 8.1% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 7.2% | 5.6% | 7.5% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 10.2% | 6.4% | 7.3% | 9.6% |
| Change | +0.9 pts | +0.2 pts | −1.4 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy in ZIP 94043 is close to the national rate: 10.2% of homes are empty, against 9.6%. The rate is higher than in the San Jose area overall (6.4%). Since 2006–10, vacancy has edged up 0.9 points, even as the national rate fell.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in ZIP 94043
| Period | ZIP 94043 | San Jose area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1975 | 1973 | 1972 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1974 | 1974 | 1973 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1976 | 1975 | 1974 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1979 | 1977 | 1976 | 1980 |
| Change | +4 | +4 | +4 | +6 |
The typical home in ZIP 94043 was built around 1979, about the same vintage as the country's housing overall (1980). The median year built has moved up from 1975 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. The newest homes are mostly in the southeast, the oldest in the center.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in ZIP 94043
| Period | ZIP 94043 | San Jose area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $1,460 | $1,524 | $1,298 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,690 | $1,670 | $1,379 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $2,427 | $2,389 | $1,721 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $2,966 | $2,873 | $2,229 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$1,506 | +$1,348 | +$931 | +$606 |
The median renter in ZIP 94043 pays $2,966 a month for rent and utilities, well above the national median of $1,571. Rents are up $1,506 a month from 2006–10, a 103% jump, faster than rents rose nationally. The typical renter here spends 22.7% of household income on rent, comfortably under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, and a smaller share than renters pay nationally. Renters on a budget will find the lowest rents in the west; the highest are in the southeast.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in ZIP 94043
Bachelor's degrees in ZIP 94043
| Period | ZIP 94043 | San Jose area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 57.4% | 43.9% | 29.1% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 61.9% | 46.5% | 30.1% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 68.7% | 51.6% | 32.9% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 71.9% | 55.3% | 36.3% | 35.6% |
| Change | +14.5 pts | +11.5 pts | +7.1 pts | +7.2 pts |
College graduates are unusually common in ZIP 94043: 71.9% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor's degree or higher, against 35.6% nationally. Education tends to track local incomes and the kinds of jobs nearby. Since 2006–10, the share with a degree has risen 14.5 points, in line with the national trend. Only 92 of the 1,131 California ZIP codes with 5,000+ people have a higher share of college graduates.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in ZIP 94043
| Period | ZIP 94043 | San Jose area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 91.4% | 85.5% | 79.9% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 93.4% | 86.4% | 80.7% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 93.5% | 88.1% | 82.6% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 94.6% | 89.0% | 84.2% | 89.3% |
| Change | +3.2 pts | +3.4 pts | +4.3 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion is high in ZIP 94043: 94.6% of adults 25 and older have a diploma or equivalent, well above the national rate of 89.3%. The share with a diploma has risen 3.2 points since 2006–10, mirroring the country.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in ZIP 94043
| Period | ZIP 94043 | San Jose area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 8.1% | 7.9% | 9.2% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 8.2% | 8.9% | 11.3% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 3.1% | 4.4% | 6.3% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 3.1% | 4.9% | 6.6% | 5.4% |
| Change | −5.0 pts | −3.0 pts | −2.6 pts | −2.7 pts |
The job market in ZIP 94043 has been strong: just 3.1% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well below the national rate of 5.4%. Only 37 of the 1,131 California ZIP codes with 5,000+ people have lower unemployment. Unemployment is down 5.0 points from 2006–10, mirroring the country.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
ZIP 94043 compared with nearby ZIP codes
| ZIP code | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ZIP 94043 | 2.55 | 37.4 | 4.5% | 55.2% | 10.2% | 1979 | $2,966 | 71.9% | 94.6% | 3.1% |
| ZIP 94041 | 2.27 | 34.6 | 7.5% | 73.7% | 10.3% | 1978 | $3,058 | 75.0% | 94.8% | 5.0% |
| ZIP 94040 | 2.36 | 37.6 | 7.6% | 62.3% | 9.3% | 1976 | $3,052 | 78.1% | 95.7% | 3.8% |
| ZIP 94022 | 2.72 | 49.9 | 4.7% | 18.2% | 9.6% | 1972 | $3,498 | 86.9% | 99.0% | 3.3% |
| ZIP 94306 | 2.67 | 42.8 | 5.5% | 47.3% | 10.4% | 1966 | $3,011 | 80.9% | 95.4% | 3.5% |
| ZIP 94024 | 2.90 | 47.4 | 4.0% | 13.3% | 7.9% | 1964 | $3,499 | 86.2% | 98.8% | 5.6% |
| ZIP 94085 | 2.53 | 34.3 | 7.2% | 61.3% | 6.3% | 1988 | $2,994 | 64.5% | 91.3% | 5.2% |
| ZIP 94086 | 2.44 | 35.6 | 6.8% | 69.5% | 5.9% | 1977 | $2,994 | 68.2% | 93.0% | 4.5% |
| ZIP 94089 | 2.50 | 40.1 | 5.6% | 47.1% | 5.1% | 1988 | $3,125 | 57.8% | 93.1% | 4.4% |
| ZIP 94087 | 2.81 | 39.6 | 6.2% | 46.1% | 5.2% | 1968 | $3,236 | 77.5% | 97.6% | 5.0% |
| ZIP 94303 | 3.42 | 39.4 | 10.7% | 42.2% | 9.9% | 1964 | $2,924 | 48.4% | 84.2% | 5.5% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up ZIP 94043. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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