95129 ZIP Code — San Jose, CA

Santa Clara County, California

ZIP code 95129 is located in San Jose, California, within Santa Clara County. It covers approximately 4.56 square miles and serves a population of 39,797 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Pacific (PT) timezone, served by area code 408.

About ZIP code 95129

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 $1,875,900. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 59%.

The gap between median ($178,818) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. The poverty rate of 4% is below the national average.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with professional and management as the leading industry. The average commute of 27 minutes is near the national average. Remote work is prevalent — 23% of workers work from home.

Educational attainment is high — 73% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33%.

Notable community characteristics include Spanish spoken in 25% of households.

Overall, ZIP code 95129 reflects a community defined by a highly educated population and a high rate of remote workers.

39,797

population

4.56

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Pacific (PT)

timezone

95129 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 95129

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 95129. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
San Jose	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

95117 San Jose (2 mi) 95130 San Jose (2 mi) 95051 Santa Clara (3.1 mi) 95008 Campbell (3.2 mi) 94087 Sunnyvale (3.5 mi) 95128 San Jose (3.7 mi) 95050 Santa Clara (4.1 mi) 94086 Sunnyvale (4.5 mi) 95070 Saratoga (4.6 mi) 95053 Santa Clara (4.6 mi) 95126 San Jose (4.9 mi) 95014 Cupertino (5.2 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	39,797
Population density	8,727 / sq mi
State FIPS	06
County FIPS	085

Geography
Land area	4.56 sq mi
Water area	0.00 sq mi
Latitude	37.3075
Longitude	-122.0022
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	15.3%	19.3%	32.6%
$50k – $100k	17.6%	19.7%	27.7%
$100k – $200k	28.9%	31.0%	26.4%
Over $200k	38.3%	30.0%	13.3%

Demographics & statistics

39,797

Population

8,727

People per sq mi

41.9

Median age

$178,818

Median household income

$82,518

Per capita income

$1,875,900

Median home value

$2,728

Median monthly rent

59.0%

Home ownership

4.0%

Poverty rate

3.0%

Unemployment

9,251

Housing units

73.1%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

879

Under 5

892

1,202

5–9

1,221

1,423

10–14

1,444

1,113

15–19

1,130

1,287

20–24

1,306

2,068

25–34

2,099

3,033

35–44

3,080

3,153

45–54

3,202

1,688

55–59

1,714

1,035

60–64

1,051

1,519

65–74

1,542

887

75–84

900

461

85+

468

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	8,828	22.2%
18 and over	30,969	77.8%
65 and over	5,777	14.5%
Median age	41.9 years

Race & ethnicity

Asian 61.7%

White 21%

Hispanic or Latino 5.8%

Two or more races 4.4%

Other race 4.4%

Black or African American 2.5%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%

Group	Count	%
Asian	26,043	61.7%
White	8,882	21%
Hispanic or Latino	2,437	5.8%
Two or more races	1,849	4.4%
Other race	1,845	4.4%
Black or African American	1,057	2.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native	120	0.3%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	15.3%	19.3%	32.6%
$50k – $100k	17.6%	19.7%	27.7%
$100k – $200k	28.9%	31.0%	26.4%
Over $200k	38.3%	30.0%	13.3%

Under $10k 2.4%

$10k–$15k 2.0%

$15k–$25k 2.1%

$25k–$35k 2.2%

$35k–$50k 3.8%

$50k–$75k 6.8%

$75k–$100k 7.8%

$100k–$150k 14.7%

$150k–$200k 14.4%

$200k+ 43.9%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	2.4%
$10k–$15k	2.0%
$15k–$25k	2.1%
$25k–$35k	2.2%
$35k–$50k	3.8%
$50k–$75k	6.8%
$75k–$100k	7.8%
$100k–$150k	14.7%
$150k–$200k	14.4%
$200k+	43.9%
Median income	$178,818

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 0.6%

$50k–$100k 0.1%

$100k–$150k 0.4%

$150k–$200k 0.9%

$200k–$300k 0.5%

$300k–$500k 0.3%

$500k–$1M 9.1%

$1M+ 88.0%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$1,875,900
Median rent / month	$2,728
Owner occupied	59.0%
Renter occupied	41.0%
Vacant	6.3%
Single-family detached	53.1%
Large apartment buildings	19.4%
Mobile homes	0.0%
Median rooms	5.1
Avg household size (owned)	2.79

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.2%
2010–2019	1.6%
2000–2009	2.4%
1990–1999	2.9%
1980–1989	10.1%
1970–1979	22.9%
1960–1969	33.8%
1950–1959	22.8%
1940–1949	1.9%
1939 or earlier	1.4%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	4.9%
1 bedroom	9.9%
2 bedrooms	22.6%
3 bedrooms	33.9%
4 bedrooms	22.6%
5+ bedrooms	6.1%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	3.9%
1 vehicle	30.8%
2 vehicles	42.8%
3 or more	22.5%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	65.5%
Electricity	31.4%
Propane / LP gas	2.3%
Wood	0.1%
Solar	0.1%
No fuel used	0.5%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	8,918	63.4%
Cohabiting couple	396	2.8%
Male householder, no spouse	2,038	14.5%
Female householder, no spouse	2,716	19.3%
Households with children under 18	5,578	39.7%
Households with seniors (65+)	3,740	26.6%
Average household size	2.81

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	28.8%	27.7%
Married	62.9%	57.2%
Separated	1.2%	1.6%
Widowed	1.9%	7.0%
Divorced	5.3%	6.4%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.6%

Some HS, no diploma 2.3%

HS graduate 8.9%

Some college, no degree 8.3%

Associate's degree 5.9%

Bachelor's degree 31.2%

Graduate / professional 41.9%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	96.2%
Bachelor's or higher	73.1%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	707	6.7%
Kindergarten	549	5.2%
Elementary school	4,166	39.8%
High school	2,190	20.9%
College / grad school	2,867	27.4%

Employment

Industry of employment

Professional & management 25.8%

Manufacturing 22.7%

Education & healthcare 15.7%

Information 8.1%

Retail trade 6.4%

Arts, food & hospitality 6.3%

Finance & real estate 3.6%

Transportation & utilities 2.9%

Public administration 2.3%

Other services 2.2%

Wholesale trade 2.1%

Construction 1.6%

Agriculture & mining 0.4%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	71.6%
Service	9.9%
Sales & office	11.9%
Natural resources & construction	2.0%
Production & transportation	4.6%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	88.3%
Government	7.0%
Self-employed	4.0%
Unpaid family workers	0.6%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	63.7%
Carpool	5.5%
Public transit	2.8%
Walk	2.2%
Work from home	23.4%
Other means	2.4%
Avg commute (minutes)	27.1

Poverty

All people 4.0%

Under 18 years 3.1%

18 and over 4.2%

Married-couple families 1.7%

Female-led households 8.6%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	19.8%
Retirement income	17.9%
Supplemental Security	4.1%
Cash public assistance	2.1%
Food stamps / SNAP	3.5%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	16.8%
High blood pressure	22.5%
High cholesterol	26.9%
Diabetes	7.7%
Heart disease	3.7%
Stroke	1.8%
Asthma	7.0%
Arthritis	15.0%
Kidney disease	1.9%
Pulmonary disease	3.0%
Cancer	5.2%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	6.5%
Binge drinking	14.8%
No physical activity	15.3%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	26.9%
Depression	11.1%
Fair or poor health	7.7%
Poor mental health	9.8%
Poor physical health	5.8%
No health insurance	6.2%
Visited doctor (checkup)	65.7%
Visited dentist	71.2%
Cholesterol screening	92.9%
Teeth loss	4.8%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	855	2.8%

Disability	%
Any disability	6.6%
Under 18	1.2%
18–64 years	3.6%
65 and over	28.9%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	84.0%
Public insurance	19.1%
No insurance	4.8%
Uninsured under 19	2.4%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	38,026	95.5%
Spanish	9,339	24.6%
Other Indo-European	841	2.2%
Asian & Pacific Islander	1,444	3.8%
Other languages	7,016	18.5%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	18,113	45.5%
Born in same state	17,652	44.4%
Born in different state	13,029	32.7%
Foreign born	461	1.2%
Naturalized citizen	21,684	54.5%
Not a US citizen	12,270	56.6%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	1,320	3.3%
Italian	1,091	2.7%
Arab	460	1.2%
Polish	252	0.6%
English	181	0.5%

Ancestry	Count	%
German	90	0.2%
Dutch	82	0.2%
Irish	80	0.2%
Norwegian	27	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	35.3%
Internet access	98.9%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 95129

What city is ZIP code 95129 in?

ZIP code 95129 is primarily assigned to San Jose, California.

What county is ZIP code 95129 in?

ZIP code 95129 falls within Santa Clara County, California.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 95129?

73% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well above the national average of ~33%, reflecting a highly educated population.

Is Spanish widely spoken in ZIP code 95129?

Approximately 25% of households in ZIP code 95129 speak Spanish as a primary language.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 95129?

The median household income in ZIP code 95129 is $178,818, above the national median of ~$75,000.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 95129?

The median home value in ZIP code 95129 is $1,875,900.

What timezone is ZIP code 95129 in?

ZIP code 95129 observes the PST timezone.