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Population and households in ZIP 95054
Household size in ZIP 95054
| Period | ZIP 95054 | San Jose area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.89 | 2.97 | 3.04 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.97 | 3.05 | 3.10 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.94 | 3.07 | 3.09 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.69 | 2.96 | 3.01 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.20 | −0.00 | −0.03 | −0.03 |
Households in ZIP 95054 average 2.69 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 dropped from 2.89, a much bigger shift than nationally.
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 95054
| Period | ZIP 95054 | San Jose area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 33.2 | 36.6 | 35.8 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 33.2 | 37.6 | 36.8 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 33.6 | 38.5 | 37.9 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 35.3 | 39.4 | 39.0 | 40.1 |
| Change | +2.1 | +2.8 | +3.1 | +2.3 |
ZIP 95054 is young: half of its residents are under 35.3, compared with a national median of 40.1. The population tilts toward young adults and children. The median age has climbed from 33.2 in 2006–10, mirroring the country.
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 95054
| Period | ZIP 95054 | San Jose area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 5.7% | 10.4% | 13.5% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 7.9% | 9.9% | 13.5% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 6.3% | 8.8% | 12.3% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 4.7% | 9.0% | 12.3% | 11.6% |
| Change | −1.0 pts | −1.3 pts | −1.2 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are relatively rare in ZIP 95054: 4.7% of households, against 11.6% nationally. The single-parent share is down 1.0 points from 2006–10, mirroring the country. Only 70 of the 1,131 California ZIP codes with 5,000+ people 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 95054
Renters in ZIP 95054
| Period | ZIP 95054 | San Jose area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 52.2% | 40.6% | 42.6% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 58.9% | 42.9% | 45.2% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 58.0% | 43.4% | 45.2% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 65.8% | 44.5% | 44.1% | 34.8% |
| Change | +13.6 pts | +3.9 pts | +1.5 pts | +1.5 pts |
Most households in ZIP 95054 rent: 65.8% 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, 31.4% have no mortgage at all, below the national share of 39.8%. Since 2006–10, the renter share has risen 13.6 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 95054
| Period | ZIP 95054 | San Jose area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 10.3% | 6.2% | 8.7% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 6.7% | 4.9% | 8.1% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 5.5% | 5.6% | 7.5% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 5.6% | 6.4% | 7.3% | 9.6% |
| Change | −4.7 pts | +0.2 pts | −1.4 pts | −1.8 pts |
Only 5.6% of homes in ZIP 95054 are vacant, far below the national rate of 9.6%, which usually means strong demand for housing. That is in line with the rest of the San Jose area. Vacancy has fallen 4.7 points since 2006–10, as it has nationally.
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 95054
| Period | ZIP 95054 | San Jose area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1989 | 1973 | 1972 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1989 | 1974 | 1973 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1990 | 1975 | 1974 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1993 | 1977 | 1976 | 1980 |
| Change | +4 | +4 | +4 | +6 |
Much of the housing in ZIP 95054 is relatively new: half of its homes were built after 1993, compared with 1980 for the U.S. as a whole. The median year built has moved up from 1989 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. The newest homes are mostly in the southwest, the oldest in the east.
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 95054
| Period | ZIP 95054 | San Jose area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $1,597 | $1,524 | $1,298 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,842 | $1,670 | $1,379 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $2,693 | $2,389 | $1,721 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $3,065 | $2,873 | $2,229 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$1,468 | +$1,348 | +$931 | +$606 |
A typical rental in ZIP 95054 costs $3,065 a month with utilities, well above the national median of $1,571. Rents are up $1,468 a month from 2006–10, a 92% jump, faster than rents rose nationally. The typical renter here spends 22.9% of household income on rent, comfortably under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, and a smaller share than renters pay nationally. Renters on a budget will find the lowest rents in the center; the highest are in the southwest.
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 95054
Bachelor's degrees in ZIP 95054
| Period | ZIP 95054 | San Jose area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 61.7% | 43.9% | 29.1% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 62.5% | 46.5% | 30.1% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 64.8% | 51.6% | 32.9% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 67.0% | 55.3% | 36.3% | 35.6% |
| Change | +5.3 pts | +11.5 pts | +7.1 pts | +7.2 pts |
ZIP 95054 is highly educated: about two-thirds of adults 25 and older (67.0%) hold at least a bachelor's degree, far above the national share of 35.6%. The share with a degree has risen 5.3 points since 2006–10, in line with the national trend. ZIP 95054 has a higher share of college graduates than at least four in five 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 95054
| Period | ZIP 95054 | San Jose area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 90.7% | 85.5% | 79.9% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 91.0% | 86.4% | 80.7% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 92.5% | 88.1% | 82.6% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 92.2% | 89.0% | 84.2% | 89.3% |
| Change | +1.5 pts | +3.4 pts | +4.3 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion in ZIP 95054 is a bit above the national rate: 92.2% of adults have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3%. Since 2006–10, the share with a diploma has risen 1.5 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 95054
| Period | ZIP 95054 | San Jose area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 5.9% | 7.9% | 9.2% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 6.3% | 8.9% | 11.3% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 3.8% | 4.4% | 6.3% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 4.4% | 4.9% | 6.6% | 5.4% |
| Change | −1.5 pts | −3.0 pts | −2.6 pts | −2.7 pts |
Jobs have been a little easier to find in ZIP 95054 than nationally: unemployment was 4.4%, against 5.4%. Unemployment has edged down 1.5 points since 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 95054 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 95054 | 2.69 | 35.3 | 4.7% | 65.8% | 5.6% | 1993 | $3,065 | 67.0% | 92.2% | 4.4% |
| ZIP 95134 | 2.30 | 32.4 | 8.4% | 86.6% | 6.5% | 2004 | $3,232 | 75.4% | 96.8% | 3.5% |
| ZIP 95002 | 2.95 | 48.2 | 3.6% | 26.7% | 6.8% | 2000 | $2,107 | 37.3% | 77.6% | 5.3% |
| ZIP 94089 | 2.50 | 40.1 | 5.6% | 47.1% | 5.1% | 1988 | $3,125 | 57.8% | 93.1% | 4.4% |
| 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 94085 | 2.53 | 34.3 | 7.2% | 61.3% | 6.3% | 1988 | $2,994 | 64.5% | 91.3% | 5.2% |
| ZIP 95051 | 2.62 | 37.2 | 5.1% | 55.4% | 6.8% | 1973 | $3,102 | 69.7% | 94.5% | 4.8% |
| ZIP 95131 | 3.17 | 38.2 | 6.4% | 42.7% | 4.9% | 1991 | $3,062 | 55.7% | 89.3% | 6.3% |
| ZIP 95035 | 3.11 | 38.7 | 8.1% | 41.9% | 4.7% | 1988 | $3,087 | 59.9% | 89.7% | 3.8% |
| ZIP 94086 | 2.44 | 35.6 | 6.8% | 69.5% | 5.9% | 1977 | $2,994 | 68.2% | 93.0% | 4.5% |
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 95054. 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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