95131 Zip Code Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for the zip code 95131, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

95131 is a zip code in Santa Clara County, California, which covers San Jose, with a total population of 31,566 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 95131 zip code. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in 95131.

The estimated population of people living in 95131 is 31,566, with a median age of 37.3.

We can look back at data from previous years to see how the population in the 95131 area has changed over the last 5 years.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
31,566
 -1.65% +3.36%
2020
32,096
+2.75%
-
2019
31,236
+0.21%
-
2018
31,170
+2.06%
-
2017
30,540
 - -

Population of 95131 by Race and Ethnicity

How much has the race and ethnicity of the population in the 95131 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
10.7%
11.1%
 -3.60%
Black/African American
2.5%
2.5%
 0.00%
Native
0.1%
0.1%
 0.00%
Hispanic
12.8%
15.5%
 -17.42%
Asian
71.6%
68.1%
 +5.14%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0.5%
0.2%
 +150.00%
Two Or More Races
1.5%
2.2%
 -31.82%
Other
0.4%
0.4%
 0.00%

This data can be very important for anybody studying the 95131 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 95131 by Age and Gender

We can also monitor the change of the age and gender in the 95131 zip code to track track trends in the population over time.

We can see how the population in 95131 has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 37.3 +0.27% 35.8 +0.56% 38.5 +0.26%
2020 37.2 +1.09% 35.6 +1.71% 38.4 +0.79%
2019 36.8 +1.94% 35 +1.45% 38.1 +1.6%
2018 36.1 -0.55% 34.5 -3.09% 37.5 +1.35%
2017 36.3 - 35.6 - 37 -

The median age of the 95131 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 95131 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 1,604 +14.52% 1,949 -6.1% 1,813 1,783
10 to 19 1,414 +7.57% 1,166 +34.05% 1,488 1,563
20 to 29 2,705 +3.21% 2,275 -26.29% 2,745 1,682
30 to 39 3,399 +3.68% 2,669 +4.3% 3,449 2,769
40 to 49 2,553 -5.76% 2,051 +19.62% 2,394 2,467
50 to 59 1,890 +13.57% 1,840 -7.91% 2,148 1,697
60 to 69 1,316 +2.73% 1,667 -13.44% 1,342 1,450
70+ 997 +29.88% 1,045 +34.67% 1,327 1,449

Median Household Income

The latest median household income for the 95131 zip code is $151,389.00.

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 95131.

  • Under 25
    $0.00
  • 25 to 44
    $207,589.00
  • 45 to 64
    $151,167.00
  • 65 and over
    $79,534.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in the 95131 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 95131, 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 95131 is currently $179,568.00.

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.

36.51% of households in 95131 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 95131 against other zip codes.

  • Less than $24,999
    5.62%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    7.87%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    8.67%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    9.31%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    18.18%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    13.85%
  • $200,000 or more
    36.51%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in 95131 is $57,008.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of 95131 by the total population of 95131.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people living in the 95131 area, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in 95131 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
    29.68%
  • Bachelor's degree
    45.52%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    6.31%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    14.52%
  • Less than high school diploma
    3.96%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in 95131 that are over the age of 16.

Currently, the total population of the 95131 zip over the age of 16 is 26,113.

Of those people, a total of 69.80% 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 95131 is 65.80%.

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 95131 zip code.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 1,194 31.80% 34.20%
20 to 24 years 1,846 60.60% 12.40%
25 to 29 years 2,581 93.40% 7.80%
30 to 34 years 3,340 87.00% 1.80%
35 to 44 years 5,088 85.40% 6.10%
45 to 54 years 4,563 88.30% 4.50%
55 to 59 years 1,933 79.90% 1.20%
60 to 64 years 1,502 58.80% 7.70%
65 to 74 years 2,388 23.80% 1.60%
75 years and over 1,678 2.50% 0.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in 95131. 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 3,726 73.10% 12.50%
Black or African American 532 72.90% 21.90%
American Indian and Alaska Native 75 45.30% 0.00%
Asian 19,220 68.90% 3.60%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 57 42.10% 0.00%
Other 1,097 77.70% 4.20%
Two or more races 1,406 69.40% 11.90%
Hispanic or Latino 3,141 70.70% 5.90%
Not Hispanic or Latino 2,917 74.40% 14.70%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations for people living in the 95131 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 95131 is 17,180, with median earnings of $75,493.00.

Women in 95131 are earning approximately 75.00% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 17,180 $75,493.00
Male 10,185 $85,245.00
Female 6,995 $63,944.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings for 95131 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 1,715 $110,725.00
Business and Financial 1,070 $94,338.00
Computer and Mathematical 2,728 $145,750.00
Architecture and Engineering 2,616 $120,385.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 200 $111,481.00
Community and Social Service 135 $38,472.00
Legal 23 $0.00
Educational and Library 575 $32,330.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 340 $38,646.00
Healthcare Practitioners 724 $72,000.00
Healthcare Support 544 $28,750.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 61 $56,250.00
Law Enforcement 80 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 567 $18,433.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 308 $31,970.00
Personal Care and Service 475 $22,163.00
Sales 1,096 $43,587.00
Office and Administrative Support 1,626 $48,254.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 55 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 423 $70,268.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 308 $52,222.00
Production 1,012 $53,333.00
Transportation and Material Moving 290 $33,274.00

Occupations by Gender

Now we can also look at the occupations by category for 95131 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 95131.

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 1,046 $130,278.00 669 $99,018.00
Business and Financial 443 $92,684.00 627 $115,822.00
Computer and Mathematical 1,971 $160,590.00 757 $121,528.00
Architecture and Engineering 2,094 $122,973.00 522 $109,375.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 69 $149,485.00 131 $110,231.00
Community and Social Service 34 $110,139.00 101 $16,094.00
Legal 11 $0.00 12 $0.00
Educational and Library 138 $92,857.00 437 $31,458.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 110 $53,036.00 230 $14,000.00
Healthcare Practitioners 338 $63,941.00 386 $92,875.00
Healthcare Support 285 $32,440.00 259 $17,266.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 36 $21,389.00 25 $0.00
Law Enforcement 31 $0.00 49 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 384 $17,653.00 183 $20,855.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 253 $31,723.00 55 $36,016.00
Personal Care and Service 153 $32,132.00 322 $21,799.00
Sales 523 $40,347.00 573 $44,429.00
Office and Administrative Support 635 $44,616.00 991 $49,097.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 0 $0.00 55 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 409 $71,518.00 14 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 283 $53,491.00 25 $0.00
Production 501 $66,523.00 511 $50,524.00
Transportation and Material Moving 274 $32,798.00 16 $0.00

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 9,736 households in 95131, with an average household size of 3.23 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 7,495 families living in the 95131 zip code with an average family size of 3.49 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 95131:

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 6,204 571 720 2,241
Average Household Size 3.6 3.58 3.83 1.93
Total Families 6,204 571 720 0
Average Household Size 3.52 3.13 3.56 0

Poverty

Of the 7,495 families living in 95131, 4.60% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in 95131:

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 10,036 housing units in 95131.

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

Total Percentage
Occupied 9,736 97.01%
Vacant 300 2.99%

35.14% of the total 10,036 housing units in 95131 are rental units. This is approximately 3,527 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 6,084 are occupied by the owner - or 60.62% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in 95131 is $2,808.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in 95131 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
    125
  • Less than $500
    0
  • $500 to $999
    70
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    242
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    420
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    311
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    1,170
  • $3,000 or more
    1,314

Property Value

The median value of a property in 95131 is $976,300.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in 95131 that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    154
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    125
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    126
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    116
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    296
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    72
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    2,296
  • $1,000,000 or more
    2,899

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in 95131. The chart below shows the number of properties in 95131 that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    105
  • 1940 to 1949
    13
  • 1950 to 1959
    88
  • 1960 to 1969
    267
  • 1970 to 1979
    2,753
  • 1980 to 1989
    2,872
  • 1990 to 1999
    2,385
  • 2000 to 2009
    1,119
  • 2010 to 2013
    434
  • 2014 or later
    0

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 95131 that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    335
  • 1 vehicle available
    2,388
  • 2 vehicles available
    3,927
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    3,086

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in 95131 get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in 95131 that commute to work in a particular way.

29.3 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in 95131.

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
    64
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    629
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    1,154
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    2,274
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    2,418
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    873
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    2,498
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    350
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    633
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    1,672
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    870
  • 90 or more minutes
    381

Summary

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