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Population and households in ZIP 94301
Household size in ZIP 94301
| Period | ZIP 94301 | San Jose area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.39 | 2.97 | 3.04 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.37 | 3.05 | 3.10 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.40 | 3.07 | 3.09 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.49 | 2.96 | 3.01 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.10 | −0.00 | −0.03 | −0.03 |
The average household in ZIP 94301 has 2.49 people, a bit under the U.S. average of 2.65. Since 2006–10, household size has climbed from 2.39, even as the national average fell. Households are largest in the south and smallest in the west.
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 94301
| Period | ZIP 94301 | San Jose area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 42.3 | 36.6 | 35.8 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 44.7 | 37.6 | 36.8 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 45.6 | 38.5 | 37.9 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 47.2 | 39.4 | 39.0 | 40.1 |
| Change | +4.9 | +2.8 | +3.1 | +2.3 |
With a median age of 47.2, ZIP 94301 is noticeably older than the country as a whole (40.1), an age mix that tilts toward empty nesters and retirees. Since 2006–10, the median age has climbed from 42.3, as it has nationally. Only 110 of the 1,131 California ZIP codes with 5,000+ people are older.
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 94301
| Period | ZIP 94301 | San Jose area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 5.8% | 10.4% | 13.5% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 6.2% | 9.9% | 13.5% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 6.6% | 8.8% | 12.3% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 6.5% | 9.0% | 12.3% | 11.6% |
| Change | +0.7 pts | −1.3 pts | −1.2 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head only 6.5% of households in ZIP 94301, well below the national share of 11.6%. The single-parent share has edged up 0.7 points since 2006–10, even as the national share fell. ZIP 94301 has a lower share of single-parent households than the great majority of California ZIP codes.
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 94301
Renters in ZIP 94301
| Period | ZIP 94301 | San Jose area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 41.4% | 40.6% | 42.6% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 48.9% | 42.9% | 45.2% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 48.9% | 43.4% | 45.2% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 46.7% | 44.5% | 44.1% | 34.8% |
| Change | +5.3 pts | +3.9 pts | +1.5 pts | +1.5 pts |
Renting is far more common in ZIP 94301 than nationally: 46.7% of households rent their homes, against 34.8%. Among owners, 46.6% have paid off their mortgages, above the national share of 39.8%. Renting is most common in the northwest and least common in the south. The renter share has risen 5.3 points since 2006–10, 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 94301
| Period | ZIP 94301 | San Jose area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 6.3% | 6.2% | 8.7% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 6.7% | 4.9% | 8.1% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 10.7% | 5.6% | 7.5% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 13.8% | 6.4% | 7.3% | 9.6% |
| Change | +7.4 pts | +0.2 pts | −1.4 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy is high in ZIP 94301: 13.8% of homes are empty, far above the national rate of 9.6%. In resort and lake areas that usually means seasonal and vacation homes; elsewhere it can point to weak demand. Since 2006–10, vacancy has risen 7.4 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 94301
| Period | ZIP 94301 | San Jose area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1954 | 1973 | 1972 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1953 | 1974 | 1973 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1955 | 1975 | 1974 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1956 | 1977 | 1976 | 1980 |
| Change | +1 | +4 | +4 | +6 |
The housing in ZIP 94301 is old by national standards: the median home dates to 1956, against 1980 for the U.S., so buyers will find more older houses, some of them due for updates. Newer construction is concentrated in the west, while the north has the oldest housing. Only 82 of the 1,131 California ZIP codes with 5,000+ people have older homes.
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 94301
| Period | ZIP 94301 | San Jose area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $1,719 | $1,524 | $1,298 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,831 | $1,670 | $1,379 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $2,626 | $2,389 | $1,721 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $3,148 | $2,873 | $2,229 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$1,429 | +$1,348 | +$931 | +$606 |
Rent in ZIP 94301 runs $3,148 a month at the median, utilities included, well above the U.S. median of $1,571. Rents are up $1,429 a month from 2006–10, an 83% jump, faster than rents rose nationally. The typical renter here spends 23.5% of household income on rent, comfortably under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, and a smaller share than renters pay nationally. Rents run highest in the north and lowest in the west.
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 94301
Bachelor's degrees in ZIP 94301
| Period | ZIP 94301 | San Jose area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 83.7% | 43.9% | 29.1% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 83.4% | 46.5% | 30.1% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 82.8% | 51.6% | 32.9% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 83.2% | 55.3% | 36.3% | 35.6% |
| Change | −0.5 pts | +11.5 pts | +7.1 pts | +7.2 pts |
College graduates are unusually common in ZIP 94301: 83.2% 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. Only 14 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 94301
| Period | ZIP 94301 | San Jose area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 98.6% | 85.5% | 79.9% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 98.8% | 86.4% | 80.7% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 97.9% | 88.1% | 82.6% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 96.8% | 89.0% | 84.2% | 89.3% |
| Change | −1.8 pts | +3.4 pts | +4.3 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion is high in ZIP 94301: 96.8% of adults 25 and older have a diploma or equivalent, well above the national rate of 89.3%. The share with a diploma has fallen 1.8 points since 2006–10, even as the national rate rose. ZIP 94301 has a higher share of high school graduates than the great majority of California ZIP codes.
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 94301
| Period | ZIP 94301 | San Jose area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 5.2% | 7.9% | 9.2% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 5.1% | 8.9% | 11.3% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 4.0% | 4.4% | 6.3% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 2.3% | 4.9% | 6.6% | 5.4% |
| Change | −2.9 pts | −3.0 pts | −2.6 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in ZIP 94301 has been low: just 2.3% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well below the national rate of 5.4%. Only ten of the 1,131 California ZIP codes with 5,000+ people have lower unemployment. Since 2006–10, unemployment has fallen 2.9 points, 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 94301 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 94301 | 2.49 | 47.2 | 6.5% | 46.7% | 13.8% | 1956 | $3,148 | 83.2% | 96.8% | 2.3% |
| ZIP 94303 | 3.42 | 39.4 | 10.7% | 42.2% | 9.9% | 1964 | $2,924 | 48.4% | 84.2% | 5.5% |
| ZIP 94305 | 1.87 | 23.9 | 7.0% | 73.0% | 21.5% | 1989 | $1,997 | 88.9% | 96.1% | 10.0% |
| ZIP 94304 | 2.31 | 40.7 | 5.1% | 76.2% | 12.1% | 1996 | $3,348 | 82.0% | 98.4% | 3.0% |
| ZIP 94025 | 2.76 | 40.3 | 6.1% | 41.9% | 11.7% | 1967 | $3,122 | 73.9% | 93.3% | 5.2% |
| ZIP 94306 | 2.67 | 42.8 | 5.5% | 47.3% | 10.4% | 1966 | $3,011 | 80.9% | 95.4% | 3.5% |
| ZIP 94027 | 2.79 | 45.2 | 4.0% | 12.6% | 17.0% | 1963 | $3,497 | 83.4% | 98.8% | 3.1% |
| ZIP 94063 | 3.13 | 35.3 | 11.3% | 68.2% | 7.4% | 1975 | $2,577 | 34.5% | 74.8% | 3.5% |
| ZIP 94022 | 2.72 | 49.9 | 4.7% | 18.2% | 9.6% | 1972 | $3,498 | 86.9% | 99.0% | 3.3% |
| ZIP 94061 | 2.88 | 39.2 | 10.8% | 45.9% | 7.9% | 1963 | $3,024 | 49.8% | 86.0% | 6.1% |
| ZIP 94043 | 2.55 | 37.4 | 4.5% | 55.2% | 10.2% | 1979 | $2,966 | 71.9% | 94.6% | 3.1% |
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 94301. 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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