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Gilroy, CA
City in Santa Clara County, California. ZIP codes: 95020.
Population
59,004
Land area
16.5sq mi
People per sq mi
3,568
ZIP codes
1
Gilroy and its ZIP codes
Gilroy at a glance
- Gilroy is about 14 times as dense as California as a whole.
- By population, it ranks 161st among 1,570 cities and towns in California.
- The median household income is $133,107, 34% above the California median of $99,122.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $1,027,400 (40% above California) and median rent is $2,301 a month.
Local data for Gilroy, CA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Gilroy, CA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$133,107
Poverty rate
6.7%
Median home value
$1,027,400
Median rent
$2,301/mo
Homeownership
62.4%
Bachelor's or higher
29.3%
Median age
37.0
Average commute
33.3 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (29,305), German Americans (3,128), Italian Americans (3,116).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Santa Clara County. PPP loans are for Gilroy.
Unemployment rate
4.3%
Aug 2026, -0.3 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$211,900
1,119,582 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$157,620
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$13.2B
FY 2026, $6,812 per person
PPP loans
$150M
1,385 loans, 16,309 jobs reported
How people get to work
Gilroy, CA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone70.5%
- Carpooled13.6%
- Public transit1.0%
- Walked1.5%
- Bicycle0.3%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.3%
- Worked from home12.8%
Average one-way commute: 33.3 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Gilroy, CA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very High
Top: earthquake
Storm events since 1996
775
Countywide, mostly strong wind
Flood insurance policies
8,141
1.7% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
87° / 38°F
19.8 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone7 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Gilroy, CA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
29.0%
U.S. 33.3% -4.3 pts
Diabetes
11.3%
U.S. 12.1% -0.8 pts
Smoking
10.5%
U.S. 12.8% -2.3 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
13.0%
U.S. 11.1% +1.9 pts
ZIP codes in Gilroy
1 in or overlapping Gilroy. Population shown
Cities near Gilroy
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| San MartinCensus-designated place | 5.2 mi | 11.6 |
| Morgan HillCity | 8.8 mi | 12.9 |
| InterlakenCensus-designated place | 9.3 mi | 9.8 |
| AromasCensus-designated place | 9.7 mi | 4.7 |
| CorralitosCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 8.9 |
| PajaroCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 0.9 |
| AmestiCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 2.9 |
| WatsonvilleCity | 12 mi | 6.8 |
| San Juan BautistaCity | 12 mi | 0.8 |
| Las LomasCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 1 |
| FreedomCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 1.1 |
| Aptos Hills-Larkin ValleyCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 9.3 |
| PrunedaleCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 46.1 |
| HollisterCity | 15 mi | 8 |
| La Selva BeachCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 5.3 |
| Day ValleyCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 18.5 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Gilroy, CA in?
- Gilroy is in Santa Clara County, California.
- What ZIP codes are in Gilroy, CA?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Gilroy include 95020.
- What is the population of Gilroy, CA?
- About 59,004 people live in Gilroy, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Gilroy?
- Nearby places include San Martin (5.2 mi), Morgan Hill (8.8 mi), Interlaken (9.3 mi), Aromas (9.7 mi), Corralitos (11 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023