City

Santa Clara, CA

7 ZIP codes  ·  Santa Clara County  ·  California

👥129,521Population
💰$171,787Median HH Income▲ 125% above avg
🎂34.8Median Age
🏠$1,530,041Median Home Value▲ 449% above avg
🎓73.0%College Grads▲ 88% above avg
📊4.4%Unemployment▼ 10% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 52.1% Female 47.9% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 28.6%Hispanic: 16.1%Black: 2%Asian: 47.4%Other: 4.7%Race
White28.6%
Hispanic16.1%
Black2.0%
Asian47.4%
Other4.7%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
12%
18–24
10%
25–44
39%
45–64
22%
65+
4%

Key Indicators

Median Age34.8 yrs
Avg HH Size2.60
Below Poverty7.6% ▼ 24% below avg
College Grads73.0% ▲ 88% above avg
Unemployment4.4% ▼ 10% below avg
No HS Diploma1,305 (1.5%)
HS Graduate9,811 (11.5%)
Some College4,536 (5.3%)
Associates7,727 (9.1%)
Bachelors5,945 (7%)
Graduate Degree55,675 (65.5%)

Education

No HS: 1.5%HS Grad: 11.5%Some College: 5.3%Associates: 9.1%Bachelors: 7%Graduate: 65.5%Edu
No HS1.5%
HS Grad11.5%
Some College5.3%
Associates9.1%
Bachelors7.0%
Graduate65.5%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 40.2%Renter: 59.8%Tenure
Owner40.2%
Renter59.8%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
2%
$50k–$100k
0%
$100k–$150k
1%
$150k–$200k
0%
$200k–$300k
1%
$300k–$500k
1%
Over $500k
96%

Financials

Median HH Income$171,787 ▲ 125% above avg
Median Home Value$1,530,040 ▲ 449% above avg
Home/Income Ratio8.9x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$2,958/mo
Total Housing Units51,872
Vacant Units3,285

Income Distribution

Under $25k
8%
$25k–$50k
6%
$50k–$75k
7%
$75k–$100k
8%
$100k–$150k
15%
$150k–$200k
12%
Over $200k
44%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
68%
Public Transit
3%
Walked
3%
Work From Home
26%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
23%
15–30 min
47%
30–45 min
20%
Over 45 min
10%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
28%
1960s–1970s
9%
1980s–1990s
7%
2000+
54%
About Santa Clara, CA

Santa Clara is a city in California, located in Santa Clara County. The city spans 7 ZIP codes and is home to approximately 129,521 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 34.76 years.

Economically, Santa Clara is a affluent community. The median household income of $171,787 is more than double the national average. Approximately 7.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 4.4%, near the national average.

The real estate market in Santa Clara is among the most expensive housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $1,530,040, which is more than double the national average. Renters typically pay around $2,957 per month.

The population of Santa Clara is highly educated. 73.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — significantly above the national average. The community is racially diverse, with Asian as the largest group at 47.4%.

Santa Clara, CA offers residents above-average earning potential within California. Spread across 7 ZIP codes, the city's neighborhoods vary in character, density, and demographics — explore each ZIP code below for a detailed breakdown.

ZIP Codes in Santa Clara
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
95050 39,827 $130,051 $1,420,500 $2,522 4.0% 62.5% 41.3%
95051 61,345 $185,632 $1,623,600 $3,054 4.0% 76.7% 43.5%
95054 25,196 $204,052 $1,475,400 $3,413 5.5% 77.1% 35.4%