Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 38.6 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg HH Size | 2.92 |
| Below Poverty | 6.8% ▼ 32% below avg |
| College Grads | 63.6% ▲ 64% above avg |
| Unemployment | 4.5% ▼ 9% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 38,664 (3.3%) |
| HS Graduate | 185,915 (15.7%) |
| Some College | 74,583 (6.3%) |
| Associates | 127,996 (10.8%) |
| Bachelors | 85,473 (7.2%) |
| Graduate Degree | 675,154 (56.8%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $161,124 ▲ 111% above avg |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $1,389,257 ▲ 398% above avg |
| Home/Income Ratio | 8.6x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $2,806/mo |
| Total Housing Units | 689,675 |
| Vacant Units | 39,493 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Santa Clara County is located in California and encompasses 109 ZIP codes spanning 21 cities and communities. The county has an estimated population of 1,890,086 residents. With a median age of 38.56, it is a middle-aged county.
Santa Clara County has a affluent economic profile. The median household income of $161,124 is more than double the national average. Unemployment stands at 4.5%, near the national average. The poverty rate of 6.8% is well below the national average.
Housing in Santa Clara County is among the most expensive housing markets in the country, with a median home value of $1,389,257 — more than double the national average. Monthly median rent is approximately $2,806.
The residents of Santa Clara County are racially diverse, with Asian as the largest group at 39.2%. Educational attainment is highly educated — 63.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, significantly above the national average.
Santa Clara County, CA is a affluent area in California. The 109 ZIP codes within the county each have their own character — browse the full list below to find the right community, whether you're looking for affordable housing, strong schools, or economic opportunity.
| ZIP | City | Population | Median Income | Median Home | Median Rent | Unemp. | College |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 95002 | Alviso | 1,639 | $89,861 | $1,023,400 | $2,366 | 4.6% | 45.6% |
| 95008 | Campbell | 48,415 | $142,841 | $1,578,800 | $2,694 | 4.2% | 66.2% |
| 95014 | Cupertino | 61,109 | $229,074 | $2,000,000+ | $3,501 | 3.4% | 86.8% |
| 95020 | Gilroy | 67,945 | $134,242 | $1,005,600 | $2,256 | 6.4% | 41.8% |
| 94022 | Los Altos | 19,993 | $250,001 | $2,000,000+ | $3,501 | 3.3% | 90.1% |
| 94024 | Los Altos | 23,673 | $250,001 | $2,000,000+ | $3,501 | 4.8% | 88.0% |
| 95030 | Los Gatos | 12,969 | $250,001 | $2,000,000+ | $2,858 | 3.6% | 84.9% |
| 95032 | Los Gatos | 27,682 | $195,188 | $2,000,000+ | $3,123 | 4.4% | 81.5% |
| 95033 | Los Gatos | 9,884 | $183,836 | $1,284,500 | $2,849 | 4.3% | 75.5% |
| 95035 | Milpitas | 78,479 | $176,723 | $1,180,700 | $3,110 | 4.1% | 68.0% |
| 95037 | Morgan Hill | 51,517 | $158,256 | $1,152,400 | $2,242 | 4.7% | 54.2% |
| 94040 | Mountain View | 35,581 | $184,494 | $2,000,000+ | $3,017 | 3.6% | 81.6% |
| 94041 | Mountain View | 15,841 | $168,980 | $2,000,000+ | $2,927 | 4.6% | 78.1% |
| 94043 | Mountain View | 32,042 | $180,781 | $1,647,500 | $2,965 | 2.6% | 73.5% |
| 94301 | Palo Alto | 17,126 | $235,529 | $2,000,000+ | $3,290 | 3.3% | 85.9% |
| 94304 | Palo Alto | 4,731 | $162,569 | $2,000,000+ | $3,496 | 2.3% | 76.2% |
| 94306 | Palo Alto | 27,527 | $186,479 | $2,000,000+ | $2,927 | 2.8% | 82.8% |
| 95110 | San Jose | 19,444 | $132,800 | $947,900 | $2,629 | 4.4% | 52.3% |
| 95111 | San Jose | 58,885 | $97,162 | $826,200 | $1,954 | 4.6% | 31.7% |
| 95112 | San Jose | 56,766 | $89,649 | $956,300 | $2,095 | 5.1% | 49.8% |
| 95113 | San Jose | 2,443 | $140,938 | $953,100 | $2,914 | 2.5% | 74.8% |
| 95116 | San Jose | 48,816 | $83,428 | $842,700 | $2,049 | 4.1% | 32.6% |
| 95117 | San Jose | 27,798 | $115,778 | $1,425,200 | $2,367 | 6.3% | 53.9% |
| 95118 | San Jose | 31,831 | $148,438 | $1,377,000 | $2,488 | 5.3% | 61.6% |
| 95119 | San Jose | 10,449 | $164,129 | $1,176,100 | $2,978 | 3.3% | 67.5% |
| 95120 | San Jose | 38,103 | $250,001 | $1,924,500 | $3,501 | 2.9% | 80.4% |
| 95121 | San Jose | 35,722 | $133,700 | $1,024,700 | $2,912 | 6.7% | 45.6% |
| 95122 | San Jose | 52,206 | $103,406 | $838,900 | $2,424 | 6.6% | 29.1% |
| 95123 | San Jose | 70,279 | $136,364 | $1,108,100 | $2,953 | 4.1% | 55.4% |
| 95124 | San Jose | 51,991 | $188,433 | $1,596,700 | $2,936 | 4.6% | 68.5% |
| 95125 | San Jose | 53,934 | $148,422 | $1,646,000 | $2,394 | 3.4% | 63.9% |
| 95126 | San Jose | 38,239 | $127,297 | $1,195,700 | $2,544 | 4.4% | 65.3% |
| 95127 | San Jose | 61,091 | $120,548 | $995,100 | $2,549 | 5.9% | 38.6% |
| 95128 | San Jose | 33,585 | $122,647 | $1,214,500 | $2,505 | 3.4% | 60.7% |
| 95129 | San Jose | 40,896 | $182,662 | $2,000,000+ | $2,746 | 3.8% | 77.5% |
| 95130 | San Jose | 13,491 | $155,787 | $1,774,900 | $2,273 | 2.0% | 65.9% |
| 95131 | San Jose | 30,745 | $170,128 | $1,134,200 | $3,182 | 5.2% | 66.0% |
| 95132 | San Jose | 39,605 | $172,266 | $1,263,600 | $3,092 | 5.9% | 61.6% |
| 95133 | San Jose | 28,561 | $132,069 | $1,074,300 | $2,275 | 7.3% | 55.4% |
| 95134 | San Jose | 30,255 | $196,847 | $371,200 | $3,272 | 2.9% | 79.9% |
| 95135 | San Jose | 20,503 | $196,179 | $1,458,800 | $3,501 | 4.1% | 73.4% |
| 95136 | San Jose | 47,157 | $143,696 | $1,104,300 | $2,750 | 4.0% | 57.0% |
| 95138 | San Jose | 19,513 | $194,300 | $1,355,000 | $2,728 | 3.4% | 63.8% |
| 95139 | San Jose | 7,113 | $193,061 | $1,125,200 | $3,501 | 3.7% | 55.1% |
| 95148 | San Jose | 45,392 | $160,729 | $1,211,400 | $3,217 | 4.3% | 51.7% |
| 95046 | San Martin | 6,766 | $157,458 | $1,396,600 | $2,312 | 4.6% | 43.7% |
| 95050 | Santa Clara | 39,827 | $130,051 | $1,420,500 | $2,522 | 4.0% | 62.5% |
| 95051 | Santa Clara | 61,345 | $185,632 | $1,623,600 | $3,054 | 4.0% | 76.7% |
| 95054 | Santa Clara | 25,196 | $204,052 | $1,475,400 | $3,413 | 5.5% | 77.1% |
| 95070 | Saratoga | 31,383 | $240,980 | $2,000,000+ | $3,501 | 4.0% | 85.3% |
| 94305 | Stanford | 17,912 | $72,470 | $2,000,000+ | $1,937 | 7.5% | 92.2% |
| 94085 | Sunnyvale | 23,159 | $183,563 | $1,534,500 | $3,187 | 3.7% | 69.9% |
| 94086 | Sunnyvale | 48,956 | $180,217 | $1,784,200 | $2,923 | 3.1% | 75.6% |
| 94087 | Sunnyvale | 58,126 | $200,778 | $2,000,000+ | $3,222 | 5.2% | 81.4% |
| 94089 | Sunnyvale | 23,214 | $153,725 | $392,000 | $3,351 | 4.2% | 63.9% |