Population 41,730 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in ZIP 95129
Household size in ZIP 95129
| Period | ZIP 95129 | San Jose area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.74 | 2.97 | 3.04 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.87 | 3.05 | 3.10 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.87 | 3.07 | 3.09 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 3.00 | 2.96 | 3.01 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.26 | −0.00 | −0.03 | −0.03 |
Households in ZIP 95129 are large by national standards, averaging 3.00 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 2.74, 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 95129
| Period | ZIP 95129 | San Jose area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 37.8 | 36.6 | 35.8 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 40.6 | 37.6 | 36.8 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 41.5 | 38.5 | 37.9 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 41.2 | 39.4 | 39.0 | 40.1 |
| Change | +3.4 | +2.8 | +3.1 | +2.3 |
Half of the people in ZIP 95129 are younger than 41.2 and half are older, close to the national median of 40.1. 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 37.8, 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 95129
| Period | ZIP 95129 | San Jose area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 7.4% | 10.4% | 13.5% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 5.3% | 9.9% | 13.5% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 5.3% | 8.8% | 12.3% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 6.4% | 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 95129: 6.4% of households, against 11.6% nationally. The single-parent share is down 1.0 points from 2006–10, as it has nationally. ZIP 95129 has a lower 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 95129
Renters in ZIP 95129
| Period | ZIP 95129 | San Jose area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 42.3% | 40.6% | 42.6% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 42.5% | 42.9% | 45.2% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 41.2% | 43.4% | 45.2% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 41.6% | 44.5% | 44.1% | 34.8% |
| Change | −0.7 pts | +3.9 pts | +1.5 pts | +1.5 pts |
Renting is more common in ZIP 95129 than nationally: 41.6% of households rent their homes, against 34.8% for the U.S. About a third of owners (33.1%) have paid off their mortgages, below the national share of 39.8%. Rentals cluster in the northeast; owners are most 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 95129
| Period | ZIP 95129 | San Jose area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 5.1% | 6.2% | 8.7% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 4.2% | 4.9% | 8.1% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 7.1% | 5.6% | 7.5% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 8.1% | 6.4% | 7.3% | 9.6% |
| Change | +3.0 pts | +0.2 pts | −1.4 pts | −1.8 pts |
About as many homes sit empty in ZIP 95129 as nationally: 8.1%, against 9.6%. The rate is higher than in the San Jose area as a whole (6.4%). Vacancy is up 3.0 points from 2006–10, 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 95129
| Period | ZIP 95129 | 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 | 1967 | 1977 | 1976 | 1980 |
| Change | +0 | +4 | +4 | +6 |
The housing in ZIP 95129 is old by national standards: the median home dates to 1967, against 1980 for the U.S., so buyers will find more older houses, some of them due for updates. ZIP 95129 has older homes than most California ZIP codes.
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 95129
| Period | ZIP 95129 | San Jose area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $1,631 | $1,524 | $1,298 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,780 | $1,670 | $1,379 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $2,601 | $2,389 | $1,721 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $3,041 | $2,873 | $2,229 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$1,410 | +$1,348 | +$931 | +$606 |
A typical rental in ZIP 95129 costs $3,041 a month with utilities, well above the national median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $1,410 a month since 2006–10, up 86%, faster than rents rose nationally. The typical renter here spends 29.0% of household income on rent, just 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 northeast; the highest 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 95129
Bachelor's degrees in ZIP 95129
| Period | ZIP 95129 | San Jose area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 62.7% | 43.9% | 29.1% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 63.5% | 46.5% | 30.1% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 72.0% | 51.6% | 32.9% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 71.8% | 55.3% | 36.3% | 35.6% |
| Change | +9.1 pts | +11.5 pts | +7.1 pts | +7.2 pts |
College graduates are unusually common in ZIP 95129: 71.8% 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 9.1 points, in line with the national trend. Of the 1,131 California ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only 93 have a higher share of college graduates.
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 95129
| Period | ZIP 95129 | San Jose area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 95.2% | 85.5% | 79.9% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 95.3% | 86.4% | 80.7% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 96.7% | 88.1% | 82.6% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 94.9% | 89.0% | 84.2% | 89.3% |
| Change | −0.3 pts | +3.4 pts | +4.3 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion is high in ZIP 95129: 94.9% of adults 25 and older have a diploma or equivalent, well above the national rate of 89.3%. Compared with other California ZIP codes, ZIP 95129 has a higher share of high school graduates than most.
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 95129
| Period | ZIP 95129 | San Jose area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 5.2% | 7.9% | 9.2% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 6.1% | 8.9% | 11.3% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 3.0% | 4.4% | 6.3% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 4.9% | 4.9% | 6.6% | 5.4% |
| Change | −0.3 pts | −3.0 pts | −2.6 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in ZIP 95129 is close to the national rate: 4.9% of the labor force, against 5.4%. 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 95129 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 95129 | 3.00 | 41.2 | 6.4% | 41.6% | 8.1% | 1967 | $3,041 | 71.8% | 94.9% | 4.9% |
| ZIP 95130 | 2.76 | 41.1 | 9.7% | 37.3% | 8.3% | 1964 | $2,817 | 58.8% | 94.4% | 3.2% |
| ZIP 95117 | 2.56 | 37.3 | 11.7% | 65.2% | 9.6% | 1969 | $2,505 | 47.7% | 87.6% | 6.6% |
| ZIP 95014 | 2.80 | 42.2 | 4.6% | 40.6% | 6.3% | 1975 | $3,380 | 81.9% | 97.1% | 4.1% |
| ZIP 95070 | 2.84 | 51.4 | 2.3% | 14.4% | 6.5% | 1968 | $3,369 | 80.8% | 97.0% | 3.7% |
| ZIP 95051 | 2.62 | 37.2 | 5.1% | 55.4% | 6.8% | 1973 | $3,102 | 69.7% | 94.5% | 4.8% |
| ZIP 95008 | 2.60 | 40.3 | 10.7% | 48.9% | 6.9% | 1973 | $2,841 | 59.8% | 93.6% | 5.1% |
| ZIP 95128 | 2.43 | 39.9 | 8.5% | 55.7% | 8.3% | 1969 | $2,725 | 49.8% | 87.9% | 4.4% |
| ZIP 94087 | 2.81 | 39.6 | 6.2% | 46.1% | 5.2% | 1968 | $3,236 | 77.5% | 97.6% | 5.0% |
| 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% |
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 95129. 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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