What to know about ZIP 95159
ZIP code 95159 covers ZIP 95159 with a population of about 5,430.
At a glance, the area shows median age of 31.6 versus a U.S. median of about 38.9.
It sits in the SAN FRANCISCO - OAK - SAN JOSE media market.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2019–2023 5-Year Estimates. Page data updated 2026-08-02.
ZIP code 95159 covers ZIP 95159 with a population of about 5,430.
At a glance, the area shows median age of 31.6 versus a U.S. median of about 38.9.
It sits in the SAN FRANCISCO - OAK - SAN JOSE media market.
Median household income in ZIP 95159 is about $115,391 — about 54% above the U.S. median ($75,149).
On socioeconomic markers, US5 shows a poverty rate of 8.1%; unemployment rate near 2.7%; 39.6% of adults with a bachelor’s degree or higher (about 5.9 points above the national share (33.7%)).
Labor and commute patterns include leading industry context around Administrative support, Professional services, and Healthcare; about 15.8% of workers reporting work-from-home (roughly in line with the U.S. share (15.2%)); a mean commute of about 180.0 minutes (U.S. average near 26.8).
Median home value is about $1,084,400 — about 212% above the U.S. median home value ($348,079).
Housing tenure and rents show median gross rent around $2,325 (about 100% above the U.S. median rent ($1,163)), and owner-occupancy near 28.4% (about 37.0 points below the national owner-occupancy rate (65.4%)).
To comfortably buy a median-priced home in ZIP 95159, a household would need roughly $299,000 in annual income under a 20% down, 30-year loan at 6.8% (illustrative), keeping housing costs near 28% of income. Estimated monthly PITI is about $6,966. That is about 159% above the local median household income ($115,391), so the median earner would likely stretch or need a larger down payment. Rates, taxes, insurance, and HOA fees vary — treat this as a planning estimate, not a lender quote.