95117 ZIP Code — San Jose, CA
Santa Clara County, California
ZIP code 95117 is located in San Jose, California, within Santa Clara County. It covers approximately 2.32 square miles and serves a population of 28,663 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Pacific (PT) timezone, served by area code 408.
About ZIP code 95117
The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types. Most homes were built in the 1960s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $1,330,800. Renters make up the majority at 62%, typical of denser urban areas.
The gap between median ($112,003) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 25 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 44% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
Notable community characteristics include Spanish spoken in 21% of households.
28,663
population
2.32
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Pacific (PT)
timezone
95117 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 95117
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 95117. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| San Jose | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
95128 San Jose (1.6 mi)
95130 San Jose (2 mi)
95129 San Jose (2 mi)
95008 Campbell (2.4 mi)
95050 Santa Clara (2.8 mi)
95051 Santa Clara (2.8 mi)
95126 San Jose (2.9 mi)
95053 Santa Clara (3 mi)
95110 San Jose (3.8 mi)
95125 San Jose (4 mi)
95196 San Jose (4.3 mi)
95190 San Jose (4.3 mi)
Demographics
updated 06/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 28,663 |
| Population density | 12,355 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 06 |
| County FIPS | 085 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 2.32 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.00 sq mi |
| Latitude | 37.3127 |
| Longitude | -121.9658 |
| Timezone | Pacific (PT) |
| Area code | 408 |
Total population by age
Gender
Race & ethnicity
Economics
updated 06/2026
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 22.4% | 19.3% | 32.6% |
| $50k – $100k | 25.3% | 19.7% | 27.7% |
| $100k – $200k | 32.8% | 31.0% | 26.4% |
| Over $200k | 19.4% | 30.0% | 13.3% |
Demographics & statistics
28,663
Population
12,355
People per sq mi
35.9
Median age
$112,003
Median household income
$60,680
Per capita income
$1,330,800
Median home value
$2,313
Median monthly rent
37.7%
Home ownership
9.5%
Poverty rate
5.9%
Unemployment
4,861
Housing units
44.4%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
1,142
Under 5
1,136
883
5–9
877
878
10–14
872
696
15–19
691
747
20–24
743
2,626
25–34
2,611
1,987
35–44
1,975
2,182
45–54
2,168
1,048
55–59
1,042
695
60–64
691
939
65–74
933
279
75–84
277
273
85+
272
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 6,671 | 23.3% |
| 18 and over | 21,992 | 76.7% |
| 65 and over | 2,973 | 10.4% |
| Median age | 35.9 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
34.9%
Asian
21.6%
Hispanic or Latino
17.2%
Other race
13.6%
Two or more races
6.7%
Black or African American
5.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
0.1%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 12,090 | 34.9% |
| Asian | 7,476 | 21.6% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5,970 | 17.2% |
| Other race | 4,717 | 13.6% |
| Two or more races | 2,323 | 6.7% |
| Black or African American | 1,955 | 5.6% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 57 | 0.2% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 45 | 0.1% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 22.4% | 19.3% | 32.6% |
| $50k – $100k | 25.3% | 19.7% | 27.7% |
| $100k – $200k | 32.8% | 31.0% | 26.4% |
| Over $200k | 19.4% | 30.0% | 13.3% |
Under $10k
2.0%
$10k–$15k
4.6%
$15k–$25k
2.5%
$25k–$35k
5.3%
$35k–$50k
6.4%
$50k–$75k
10.4%
$75k–$100k
15.2%
$100k–$150k
17.8%
$150k–$200k
10.9%
$200k+
24.9%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 2.0% |
| $10k–$15k | 4.6% |
| $15k–$25k | 2.5% |
| $25k–$35k | 5.3% |
| $35k–$50k | 6.4% |
| $50k–$75k | 10.4% |
| $75k–$100k | 15.2% |
| $100k–$150k | 17.8% |
| $150k–$200k | 10.9% |
| $200k+ | 24.9% |
| Median income | $112,003 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
1.9%
$100k–$150k
1.4%
$150k–$200k
0.4%
$200k–$300k
2.4%
$300k–$500k
3.1%
$500k–$1M
16.6%
$1M+
74.3%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $1,330,800 |
| Median rent / month | $2,313 |
| Owner occupied | 37.7% |
| Renter occupied | 62.3% |
| Vacant | 8.6% |
| Single-family detached | 30.4% |
| Large apartment buildings | 18.3% |
| Mobile homes | 1.2% |
| Median rooms | 4.1 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.67 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.0% |
| 2010–2019 | 1.3% |
| 2000–2009 | 2.7% |
| 1990–1999 | 4.2% |
| 1980–1989 | 8.7% |
| 1970–1979 | 24.7% |
| 1960–1969 | 29.8% |
| 1950–1959 | 21.8% |
| 1940–1949 | 5.3% |
| 1939 or earlier | 1.3% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 5.3% |
| 1 bedroom | 16.5% |
| 2 bedrooms | 41.5% |
| 3 bedrooms | 24.5% |
| 4 bedrooms | 11.3% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 0.9% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 5.8% |
| 1 vehicle | 33.2% |
| 2 vehicles | 41.6% |
| 3 or more | 19.3% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 56.1% |
| Electricity | 38.9% |
| Propane / LP gas | 2.5% |
| Solar | 1.0% |
| No fuel used | 1.2% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 4,876 | 47.2% |
| Cohabiting couple | 911 | 8.8% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 2,097 | 20.3% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 2,443 | 23.7% |
| Households with children under 18 | 3,679 | 35.6% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 2,201 | 21.3% |
| Average household size | 2.75 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 39.3% | 34.3% |
| Married | 50.5% | 48.3% |
| Separated | 2.4% | 2.2% |
| Widowed | 1.7% | 5.6% |
| Divorced | 6.1% | 9.6% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
4.4%
Some HS, no diploma
6.7%
HS graduate
18.4%
Some college, no degree
17.5%
Associate's degree
8.5%
Bachelor's degree
26.3%
Graduate / professional
18.1%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 88.8% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 44.4% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 330 | 5.0% |
| Kindergarten | 320 | 4.8% |
| Elementary school | 2,771 | 41.6% |
| High school | 1,226 | 18.4% |
| College / grad school | 2,011 | 30.2% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
22.0%
Professional & management
19.5%
Retail trade
11.4%
Manufacturing
11.3%
Arts, food & hospitality
9.3%
Transportation & utilities
5.5%
Construction
5.1%
Other services
5.0%
Finance & real estate
4.2%
Information
3.6%
Public administration
1.9%
Wholesale trade
1.1%
Agriculture & mining
0.1%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 45.8% |
| Service | 19.2% |
| Sales & office | 16.7% |
| Natural resources & construction | 8.7% |
| Production & transportation | 9.7% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 81.4% |
| Government | 10.4% |
| Self-employed | 8.0% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.1% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 71.7% |
| Carpool | 7.5% |
| Public transit | 0.9% |
| Walk | 1.7% |
| Work from home | 15.7% |
| Other means | 2.5% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 25.3 |
Poverty
All people
9.5%
Under 18 years
11.4%
18 and over
9.0%
Married-couple families
3.4%
Female-led households
18.8%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 16.8% |
| Retirement income | 14.7% |
| Supplemental Security | 4.1% |
| Cash public assistance | 3.4% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 7.4% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 24.0% |
| High blood pressure | 22.1% |
| High cholesterol | 23.9% |
| Diabetes | 7.8% |
| Heart disease | 3.9% |
| Stroke | 2.0% |
| Asthma | 8.8% |
| Arthritis | 15.4% |
| Kidney disease | 2.1% |
| Pulmonary disease | 4.1% |
| Cancer | 4.6% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 10.2% |
| Binge drinking | 19.3% |
| No physical activity | 19.1% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 28.9% |
| Depression | 15.0% |
| Fair or poor health | 11.6% |
| Poor mental health | 13.5% |
| Poor physical health | 7.9% |
| No health insurance | 12.0% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 62.6% |
| Visited dentist | 63.1% |
| Cholesterol screening | 89.4% |
| Teeth loss | 8.8% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 581 | 2.6% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 8.2% |
| Under 18 | 2.9% |
| 18–64 years | 6.4% |
| 65 and over | 33.5% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 69.8% |
| Public insurance | 31.7% |
| No insurance | 5.7% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 3.9% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 26,385 | 92.1% |
| Spanish | 5,476 | 20.8% |
| Other Indo-European | 2,287 | 8.7% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 558 | 2.1% |
| Other languages | 2,162 | 8.2% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 18,366 | 64.1% |
| Born in same state | 17,770 | 62.0% |
| Born in different state | 14,518 | 50.7% |
| Foreign born | 596 | 2.1% |
| Naturalized citizen | 10,297 | 35.9% |
| Not a US citizen | 5,102 | 49.5% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Italian | 1,615 | 5.6% |
| French | 1,316 | 4.6% |
| Arab | 1,003 | 3.5% |
| English | 363 | 1.3% |
| Polish | 265 | 0.9% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Dutch | 92 | 0.3% |
| Norwegian | 79 | 0.3% |
| Irish | 53 | 0.2% |
| German | 13 | 0% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 36.0% |
| Internet access | 97.0% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 95117
What city is ZIP code 95117 in?
ZIP code 95117 is primarily assigned to San Jose, California.
What county is ZIP code 95117 in?
ZIP code 95117 falls within Santa Clara County, California.
Is ZIP code 95117 mostly rentals?
62% of occupied units in ZIP code 95117 are renter-occupied.
Is Spanish widely spoken in ZIP code 95117?
Approximately 21% of households in ZIP code 95117 speak Spanish as a primary language.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 95117?
The median home value in ZIP code 95117 is $1,330,800.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 95117?
The median household income in ZIP code 95117 is $112,003, above the national median of ~$75,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 95117 in?
ZIP code 95117 observes the PST timezone.