Census tract · Santa Clara County
Census Tract 5042.02, Santa Clara County, California
Census Tract 5042.02, GEOID 06085504202, in Santa Clara County, California, mostly within San Jose (50% of its census blocks). 4,151 residents in the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates (±369); the 2020 Census counted 4,896.
Residents, 2020-2024
4,151
±369 (90% margin)
2020 Census count: 4,896
Median household income
$229,028
±$56,350 (90% margin)
Santa Clara County: $164,281
Median home value
$1,614,200
±$44,946 (90% margin)
Santa Clara County: $1,490,600
Median gross rent
$3,116
±$581 (90% margin)
Santa Clara County: $2,857
Where is Census Tract 5042.02?
Census Tract 5042.02 is one of 408 census tracts in Santa Clara County, California. It covers 5.99 square miles of land, 818 residents per square mile in 2020. Its GEOID, 06085504202, names it uniquely (how tract numbers and GEOIDs work).
| Place | Share of the tract |
|---|---|
| San Jose | 50% |
| East Foothills | 31% |
7 census tracts border Census Tract 5042.02: Tract 5033.12 ($176,607), Tract 5035.08 ($125,469), Tract 5035.09 ($151,786), Tract 5041.02 ($156,450), Tract 5042.01 ($197,750), Tract 5043.08 ($212,941) and Tract 5135 ($102,750). The figure in brackets is each tract's median household income.
Whether a tract counts as low- or moderate-income for bank lending (the Community Reinvestment Act) is set by the FFIEC against its metro area's family income: look it up in the FFIEC census geocoder.
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 block assignment files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Census Tract 5042.02?
The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts Census Tract 5042.02's population at 4,151 (±369) in 1,275 households; the 2020 Census counted 4,896 residents and 1,548 housing units.
| Measure | Tract 5042.02 | San Jose |
|---|---|---|
| Total population | 4,151±369 | 990,138 |
| Households | 1,275±87 | 328,550 |
| Average household size | 3.22±0.26 | 2.97 |
| Housing units | 1,370±99 | 345,066 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 Census P.L. 94-171 · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Census Tract 5042.02?
The median resident of Census Tract 5042.02 is 49.7 years old; 15.0% are under 18 and 22.1% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic Asian residents at 35.7%, then Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 30.0%. 43.6% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Tract 5042.02 | San Jose |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 49.7±2.0 | 38.2 |
| Under 18 years | 15.0%±3.0 pts | 20.5% |
| 65 years and over | 22.1%±2.7 pts | 14.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 30.0%±5.3 pts | 30.8% |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 26.4%±5.1 pts | 22.3% |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 3.7%±2.3 pts | 2.7% |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 35.7%±5.8 pts | 39.2% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.8%±1.5 pts | 0.2% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±1.0 pts | 0.5% |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 2.6%±1.6 pts | 3.8% |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.8%±0.8 pts | 0.5% |
| Born outside the United States | 43.6%±5.6 pts | 42.0% |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 52.4%±6.8 pts | 58.9% |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 3.1%±1.8 pts | 2.6% |
| With a disability | 8.6%±2.6 pts | 9.7% |
| No health insurance coverage | 2.1%±2.2 pts | 4.8% |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 91.4%±3.9 pts | 85.4% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 57.8%±6.0 pts | 47.3% |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 26.4%±5.5 pts | 20.9% |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 92.7%±3.4 pts | 88.2% |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Census Tract 5042.02 earn?
Half of the 1,275 households in Census Tract 5042.02 earn less than $229,028 a year (±$56,350), against $164,281 across Santa Clara County: 73rd highest of the county's 404 tracts with a reliable estimate. 4.2% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Tract 5042.02 | San Jose |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $229,028±$56,350 | $146,427 |
| Mean household income | $294,679±$39,055 | $194,463 |
| Per capita income | $93,555±$14,970 | $65,945 |
| People below the poverty line | 4.2%±1.8 pts | 8.1% |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 0.0%±6.6 pts | 8.2% |
| Households receiving SNAP | 2.1%±2.5 pts | 8.9% |
| Households with a computer | 98.6%±1.8 pts | 97.7% |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 98.6%±1.8 pts | 95.4% |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Census Tract 5042.02?
Owners occupy 88.8% of Census Tract 5042.02's occupied homes and renters 11.2%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $1,614,200 by its owner (±$44,946). The median renter pays $3,116 a month including utilities.
| Measure | Tract 5042.02 | San Jose |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $1,614,200±$44,946 | $1,233,200 |
| Median gross rent | $3,116±$581 | $2,669 |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 33.9%±28.8 pts | 40.1% |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $4,000 or more | $4,000 or more |
| Owner-occupied homes | 88.8%±5.4 pts | 55.8% |
| Renter-occupied homes | 11.2%±5.4 pts | 44.2% |
| Housing units | 1,370±99 | 345,066 |
| Single-family detached homes | 94.2%±4.4 pts | 51.3% |
| Mobile homes | 0.0%±3.1 pts | 3.4% |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.0%±3.1 pts | 1.0% |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 3.6%±2.8 pts | 7.8% |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 8.5%±5.4 pts | 5.2% |
| Households with no vehicle | 1.6%±1.6 pts | 6.1% |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How do people in Census Tract 5042.02 get to work?
56.3% of Census Tract 5042.02's workers drive alone and 27.0% work from home. The average trip to work takes 37.8 minutes.
| Measure | Tract 5042.02 | San Jose |
|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 64.6%±4.9 pts | 67.7% |
| Unemployment rate | 6.3%±4.5 pts | 5.1% |
| Drove alone to work | 56.3%±10.7 pts | 62.9% |
| Carpooled | 13.4%±7.9 pts | 10.7% |
| Public transportation | 0.9%±1.1 pts | 2.4% |
| Walked | 1.6%±1.7 pts | 1.8% |
| Worked from home | 27.0%±7.0 pts | 20.3% |
| Mean travel time to work | 37.8 min±6.1 | 27.3 min |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
How does Census Tract 5042.02 compare with the other tracts in Santa Clara County?
Among Santa Clara County's tracts with a reliable estimate, Census Tract 5042.02 ranks as shown below (1 = highest).
| Measure | In Santa Clara County | In San Jose |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 246th of 408 | 133rd of 216 |
| Residents per square mile | 386th of 408 | 210th of 216 |
| Median household income | 73rd of 404 | 19th of 213 |
| Per capita income | 148th of 408 | 37th of 216 |
| Median home value | 155th of 395 | 50th of 210 |
| Median gross rent | 187th of 394 | 78th of 206 |
| Poverty rate | 186th of 223 | 109th of 128 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 204th of 408 | 66th of 216 |
| Median age | 23rd of 408 | 8th of 216 |
| Owner-occupied share | 27th of 397 | 15th of 209 |
The tracts next to it on Santa Clara County's income ladder
| Tract | Rank | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 5048.07 | 70th | $230,829±$39,908 · within the margin of this tract |
| Tract 5045.05 | 71st | $229,572±$27,719 · within the margin of this tract |
| Tract 5091.02 | 72nd | $229,505±$37,775 · within the margin of this tract |
| Tract 5042.02 | 73rd | $229,028±$56,350 |
| Tract 5092.02 | 74th | $228,462±$20,208 · within the margin of this tract |
| Tract 5067.01 | 75th | $228,173±$57,989 · within the margin of this tract |
| Tract 5043.19 | 76th | $227,279±$30,963 · within the margin of this tract |
"Within the margin": the two incomes differ by less than their combined 90% margins, so the survey cannot say which is higher and the ranks between them are not firm.
Source: PlainCities ranks computed from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) · How ranks are computed
How reliable are the figures for Census Tract 5042.02?
Every figure for Census Tract 5042.02 on this page has a coefficient of variation under 40%, the Census Bureau's threshold for a usable estimate.
A census tract's figures rest on a few hundred sampled households over five years, so its margins are wider than a city's. Two tracts differ only when the gap between them is larger than their combined 90% margin (the square root of the sum of the two squared margins). How to read a margin of error.
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026): margins of error as published · Check it at data.census.gov
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