95116 Zip Code Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for the zip code 95116, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

95116 is a zip code in Santa Clara County, California, which covers San Jose, with a total population of 52,245 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 95116 zip code. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in 95116.

The estimated population of people living in 95116 is 52,245, with a median age of 34.2.

We can look back at data from previous years to see how the population in the 95116 area has changed over the last 5 years.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
52,245
 -4.59% -7.11%
2020
54,758
 -1.91% -
2019
55,825
 -1.16% -
2018
56,481
+0.42%
-
2017
56,243
 - -

Population of 95116 by Race and Ethnicity

How much has the race and ethnicity of the population in the 95116 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
7.7%
6.8%
 +13.24%
Black/African American
2.2%
2.2%
 0.00%
Native
0.3%
0.1%
 +200.00%
Hispanic
59.2%
64.1%
 -7.64%
Asian
28%
24.7%
 +13.36%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0.6%
0.3%
 +100.00%
Two Or More Races
1.8%
1.5%
 +20.00%
Other
0.1%
0.2%
 -50.00%

This data can be very important for anybody studying the 95116 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 95116 by Age and Gender

We can also monitor the change of the age and gender in the 95116 zip code to track track trends in the population over time.

We can see how the population in 95116 has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 34.2 +3.64% 33.4 +4.38% 35 +2.64%
2020 33 +1.23% 32 0% 34.1 +2.1%
2019 32.6 -1.21% 32 -0.93% 33.4 -0.6%
2018 33 +1.23% 32.3 +0.94% 33.6 +1.2%
2017 32.6 - 32 - 33.2 -

The median age of the 95116 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 95116 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 4,560 -16.33% 4,446 -39.73% 3,855 2,902
10 to 19 4,183 -2% 3,685 -0.64% 4,077 3,646
20 to 29 4,643 -12.61% 4,100 +3.89% 4,047 4,254
30 to 39 4,553 -18.4% 4,302 -13% 3,750 3,763
40 to 49 4,291 -11.92% 3,498 +7.31% 3,795 3,760
50 to 59 3,037 +7.74% 2,835 -4.97% 3,273 2,690
60 to 69 1,889 +13.13% 1,874 +15.65% 2,145 2,175
70+ 1,766 +1.36% 2,581 -10.13% 1,784 2,329

Median Household Income

The latest median household income for the 95116 zip code is $76,339.00.

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 95116.

  • Under 25
    $67,962.00
  • 25 to 44
    $78,631.00
  • 45 to 64
    $87,696.00
  • 65 and over
    $35,410.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in the 95116 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 95116, 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 95116 is currently $101,524.00.

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.

11.27% of households in 95116 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 95116 against other zip codes.

  • Less than $24,999
    16.10%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    16.76%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    16.27%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    13.65%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    15.98%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    9.97%
  • $200,000 or more
    11.27%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in 95116 is $28,082.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of 95116 by the total population of 95116.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people living in the 95116 area, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in 95116 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
    8.85%
  • Bachelor's degree
    27.93%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    9.85%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    46.42%
  • Less than high school diploma
    6.95%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in 95116 that are over the age of 16.

Currently, the total population of the 95116 zip over the age of 16 is 40,986.

Of those people, a total of 65.60% 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 95116 is 62.30%.

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 95116 zip code.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 3,221 31.20% 18.90%
20 to 24 years 4,049 65.90% 5.20%
25 to 29 years 4,252 90.60% 5.60%
30 to 34 years 3,980 82.70% 4.40%
35 to 44 years 7,105 82.00% 4.00%
45 to 54 years 7,445 78.00% 4.20%
55 to 59 years 2,501 75.70% 2.40%
60 to 64 years 2,485 65.60% 2.00%
65 to 74 years 3,368 24.60% 10.40%
75 years and over 2,580 3.70% 0.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in 95116. 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 8,381 67.50% 4.20%
Black or African American 1,042 68.40% 9.00%
American Indian and Alaska Native 863 59.30% 6.60%
Asian 12,827 60.30% 5.10%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 308 81.80% 23.40%
Other 12,658 71.30% 4.90%
Two or more races 4,907 61.20% 3.60%
Hispanic or Latino 22,532 68.10% 4.50%
Not Hispanic or Latino 3,645 66.20% 4.60%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations for people living in the 95116 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 95116 is 25,551, with median earnings of $38,193.00.

Women in 95116 are earning approximately 82.40% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 25,551 $38,193.00
Male 14,129 $41,261.00
Female 11,422 $34,013.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings for 95116 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 1,452 $60,455.00
Business and Financial 949 $54,132.00
Computer and Mathematical 830 $104,167.00
Architecture and Engineering 810 $75,192.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 156 $86,643.00
Community and Social Service 258 $53,382.00
Legal 79 $59,179.00
Educational and Library 938 $39,766.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 379 $40,481.00
Healthcare Practitioners 854 $44,605.00
Healthcare Support 1,157 $26,438.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 475 $35,253.00
Law Enforcement 103 $93,162.00
Food Preparation and Serving 1,880 $25,827.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 1,978 $30,132.00
Personal Care and Service 663 $13,714.00
Sales 1,901 $31,628.00
Office and Administrative Support 2,850 $37,336.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 146 $26,466.00
Construction and Extraction 2,404 $40,611.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 853 $46,406.00
Production 2,623 $41,137.00
Transportation and Material Moving 931 $40,786.00

Occupations by Gender

Now we can also look at the occupations by category for 95116 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 95116.

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 723 $87,679.00 729 $49,931.00
Business and Financial 397 $57,404.00 552 $53,264.00
Computer and Mathematical 710 $74,286.00 120 $106,250.00
Architecture and Engineering 619 $78,224.00 191 $63,750.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 50 $72,083.00 106 $86,714.00
Community and Social Service 35 $31,477.00 223 $54,926.00
Legal 0 $0.00 79 $59,179.00
Educational and Library 234 $60,625.00 704 $37,695.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 185 $26,406.00 194 $77,019.00
Healthcare Practitioners 223 $47,772.00 631 $41,950.00
Healthcare Support 316 $14,744.00 841 $30,574.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 335 $36,622.00 140 $25,652.00
Law Enforcement 101 $93,211.00 2 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 856 $27,080.00 1,024 $24,400.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 983 $31,309.00 995 $28,926.00
Personal Care and Service 166 $10,741.00 497 $14,402.00
Sales 943 $51,250.00 958 $21,936.00
Office and Administrative Support 905 $37,161.00 1,945 $37,570.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 101 $26,685.00 45 $25,625.00
Construction and Extraction 2,382 $40,767.00 22 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 846 $46,042.00 7 $0.00
Production 1,559 $41,528.00 1,064 $39,770.00
Transportation and Material Moving 770 $43,102.00 161 $26,319.00

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 13,728 households in 95116, with an average household size of 3.77 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 10,606 families living in the 95116 zip code with an average family size of 4.22 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 95116:

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 6,726 1,096 2,784 3,122
Average Household Size 4.52 4.13 4.16 1.68
Total Families 6,726 1,096 2,784 0
Average Household Size 4.46 3.69 3.86 0

Poverty

Of the 10,606 families living in 95116, 8.70% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in 95116:

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 14,147 housing units in 95116.

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

Total Percentage
Occupied 13,728 97.04%
Vacant 419 2.96%

57.52% of the total 14,147 housing units in 95116 are rental units. This is approximately 8,137 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 5,443 are occupied by the owner - or 38.47% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in 95116 is $1,849.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in 95116 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
    148
  • Less than $500
    599
  • $500 to $999
    709
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    1,281
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    2,117
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    1,646
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    861
  • $3,000 or more
    924

Property Value

The median value of a property in 95116 is $687,900.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in 95116 that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    223
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    60
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    103
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    126
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    55
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    667
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    3,591
  • $1,000,000 or more
    618

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in 95116. The chart below shows the number of properties in 95116 that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    1,341
  • 1940 to 1949
    822
  • 1950 to 1959
    2,042
  • 1960 to 1969
    1,788
  • 1970 to 1979
    2,590
  • 1980 to 1989
    2,111
  • 1990 to 1999
    1,713
  • 2000 to 2009
    1,265
  • 2010 to 2013
    457
  • 2014 or later
    18

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 95116 that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    1,274
  • 1 vehicle available
    3,645
  • 2 vehicles available
    4,602
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    4,207

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in 95116 get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in 95116 that commute to work in a particular way.

27.8 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in 95116.

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
    372
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    737
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    2,368
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    4,120
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    4,799
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    1,241
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    4,494
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    344
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    636
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    1,687
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    1,556
  • 90 or more minutes
    674

Summary

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