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Milpitas, CA
City in Santa Clara County, California. ZIP codes: 95035.
Population
78,578
Land area
13.5sq mi
People per sq mi
5,829
ZIP codes
1
Milpitas and its ZIP codes
Milpitas at a glance
- Milpitas is about 23 times as dense as California as a whole.
- By population, it ranks 113th among 1,570 cities and towns in California.
- The median household income is $178,798, 80% above the California median of $99,122.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $1,251,700 (70% above California) and median rent is $3,120 a month.
Local data for Milpitas, CA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Milpitas, CA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$178,798
Poverty rate
5.9%
Median home value
$1,251,700
Median rent
$3,120/mo
Homeownership
58.4%
Bachelor's or higher
58.2%
Median age
36.8
Average commute
25.8 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Indian Americans (18,955), Chinese Americans (12,050), Vietnamese Americans (10,276).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Santa Clara County. PPP loans are for Milpitas.
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
$13.19B
FY 2026, $6,812 per person
PPP loans
$280M
2,425 loans, 26,753 jobs reported
How people get to work
Milpitas, CA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone60.3%
- Carpooled9.7%
- Public transit2.2%
- Walked0.7%
- Bicycle0.2%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.6%
- Worked from home25.2%
Average one-way commute: 25.8 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Milpitas, 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
81° / 42°F
13.5 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone2 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Milpitas, CA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
17.8%
U.S. 33.3% -15.5 pts
Diabetes
10.4%
U.S. 12.1% -1.7 pts
Smoking
7.6%
U.S. 12.8% -5.2 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
5.7%
U.S. 11.1% -5.4 pts
ZIP codes in Milpitas
1 in or overlapping Milpitas. Population shown
Cities near Milpitas
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| East FoothillsCensus-designated place | 5.3 mi | 2.1 |
| Alum RockCensus-designated place | 5.5 mi | 0.9 |
| Santa ClaraCity | 5.9 mi | 18.3 |
| FremontCity | 7.6 mi | 78.1 |
| SunnyvaleCity | 7.8 mi | 22.1 |
| BurbankCensus-designated place | 8.2 mi | 0.4 |
| FruitdaleCensus-designated place | 8.6 mi | 0.3 |
| NewarkCity | 9.9 mi | 13.9 |
| San JoseCity | 10 mi | 177.9 |
| SunolCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 28.3 |
| CampbellCity | 11 mi | 6.1 |
| Mountain ViewCity | 12 mi | 12 |
| Cambrian ParkCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 0.6 |
| CupertinoCity | 13 mi | 11.3 |
| LoyolaCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 1.4 |
| Los AltosCity | 13 mi | 6.5 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Milpitas, CA in?
- Milpitas is in Santa Clara County, California.
- What ZIP codes are in Milpitas, CA?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Milpitas include 95035.
- What is the population of Milpitas, CA?
- About 78,578 people live in Milpitas, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Milpitas?
- Nearby places include East Foothills (5.3 mi), Alum Rock (5.5 mi), Santa Clara (5.9 mi), Fremont (7.6 mi), Sunnyvale (7.8 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023