95050 ZIP Code — Santa Clara, CA
Santa Clara County, California
ZIP code 95050 is located in Santa Clara, California, within Santa Clara County. It covers approximately 5.46 square miles and serves a population of 39,905 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Pacific (PT) timezone, served by area code 408.
About ZIP code 95050
The housing stock consists of a significant share of large multi-unit buildings. Most homes were built in the 1950s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $1,371,700. Renters make up the majority at 62%, typical of denser urban areas.
The gap between median ($119,356) 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 23 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%.
39,905
population
5.46
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Pacific (PT)
timezone
95050 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 95050
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 95050. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Santa Clara | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
95053 Santa Clara (0.7 mi)
95051 Santa Clara (1.9 mi)
95110 San Jose (2.5 mi)
95128 San Jose (2.6 mi)
95126 San Jose (2.7 mi)
95117 San Jose (2.8 mi)
95054 Santa Clara (3.2 mi)
95194 San Jose (3.3 mi)
95190 San Jose (3.3 mi)
95196 San Jose (3.3 mi)
95193 San Jose (3.3 mi)
95191 San Jose (3.3 mi)
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 39,905 |
| Population density | 7,309 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 06 |
| County FIPS | 085 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 5.46 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.00 sq mi |
| Latitude | 37.3515 |
| Longitude | -121.9508 |
| 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 | 23.7% | 19.3% | 32.6% |
| $50k – $100k | 25.1% | 19.7% | 27.7% |
| $100k – $200k | 31.0% | 31.0% | 26.4% |
| Over $200k | 20.3% | 30.0% | 13.3% |
Demographics & statistics
39,905
Population
7,309
People per sq mi
35.2
Median age
$119,356
Median household income
$64,995
Per capita income
$1,371,700
Median home value
$2,381
Median monthly rent
37.6%
Home ownership
11.6%
Poverty rate
3.3%
Unemployment
6,725
Housing units
53.9%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
1,228
Under 5
1,043
943
5–9
801
958
10–14
814
1,044
15–19
887
2,486
20–24
2,113
4,026
25–34
3,421
3,149
35–44
2,676
2,570
45–54
2,183
1,397
55–59
1,187
983
60–64
835
1,605
65–74
1,364
859
75–84
730
326
85+
277
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 6,855 | 17.2% |
| 18 and over | 33,050 | 82.8% |
| 65 and over | 5,161 | 12.9% |
| Median age | 35.2 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
39.9%
Asian
29.1%
Hispanic or Latino
11.6%
Other race
8.2%
Two or more races
7.3%
Black or African American
2.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
1.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.4%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 17,997 | 39.9% |
| Asian | 13,131 | 29.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5,250 | 11.6% |
| Other race | 3,696 | 8.2% |
| Two or more races | 3,287 | 7.3% |
| Black or African American | 1,147 | 2.5% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 485 | 1.1% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 162 | 0.4% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 23.7% | 19.3% | 32.6% |
| $50k – $100k | 25.1% | 19.7% | 27.7% |
| $100k – $200k | 31.0% | 31.0% | 26.4% |
| Over $200k | 20.3% | 30.0% | 13.3% |
Under $10k
5.5%
$10k–$15k
1.1%
$15k–$25k
4.2%
$25k–$35k
4.4%
$35k–$50k
5.4%
$50k–$75k
10.9%
$75k–$100k
10.9%
$100k–$150k
16.0%
$150k–$200k
11.3%
$200k+
30.3%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 5.5% |
| $10k–$15k | 1.1% |
| $15k–$25k | 4.2% |
| $25k–$35k | 4.4% |
| $35k–$50k | 5.4% |
| $50k–$75k | 10.9% |
| $75k–$100k | 10.9% |
| $100k–$150k | 16.0% |
| $150k–$200k | 11.3% |
| $200k+ | 30.3% |
| Median income | $119,356 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
1.5%
$150k–$200k
0.2%
$300k–$500k
0.1%
$500k–$1M
14.3%
$1M+
83.8%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $1,371,700 |
| Median rent / month | $2,381 |
| Owner occupied | 37.6% |
| Renter occupied | 62.4% |
| Vacant | 6.2% |
| Single-family detached | 35.5% |
| Large apartment buildings | 21.3% |
| Mobile homes | 0.0% |
| Median rooms | 4.0 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.80 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.5% |
| 2010–2019 | 4.5% |
| 2000–2009 | 3.8% |
| 1990–1999 | 3.8% |
| 1980–1989 | 13.3% |
| 1970–1979 | 15.8% |
| 1960–1969 | 17.0% |
| 1950–1959 | 23.7% |
| 1940–1949 | 8.2% |
| 1939 or earlier | 9.4% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 7.9% |
| 1 bedroom | 23.1% |
| 2 bedrooms | 33.4% |
| 3 bedrooms | 26.4% |
| 4 bedrooms | 7.2% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 1.9% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 7.7% |
| 1 vehicle | 35.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 40.8% |
| 3 or more | 16.3% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 57.8% |
| Electricity | 38.3% |
| Propane / LP gas | 1.7% |
| Solar | 0.1% |
| No fuel used | 2.2% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 6,769 | 44.5% |
| Cohabiting couple | 966 | 6.4% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 3,991 | 26.2% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 3,478 | 22.9% |
| Households with children under 18 | 4,128 | 27.2% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 3,495 | 23.0% |
| Average household size | 2.57 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 44.9% | 33.9% |
| Married | 46.3% | 48.3% |
| Separated | 1.7% | 1.5% |
| Widowed | 1.4% | 6.1% |
| Divorced | 5.7% | 10.1% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
3.4%
Some HS, no diploma
3.7%
HS graduate
17.0%
Some college, no degree
16.4%
Associate's degree
5.5%
Bachelor's degree
29.1%
Graduate / professional
24.8%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 92.9% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 53.9% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 514 | 4.8% |
| Kindergarten | 518 | 4.8% |
| Elementary school | 2,703 | 25.0% |
| High school | 1,279 | 11.8% |
| College / grad school | 5,783 | 53.6% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Professional & management
21.0%
Education & healthcare
20.8%
Manufacturing
14.1%
Arts, food & hospitality
9.6%
Retail trade
9.5%
Construction
5.1%
Information
4.5%
Other services
3.8%
Transportation & utilities
3.6%
Finance & real estate
3.5%
Public administration
2.4%
Wholesale trade
2.2%
Agriculture & mining
0.1%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 53.1% |
| Service | 15.2% |
| Sales & office | 19.7% |
| Natural resources & construction | 5.2% |
| Production & transportation | 6.7% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 86.6% |
| Government | 9.4% |
| Self-employed | 4.1% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.0% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 67.2% |
| Carpool | 8.2% |
| Public transit | 2.6% |
| Walk | 2.9% |
| Work from home | 14.6% |
| Other means | 4.5% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 23.3 |
Poverty
All people
11.6%
Under 18 years
6.8%
18 and over
12.6%
Married-couple families
3.9%
Female-led households
6.1%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 20.5% |
| Retirement income | 14.6% |
| Supplemental Security | 3.5% |
| Cash public assistance | 2.2% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 4.0% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 22.5% |
| High blood pressure | 22.0% |
| High cholesterol | 24.5% |
| Diabetes | 7.6% |
| Heart disease | 4.0% |
| Stroke | 2.0% |
| Asthma | 8.7% |
| Arthritis | 15.5% |
| Kidney disease | 2.1% |
| Pulmonary disease | 4.0% |
| Cancer | 4.8% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 9.6% |
| Binge drinking | 19.3% |
| No physical activity | 18.1% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 28.1% |
| Depression | 15.0% |
| Fair or poor health | 10.9% |
| Poor mental health | 13.4% |
| Poor physical health | 7.7% |
| No health insurance | 10.2% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 63.0% |
| Visited dentist | 64.5% |
| Cholesterol screening | 89.0% |
| Teeth loss | 8.3% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 873 | 2.6% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 7.9% |
| Under 18 | 3.6% |
| 18–64 years | 5.1% |
| 65 and over | 28.9% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 80.3% |
| Public insurance | 23.2% |
| No insurance | 4.1% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 5.1% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 37,634 | 94.3% |
| Spanish | 5,812 | 15.4% |
| Other Indo-European | 1,328 | 3.5% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 1,520 | 4.0% |
| Other languages | 2,671 | 7.1% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 24,569 | 61.6% |
| Born in same state | 23,925 | 60.0% |
| Born in different state | 17,968 | 45.0% |
| Foreign born | 644 | 1.6% |
| Naturalized citizen | 15,336 | 38.4% |
| Not a US citizen | 6,419 | 41.9% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Italian | 2,331 | 5.8% |
| French | 1,791 | 4.5% |
| Arab | 1,198 | 3% |
| Polish | 392 | 1% |
| English | 131 | 0.3% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Dutch | 93 | 0.2% |
| German | 46 | 0.1% |
| Irish | 28 | 0.1% |
| Norwegian | 26 | 0.1% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 38.1% |
| Internet access | 97.1% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 95050
What city is ZIP code 95050 in?
ZIP code 95050 is primarily assigned to Santa Clara, California.
What county is ZIP code 95050 in?
ZIP code 95050 falls within Santa Clara County, California.
Is ZIP code 95050 mostly rentals?
62% of occupied units in ZIP code 95050 are renter-occupied.
How educated is the population of ZIP code 95050?
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 95050?
The median home value in ZIP code 95050 is $1,371,700.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 95050?
The median household income in ZIP code 95050 is $119,356, above the national median of ~$75,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 95050 in?
ZIP code 95050 observes the PST timezone.