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Population and households in ZIP 95124
Household size in ZIP 95124
| Period | ZIP 95124 | San Jose area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.81 | 2.97 | 3.04 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.82 | 3.05 | 3.10 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.95 | 3.07 | 3.09 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.94 | 2.96 | 3.01 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.12 | −0.00 | −0.03 | −0.03 |
Households in ZIP 95124 are large by national standards, averaging 2.94 people against 2.65 for the U.S. That usually means more families with children at home. Since 2006–10, household size has climbed from 2.81, 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 95124
| Period | ZIP 95124 | San Jose area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 39.4 | 36.6 | 35.8 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 40.3 | 37.6 | 36.8 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 40.4 | 38.5 | 37.9 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 41.3 | 39.4 | 39.0 | 40.1 |
| Change | +1.9 | +2.8 | +3.1 | +2.3 |
At 41.3, the median age in ZIP 95124 is close to the national median of 40.1, so its age mix looks much like the country's. The population here is older than in the San Jose area overall, where the median age is 39.4. Since 2006–10, the median age has climbed from 39.4, as it has 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 95124
| Period | ZIP 95124 | San Jose area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 8.4% | 10.4% | 13.5% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 7.9% | 9.9% | 13.5% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 6.0% | 8.8% | 12.3% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 7.5% | 9.0% | 12.3% | 11.6% |
| Change | −0.8 pts | −1.3 pts | −1.2 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are relatively rare in ZIP 95124: 7.5% of households, against 11.6% nationally. Since 2006–10, the single-parent share has edged down 0.8 points, in line with the national trend.
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 95124
Renters in ZIP 95124
| Period | ZIP 95124 | San Jose area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 24.0% | 40.6% | 42.6% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 24.8% | 42.9% | 45.2% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 26.6% | 43.4% | 45.2% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 29.7% | 44.5% | 44.1% | 34.8% |
| Change | +5.6 pts | +3.9 pts | +1.5 pts | +1.5 pts |
Most households in ZIP 95124 own their homes; 29.7% rent, a little below the national share of 34.8%. More than a quarter of owners (27.8%) have paid off their mortgages, well below the national share of 39.8%. The renter share has risen 5.6 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 95124
| Period | ZIP 95124 | San Jose area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 4.1% | 6.2% | 8.7% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 4.3% | 4.9% | 8.1% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 5.2% | 5.6% | 7.5% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 4.1% | 6.4% | 7.3% | 9.6% |
| Change | +0.0 pts | +0.2 pts | −1.4 pts | −1.8 pts |
Only 4.1% of homes in ZIP 95124 are vacant, far below the national rate of 9.6%, which usually means strong demand for housing. ZIP 95124 has a lower vacancy rate than the great majority of 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 95124
| Period | ZIP 95124 | San Jose area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1964 | 1973 | 1972 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1964 | 1974 | 1973 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1964 | 1975 | 1974 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1965 | 1977 | 1976 | 1980 |
| Change | +2 | +4 | +4 | +6 |
ZIP 95124 is a place of older homes: half were built before 1965, while the national median is 1980. That means established neighborhoods, and more houses that may need updating. The newest homes are mostly in the west, the oldest in the center.
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 95124
| Period | ZIP 95124 | San Jose area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $1,590 | $1,524 | $1,298 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,635 | $1,670 | $1,379 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $2,725 | $2,389 | $1,721 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $2,955 | $2,873 | $2,229 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$1,365 | +$1,348 | +$931 | +$606 |
Rent in ZIP 95124 runs $2,955 a month at the median, utilities included, well above the U.S. median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $1,365 a month since 2006–10, up 86%, faster than rents rose nationally. The typical renter here spends 34.3% of household income on rent, well over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, so many renters here are stretched. Renters on a budget will find the lowest rents in the southeast; the highest are in the north.
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 95124
Bachelor's degrees in ZIP 95124
| Period | ZIP 95124 | San Jose area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 46.2% | 43.9% | 29.1% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 47.0% | 46.5% | 30.1% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 55.5% | 51.6% | 32.9% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 61.0% | 55.3% | 36.3% | 35.6% |
| Change | +14.8 pts | +11.5 pts | +7.1 pts | +7.2 pts |
College graduates are unusually common in ZIP 95124: 61.0% 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. Since 2006–10, the share with a degree has risen 14.8 points, in line with the national trend.
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 95124
| Period | ZIP 95124 | San Jose area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 91.6% | 85.5% | 79.9% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 93.6% | 86.4% | 80.7% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 94.3% | 88.1% | 82.6% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 95.1% | 89.0% | 84.2% | 89.3% |
| Change | +3.5 pts | +3.4 pts | +4.3 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion is high in ZIP 95124: 95.1% 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 3.5 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 95124
| Period | ZIP 95124 | San Jose area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 7.4% | 7.9% | 9.2% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 8.2% | 8.9% | 11.3% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 3.1% | 4.4% | 6.3% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 4.9% | 4.9% | 6.6% | 5.4% |
| Change | −2.5 pts | −3.0 pts | −2.6 pts | −2.7 pts |
At 4.9%, unemployment in ZIP 95124 is close to the national rate of 5.4%. Since 2006–10, unemployment has fallen 2.5 points, as it has nationally. 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 95124 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 95124 | 2.94 | 41.3 | 7.5% | 29.7% | 4.1% | 1965 | $2,955 | 61.0% | 95.1% | 4.9% |
| ZIP 95118 | 2.80 | 39.7 | 10.9% | 39.3% | 5.4% | 1969 | $2,915 | 53.5% | 92.3% | 5.5% |
| ZIP 95032 | 2.65 | 43.7 | 5.7% | 33.7% | 4.6% | 1972 | $3,238 | 75.5% | 97.9% | 5.6% |
| ZIP 95008 | 2.60 | 40.3 | 10.7% | 48.9% | 6.9% | 1973 | $2,841 | 59.8% | 93.6% | 5.1% |
| ZIP 95125 | 2.69 | 41.0 | 10.7% | 39.5% | 6.4% | 1965 | $2,835 | 56.2% | 91.2% | 3.5% |
| ZIP 95030 | 2.60 | 50.6 | 5.3% | 22.0% | 11.9% | 1968 | $3,048 | 79.5% | 98.4% | 4.3% |
| ZIP 95130 | 2.76 | 41.1 | 9.7% | 37.3% | 8.3% | 1964 | $2,817 | 58.8% | 94.4% | 3.2% |
| ZIP 95136 | 2.94 | 38.6 | 9.1% | 40.4% | 4.3% | 1985 | $2,947 | 49.2% | 88.3% | 4.5% |
| ZIP 95128 | 2.43 | 39.9 | 8.5% | 55.7% | 8.3% | 1969 | $2,725 | 49.8% | 87.9% | 4.4% |
| ZIP 95117 | 2.56 | 37.3 | 11.7% | 65.2% | 9.6% | 1969 | $2,505 | 47.7% | 87.6% | 6.6% |
| ZIP 95120 | 2.94 | 48.1 | 4.3% | 10.7% | 3.2% | 1976 | $3,410 | 74.5% | 96.6% | 3.4% |
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 95124. 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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