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Household size in ZIP 95116
| Period | ZIP 95116 | San Jose area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 3.72 | 2.97 | 3.04 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 3.81 | 3.05 | 3.10 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 4.01 | 3.07 | 3.09 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 3.63 | 2.96 | 3.01 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.09 | −0.00 | −0.03 | −0.03 |
Households in ZIP 95116 are large by national standards, averaging 3.63 people against 2.65 for the U.S. That usually means more families with children at home. Household size has dropped from 3.72 in 2006–10, 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 95116
| Period | ZIP 95116 | San Jose area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 30.5 | 36.6 | 35.8 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 33.4 | 37.6 | 36.8 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 33.1 | 38.5 | 37.9 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 37.8 | 39.4 | 39.0 | 40.1 |
| Change | +7.3 | +2.8 | +3.1 | +2.3 |
ZIP 95116 is a little younger than the country as a whole: its median age is 37.8, against 40.1 nationally. The median age has climbed from 30.5 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 95116
| Period | ZIP 95116 | San Jose area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 20.3% | 10.4% | 13.5% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 18.1% | 9.9% | 13.5% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 17.8% | 8.8% | 12.3% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 17.6% | 9.0% | 12.3% | 11.6% |
| Change | −2.7 pts | −1.3 pts | −1.2 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are common in ZIP 95116: 17.6% of all households, against 11.6% nationally. The single-parent share has fallen 2.7 points since 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally. ZIP 95116 has a higher 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 95116
Renters in ZIP 95116
| Period | ZIP 95116 | San Jose area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 58.0% | 40.6% | 42.6% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 60.1% | 42.9% | 45.2% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 62.4% | 43.4% | 45.2% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 57.7% | 44.5% | 44.1% | 34.8% |
| Change | −0.3 pts | +3.9 pts | +1.5 pts | +1.5 pts |
Most households in ZIP 95116 rent: 57.7% of occupied homes are rented, far above the national share of 34.8%. Expect more apartments, and more turnover, than in owner-heavy areas. About four in ten owners (38.9%) have paid off their mortgages, about the same as 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 95116
| Period | ZIP 95116 | San Jose area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 6.7% | 6.2% | 8.7% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 2.9% | 4.9% | 8.1% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 3.0% | 5.6% | 7.5% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 5.7% | 6.4% | 7.3% | 9.6% |
| Change | −1.0 pts | +0.2 pts | −1.4 pts | −1.8 pts |
Fewer homes sit empty in ZIP 95116 than nationally: 5.7%, against 9.6% for the U.S. The picture is much the same across the San Jose area. Vacancy has edged down 1.0 points since 2006–10, in line with the national trend.
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 95116
| Period | ZIP 95116 | San Jose area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1971 | 1973 | 1972 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1973 | 1974 | 1973 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1973 | 1975 | 1974 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1972 | 1977 | 1976 | 1980 |
| Change | +0 | +4 | +4 | +6 |
Homes in ZIP 95116 run older than the national norm, with a median build year of 1972 against 1980. Newer construction is concentrated in the south, while the west 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 95116
| Period | ZIP 95116 | San Jose area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $1,145 | $1,524 | $1,298 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,266 | $1,670 | $1,379 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,705 | $2,389 | $1,721 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $2,239 | $2,873 | $2,229 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$1,095 | +$1,348 | +$931 | +$606 |
A typical rental in ZIP 95116 costs $2,239 a month with utilities, well above the national median of $1,571. Locally, though, rents here are lower than in the San Jose area overall ($2,873). Rents are up $1,095 a month from 2006–10, a 96% jump, faster than rents rose nationally. Rent takes 35.5% of the typical renter's income, well over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, so many renters here are stretched.
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 95116
Bachelor's degrees in ZIP 95116
| Period | ZIP 95116 | San Jose area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 13.2% | 43.9% | 29.1% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 15.5% | 46.5% | 30.1% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 17.0% | 51.6% | 32.9% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 21.3% | 55.3% | 36.3% | 35.6% |
| Change | +8.0 pts | +11.5 pts | +7.1 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are relatively uncommon in ZIP 95116: 21.3% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor's or higher, well below the national share of 35.6%. Since 2006–10, the share with a degree has risen 8.0 points, as it has nationally. College graduates are most concentrated in the north and least in the southeast.
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 95116
| Period | ZIP 95116 | San Jose area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 60.5% | 85.5% | 79.9% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 62.5% | 86.4% | 80.7% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 64.8% | 88.1% | 82.6% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 69.5% | 89.0% | 84.2% | 89.3% |
| Change | +8.9 pts | +3.4 pts | +4.3 pts | +4.3 pts |
About three in ten adults in ZIP 95116 never finished high school, well above the national share: only 69.5% have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3% nationally. Since 2006–10, the share with a diploma has risen 8.9 points, mirroring the country. ZIP 95116 has a lower 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 95116
| Period | ZIP 95116 | San Jose area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 11.1% | 7.9% | 9.2% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 12.4% | 8.9% | 11.3% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 6.1% | 4.4% | 6.3% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 4.1% | 4.9% | 6.6% | 5.4% |
| Change | −7.0 pts | −3.0 pts | −2.6 pts | −2.7 pts |
Jobs have been a little easier to find in ZIP 95116 than nationally: unemployment was 4.1%, against 5.4%. Unemployment is down 7.0 points from 2006–10, mirroring the country. 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 95116 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 95116 | 3.63 | 37.8 | 17.6% | 57.7% | 5.7% | 1972 | $2,239 | 21.3% | 69.5% | 4.1% |
| ZIP 95133 | 3.34 | 39.8 | 8.9% | 41.5% | 5.7% | 1983 | $2,631 | 44.4% | 81.9% | 6.9% |
| ZIP 95122 | 4.37 | 37.0 | 18.0% | 46.5% | 7.0% | 1971 | $2,784 | 18.5% | 64.3% | 6.5% |
| ZIP 95112 | 2.62 | 34.3 | 9.3% | 72.5% | 8.6% | 1969 | $2,252 | 38.5% | 80.1% | 5.8% |
| ZIP 95192 | 1.88 | 23.5 | 2.6% | 100.0% | 10.8% | 1957 | $1,649 | 29.2% | 66.0% | 14.6% |
| ZIP 95127 | 3.93 | 39.4 | 13.7% | 34.7% | 6.8% | 1964 | $2,769 | 28.7% | 74.8% | 6.4% |
| ZIP 95113 | 1.71 | 32.4 | 2.5% | 86.9% | 21.8% | 2001 | $2,986 | 64.2% | 90.8% | 2.9% |
| ZIP 95110 | 2.90 | 34.0 | 11.9% | 63.8% | 10.8% | 1973 | $2,439 | 38.1% | 79.1% | 5.0% |
| ZIP 95131 | 3.17 | 38.2 | 6.4% | 42.7% | 4.9% | 1991 | $3,062 | 55.7% | 89.3% | 6.3% |
| ZIP 95148 | 3.72 | 42.1 | 9.1% | 20.8% | 2.8% | 1980 | $3,006 | 40.9% | 83.4% | 4.6% |
| ZIP 95132 | 3.32 | 42.3 | 6.5% | 25.1% | 4.0% | 1973 | $3,056 | 50.5% | 87.4% | 5.9% |
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 95116. 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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