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Demographic Analysis of 95116 Zip Code: Hispanic Plurality and Growing Asian Population
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Demographics
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Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
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Demographics
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
The 95116 zip code in San Jose, California, is classified as a "Majority-Minority" area with "Moderate Diversity" as of 2022. The Hispanic population represents 58% of the total, followed by the Asian population at 29%. The median income is $74,951.
Over the past decade, the zip code has maintained its "Majority-Minority" status. The Hispanic population has decreased from 64% in 2013 to 58% in 2022. The Asian community has grown from 24% in 2013 to 29% in 2022. Other racial groups, including White, Black, and multiracial populations, have remained relatively stable.
The median income in this zip code has increased from $57,062 in 2013 to $74,951 in 2022, representing a 31% increase over nine years. There was a spike in median income to $84,491 in 2021, followed by a decrease in 2022. The population has decreased from a peak of 57,436 in 2018 to 51,636 in 2022.
The rising incomes and shifting racial demographics may indicate increased economic opportunities for minority groups, particularly Asian Americans, potential displacement of some Hispanic residents as the area becomes more expensive, and an influx of higher-income Asian residents, possibly tied to the broader tech industry growth in San Jose.
These trends align with broader patterns observed in many urban areas across the United States, including increasing Asian American populations in tech-centric regions, gradual dispersion of Hispanic populations from traditional urban enclaves, rising income inequality in major metropolitan areas, and challenges of affordability in growing tech hubs like San Jose.
The zip code's evolution reflects the interplay of economic growth, demographic shifts, and potentially changing urban policies in a major tech center. Monitoring how these shifts affect community cohesion, local businesses, and overall quality of life for residents across all demographic groups will be important as the area continues to change.
