Population 48,811 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in ZIP 94086
Household size in ZIP 94086
| Period | ZIP 94086 | San Jose area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.40 | 2.97 | 3.04 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.51 | 3.05 | 3.10 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.59 | 3.07 | 3.09 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.44 | 2.96 | 3.01 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.04 | −0.00 | −0.03 | −0.03 |
The average household in ZIP 94086 has 2.44 people, under the U.S. average of 2.65. Household size has crept up from 2.40 in 2006–10, even as the national average fell. The biggest households, usually families with children, are concentrated in the southeast.
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 94086
| Period | ZIP 94086 | San Jose area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 35.3 | 36.6 | 35.8 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 35.2 | 37.6 | 36.8 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 35.1 | 38.5 | 37.9 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 35.6 | 39.4 | 39.0 | 40.1 |
| Change | +0.3 | +2.8 | +3.1 | +2.3 |
ZIP 94086 is young: half of its residents are under 35.6, compared with a national median of 40.1. The population tilts toward young adults, many of them living alone or as couples. Since 2006–10, the median age has crept up from 35.3, a smaller shift than nationally.
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 94086
| Period | ZIP 94086 | San Jose area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 7.5% | 10.4% | 13.5% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 7.5% | 9.9% | 13.5% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 5.1% | 8.8% | 12.3% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 6.8% | 9.0% | 12.3% | 11.6% |
| Change | −0.7 pts | −1.3 pts | −1.2 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are relatively rare in ZIP 94086: 6.8% of households, against 11.6% nationally. Since 2006–10, the single-parent share has edged down 0.7 points, mirroring the country.
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 94086
Renters in ZIP 94086
| Period | ZIP 94086 | San Jose area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 64.8% | 40.6% | 42.6% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 65.1% | 42.9% | 45.2% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 68.5% | 43.4% | 45.2% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 69.5% | 44.5% | 44.1% | 34.8% |
| Change | +4.7 pts | +3.9 pts | +1.5 pts | +1.5 pts |
Most households in ZIP 94086 rent: 69.5% of occupied homes are rented, far above the national share of 34.8%. Expect more apartments, and more turnover, than in owner-heavy areas. Among homeowners, 42.8% have no mortgage at all, about the same as nationally. Since 2006–10, the renter share has risen 4.7 points, a much bigger shift than nationally.
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 94086
| Period | ZIP 94086 | San Jose area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 8.2% | 6.2% | 8.7% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 5.6% | 4.9% | 8.1% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 6.0% | 5.6% | 7.5% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 5.9% | 6.4% | 7.3% | 9.6% |
| Change | −2.2 pts | +0.2 pts | −1.4 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy is on the low side in ZIP 94086: 5.9% of homes sit empty, against 9.6% nationally, which points to steady demand for housing. That is in line with the rest of the San Jose area. Vacancy is down 2.2 points from 2006–10, in line with the national trend.
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 94086
| Period | ZIP 94086 | San Jose area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1972 | 1973 | 1972 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1974 | 1974 | 1973 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1976 | 1975 | 1974 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1977 | 1977 | 1976 | 1980 |
| Change | +5 | +4 | +4 | +6 |
Homes in ZIP 94086 are about the same age as the nation's housing: the median home was built in 1977, versus 1980 nationally. The median year built has moved up from 1972 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. The newest homes are mostly in the north, the oldest in the west.
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 94086
| Period | ZIP 94086 | San Jose area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $1,501 | $1,524 | $1,298 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,703 | $1,670 | $1,379 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $2,552 | $2,389 | $1,721 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $2,994 | $2,873 | $2,229 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$1,493 | +$1,348 | +$931 | +$606 |
A typical rental in ZIP 94086 costs $2,994 a month with utilities, well above the national median of $1,571. Rents are up $1,493 a month from 2006–10, a 99% jump, faster than rents rose nationally. Rent takes 26.0% of the typical renter's income, comfortably under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent. Renters on a budget will find the lowest rents in the north; the highest are in the east.
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 94086
Bachelor's degrees in ZIP 94086
| Period | ZIP 94086 | San Jose area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 57.6% | 43.9% | 29.1% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 59.9% | 46.5% | 30.1% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 68.9% | 51.6% | 32.9% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 68.2% | 55.3% | 36.3% | 35.6% |
| Change | +10.6 pts | +11.5 pts | +7.1 pts | +7.2 pts |
ZIP 94086 is highly educated: about two-thirds of adults 25 and older (68.2%) hold at least a bachelor's degree, far above the national share of 35.6%. The share with a degree has risen 10.6 points since 2006–10, as it has nationally. ZIP 94086 has a higher share of college graduates than the great majority of California ZIP codes.
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 94086
| Period | ZIP 94086 | San Jose area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 90.2% | 85.5% | 79.9% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 92.5% | 86.4% | 80.7% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 93.2% | 88.1% | 82.6% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 93.0% | 89.0% | 84.2% | 89.3% |
| Change | +2.9 pts | +3.4 pts | +4.3 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion in ZIP 94086 is above the national rate: 93.0% of adults have a diploma, against 89.3%. Since 2006–10, the share with a diploma has risen 2.9 points, in line with the national trend.
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 94086
| Period | ZIP 94086 | San Jose area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 6.0% | 7.9% | 9.2% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 8.4% | 8.9% | 11.3% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 4.8% | 4.4% | 6.3% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 4.5% | 4.9% | 6.6% | 5.4% |
| Change | −1.5 pts | −3.0 pts | −2.6 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in ZIP 94086 runs below the national rate: 4.5% of the labor force was out of work and looking, against 5.4% nationally. Unemployment is down 1.5 points from 2006–10, as it has nationally. Because the Census pools five years of responses (2020–24), these rates smooth over short swings and lag the current job market.
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 94086 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 94086 | 2.44 | 35.6 | 6.8% | 69.5% | 5.9% | 1977 | $2,994 | 68.2% | 93.0% | 4.5% |
| ZIP 94085 | 2.53 | 34.3 | 7.2% | 61.3% | 6.3% | 1988 | $2,994 | 64.5% | 91.3% | 5.2% |
| ZIP 94087 | 2.81 | 39.6 | 6.2% | 46.1% | 5.2% | 1968 | $3,236 | 77.5% | 97.6% | 5.0% |
| ZIP 94089 | 2.50 | 40.1 | 5.6% | 47.1% | 5.1% | 1988 | $3,125 | 57.8% | 93.1% | 4.4% |
| ZIP 95051 | 2.62 | 37.2 | 5.1% | 55.4% | 6.8% | 1973 | $3,102 | 69.7% | 94.5% | 4.8% |
| ZIP 94041 | 2.27 | 34.6 | 7.5% | 73.7% | 10.3% | 1978 | $3,058 | 75.0% | 94.8% | 5.0% |
| ZIP 94024 | 2.90 | 47.4 | 4.0% | 13.3% | 7.9% | 1964 | $3,499 | 86.2% | 98.8% | 5.6% |
| ZIP 94043 | 2.55 | 37.4 | 4.5% | 55.2% | 10.2% | 1979 | $2,966 | 71.9% | 94.6% | 3.1% |
| ZIP 95014 | 2.80 | 42.2 | 4.6% | 40.6% | 6.3% | 1975 | $3,380 | 81.9% | 97.1% | 4.1% |
| ZIP 94040 | 2.36 | 37.6 | 7.6% | 62.3% | 9.3% | 1976 | $3,052 | 78.1% | 95.7% | 3.8% |
| ZIP 95050 | 2.45 | 36.2 | 5.6% | 58.8% | 7.1% | 1970 | $2,724 | 60.2% | 92.2% | 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 94086. 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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