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U.S. ZIP Code · CA95116

Santa Clara County · San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA

Typical home value

$948,443[1]

Zillow Home Value Index, as of April 2026

Appreciation

1-year
-3.5%
5-year / yr
+3.2%
10-year / yr
+5.9%

Relative price

vs U.S.
+233.9%
vs metro
-42.6%
vs state
+35.4%
ZIP 95116 location in CA
Location of ZIP 95116 in CA

Price history

Zillow Home Value Index — monthly, smoothed and seasonally adjusted.

The typical home in 95116 is worth $948,443 — 42.6% below the San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA median. Over the past year, values have fallen 3.5%. Homes here rent for a typical $2,900 a month — a 3.7% gross rental yield. The effective property tax rate is 0.8%.

#Rent & investment

Typical asking rent, and the returns it implies at the current home value.

Monthly rent
$2,900[2]
Gross yield
3.7%[2]
Cap rate
2.2%[2]

#Property tax

Effective rate — total real estate taxes paid relative to total home value.

Effective tax rate
0.8%[3]
Typical annual tax
$7,747[3]

#Climate risk

FEMA National Risk Index ratings for Santa Clara County. "Not Applicable" means the hazard does not threaten the county.

Overall risk
Very High[4]
Riverine flood
Very High
Coastal flood
Relatively High
Wildfire
Relatively Moderate
Drought
Relatively High
Heat wave
Relatively High
Hurricane
Not Applicable
Tornado
Relatively Low
Earthquake
Very High
Winter weather
Very Low

#Who lives here

Population
48,042[3]
Median household income
$85,818[3]

#Migration

Household moves in and out of Santa Clara County over a year, from IRS tax-return data.

Net migration
-9,835[5]
Moved in
43,577
Moved out
53,412

Schools

Open public schools in this ZIP, from the NCES Common Core of Data.

Public schools
16
Elementary
12
Middle
3
High
1
  • San Jose High

    High · Grades 9–12 · San Jose Unified

    907 students

  • Rocketship Fuerza Community Prep

    Elementary · Grades K–5 · Rocketship Fuerza Community Prep District

    540 students

  • Rocketship Academy Brilliant Minds

    Elementary · Grades K–5 · Rocketship Academy Brilliant Minds District

    486 students

  • Aptitud Community Academy at Goss

    Elementary · Grades K–8 · Alum Rock Union Elementary

    409 students

  • Rocketship Discovery Prep

    Elementary · Grades K–5 · Rocketship Discovery Prep District

    401 students

Run the numbers

Interactive calculators pre-filled with this ZIP's typical home value, rent, and property-tax rate. Edit any field to recompute.

Gross yield3.7%
Net yield (after ~40% expenses)2.2%
Annual rent$34,799

Gross and net yield are estimates based on the inputs and the selected expense ratio. Actual income and expenses will vary by property and market. Not investment advice.

Monthly payment$4,796
Loan principal$758,754
Down payment$189,689
Total interest paid$967,750

Estimated monthly payments include principal and interest only. Actual costs will include property tax, insurance, possibly PMI, and HOA fees not modeled here. Loan terms shown are estimates; consult a licensed lender for current rates and qualification.

Own : rent ratio2.15
Monthly cost to own$6,234
Monthly rent$2,900

Renting is meaningfully cheaper month-to-month.

This calculator projects multi-year scenarios based on assumptions about appreciation, rent growth, and investment returns — none of which are guaranteed. Actual outcomes depend on variables this tool cannot know. Not financial or real estate advice.

#Metro ranking

Where this ZIP sits among others in its metro area.

Appreciation
25th percentile[1]
Rental yield
86th percentile[2]
Property tax
91st percentile[3]

Frequently asked

How much is a home worth in ZIP code 95116?
The typical home in 95116 is worth $948,443, based on the Zillow Home Value Index.
Are home values rising in 95116?
Home values in 95116 are down 3.5% over the past year, and up 3.2% a year over five years.
What is the typical rent in 95116?
A typical home in 95116 rents for about $2,900 a month, a gross rental yield of 3.7%.
What is the property tax rate in 95116?
The effective property tax rate in 95116 is 0.8% — roughly $7,747 a year on a typical home.
Who lives in 95116?
ZIP code 95116 has a population of 48,042 and a median household income of $85,818.

#Comparable ZIPs

Same metro, nearest typical home value. Each card shows the comparable ZIP's headline numbers so you can scan at a glance.

  • San Juan Bautista, CA

    Typical home
    $914,412
    Gross yield
  • San Jose, CA

    Typical home
    $1,001,673
    Gross yield
    3.8%
  • San Jose, CA

    Typical home
    $1,024,493
    Gross yield
    3.5%
  • San Jose, CA

    Typical home
    $844,528
    Gross yield
    4.4%
  • Gilroy, CA

    Typical home
    $1,076,207
    Gross yield
    3.0%
  • San Jose, CA

    Typical home
    $1,077,317
    Gross yield
    3.9%

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