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Household size in ZIP 95122
| Period | ZIP 95122 | San Jose area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 4.28 | 2.97 | 3.04 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 4.57 | 3.05 | 3.10 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 4.50 | 3.07 | 3.09 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 4.37 | 2.96 | 3.01 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.09 | −0.00 | −0.03 | −0.03 |
Households in ZIP 95122 are large by national standards, averaging 4.37 people against 2.65 for the U.S. That usually means more families with children at home. Since 2006–10, household size has crept up from 4.28, even as the national average fell. Only four of the 1,131 California ZIP codes with 5,000+ people have larger households.
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 95122
| Period | ZIP 95122 | San Jose area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 31.4 | 36.6 | 35.8 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 32.4 | 37.6 | 36.8 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 34.3 | 38.5 | 37.9 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 37.0 | 39.4 | 39.0 | 40.1 |
| Change | +5.6 | +2.8 | +3.1 | +2.3 |
ZIP 95122 is younger than the country as a whole: its median age is 37.0, against 40.1 nationally. Since 2006–10, the median age has climbed from 31.4, mirroring the country. The youngest areas are in the west, the oldest in the south.
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 95122
| Period | ZIP 95122 | San Jose area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 20.2% | 10.4% | 13.5% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 21.1% | 9.9% | 13.5% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 18.1% | 8.8% | 12.3% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 18.0% | 9.0% | 12.3% | 11.6% |
| Change | −2.2 pts | −1.3 pts | −1.2 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are common in ZIP 95122: 18.0% of all households, against 11.6% nationally. The single-parent share is down 2.2 points from 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally. ZIP 95122 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 95122
Renters in ZIP 95122
| Period | ZIP 95122 | San Jose area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 47.2% | 40.6% | 42.6% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 52.1% | 42.9% | 45.2% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 49.7% | 43.4% | 45.2% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 46.5% | 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 95122 than nationally: 46.5% of households rent their homes, against 34.8%. Among homeowners, 40.8% have no mortgage at all, about the same as nationally. Renting is most common in the west and least common in the center. The renter share has edged down 0.7 points since 2006–10, even as the national share rose.
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 95122
| Period | ZIP 95122 | San Jose area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 7.5% | 6.2% | 8.7% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 3.6% | 4.9% | 8.1% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 4.9% | 5.6% | 7.5% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 7.0% | 6.4% | 7.3% | 9.6% |
| Change | −0.6 pts | +0.2 pts | −1.4 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy is on the low side in ZIP 95122: 7.0% of homes sit empty, against 9.6% nationally, which points to steady demand for housing. The San Jose area as a whole looks much the same. Since 2006–10, vacancy has edged down 0.6 points, a smaller shift than 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 95122
| Period | ZIP 95122 | San Jose area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1971 | 1973 | 1972 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1971 | 1974 | 1973 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1971 | 1975 | 1974 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1971 | 1977 | 1976 | 1980 |
| Change | −0 | +4 | +4 | +6 |
ZIP 95122 is a place of older homes: half were built before 1971, while the national median is 1980. That means established neighborhoods, and more houses that may need updating. Newer construction is concentrated in the southwest, while the northwest 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 95122
| Period | ZIP 95122 | San Jose area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $1,430 | $1,524 | $1,298 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,538 | $1,670 | $1,379 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $2,039 | $2,389 | $1,721 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $2,784 | $2,873 | $2,229 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$1,354 | +$1,348 | +$931 | +$606 |
The median renter in ZIP 95122 pays $2,784 a month for rent and utilities, well above the national median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $1,354 a month since 2006–10, up 95%, faster than rents rose nationally. Rent takes 34.8% of the typical renter's income, well over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, so many renters here are stretched. The priciest rents are in the northwest; the most affordable are in the center.
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 95122
Bachelor's degrees in ZIP 95122
| Period | ZIP 95122 | San Jose area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 13.4% | 43.9% | 29.1% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 13.1% | 46.5% | 30.1% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 16.0% | 51.6% | 32.9% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 18.5% | 55.3% | 36.3% | 35.6% |
| Change | +5.2 pts | +11.5 pts | +7.1 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are relatively uncommon in ZIP 95122: 18.5% 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 5.2 points, as it has nationally. College graduates are most concentrated in the southeast and least in the northeast.
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 95122
| Period | ZIP 95122 | San Jose area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 58.8% | 85.5% | 79.9% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 60.3% | 86.4% | 80.7% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 64.3% | 88.1% | 82.6% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 64.3% | 89.0% | 84.2% | 89.3% |
| Change | +5.5 pts | +3.4 pts | +4.3 pts | +4.3 pts |
More than a third of adults in ZIP 95122 never finished high school, well above the national share: only 64.3% have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3% nationally. The share with a diploma is up 5.5 points from 2006–10, in line with the national trend. Only 76 of the 1,131 California ZIP codes with 5,000+ people have a lower share of high school graduates.
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 95122
| Period | ZIP 95122 | San Jose area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 12.3% | 7.9% | 9.2% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 11.9% | 8.9% | 11.3% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 5.8% | 4.4% | 6.3% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 6.5% | 4.9% | 6.6% | 5.4% |
| Change | −5.8 pts | −3.0 pts | −2.6 pts | −2.7 pts |
Jobs have been a little harder to find in ZIP 95122 than nationally: unemployment was 6.5%, against 5.4%. Unemployment has fallen 5.8 points since 2006–10, mirroring the country. 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 95122 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 95122 | 4.37 | 37.0 | 18.0% | 46.5% | 7.0% | 1971 | $2,784 | 18.5% | 64.3% | 6.5% |
| ZIP 95116 | 3.63 | 37.8 | 17.6% | 57.7% | 5.7% | 1972 | $2,239 | 21.3% | 69.5% | 4.1% |
| ZIP 95121 | 3.70 | 43.3 | 7.6% | 23.1% | 3.2% | 1977 | $3,059 | 35.7% | 79.7% | 6.5% |
| ZIP 95148 | 3.72 | 42.1 | 9.1% | 20.8% | 2.8% | 1980 | $3,006 | 40.9% | 83.4% | 4.6% |
| 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 95112 | 2.62 | 34.3 | 9.3% | 72.5% | 8.6% | 1969 | $2,252 | 38.5% | 80.1% | 5.8% |
| 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 95111 | 3.77 | 37.6 | 13.0% | 40.6% | 4.6% | 1978 | $2,326 | 24.5% | 72.9% | 5.4% |
| ZIP 95133 | 3.34 | 39.8 | 8.9% | 41.5% | 5.7% | 1983 | $2,631 | 44.4% | 81.9% | 6.9% |
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 95122. 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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