| ZIP Code | 95051 |
|---|---|
| City | Santa Clara |
| State | California (CA) |
| County | Santa Clara County |
| Area Code | 408 |
| Elevation | 90 ft |
| Latitude | 37.348311 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -121.984435 |
| Timezone | Los Angeles (DST) |
| FIPS | 06085 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 34.9 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.59 |
| Below Poverty | 6.5% ▼ 35% below avg |
| College Grads | 76.7% ▲ 98% above avg |
| Unemployment | 4.0% ▼ 18% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 617 (1.5%) |
| HS Graduate | 4,180 (10%) |
| Some College | 2,024 (4.8%) |
| Associates | 2,921 (7%) |
| Bachelors | 2,583 (6.2%) |
| Graduate Degree | 29,435 (70.5%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $185,632 ▲ 143% above avg ↑ 38% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $1,623,600 ▲ 482% above avg ↑ 51% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 8.7x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $3,054/mo ↑ 22% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 25,152 |
| Vacant Units | 1,581 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.59 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 25,152 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 1,581 |
| Owner Occupied | 43.5% |
| Renter Occupied | 56.5% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.59 |
ZIP code 95051 is located in Santa Clara, California, within Santa Clara County. With a population of 61,345, this is a densely populated ZIP code with a relatively young community — the median age is 34.9 years. Economically, 95051 is a affluent ZIP code: the median household income of $185,632 is more than double the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 95051 represents among the most expensive housing markets in the country. The median home value of $1,623,600 is more than double the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $3,054 per month in median rent. The area has a relatively balanced mix of owners (43.5%) and renters (56.5%). Median home values have increased by 51% since 2019.
The population of 95051 is majority Asian (53.75%). Residents are highly educated — 76.7% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is significantly above the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 6.5%. Household income has grown by 38% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 95051 stands at 4.0%, which is below the national average. About 25% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 61%.
Overall, ZIP code 95051 in Santa Clara, CA is characterized as affluent, highly educated, and a relatively young community. With 61,345 residents, a median household income of $185,632, and a median home value of $1,623,600, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of California.