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San Jose, CA
City in Santa Clara County, California. ZIP codes: 95002, 95008, 95013, 95037, 95110, 95111 and more.
Population
990,138
Land area
177.9sq mi
People per sq mi
5,564
ZIP codes
31
San Jose and its ZIP codes
San Jose at a glance
- San Jose is about 22 times as dense as California as a whole.
- By population, it ranks 3rd among 1,570 cities and towns in California.
- The median household income is $146,427, 48% above the California median of $99,122.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $1,233,200 (68% above California) and median rent is $2,669 a month.
Local data for San Jose, CA
Counts from official public data
- Hospitals3
- Emergency Rooms2
- Nursing Homes19
- Schools289
- Colleges10
- Libraries26
- Banks121
- Post Offices23
- Parks326
- Grocery Stores260
- Restaurants2,811
- Affordable Housing35
- Home Health Agencies18
- Hospice Care6
- Dialysis Centers18
- Community Health Centers62
- Mental Health & Addiction Treatment17
- Private Schools53
- Community Colleges & Trade Schools7
- Superfund Sites3
- Toxic Release Facilities19
- Historic Places27
Housing and community stats
San Jose, CA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$146,427
Poverty rate
8.1%
Median home value
$1,233,200
Median rent
$2,669/mo
Homeownership
55.8%
Bachelor's or higher
47.3%
Median age
38.2
Average commute
27.3 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (250,151), Vietnamese Americans (111,418), Chinese Americans (85,731).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Santa Clara County. PPP loans are for San Jose.
Unemployment rate
4.2%
Sep 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
$2.1B
19,624 loans, 204,184 jobs reported
How people get to work
San Jose, CA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone62.9%
- Carpooled10.7%
- Public transit2.4%
- Walked1.8%
- Bicycle0.5%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.4%
- Worked from home20.3%
Average one-way commute: 27.3 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
San Jose, 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
82° / 43°F
16.1 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone27 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in San Jose, CA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
23.7%
U.S. 33.3% -9.6 pts
Diabetes
11.1%
U.S. 12.1% -1.0 pts
Smoking
9.4%
U.S. 12.8% -3.4 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
9.1%
U.S. 11.1% -2.0 pts
ZIP codes in San Jose
31 in or overlapping San Jose. Population shown
- 9512369,677
- 95127 East Foothills58,825
- 9511257,373
- 9511157,202
- 9512554,419
- 95124 Cambrian Park52,096
- 95037 Morgan Hill51,943
- 9512250,775
- 95008 Campbell48,333
- 9513648,056
- 9511648,042
- 9514844,995
- 9512941,321
- 95132 East Foothills40,334
- 9512638,327
- 9512036,967
- 9512136,463
- 95128 Fruitdale33,165
- 9511832,015
- 9513131,179
- 9513430,471
- 9513329,710
- 9511726,953
- 9511019,963
- 9513818,960
- 9513013,511
- 9511910,841
- 951397,035
- 951132,640
- 950021,542
- 9501357
Cities near San Jose
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Alum RockCensus-designated place | 5.2 mi | 0.9 |
| East FoothillsCensus-designated place | 6 mi | 2.1 |
| BurbankCensus-designated place | 7.4 mi | 0.4 |
| FruitdaleCensus-designated place | 7.5 mi | 0.3 |
| Cambrian ParkCensus-designated place | 7.7 mi | 0.6 |
| CampbellCity | 8.3 mi | 6.1 |
| Los GatosTown | 9.2 mi | 11.6 |
| Santa ClaraCity | 10 mi | 18.3 |
| MilpitasCity | 10 mi | 13.5 |
| Monte SerenoCity | 11 mi | 1.6 |
| SaratogaCity | 13 mi | 12.8 |
| SunnyvaleCity | 14 mi | 22.1 |
| Lexington HillsCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 4.7 |
| Morgan HillCity | 14 mi | 12.9 |
| CupertinoCity | 14 mi | 11.3 |
| LoyolaCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 1.4 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is San Jose, CA in?
- San Jose is in Santa Clara County, California.
- What ZIP codes are in San Jose, CA?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping San Jose include 95002, 95008, 95013, 95037, 95110, 95111, 95112, 95113, 95116, 95117, 95118, 95119 and others.
- What is the population of San Jose, CA?
- About 990,138 people live in San Jose, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near San Jose?
- Nearby places include Alum Rock (5.2 mi), East Foothills (6 mi), Burbank (7.4 mi), Fruitdale (7.5 mi), Cambrian Park (7.7 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023