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Population and households in ZIP 95135
Household size in ZIP 95135
| Period | ZIP 95135 | San Jose area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 3.18 | 2.97 | 3.04 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 3.18 | 3.05 | 3.10 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 3.13 | 3.07 | 3.09 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.86 | 2.96 | 3.01 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.32 | −0.00 | −0.03 | −0.03 |
The typical household in ZIP 95135 holds 2.86 people, more than the U.S. average of 2.65. Still, the typical household here is smaller than in the wider San Jose area, where it has 2.96 people. Household size has dropped from 3.18 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 95135
| Period | ZIP 95135 | San Jose area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 43.3 | 36.6 | 35.8 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 45.5 | 37.6 | 36.8 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 47.9 | 38.5 | 37.9 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 52.3 | 39.4 | 39.0 | 40.1 |
| Change | +9.0 | +2.8 | +3.1 | +2.3 |
ZIP 95135 skews older: half of its residents are older than 52.3, well above the national median of 40.1. That usually means more empty nesters and retirees, and fewer young families. Since 2006–10, the median age has climbed from 43.3, a much bigger shift than nationally. Only 30 of the 1,131 California ZIP codes with 5,000+ people are older.
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 95135
| Period | ZIP 95135 | San Jose area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 5.0% | 10.4% | 13.5% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 3.5% | 9.9% | 13.5% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 3.7% | 8.8% | 12.3% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 3.7% | 9.0% | 12.3% | 11.6% |
| Change | −1.3 pts | −1.3 pts | −1.2 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are relatively rare in ZIP 95135: 3.7% of households, against 11.6% nationally. The single-parent share is down 1.3 points from 2006–10, in line with the national trend. Only 30 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 95135
Renters in ZIP 95135
| Period | ZIP 95135 | San Jose area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 10.2% | 40.6% | 42.6% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 11.1% | 42.9% | 45.2% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 12.5% | 43.4% | 45.2% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 12.4% | 44.5% | 44.1% | 34.8% |
| Change | +2.2 pts | +3.9 pts | +1.5 pts | +1.5 pts |
ZIP 95135 is overwhelmingly a place of homeowners: only 12.4% of households rent, far below the national share of 34.8%. Owner-heavy areas like this tend to see less turnover. Just over three in ten owners (31.0%) have paid off their mortgages, below the national share of 39.8%. The renter share has risen 2.2 points since 2006–10, in line with the national trend.
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 95135
| Period | ZIP 95135 | San Jose area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 4.3% | 6.2% | 8.7% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 3.5% | 4.9% | 8.1% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 3.2% | 5.6% | 7.5% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 2.8% | 6.4% | 7.3% | 9.6% |
| Change | −1.4 pts | +0.2 pts | −1.4 pts | −1.8 pts |
Empty homes are scarce in ZIP 95135: just 2.8% sit vacant, compared with 9.6% nationally, a sign of a tight housing market. Since 2006–10, vacancy has edged down 1.4 points, in line with the national trend. Only 21 of the 1,131 California ZIP codes with 5,000+ people have a lower vacancy rate.
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 95135
| Period | ZIP 95135 | San Jose area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1990 | 1973 | 1972 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1990 | 1974 | 1973 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1990 | 1975 | 1974 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1991 | 1977 | 1976 | 1980 |
| Change | +1 | +4 | +4 | +6 |
ZIP 95135 has newer housing than the country as a whole: the median home was built in 1991, versus 1980 nationally. Newer construction is concentrated in the north, while the south has the oldest housing. ZIP 95135 has newer homes than the great majority of 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 95135
| Period | ZIP 95135 | San Jose area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $1,717 | $1,524 | $1,298 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,879 | $1,670 | $1,379 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $2,526 | $2,389 | $1,721 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $3,294 | $2,873 | $2,229 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$1,577 | +$1,348 | +$931 | +$606 |
A typical rental in ZIP 95135 costs $3,294 a month with utilities, well above the national median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $1,577 a month since 2006–10, up 92%, faster than rents rose nationally. The typical renter here spends 35.8% of household income on rent, well over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, so many renters here are stretched. Rents run highest in the north and lowest 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 95135
Bachelor's degrees in ZIP 95135
| Period | ZIP 95135 | San Jose area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 62.4% | 43.9% | 29.1% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 62.5% | 46.5% | 30.1% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 63.7% | 51.6% | 32.9% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 66.5% | 55.3% | 36.3% | 35.6% |
| Change | +4.1 pts | +11.5 pts | +7.1 pts | +7.2 pts |
ZIP 95135 is highly educated: about two-thirds of adults 25 and older (66.5%) hold at least a bachelor's degree, far above the national share of 35.6%. The share with a degree has risen 4.1 points since 2006–10, as it has nationally. College graduates are most concentrated in the north and least in the south.
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 95135
| Period | ZIP 95135 | San Jose area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 96.1% | 85.5% | 79.9% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 93.9% | 86.4% | 80.7% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 93.6% | 88.1% | 82.6% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 94.5% | 89.0% | 84.2% | 89.3% |
| Change | −1.5 pts | +3.4 pts | +4.3 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion is high in ZIP 95135: 94.5% of adults 25 and older have a diploma or equivalent, well above the national rate of 89.3%. The share with a diploma is down 1.5 points from 2006–10, even as the national rate rose.
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 95135
| Period | ZIP 95135 | San Jose area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 7.2% | 7.9% | 9.2% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 9.2% | 8.9% | 11.3% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 3.5% | 4.4% | 6.3% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 4.0% | 4.9% | 6.6% | 5.4% |
| Change | −3.2 pts | −3.0 pts | −2.6 pts | −2.7 pts |
Jobs have been a little easier to find in ZIP 95135 than nationally: unemployment was 4.0%, against 5.4%. Unemployment has fallen 3.2 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 95135 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 95135 | 2.86 | 52.3 | 3.7% | 12.4% | 2.8% | 1991 | $3,294 | 66.5% | 94.5% | 4.0% |
| ZIP 95148 | 3.72 | 42.1 | 9.1% | 20.8% | 2.8% | 1980 | $3,006 | 40.9% | 83.4% | 4.6% |
| ZIP 95121 | 3.70 | 43.3 | 7.6% | 23.1% | 3.2% | 1977 | $3,059 | 35.7% | 79.7% | 6.5% |
| ZIP 95138 | 3.43 | 39.7 | 16.2% | 18.2% | 3.1% | 1994 | $2,917 | 53.3% | 90.7% | 5.1% |
| ZIP 95111 | 3.77 | 37.6 | 13.0% | 40.6% | 4.6% | 1978 | $2,326 | 24.5% | 72.9% | 5.4% |
| ZIP 95122 | 4.37 | 37.0 | 18.0% | 46.5% | 7.0% | 1971 | $2,784 | 18.5% | 64.3% | 6.5% |
| ZIP 95119 | 2.92 | 39.9 | 11.0% | 28.4% | 1.6% | 1983 | $3,199 | 61.0% | 95.4% | 3.0% |
| ZIP 95139 | 3.22 | 40.7 | 8.7% | 23.3% | 1.7% | 1976 | $2,791 | 50.0% | 92.7% | 5.3% |
| ZIP 95136 | 2.94 | 38.6 | 9.1% | 40.4% | 4.3% | 1985 | $2,947 | 49.2% | 88.3% | 4.5% |
| ZIP 95123 | 2.87 | 38.4 | 10.7% | 39.0% | 3.6% | 1981 | $3,012 | 47.0% | 89.7% | 4.4% |
| ZIP 95140 | 3.09 | 47.0 | 5.1% | 28.7% | 13.9% | 1973 | $2,332 | 36.2% | 89.6% | 5.4% |
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 95135. 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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