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Population and households in ZIP 94306
Household size in ZIP 94306
| Period | ZIP 94306 | San Jose area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.47 | 2.97 | 3.04 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.57 | 3.05 | 3.10 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.60 | 3.07 | 3.09 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.67 | 2.96 | 3.01 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.20 | −0.00 | −0.03 | −0.03 |
Households in ZIP 94306 average 2.67 people, about the same as the country as a whole (2.65). The typical household here is smaller than in the San Jose area as a whole, where it has 2.96 people. Since 2006–10, household size has climbed from 2.47, even as the national average fell.
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 94306
| Period | ZIP 94306 | San Jose area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 40.2 | 36.6 | 35.8 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 40.5 | 37.6 | 36.8 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 41.3 | 38.5 | 37.9 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 42.8 | 39.4 | 39.0 | 40.1 |
| Change | +2.6 | +2.8 | +3.1 | +2.3 |
ZIP 94306 skews older than the country: its median age is 42.8, against 40.1 nationally. Since 2006–10, the median age has climbed from 40.2, mirroring the country. Residents skew youngest in the center and oldest in the northeast.
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 94306
| Period | ZIP 94306 | San Jose area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 8.0% | 10.4% | 13.5% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 6.4% | 9.9% | 13.5% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 7.2% | 8.8% | 12.3% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 5.5% | 9.0% | 12.3% | 11.6% |
| Change | −2.4 pts | −1.3 pts | −1.2 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head only 5.5% of households in ZIP 94306, well below the national share of 11.6%. The single-parent share has fallen 2.4 points since 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally. ZIP 94306 has a lower share of single-parent households than at least four in five 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 94306
Renters in ZIP 94306
| Period | ZIP 94306 | San Jose area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 46.6% | 40.6% | 42.6% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 46.9% | 42.9% | 45.2% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 44.8% | 43.4% | 45.2% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 47.3% | 44.5% | 44.1% | 34.8% |
| Change | +0.7 pts | +3.9 pts | +1.5 pts | +1.5 pts |
Renting is far more common in ZIP 94306 than nationally: 47.3% of households rent their homes, against 34.8%. Among homeowners, 39.3% have no mortgage at all, about the same as nationally. Rentals cluster in the center; owners are most common in the south. The renter share is up 0.7 points from 2006–10, in line with the national trend.
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 94306
| Period | ZIP 94306 | San Jose area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 6.5% | 6.2% | 8.7% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 6.0% | 4.9% | 8.1% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 7.3% | 5.6% | 7.5% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 10.4% | 6.4% | 7.3% | 9.6% |
| Change | +3.9 pts | +0.2 pts | −1.4 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy in ZIP 94306 is close to the national rate: 10.4% of homes are empty, against 9.6%. The rate is higher than in the San Jose area as a whole (6.4%). Vacancy has risen 3.9 points since 2006–10, 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 94306
| Period | ZIP 94306 | San Jose area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1961 | 1973 | 1972 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1962 | 1974 | 1973 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1963 | 1975 | 1974 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1966 | 1977 | 1976 | 1980 |
| Change | +5 | +4 | +4 | +6 |
ZIP 94306 is a place of older homes: half were built before 1966, while the national median is 1980. That means established neighborhoods, and more houses that may need updating. The median year built has moved up from 1961 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building.
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 94306
| Period | ZIP 94306 | San Jose area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $1,532 | $1,524 | $1,298 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,846 | $1,670 | $1,379 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $2,587 | $2,389 | $1,721 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $3,011 | $2,873 | $2,229 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$1,478 | +$1,348 | +$931 | +$606 |
Rent in ZIP 94306 runs $3,011 a month at the median, utilities included, well above the U.S. median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $1,478 a month since 2006–10, up 96%, faster than rents rose nationally. Rent takes 27.8% of the typical renter's income, just under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent. The priciest rents are in the northwest; the most affordable 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 94306
Bachelor's degrees in ZIP 94306
| Period | ZIP 94306 | San Jose area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 74.6% | 43.9% | 29.1% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 75.8% | 46.5% | 30.1% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 80.7% | 51.6% | 32.9% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 80.9% | 55.3% | 36.3% | 35.6% |
| Change | +6.3 pts | +11.5 pts | +7.1 pts | +7.2 pts |
College graduates are unusually common in ZIP 94306: 80.9% 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 6.3 points, in line with the national trend. Only 25 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 94306
| Period | ZIP 94306 | San Jose area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 96.4% | 85.5% | 79.9% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 96.1% | 86.4% | 80.7% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 96.7% | 88.1% | 82.6% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 95.4% | 89.0% | 84.2% | 89.3% |
| Change | −1.0 pts | +3.4 pts | +4.3 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion is high in ZIP 94306: 95.4% of adults 25 and older have a diploma or equivalent, well above the national rate of 89.3%. Since 2006–10, the share with a diploma has edged down 1.0 points, even as the national rate rose. ZIP 94306 has a higher share of high school graduates than at least four in five 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 94306
| Period | ZIP 94306 | San Jose area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 4.8% | 7.9% | 9.2% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 5.9% | 8.9% | 11.3% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 2.8% | 4.4% | 6.3% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 3.5% | 4.9% | 6.6% | 5.4% |
| Change | −1.3 pts | −3.0 pts | −2.6 pts | −2.7 pts |
Jobs have been easier to find in ZIP 94306 than nationally: unemployment was 3.5%, against 5.4%. Only 58 of the 1,131 California ZIP codes with 5,000+ people have lower unemployment. Each figure pools five years of surveys (2020–24), so it describes that whole stretch rather than today's 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 94306 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 94306 | 2.67 | 42.8 | 5.5% | 47.3% | 10.4% | 1966 | $3,011 | 80.9% | 95.4% | 3.5% |
| ZIP 94305 | 1.87 | 23.9 | 7.0% | 73.0% | 21.5% | 1989 | $1,997 | 88.9% | 96.1% | 10.0% |
| ZIP 94301 | 2.49 | 47.2 | 6.5% | 46.7% | 13.8% | 1956 | $3,148 | 83.2% | 96.8% | 2.3% |
| ZIP 94022 | 2.72 | 49.9 | 4.7% | 18.2% | 9.6% | 1972 | $3,498 | 86.9% | 99.0% | 3.3% |
| ZIP 94303 | 3.42 | 39.4 | 10.7% | 42.2% | 9.9% | 1964 | $2,924 | 48.4% | 84.2% | 5.5% |
| ZIP 94304 | 2.31 | 40.7 | 5.1% | 76.2% | 12.1% | 1996 | $3,348 | 82.0% | 98.4% | 3.0% |
| ZIP 94043 | 2.55 | 37.4 | 4.5% | 55.2% | 10.2% | 1979 | $2,966 | 71.9% | 94.6% | 3.1% |
| ZIP 94040 | 2.36 | 37.6 | 7.6% | 62.3% | 9.3% | 1976 | $3,052 | 78.1% | 95.7% | 3.8% |
| ZIP 94041 | 2.27 | 34.6 | 7.5% | 73.7% | 10.3% | 1978 | $3,058 | 75.0% | 94.8% | 5.0% |
| ZIP 94025 | 2.76 | 40.3 | 6.1% | 41.9% | 11.7% | 1967 | $3,122 | 73.9% | 93.3% | 5.2% |
| ZIP 94027 | 2.79 | 45.2 | 4.0% | 12.6% | 17.0% | 1963 | $3,497 | 83.4% | 98.8% | 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 94306. 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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