City

Milpitas, CA

2 ZIP codes  ·  Santa Clara County  ·  California

👥78,479Population
💰$176,723Median HH Income▲ 132% above avg
🎂36.4Median Age
🏠$1,180,700Median Home Value▲ 324% above avg
🎓68.0%College Grads▲ 75% above avg
📊4.1%Unemployment▼ 16% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 52.7% Female 47.3% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 9.7%Hispanic: 13.4%Black: 2%Asian: 71.3%Other: 3.1%Race
White9.7%
Hispanic13.4%
Black2.0%
Asian71.3%
Other3.1%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
15%
18–24
7%
25–44
36%
45–64
24%
65+
6%

Key Indicators

Median Age36.4 yrs
Avg HH Size3.08
Below Poverty5.3% ▼ 47% below avg
College Grads68.0% ▲ 75% above avg
Unemployment4.1% ▼ 16% below avg
No HS Diploma2,065 (3.9%)
HS Graduate8,194 (15.5%)
Some College2,419 (4.6%)
Associates4,262 (8.1%)
Bachelors4,073 (7.7%)
Graduate Degree31,876 (60.3%)

Education

No HS: 3.9%HS Grad: 15.5%Some College: 4.6%Associates: 8.1%Bachelors: 7.7%Graduate: 60.3%Edu
No HS3.9%
HS Grad15.5%
Some College4.6%
Associates8.1%
Bachelors7.7%
Graduate60.3%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 59.3%Renter: 40.7%Tenure
Owner59.3%
Renter40.7%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
1%
$50k–$100k
0%
$100k–$150k
1%
$150k–$200k
1%
$200k–$300k
2%
$300k–$500k
3%
Over $500k
93%

Financials

Median HH Income$176,723 ▲ 132% above avg
Median Home Value$1,180,700 ▲ 324% above avg
Home/Income Ratio6.7x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$3,110/mo
Total Housing Units25,851
Vacant Units1,050

Income Distribution

Under $25k
8%
$25k–$50k
4%
$50k–$75k
7%
$75k–$100k
7%
$100k–$150k
15%
$150k–$200k
16%
Over $200k
44%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
71%
Public Transit
3%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
25%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
20%
15–30 min
41%
30–45 min
23%
Over 45 min
16%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
0%
1940s–1950s
13%
1960s–1970s
18%
1980s–1990s
11%
2000+
58%
About Milpitas, CA

Milpitas is a city in California, located in Santa Clara County. The city spans 2 ZIP codes and is home to approximately 78,479 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 36.4 years.

Economically, Milpitas is a affluent community. The median household income of $176,723 is more than double the national average. Approximately 5.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 4.1%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Milpitas is among the most expensive housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $1,180,700, which is more than double the national average. Renters typically pay around $3,110 per month.

The population of Milpitas is highly educated. 68.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — significantly above the national average. The community is primarily Asian (71.33%).

Milpitas, 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 Milpitas
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
95035 78,479 $176,723 $1,180,700 $3,110 4.1% 68.0% 59.3%