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Population and households in ZIP 95046
Household size in ZIP 95046
| Period | ZIP 95046 | San Jose area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 3.15 | 2.97 | 3.04 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 3.34 | 3.05 | 3.10 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 3.41 | 3.07 | 3.09 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 3.44 | 2.96 | 3.01 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.29 | −0.00 | −0.03 | −0.03 |
ZIP 95046 is a place of big households: 3.44 people per home on average, compared with 2.65 nationally. Numbers like that usually point to plenty of families with kids. Since 2006–10, household size has climbed from 3.15, 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 95046
| Period | ZIP 95046 | San Jose area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 37.3 | 36.6 | 35.8 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 43.9 | 37.6 | 36.8 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 41.9 | 38.5 | 37.9 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 46.8 | 39.4 | 39.0 | 40.1 |
| Change | +9.5 | +2.8 | +3.1 | +2.3 |
ZIP 95046 skews older: half of its residents are older than 46.8, well above the national median of 40.1. That usually means more empty nesters and retirees, and fewer young families. The median age has climbed from 37.3 in 2006–10, a much bigger 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 95046
| Period | ZIP 95046 | San Jose area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 8.9% | 10.4% | 13.5% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 6.6% | 9.9% | 13.5% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 6.9% | 8.8% | 12.3% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 14.2% | 9.0% | 12.3% | 11.6% |
| Change | +5.4 pts | −1.3 pts | −1.2 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head about one in seven households in ZIP 95046 (14.2%), above the national share of 11.6%. Since 2006–10, the single-parent share has risen 5.4 points, even as the national share fell.
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 95046
Renters in ZIP 95046
| Period | ZIP 95046 | San Jose area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 15.4% | 40.6% | 42.6% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 20.5% | 42.9% | 45.2% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 32.5% | 43.4% | 45.2% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 24.5% | 44.5% | 44.1% | 34.8% |
| Change | +9.1 pts | +3.9 pts | +1.5 pts | +1.5 pts |
ZIP 95046 is largely a place of homeowners: only 24.5% of households rent, far below the national share of 34.8%. Owner-heavy areas like this tend to see less turnover. Nearly four in ten owners (37.6%) have paid off their mortgages, about the same as nationally. The renter share is up 9.1 points from 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 95046
| Period | ZIP 95046 | San Jose area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 6.4% | 6.2% | 8.7% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 6.1% | 4.9% | 8.1% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 9.0% | 5.6% | 7.5% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 4.7% | 6.4% | 7.3% | 9.6% |
| Change | −1.7 pts | +0.2 pts | −1.4 pts | −1.8 pts |
Empty homes are scarce in ZIP 95046: just 4.7% sit vacant, compared with 9.6% nationally, a sign of a tight housing market. Since 2006–10, vacancy has fallen 1.7 points, in line with the national trend. ZIP 95046 has a lower vacancy rate than at least four in five California ZIP codes.
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 95046
| Period | ZIP 95046 | San Jose area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1972 | 1973 | 1972 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1970 | 1974 | 1973 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1974 | 1975 | 1974 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1974 | 1977 | 1976 | 1980 |
| Change | +3 | +4 | +4 | +6 |
Housing in ZIP 95046 leans a little older: the median home dates to 1974, against 1980 nationally. The San Jose area as a whole looks much the same. Newer construction is concentrated in the west, while the east has the oldest housing.
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 95046
| Period | ZIP 95046 | San Jose area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $1,562 | $1,524 | $1,298 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,825 | $1,670 | $1,379 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,533 | $2,389 | $1,721 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $2,185 | $2,873 | $2,229 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$624 | +$1,348 | +$931 | +$606 |
The median renter in ZIP 95046 pays $2,185 a month for rent and utilities, well above the national median of $1,571. Locally, though, rents here are lower than in the wider San Jose area ($2,873). Rents are up $624 a month from 2006–10, a 40% rise, a slower climb than the nation's. Rent takes 23.6% of the typical renter's income, comfortably under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent.
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 95046
Bachelor's degrees in ZIP 95046
| Period | ZIP 95046 | San Jose area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 30.5% | 43.9% | 29.1% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 27.0% | 46.5% | 30.1% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 22.8% | 51.6% | 32.9% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 36.9% | 55.3% | 36.3% | 35.6% |
| Change | +6.4 pts | +11.5 pts | +7.1 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are about as common in ZIP 95046 as nationally: 36.9% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor's or higher, against 35.6%. The share is lower than in the wider San Jose area (55.3%). Since 2006–10, the share with a degree has risen 6.4 points, mirroring the country.
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 95046
| Period | ZIP 95046 | San Jose area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 76.7% | 85.5% | 79.9% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 76.6% | 86.4% | 80.7% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 82.0% | 88.1% | 82.6% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 88.5% | 89.0% | 84.2% | 89.3% |
| Change | +11.7 pts | +3.4 pts | +4.3 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion in ZIP 95046 is close to the national rate: 88.5% of adults have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3%. The share with a diploma has risen 11.7 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 95046
| Period | ZIP 95046 | San Jose area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 11.7% | 7.9% | 9.2% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 10.2% | 8.9% | 11.3% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 3.8% | 4.4% | 6.3% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 3.7% | 4.9% | 6.6% | 5.4% |
| Change | −8.0 pts | −3.0 pts | −2.6 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in ZIP 95046 runs below the national rate: 3.7% of the labor force was out of work and looking, against 5.4% nationally. Only 75 of the 1,131 California ZIP codes with 5,000+ people have lower unemployment. Unemployment has fallen 8.0 points since 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 95046 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 95046 | 3.44 | 46.8 | 14.2% | 24.5% | 4.7% | 1974 | $2,185 | 36.9% | 88.5% | 3.7% |
| ZIP 95037 | 3.13 | 40.0 | 12.3% | 29.2% | 5.8% | 1988 | $2,798 | 45.0% | 90.4% | 5.2% |
| ZIP 95020 | 3.42 | 38.1 | 15.2% | 36.2% | 5.0% | 1986 | $2,481 | 28.5% | 83.0% | 6.0% |
| ZIP 95141 | 3.45 | 39.1 | 12.5% | 26.9% | 3.5% | 1977 | $3,000 | 41.7% | 87.2% | 3.5% |
| ZIP 95019 | 3.20 | 35.2 | 12.8% | 55.4% | 3.5% | 1974 | $1,629 | 16.8% | 65.2% | 3.2% |
| ZIP 95076 | 3.50 | 36.1 | 15.0% | 44.7% | 7.2% | 1975 | $2,188 | 17.8% | 69.4% | 7.4% |
| ZIP 95003 | 2.50 | 48.3 | 8.0% | 28.7% | 12.7% | 1975 | $2,732 | 54.9% | 96.9% | 5.8% |
| ZIP 95073 | 2.57 | 45.1 | 8.4% | 27.1% | 6.2% | 1975 | $2,043 | 50.0% | 96.9% | 6.2% |
| ZIP 95010 | 2.14 | 47.7 | 10.0% | 50.2% | 10.7% | 1973 | $2,424 | 47.1% | 90.7% | 2.2% |
| ZIP 95033 | 2.57 | 45.4 | 6.0% | 24.0% | 11.3% | 1971 | $2,836 | 67.5% | 98.3% | 5.5% |
| ZIP 95065 | 2.83 | 44.0 | 6.7% | 28.6% | 10.6% | 1975 | $2,801 | 52.2% | 93.0% | 5.2% |
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 95046. 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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