95051 Zip Code Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for the zip code 95051, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

95051 is a zip code in Santa Clara County, California, which covers San Jose, with a total population of 60,582 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 95051 zip code. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in 95051.

The estimated population of people living in 95051 is 60,582, with a median age of 35.3.

We can look back at data from previous years to see how the population in the 95051 area has changed over the last 5 years.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
60,582
+2.32%
+6.12%
2020
59,209
 -1.07% -
2019
59,851
+2.97%
-
2018
58,123
+1.81%
-
2017
57,087
 - -

Population of 95051 by Race and Ethnicity

How much has the race and ethnicity of the population in the 95051 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
27.4%
29.2%
 -6.16%
Black/African American
1.6%
2.9%
 -44.83%
Native
0.1%
0.3%
 -66.67%
Hispanic
13.1%
15.6%
 -16.03%
Asian
52.7%
47.3%
 +11.42%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0.8%
0.4%
 +100.00%
Two Or More Races
3.9%
4%
 -2.50%
Other
0.4%
0.3%
 +33.33%

This data can be very important for anybody studying the 95051 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 95051 by Age and Gender

We can also monitor the change of the age and gender in the 95051 zip code to track track trends in the population over time.

We can see how the population in 95051 has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 35.3 +0.28% 34.7 +0.87% 35.9 -0.55%
2020 35.2 -0.28% 34.4 -1.15% 36.1 0%
2019 35.3 -1.12% 34.8 -1.14% 36.1 -1.1%
2018 35.7 +0.28% 35.2 +0.28% 36.5 +0.55%
2017 35.6 - 35.1 - 36.3 -

The median age of the 95051 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 95051 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 3,868 +9.25% 3,412 +8.69% 4,228 3,710
10 to 19 2,894 -7.22% 2,786 -10.14% 2,630 2,508
20 to 29 4,479 +6.07% 4,208 +2.96% 4,753 4,330
30 to 39 6,080 +20.52% 5,139 +23.31% 7,427 6,438
40 to 49 3,863 +0.94% 3,775 -2.09% 3,874 3,670
50 to 59 3,537 -0.18% 3,211 +9.61% 3,511 3,513
60 to 69 2,601 +7.24% 2,463 +6.05% 2,791 2,600
70+ 2,062 0.05% 2,709 -6.08% 2,061 2,538

Median Household Income

The latest median household income for the 95051 zip code is $160,979.00.

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 95051.

  • Under 25
    $90,724.00
  • 25 to 44
    $185,327.00
  • 45 to 64
    $170,719.00
  • 65 and over
    $78,897.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in the 95051 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 95051, 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 95051 is currently $202,455.00.

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.

37.33% of households in 95051 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 95051 against other zip codes.

  • Less than $24,999
    5.50%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    6.39%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    8.67%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    7.50%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    17.38%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    17.23%
  • $200,000 or more
    37.33%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in 95051 is $76,635.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of 95051 by the total population of 95051.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people living in the 95051 area, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in 95051 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
    37.56%
  • Bachelor's degree
    42.57%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    4.58%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    13.50%
  • Less than high school diploma
    1.78%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in 95051 that are over the age of 16.

Currently, the total population of the 95051 zip over the age of 16 is 49,724.

Of those people, a total of 73.00% 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 95051 is 70.00%.

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 95051 zip code.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 2,218 35.20% 9.90%
20 to 24 years 2,467 76.10% 2.90%
25 to 29 years 6,616 90.30% 3.20%
30 to 34 years 7,665 89.40% 3.10%
35 to 44 years 10,179 84.40% 2.70%
45 to 54 years 7,202 83.60% 3.80%
55 to 59 years 3,387 81.30% 4.10%
60 to 64 years 2,956 71.30% 6.70%
65 to 74 years 3,860 30.10% 9.20%
75 years and over 3,174 5.00% 0.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in 95051. 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 17,277 65.00% 3.70%
Black or African American 930 73.90% 10.00%
American Indian and Alaska Native 155 67.10% 25.00%
Asian 26,001 76.20% 3.30%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 443 93.20% 4.60%
Other 2,405 82.10% 5.20%
Two or more races 2,513 81.20% 3.40%
Hispanic or Latino 6,054 74.30% 3.60%
Not Hispanic or Latino 14,741 64.70% 4.00%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations for people living in the 95051 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 95051 is 34,801, with median earnings of $94,488.00.

Women in 95051 are earning approximately 58.90% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 34,801 $94,488.00
Male 19,879 $117,169.00
Female 14,922 $68,997.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings for 95051 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 4,405 $140,699.00
Business and Financial 2,787 $100,572.00
Computer and Mathematical 8,354 $151,295.00
Architecture and Engineering 3,198 $152,171.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 527 $104,453.00
Community and Social Service 427 $73,125.00
Legal 363 $94,161.00
Educational and Library 1,857 $58,344.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 784 $69,091.00
Healthcare Practitioners 1,855 $105,798.00
Healthcare Support 898 $36,955.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 207 $27,926.00
Law Enforcement 37 $89,141.00
Food Preparation and Serving 1,099 $18,771.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 592 $35,375.00
Personal Care and Service 488 $23,409.00
Sales 1,964 $34,214.00
Office and Administrative Support 1,905 $52,101.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 140 $23,311.00
Construction and Extraction 557 $63,125.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 397 $51,773.00
Production 910 $48,846.00
Transportation and Material Moving 717 $58,098.00

Occupations by Gender

Now we can also look at the occupations by category for 95051 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 95051.

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 2,634 $156,786.00 1,771 $123,940.00
Business and Financial 1,002 $107,021.00 1,785 $95,208.00
Computer and Mathematical 6,389 $155,747.00 1,965 $129,892.00
Architecture and Engineering 2,528 $160,615.00 670 $106,690.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 254 $100,294.00 273 $108,603.00
Community and Social Service 158 $58,816.00 269 $74,375.00
Legal 176 $73,472.00 187 $94,509.00
Educational and Library 541 $64,095.00 1,316 $52,873.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 429 $105,028.00 355 $61,250.00
Healthcare Practitioners 392 $116,521.00 1,463 $95,078.00
Healthcare Support 235 $48,346.00 663 $35,361.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 159 $25,972.00 48 $38,750.00
Law Enforcement 29 $0.00 8 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 686 $21,639.00 413 $16,801.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 393 $35,969.00 199 $27,165.00
Personal Care and Service 103 $23,365.00 385 $23,423.00
Sales 940 $40,682.00 1,024 $26,250.00
Office and Administrative Support 494 $54,000.00 1,411 $51,622.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 106 $14,784.00 34 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 539 $62,589.00 18 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 351 $52,355.00 46 $0.00
Production 489 $62,528.00 421 $39,506.00
Transportation and Material Moving 556 $66,800.00 161 $27,891.00

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 22,468 households in 95051, with an average household size of 2.69 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 15,335 families living in the 95051 zip code with an average family size of 3.15 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 95051:

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 12,939 742 1,654 7,133
Average Household Size 3.2 3.53 3.15 1.56
Total Families 12,939 742 1,654 0
Average Household Size 3.16 3.25 2.97 0

Poverty

Of the 15,335 families living in 95051, 2.30% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in 95051:

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 24,030 housing units in 95051.

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

Total Percentage
Occupied 22,468 93.50%
Vacant 1,562 6.50%

49.28% of the total 24,030 housing units in 95051 are rental units. This is approximately 11,842 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 10,380 are occupied by the owner - or 43.20% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in 95051 is $2,773.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in 95051 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
    246
  • Less than $500
    100
  • $500 to $999
    93
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    445
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    963
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    2,417
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    3,479
  • $3,000 or more
    4,345

Property Value

The median value of a property in 95051 is $1,253,100.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in 95051 that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    34
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    6
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    94
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    16
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    91
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    253
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    2,532
  • $1,000,000 or more
    7,354

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in 95051. The chart below shows the number of properties in 95051 that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    271
  • 1940 to 1949
    646
  • 1950 to 1959
    6,330
  • 1960 to 1969
    5,063
  • 1970 to 1979
    4,344
  • 1980 to 1989
    2,062
  • 1990 to 1999
    1,177
  • 2000 to 2009
    1,085
  • 2010 to 2013
    3,025
  • 2014 or later
    27

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 95051 that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    1,055
  • 1 vehicle available
    7,371
  • 2 vehicles available
    9,909
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    4,133

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in 95051 get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in 95051 that commute to work in a particular way.

24.6 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in 95051.

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
    470
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    1,366
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    3,396
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    5,823
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    5,273
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    1,662
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    4,362
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    840
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    1,059
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    1,730
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    930
  • 90 or more minutes
    450

Summary

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