95053 ZIP Code — Santa Clara, CA

Santa Clara County, California

ZIP code 95053 is located in Santa Clara, California, within Santa Clara County. It covers approximately 0.15 square miles and serves a population of 3,317 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Pacific (PT) timezone, served by area code 408.

About ZIP code 95053

The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types. Most homes were built in the 2000s, giving the area an established character.

The dominant occupation class is sales and office, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 12 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is high — 95% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33%.

Overall, ZIP code 95053 reflects a community defined by a highly educated population and economic challenges above the national average.

3,317

population

0.15

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Pacific (PT)

timezone

95053 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 95053

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 95053. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Santa Clara	Acceptable
Santa Clara	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

95050 Santa Clara (0.7 mi) 95110 San Jose (1.8 mi) 95126 San Jose (2.1 mi) 95128 San Jose (2.3 mi) 95051 Santa Clara (2.6 mi) 95190 San Jose (2.6 mi) 95196 San Jose (2.6 mi) 95193 San Jose (2.6 mi) 95194 San Jose (2.6 mi) 95191 San Jose (2.6 mi) 95101 San Jose (2.7 mi) 95113 San Jose (2.7 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	3,317
Population density	22,113 / sq mi
State FIPS	06
County FIPS	085

Geography
Land area	0.15 sq mi
Water area	0.00 sq mi
Latitude	37.3495
Longitude	-121.9376
Timezone	Pacific (PT)
Area code	408

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Demographics & statistics

3,317

Population

22,113

People per sq mi

19.6

Median age

Median household income

$6,440

Per capita income

Median home value

Median monthly rent

0.0%

Home ownership

49.7%

Poverty rate

8.0%

Unemployment

Housing units

95.0%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

1,163

15–19

1,028

555

20–24

491

25–34

35–44

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	50	1.5%
18 and over	3,267	98.5%
65 and over	0	0.0%
Median age	19.6 years

Race & ethnicity

White 57.4%

Asian 20.3%

Hispanic or Latino 6.6%

Two or more races 5.7%

Other race 4.7%

Black or African American 4%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.9%

Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%

Group	Count	%
White	2,039	57.4%
Asian	722	20.3%
Hispanic or Latino	233	6.6%
Two or more races	202	5.7%
Other race	168	4.7%
Black or African American	142	4%
American Indian / Alaska Native	31	0.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander	13	0.4%

Household income

$35k–$50k 100.0%

Range	% of households
$35k–$50k	100.0%
Median income	$0

Housing

Home values

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$0
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	0.0%
Renter occupied	100.0%
Vacant	0.0%
Single-family detached	0.0%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	0.0%
Median rooms	0.0
Avg household size (owned)	0.00

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.0%
2000–2009	100.0%
1990–1999	0.0%
1980–1989	0.0%
1970–1979	0.0%
1960–1969	0.0%
1950–1959	0.0%
1940–1949	0.0%
1939 or earlier	0.0%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	0.0%
2 bedrooms	0.0%
3 bedrooms	0.0%
4 bedrooms	100.0%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.0%
1 vehicle	0.0%
2 vehicles	0.0%
3 or more	100.0%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Electricity	100.0%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	0	0.0%
Cohabiting couple	0	0.0%
Male householder, no spouse	42	100.0%
Female householder, no spouse	0	0.0%
Households with children under 18	0	0.0%
Households with seniors (65+)	0	0.0%
Average household size	4.26

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	97.4%	99.6%
Married	2.6%	0.4%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	0.0%	0.0%
Divorced	0.0%	0.0%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.0%

Some HS, no diploma 0.0%

HS graduate 0.0%

Some college, no degree 5.0%

Associate's degree 0.0%

Bachelor's degree 61.3%

Graduate / professional 33.8%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	100.0%
Bachelor's or higher	95.0%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	0	0.0%
High school	0	0.0%
College / grad school	3,307	100.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 39.1%

Arts, food & hospitality 27.0%

Retail trade 10.9%

Professional & management 10.0%

Manufacturing 6.7%

Finance & real estate 2.1%

Other services 1.6%

Construction 1.0%

Public administration 1.0%

Information 0.4%

Transportation & utilities 0.3%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	31.0%
Service	31.8%
Sales & office	34.4%
Natural resources & construction	1.0%
Production & transportation	1.9%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	84.9%
Government	15.1%
Self-employed	0.0%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	26.1%
Carpool	4.0%
Public transit	3.2%
Walk	50.2%
Work from home	9.9%
Other means	6.6%
Avg commute (minutes)	11.6

Poverty

All people 49.7%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 49.7%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	0.0%
Retirement income	0.0%
Supplemental Security	0.0%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	0.0%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	14.2%
High blood pressure	6.0%
High cholesterol	7.2%
Diabetes	1.1%
Heart disease	0.6%
Stroke	0.3%
Asthma	10.6%
Arthritis	2.7%
Kidney disease	0.6%
Pulmonary disease	1.4%
Cancer	0.6%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	5.6%
Binge drinking	25.7%
No physical activity	12.5%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	24.8%
Depression	19.3%
Fair or poor health	5.9%
Poor mental health	19.6%
Poor physical health	4.1%
No health insurance	9.8%
Visited doctor (checkup)	57.0%
Visited dentist	67.3%
Cholesterol screening	75.2%
Teeth loss	0.0%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	0	0.0%

Disability	%
Any disability	7.2%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	7.3%
65 and over	0.0%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	87.9%
Public insurance	11.2%
No insurance	3.9%
Uninsured under 19	8.8%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	3,317	100.0%
Spanish	166	5.0%
Other Indo-European	45	1.4%
Asian & Pacific Islander	22	0.7%
Other languages	99	3.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	3,040	91.6%
Born in same state	2,898	87.4%
Born in different state	1,808	54.5%
Foreign born	142	4.3%
Naturalized citizen	277	8.4%
Not a US citizen	40	14.4%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	300	9%
Arab	90	2.7%
French	87	2.6%
English	79	2.4%

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	50	1.5%
German	43	1.3%
Irish	7	0.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	1.3%
Internet access	100.0%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 95053

What city is ZIP code 95053 in?

ZIP code 95053 is primarily assigned to Santa Clara, California.

What county is ZIP code 95053 in?

ZIP code 95053 falls within Santa Clara County, California.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 95053?

95% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well above the national average of ~33%, reflecting a highly educated population.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 95053?

50% of residents in ZIP code 95053 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

What is the population of ZIP code 95053?

ZIP code 95053 has an estimated population of 3,317 residents, with a density of 22,565 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 95053 in?

ZIP code 95053 observes the PST timezone.