94089 Zip Code Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for the zip code 94089, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

94089 is a zip code in Santa Clara County, California, which covers San Jose, with a total population of 23,492 people.

We are using the latest American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year survey data from the US Census Bureau, which is accurate up to 2021.

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Population

There is a lot of data that lets us see how many people live in the 94089 zip code. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in 94089.

The estimated population of people living in 94089 is 23,492, with a median age of 35.8.

We can look back at data from previous years to see how the population in the 94089 area has changed over the last 5 years.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
23,492
+1.92%
+6.13%
2020
23,049
+0.73%
-
2019
22,882
+2.55%
-
2018
22,313
+0.8%
-
2017
22,135
 - -

Population of 94089 by Race and Ethnicity

How much has the race and ethnicity of the population in the 94089 zip code changed? The US Census Bureau gives us a few defined types that the population is broken down into.

Let's look at the total numbers and also the change over the last 5 years.

Race 2021 2017 Change
White
24.7%
31.1%
 -20.58%
Black/African American
1.3%
2.3%
 -43.48%
Native
0%
0%
 0.00%
Hispanic
23.7%
19.5%
 +21.54%
Asian
46.4%
43.8%
 +5.94%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0.4%
0.2%
 +100.00%
Two Or More Races
3.3%
3.1%
 +6.45%
Other
0.3%
0.1%
 +200.00%

This data can be very important for anybody studying the 94089 zip for a number of reasons, including social and economic research, planning and development, and marketing to a multi-cultural population.

Note that the Native group includes both Native American and Alaskan Native people.

Population of 94089 by Age and Gender

We can also monitor the change of the age and gender in the 94089 zip code to track track trends in the population over time.

We can see how the population in 94089 has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 35.8 -1.38% 34.3 -1.72% 37.8 -0.26%
2020 36.3 0% 34.9 +2.65% 37.9 -2.07%
2019 36.3 -1.89% 34 -0.29% 38.7 -4.68%
2018 37 -0.54% 34.1 -3.13% 40.6 +3.31%
2017 37.2 - 35.2 - 39.3 -

The median age of the 94089 zip gives you an idea of the age distribution, with half of the population being older than the median age and half being younger.

This can then be used to infer and compare against birth rates, parent ages, and more metrics to understand the population. For example, an increasing median age indicates an aging population in the 94089 area, which can be a sign of a declining population in terms of birth rates and workforce participation.

Age 2021 2017
(Years) Male Female Male Female
0 to 9 1,565 -3.66% 833 1.47% 1,497 814
10 to 19 785 -18.31% 787 +32.49% 637 941
20 to 29 2,081 +20.32% 1,591 +32.54% 2,516 2,128
30 to 39 2,350 +22.66% 2,007 +3.26% 2,926 2,050
40 to 49 1,614 -31.93% 1,059 +9.16% 1,153 1,136
50 to 59 1,349 +0.99% 1,815 -29.68% 1,355 1,330
60 to 69 1,203 +21.56% 1,120 +23.14% 1,483 1,401
70+ 904 -4.95% 1,072 +17.47% 856 1,269

Median Household Income

The latest median household income for the 94089 zip code is $136,983.00.

In simple terms, the median income is the middle income of a group of people. Half of the people in the group make more than the median income, and half make less.

The median income is a good indicator of the overall income of a group of people, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more.

Median Income by Age

We can also look at the median income by age to see how the median income varies by age, and how it compares to the overall median income for 94089.

  • Under 25
    $136,804.00
  • 25 to 44
    $179,210.00
  • 45 to 64
    $138,279.00
  • 65 and over
    $81,290.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in the 94089 zip code, we are actually talking about the mean household income.

This is calculated by adding up all the incomes of all the households in 94089, and then dividing that number by the total number of households.

This is a good way to get a general idea of the average income of a group of people, but it can be skewed by a very high or very low incomes.

The average household income of 94089 is currently $183,418.00.

In terms of accurately summarizing income at a geographic level, the median income is a better metric than the average income because it isn't affected by a small number of very high or very low incomes.

If you had an area where the average income was greater than the median, it can mean that there is significant income inequality, with income being concentrated in a small number of wealthy households.

31.11% of households in 94089 are classed as high income households (making $200,000+ per year).

Household Income Tiers

The US Census Bureau divides households into income tiers based on the median income for the area. This is a good way to compare the income of 94089 against other zip codes.

  • Less than $24,999
    6.25%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    8.29%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    7.95%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    12.29%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    17.93%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    16.18%
  • $200,000 or more
    31.11%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in 94089 is $70,109.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of 94089 by the total population of 94089.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people living in the 94089 area, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in 94089 to see how many people have a high school degree, a bachelor's degree, or a graduate degree.

Educational attainment is a good indicator of the overall education level of a population, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more to see how education levels affect income, unemployment rates, and more.

  • Master's degree or higher
    31.71%
  • Bachelor's degree
    40.56%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    5.78%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    18.27%
  • Less than high school diploma
    3.67%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in 94089 that are over the age of 16.

Currently, the total population of the 94089 zip over the age of 16 is 20,161.

Of those people, a total of 71.80% are working or actively looking for work. This is called the labor force participation rate.

The participation rate is a useful market measure because it shows the relative amount of labor resources available to the economy.

The employment to total population rate in 94089 is 68.70%.

Employment by Age

We can look at the employment rates by age to see how it compares to the overall employment rate. Here's how that breaks down for the 94089 zip code.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 558 47.80% 0.00%
20 to 24 years 1,438 71.50% 6.60%
25 to 29 years 3,206 85.90% 4.60%
30 to 34 years 2,954 88.80% 1.40%
35 to 44 years 3,133 83.70% 2.50%
45 to 54 years 2,495 88.10% 5.60%
55 to 59 years 1,368 74.10% 1.90%
60 to 64 years 1,776 61.50% 12.90%
65 to 74 years 1,867 41.60% 5.30%
75 years and over 1,366 7.70% 0.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in 94089. The table below shows the rates for each of the ethnicity groups types defined by the US Census Bureau (which we mentioned earlier in this article).

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
White 6,672 71.60% 5.10%
Black or African American 275 86.20% 38.40%
American Indian and Alaska Native 29 41.40% 0.00%
Asian 9,995 72.00% 1.70%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 155 89.00% 0.00%
Other 2,146 67.00% 8.60%
Two or more races 889 76.80% 6.30%
Hispanic or Latino 4,002 70.20% 6.60%
Not Hispanic or Latino 5,397 70.70% 4.30%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations for people living in the 94089 area as well as the gender breakdown and earnings of them.

The total population of civilian employees that are 16 years old or older in 94089 is 13,860, with median earnings of $74,162.00.

Women in 94089 are earning approximately 67.50% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 13,860 $74,162.00
Male 7,940 $85,316.00
Female 5,920 $57,571.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings for 94089 even further by occupation. The list of occupation categories below will show you how many people are employed in each category and the median earnings of each profession.

Occupation Employed Earnings
Management 1,349 $106,017.00
Business and Financial 894 $83,143.00
Computer and Mathematical 3,164 $150,806.00
Architecture and Engineering 1,007 $123,495.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 277 $88,363.00
Community and Social Service 136 $26,250.00
Legal 42 $169,167.00
Educational and Library 392 $43,348.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 157 $97,679.00
Healthcare Practitioners 445 $53,672.00
Healthcare Support 478 $33,459.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 106 $44,167.00
Law Enforcement 14 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 387 $26,635.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 467 $40,609.00
Personal Care and Service 137 $38,102.00
Sales 933 $42,708.00
Office and Administrative Support 1,414 $53,156.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 47 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 311 $37,644.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 380 $44,940.00
Production 751 $49,654.00
Transportation and Material Moving 272 $51,813.00

Occupations by Gender

Now we can also look at the occupations by category for 94089 when it is broken down by male and female.

This lets us see how many male and females work in each occupation, the median earnings, and the male to female ratio of earnings for 94089.

That last metric is important because it can be used to look at the gender pay gap between men and women.

Occupation Male Female
Population Earnings Population Earnings
Management 701 $105,378.00 648 $111,719.00
Business and Financial 451 $83,008.00 443 $83,438.00
Computer and Mathematical 2,298 $157,136.00 866 $130,147.00
Architecture and Engineering 739 $123,240.00 268 $153,043.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 69 $103,466.00 208 $87,857.00
Community and Social Service 49 $85,583.00 87 $7,708.00
Legal 19 $0.00 23 $0.00
Educational and Library 83 $14,375.00 309 $43,415.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 62 $19,907.00 95 $117,872.00
Healthcare Practitioners 126 $18,750.00 319 $55,139.00
Healthcare Support 114 $27,391.00 364 $33,493.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 94 $44,881.00 12 $0.00
Law Enforcement 14 $0.00 0 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 178 $31,154.00 209 $24,583.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 276 $50,288.00 191 $40,148.00
Personal Care and Service 23 $0.00 114 $19,773.00
Sales 604 $84,706.00 329 $20,996.00
Office and Administrative Support 488 $52,321.00 926 $53,524.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 0 $0.00 47 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 311 $37,644.00 0 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 374 $44,851.00 6 $0.00
Production 444 $51,000.00 307 $49,426.00
Transportation and Material Moving 216 $55,208.00 56 $51,071.00

Households and Family Size

A household is defined by the US Census Bureau as a group of people who occupy a housing unit. A housing unit is a house, apartment, mobile home, group of rooms, or single room occupied as separate living quarters.

There are currently 8,733 households in 94089, with an average household size of 2.68 people.

A family is defined as a group of two or more people related by birth, marriage, or adoption who live together in the same household.

There are 5,338 families living in the 94089 zip code with an average family size of 3.31 people.

Households by Marital Status

The four categories of household by marital status are:

  • Married-couple family
  • Male householder with no spouse present
  • Female household with no spouse present
  • Nonfamily household

The table below shows the total number of households and families, with the average sizes of each, that live in 94089:

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 4,338 489 511 3,395
Average Household Size 3.26 4.54 3.59 1.55
Total Families 4,338 489 511 0
Average Household Size 3.21 4.22 3.3 0

Poverty

Of the 5,338 families living in 94089, 2.60% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in 94089:

Household Size Poverty Threshold
1 Person $14,580.00
2 People $19,720.00
3 People $24,860.00
4 People $30,000.00
5 People $35,140.00
6 People $40,280.00
7 People $45,420.00
8 People $50,560.00

Housing

There are 9,179 housing units in 94089.

The table below shows the split between occupied and vacant units:

Total Percentage
Occupied 8,733 95.14%
Vacant 446 4.86%

42.00% of the total 9,179 housing units in 94089 are rental units. This is approximately 3,855 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 4,800 are occupied by the owner - or 52.29% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in 94089 is $3,169.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in 94089 that fall into a particular rent range. These can then be used to compare with other areas, or to see how they have changed over time.

  • No rent paid
    78
  • Less than $500
    0
  • $500 to $999
    15
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    158
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    375
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    298
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    737
  • $3,000 or more
    2,272

Property Value

The median value of a property in 94089 is $338,100.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in 94089 that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    202
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    235
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    318
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    484
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    1,016
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    499
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    453
  • $1,000,000 or more
    1,593

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in 94089. The chart below shows the number of properties in 94089 that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    24
  • 1940 to 1949
    49
  • 1950 to 1959
    1,446
  • 1960 to 1969
    742
  • 1970 to 1979
    1,302
  • 1980 to 1989
    765
  • 1990 to 1999
    1,829
  • 2000 to 2009
    1,571
  • 2010 to 2013
    1,438
  • 2014 or later
    13

Vehicles per Household

The number of vehicles available per household can be a good indicator of the level of affluence in an area. The chart below shows the number of households in 94089 that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    599
  • 1 vehicle available
    3,383
  • 2 vehicles available
    2,926
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    1,825

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in 94089 get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in 94089 that commute to work in a particular way.

22.5 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in 94089.

These commute times can be compared to other date like income and educational levels to see how they relate to each other and if there are any trends in the data that might suggest a correlation.

  • Less than 5 minutes
    138
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    485
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    2,259
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    2,215
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    2,359
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    580
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    1,328
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    159
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    319
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    511
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    506
  • 90 or more minutes
    113

Summary

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