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Population and households in ZIP 95051
Household size in ZIP 95051
| Period | ZIP 95051 | San Jose area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.66 | 2.97 | 3.04 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.74 | 3.05 | 3.10 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.76 | 3.07 | 3.09 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.62 | 2.96 | 3.01 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.04 | −0.00 | −0.03 | −0.03 |
Households in ZIP 95051 average 2.62 people, about the same as the country as a whole (2.65). The typical household here is smaller than in the San Jose area overall, where it has 2.96 people. Since 2006–10, household size has edged down from 2.66, in line with the national trend.
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 95051
| Period | ZIP 95051 | San Jose area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 37.0 | 36.6 | 35.8 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 37.7 | 37.6 | 36.8 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 37.0 | 38.5 | 37.9 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 37.2 | 39.4 | 39.0 | 40.1 |
| Change | +0.2 | +2.8 | +3.1 | +2.3 |
ZIP 95051 is younger than the country as a whole: its median age is 37.2, against 40.1 nationally. The youngest areas are in the west, the oldest in the southeast.
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 95051
| Period | ZIP 95051 | San Jose area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 8.7% | 10.4% | 13.5% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 7.4% | 9.9% | 13.5% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 6.0% | 8.8% | 12.3% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 5.1% | 9.0% | 12.3% | 11.6% |
| Change | −3.7 pts | −1.3 pts | −1.2 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are relatively rare in ZIP 95051: 5.1% of households, against 11.6% nationally. The single-parent share is down 3.7 points from 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally. Of the 1,131 California ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only 93 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 95051
Renters in ZIP 95051
| Period | ZIP 95051 | San Jose area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 48.6% | 40.6% | 42.6% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 47.4% | 42.9% | 45.2% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 52.4% | 43.4% | 45.2% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 55.4% | 44.5% | 44.1% | 34.8% |
| Change | +6.7 pts | +3.9 pts | +1.5 pts | +1.5 pts |
Most households in ZIP 95051 rent: 55.4% of occupied homes are rented, far above the national share of 34.8%. Expect more apartments, and more turnover, than in owner-heavy areas. Just over a third of owners (35.2%) have paid off their mortgages, below the national share of 39.8%. The renter share has risen 6.7 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 95051
| Period | ZIP 95051 | San Jose area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 6.1% | 6.2% | 8.7% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 6.7% | 4.9% | 8.1% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 7.0% | 5.6% | 7.5% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 6.8% | 6.4% | 7.3% | 9.6% |
| Change | +0.7 pts | +0.2 pts | −1.4 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy is on the low side in ZIP 95051: 6.8% of homes sit empty, against 9.6% nationally, which points to steady demand for housing. The picture is much the same across the San Jose area. Since 2006–10, vacancy has edged up 0.7 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 95051
| Period | ZIP 95051 | San Jose area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1967 | 1973 | 1972 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1967 | 1974 | 1973 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1968 | 1975 | 1974 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1973 | 1977 | 1976 | 1980 |
| Change | +6 | +4 | +4 | +6 |
Housing in ZIP 95051 leans older: the median home dates to 1973, against 1980 nationally. The median year built has moved up from 1967 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. The newest homes are mostly in the northwest, the oldest in the southwest.
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 95051
| Period | ZIP 95051 | San Jose area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $1,546 | $1,524 | $1,298 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,698 | $1,670 | $1,379 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $2,546 | $2,389 | $1,721 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $3,102 | $2,873 | $2,229 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$1,556 | +$1,348 | +$931 | +$606 |
The median renter in ZIP 95051 pays $3,102 a month for rent and utilities, well above the national median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $1,556 a month since 2006–10, up 101%, faster than rents rose nationally. The typical renter here spends 24.9% of household income on rent, comfortably under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, and a smaller share than renters pay nationally. Of the 1,131 California ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only 84 have higher rents.
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 95051
Bachelor's degrees in ZIP 95051
| Period | ZIP 95051 | San Jose area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 51.0% | 43.9% | 29.1% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 56.3% | 46.5% | 30.1% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 63.1% | 51.6% | 32.9% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 69.7% | 55.3% | 36.3% | 35.6% |
| Change | +18.6 pts | +11.5 pts | +7.1 pts | +7.2 pts |
College graduates are unusually common in ZIP 95051: 69.7% 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. The share with a degree has risen 18.6 points since 2006–10, 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 95051
| Period | ZIP 95051 | San Jose area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 91.9% | 85.5% | 79.9% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 93.9% | 86.4% | 80.7% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 93.5% | 88.1% | 82.6% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 94.5% | 89.0% | 84.2% | 89.3% |
| Change | +2.6 pts | +3.4 pts | +4.3 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion is high in ZIP 95051: 94.5% 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 2.6 points since 2006–10, 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 95051
| Period | ZIP 95051 | San Jose area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 7.6% | 7.9% | 9.2% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 8.1% | 8.9% | 11.3% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 3.5% | 4.4% | 6.3% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 4.8% | 4.9% | 6.6% | 5.4% |
| Change | −2.8 pts | −3.0 pts | −2.6 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in ZIP 95051 is close to the national rate: 4.8% of the labor force, against 5.4%. Unemployment is down 2.8 points from 2006–10, in line with the national trend. 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 95051 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 95051 | 2.62 | 37.2 | 5.1% | 55.4% | 6.8% | 1973 | $3,102 | 69.7% | 94.5% | 4.8% |
| ZIP 95050 | 2.45 | 36.2 | 5.6% | 58.8% | 7.1% | 1970 | $2,724 | 60.2% | 92.2% | 5.5% |
| ZIP 95053 | 2.28 | 21.9 | 1.2% | 63.3% | 6.7% | 1995 | $3,229 | 76.8% | 98.7% | 5.5% |
| ZIP 94087 | 2.81 | 39.6 | 6.2% | 46.1% | 5.2% | 1968 | $3,236 | 77.5% | 97.6% | 5.0% |
| ZIP 94086 | 2.44 | 35.6 | 6.8% | 69.5% | 5.9% | 1977 | $2,994 | 68.2% | 93.0% | 4.5% |
| ZIP 95129 | 3.00 | 41.2 | 6.4% | 41.6% | 8.1% | 1967 | $3,041 | 71.8% | 94.9% | 4.9% |
| ZIP 95117 | 2.56 | 37.3 | 11.7% | 65.2% | 9.6% | 1969 | $2,505 | 47.7% | 87.6% | 6.6% |
| ZIP 94085 | 2.53 | 34.3 | 7.2% | 61.3% | 6.3% | 1988 | $2,994 | 64.5% | 91.3% | 5.2% |
| ZIP 95014 | 2.80 | 42.2 | 4.6% | 40.6% | 6.3% | 1975 | $3,380 | 81.9% | 97.1% | 4.1% |
| ZIP 95128 | 2.43 | 39.9 | 8.5% | 55.7% | 8.3% | 1969 | $2,725 | 49.8% | 87.9% | 4.4% |
| ZIP 95191 | 2.72 | 55.8 | 11.5% | 8.2% | 24.2% | 1938 | $2,794 | 82.8% | 100.0% | 10.3% |
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 95051. 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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