95126 ZIP Code — San Jose, CA
Santa Clara County, California
ZIP code 95126 is located in San Jose, California, within Santa Clara County. It covers approximately 3.32 square miles and serves a population of 36,996 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Pacific (PT) timezone, served by area code 408.
About ZIP code 95126
The housing stock consists of a significant share of large multi-unit buildings. Most homes were built in the 2000s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $1,171,100. Renters make up the majority at 66%, typical of denser urban areas.
The gap between median ($121,520) 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 professional and management as the leading industry. The average commute of 25 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is high — 54% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33%.
36,996
population
3.32
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Pacific (PT)
timezone
95126 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 95126
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 95126. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| San Jose | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
95128 San Jose (1.3 mi)
95110 San Jose (1.3 mi)
95191 San Jose (1.4 mi)
95190 San Jose (1.4 mi)
95193 San Jose (1.4 mi)
95196 San Jose (1.4 mi)
95194 San Jose (1.4 mi)
95113 San Jose (1.4 mi)
95101 San Jose (2 mi)
95192 San Jose (2 mi)
95053 Santa Clara (2.1 mi)
95125 San Jose (2.2 mi)
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 36,996 |
| Population density | 11,143 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 06 |
| County FIPS | 085 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 3.32 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.00 sq mi |
| Latitude | 37.3241 |
| Longitude | -121.9150 |
| Timezone | Pacific (PT) |
| Area code | 408 |
Total population by age
Gender
Race & ethnicity
Economics
updated 05/2026
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 23.4% | 19.3% | 32.6% |
| $50k – $100k | 22.4% | 19.7% | 27.7% |
| $100k – $200k | 30.5% | 31.0% | 26.4% |
| Over $200k | 23.8% | 30.0% | 13.3% |
Demographics & statistics
36,996
Population
11,143
People per sq mi
34.8
Median age
$121,520
Median household income
$70,589
Per capita income
$1,171,100
Median home value
$2,433
Median monthly rent
34.5%
Home ownership
9.9%
Poverty rate
4.4%
Unemployment
6,306
Housing units
54.4%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
892
Under 5
814
815
5–9
745
1,033
10–14
944
940
15–19
858
1,292
20–24
1,180
4,765
25–34
4,351
2,912
35–44
2,660
2,658
45–54
2,428
992
55–59
905
1,007
60–64
919
1,202
65–74
1,097
571
75–84
521
259
85+
236
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 6,346 | 17.2% |
| 18 and over | 30,650 | 82.8% |
| 65 and over | 3,886 | 10.5% |
| Median age | 34.8 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
34.1%
Hispanic or Latino
20.2%
Asian
15.8%
Two or more races
12.7%
Other race
11.4%
Black or African American
4.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native
1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
0.1%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 15,824 | 34.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 9,351 | 20.2% |
| Asian | 7,328 | 15.8% |
| Two or more races | 5,883 | 12.7% |
| Other race | 5,300 | 11.4% |
| Black or African American | 2,145 | 4.6% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 477 | 1% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 39 | 0.1% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 23.4% | 19.3% | 32.6% |
| $50k – $100k | 22.4% | 19.7% | 27.7% |
| $100k – $200k | 30.5% | 31.0% | 26.4% |
| Over $200k | 23.8% | 30.0% | 13.3% |
Under $10k
3.7%
$10k–$15k
2.8%
$15k–$25k
3.1%
$25k–$35k
3.8%
$35k–$50k
6.7%
$50k–$75k
10.4%
$75k–$100k
11.2%
$100k–$150k
17.1%
$150k–$200k
14.1%
$200k+
27.1%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 3.7% |
| $10k–$15k | 2.8% |
| $15k–$25k | 3.1% |
| $25k–$35k | 3.8% |
| $35k–$50k | 6.7% |
| $50k–$75k | 10.4% |
| $75k–$100k | 11.2% |
| $100k–$150k | 17.1% |
| $150k–$200k | 14.1% |
| $200k+ | 27.1% |
| Median income | $121,520 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
0.7%
$50k–$100k
0.2%
$100k–$150k
0.2%
$150k–$200k
0.2%
$200k–$300k
0.2%
$300k–$500k
2.3%
$500k–$1M
28.1%
$1M+
68.2%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $1,171,100 |
| Median rent / month | $2,433 |
| Owner occupied | 34.5% |
| Renter occupied | 65.5% |
| Vacant | 6.0% |
| Single-family detached | 26.9% |
| Large apartment buildings | 41.6% |
| Mobile homes | 0.4% |
| Median rooms | 3.8 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.37 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 1.3% |
| 2010–2019 | 15.0% |
| 2000–2009 | 19.0% |
| 1990–1999 | 6.9% |
| 1980–1989 | 7.2% |
| 1970–1979 | 13.4% |
| 1960–1969 | 7.2% |
| 1950–1959 | 8.7% |
| 1940–1949 | 4.6% |
| 1939 or earlier | 16.8% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 8.7% |
| 1 bedroom | 30.6% |
| 2 bedrooms | 33.4% |
| 3 bedrooms | 19.8% |
| 4 bedrooms | 5.6% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 1.7% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 8.9% |
| 1 vehicle | 38.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 37.2% |
| 3 or more | 15.7% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 48.1% |
| Electricity | 47.3% |
| Propane / LP gas | 1.3% |
| Solar | 0.5% |
| No fuel used | 2.8% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 5,575 | 36.1% |
| Cohabiting couple | 1,500 | 9.7% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 4,360 | 28.3% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 3,997 | 25.9% |
| Households with children under 18 | 3,311 | 21.5% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 2,975 | 19.3% |
| Average household size | 2.37 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 51.9% | 38.2% |
| Married | 38.6% | 41.2% |
| Separated | 1.5% | 2.8% |
| Widowed | 1.1% | 6.6% |
| Divorced | 6.9% | 11.2% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
7.4%
Some HS, no diploma
4.2%
HS graduate
12.6%
Some college, no degree
14.5%
Associate's degree
6.9%
Bachelor's degree
30.7%
Graduate / professional
23.6%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 88.4% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 54.4% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 591 | 6.9% |
| Kindergarten | 357 | 4.2% |
| Elementary school | 2,842 | 33.2% |
| High school | 1,536 | 17.9% |
| College / grad school | 3,236 | 37.8% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Professional & management
24.0%
Education & healthcare
19.9%
Manufacturing
11.4%
Retail trade
9.9%
Arts, food & hospitality
7.7%
Construction
4.8%
Finance & real estate
4.6%
Other services
4.3%
Information
4.2%
Public administration
3.7%
Transportation & utilities
2.9%
Wholesale trade
2.3%
Agriculture & mining
0.5%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 56.7% |
| Service | 16.3% |
| Sales & office | 14.9% |
| Natural resources & construction | 5.4% |
| Production & transportation | 6.7% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 80.8% |
| Government | 11.4% |
| Self-employed | 7.8% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.0% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 59.7% |
| Carpool | 8.3% |
| Public transit | 6.4% |
| Walk | 3.1% |
| Work from home | 18.5% |
| Other means | 4.0% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 25.3 |
Poverty
All people
9.9%
Under 18 years
9.9%
18 and over
9.9%
Married-couple families
2.0%
Female-led households
6.5%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 16.4% |
| Retirement income | 12.8% |
| Supplemental Security | 3.1% |
| Cash public assistance | 2.7% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 6.4% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 24.7% |
| High blood pressure | 21.1% |
| High cholesterol | 23.3% |
| Diabetes | 7.3% |
| Heart disease | 3.6% |
| Stroke | 1.9% |
| Asthma | 8.9% |
| Arthritis | 14.7% |
| Kidney disease | 2.0% |
| Pulmonary disease | 3.8% |
| Cancer | 4.3% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 9.7% |
| Binge drinking | 20.4% |
| No physical activity | 17.7% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 28.3% |
| Depression | 15.5% |
| Fair or poor health | 11.1% |
| Poor mental health | 13.6% |
| Poor physical health | 7.7% |
| No health insurance | 11.4% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 62.1% |
| Visited dentist | 64.3% |
| Cholesterol screening | 89.4% |
| Teeth loss | 8.0% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 753 | 2.5% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 9.2% |
| Under 18 | 6.3% |
| 18–64 years | 6.1% |
| 65 and over | 35.1% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 74.0% |
| Public insurance | 27.3% |
| No insurance | 5.1% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 1.6% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 35,290 | 95.4% |
| Spanish | 6,166 | 17.5% |
| Other Indo-European | 3,634 | 10.3% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 590 | 1.7% |
| Other languages | 1,511 | 4.3% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 24,421 | 66.0% |
| Born in same state | 23,999 | 64.9% |
| Born in different state | 18,268 | 49.4% |
| Foreign born | 422 | 1.1% |
| Naturalized citizen | 12,575 | 34.0% |
| Not a US citizen | 5,206 | 41.4% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Italian | 3,059 | 8.3% |
| French | 2,789 | 7.5% |
| Arab | 647 | 1.7% |
| Polish | 589 | 1.6% |
| English | 293 | 0.8% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| German | 113 | 0.3% |
| Irish | 103 | 0.3% |
| Dutch | 73 | 0.2% |
| Norwegian | 50 | 0.1% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 41.7% |
| Internet access | 97.4% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 95126
What city is ZIP code 95126 in?
ZIP code 95126 is primarily assigned to San Jose, California.
What county is ZIP code 95126 in?
ZIP code 95126 falls within Santa Clara County, California.
Is ZIP code 95126 mostly rentals?
66% of occupied units in ZIP code 95126 are renter-occupied.
How educated is the population of ZIP code 95126?
54% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well above the national average of ~33%, reflecting a highly educated population.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 95126?
The median home value in ZIP code 95126 is $1,171,100.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 95126?
The median household income in ZIP code 95126 is $121,520, above the national median of ~$75,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 95126 in?
ZIP code 95126 observes the PST timezone.