City

Gilroy, CA

2 ZIP codes  ·  Santa Clara County  ·  California

👥67,945Population
💰$134,242Median HH Income▲ 76% above avg
🎂36.8Median Age
🏠$1,005,600Median Home Value▲ 261% above avg
🎓41.8%College Grads▲ 8% above avg
📊6.4%Unemployment▲ 31% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 50.4% Female 49.6% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 25.9%Hispanic: 57.2%Black: 2.7%Asian: 9.1%Other: 4.3%Race
White25.9%
Hispanic57.2%
Black2.7%
Asian9.1%
Other4.3%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
21%
18–24
10%
25–44
25%
45–64
25%
65+
6%

Key Indicators

Median Age36.8 yrs
Avg HH Size3.43
Below Poverty7.3% ▼ 27% below avg
College Grads41.8% ▲ 8% above avg
Unemployment6.4% ▲ 31% above avg
No HS Diploma1,071 (2.8%)
HS Graduate9,209 (24.3%)
Some College4,783 (12.6%)
Associates7,011 (18.5%)
Bachelors4,130 (10.9%)
Graduate Degree11,701 (30.9%)

Education

No HS: 2.8%HS Grad: 24.3%Some College: 12.6%Associates: 18.5%Bachelors: 10.9%Graduate: 30.9%Edu
No HS2.8%
HS Grad24.3%
Some College12.6%
Associates18.5%
Bachelors10.9%
Graduate30.9%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 64.2%Renter: 35.9%Tenure
Owner64.2%
Renter35.9%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
3%
$50k–$100k
2%
$100k–$150k
1%
$150k–$200k
0%
$200k–$300k
1%
$300k–$500k
2%
Over $500k
92%

Financials

Median HH Income$134,242 ▲ 76% above avg
Median Home Value$1,005,600 ▲ 261% above avg
Home/Income Ratio7.5x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$2,256/mo
Total Housing Units20,679
Vacant Units1,058

Income Distribution

Under $25k
7%
$25k–$50k
8%
$50k–$75k
10%
$75k–$100k
11%
$100k–$150k
21%
$150k–$200k
14%
Over $200k
29%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
81%
Public Transit
2%
Walked
2%
Work From Home
16%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
26%
15–30 min
21%
30–45 min
18%
Over 45 min
34%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
5%
1960s–1970s
16%
1980s–1990s
19%
2000+
59%
About Gilroy, CA

Gilroy is a city in California, located in Santa Clara County. The city spans 2 ZIP codes and is home to approximately 67,945 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 36.8 years.

Economically, Gilroy is a upper-middle-income community. The median household income of $134,242 is significantly above the national average. Approximately 7.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 6.4%, above the national average.

The real estate market in Gilroy is among the most expensive housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $1,005,600, which is more than double the national average. Renters typically pay around $2,256 per month. Homeownership is high at 64.2%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Gilroy is well-educated. 41.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is majority Hispanic (57.16%).

Gilroy, CA offers residents above-average earning potential within California. Spread across 2 ZIP codes, the city's neighborhoods vary in character, density, and demographics — explore each ZIP code below for a detailed breakdown.

ZIP Codes in Gilroy
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
95020 67,945 $134,242 $1,005,600 $2,256 6.4% 41.8% 64.2%

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