ZIP Code Guide
95124
Cambrian Park Corridor
A West San Jose ZIP centered on the Cambrian Park neighborhood — where mid-century suburban tracts, the Cambrian Park Plaza commercial hub, and Los Gatos Creek greenways define a distinct residential submarket
- Cambrian Park
- Cambrian Village
- Lone Bluff
ZIP code 95124 covers the Cambrian Park area of West San Jose within Santa Clara County — one of the city's larger residential ZIPs by population and a postal area defined by expansive single-family tracts, a recognizable commercial center at Cambrian Park Plaza, and proximity to Los Gatos Creek greenways. The code forms a self-contained suburban submarket between the Almaden Valley to the south and the Winchester corridor to the northeast.
Geographic Position
95124 occupies the south-central western tier of San Jose, generally bounded by Union Avenue to the east and the city boundary with Campbell and Los Gatos to the west. Los Gatos Creek runs along the ZIP's northern edge, providing a natural boundary and regional greenway connection. Camden Avenue and Bascom Avenue serve as major north-south arterials through the residential core.
State Route 17 and State Route 85 lie within a short drive, connecting residents to downtown San Jose, the Peninsula, and South Bay employment centers. The terrain is uniformly flat valley-floor throughout the ZIP's residential areas, with no significant hillside development within the postal boundary.
Neighborhood Character
Orchard agriculture covers the Cambrian Park plain; the area earns its name from the Cambrian Park Swim Club, which becomes a community landmark and namesake for the surrounding neighborhood.
Large-scale suburban tract development transforms orchard land into single-story ranch neighborhoods — the housing stock that still defines most of 95124 today.
Cambrian Park Plaza and commercial corridors along Camden and Bascom Avenues expand retail and service employment within the ZIP.
Infill remodeling, accessory dwelling units, and selective townhome projects add housing capacity while established ranch tracts and the Cambrian Park street grid remain the dominant structure.
Within 95124, the Cambrian Park neighborhood forms the ZIP's residential and civic core — a grid of tree-lined streets with predominantly owner-occupied single-family homes. Cambrian Village and Lone Bluff areas introduce slight variations in tract era and street layout, but share the ZIP's overall suburban character.
Economy & Employment
Residents of 95124 draw income from employment across Silicon Valley and the greater South Bay. Technology campuses in Cupertino, Santa Clara, and along the U.S. Route 101 corridor are reachable via Camden Avenue, Bascom Avenue, and nearby freeways. Cambrian Park Plaza, neighborhood shopping along Camden Avenue, and service businesses along major arterials provide local jobs.
The ZIP's central West San Jose location supports commuting patterns toward downtown San Jose, the North San Jose technology corridor, Cupertino, and Saratoga employment nodes. Small businesses, professional offices, and healthcare clinics operate throughout the commercial strips bordering residential tracts.
Market & Housing Context
According to U.S. Census Bureau data for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 95124, the area had a population of approximately 52,096 and 18,175 housing units as of the 2020 Census. American Community Survey estimates for the 2019–2023 period indicate that roughly 71 percent of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 29 percent are renter-occupied.
The dominant housing type is single-family detached ranch homes built during the 1960s and 1970s, typically ranging from roughly 1,200 to 2,200 square feet on suburban lots. Townhome and condominium developments are limited compared with central San Jose ZIP codes. Housing density remains uniformly low-rise throughout the residential core, with commercial intensity concentrated along Camden and Bascom corridors.
Living in 95124
Public parks within and near the ZIP include Cambrian Park, Lone Hill Park, and the Los Gatos Creek Trail and park system along the northern boundary. Cambrian Park Plaza provides regional shopping, dining, and services at the ZIP's commercial heart. The Cambrian Park Swim Club remains a community landmark and recreation facility.
Public schools are operated by the Cambrian School District, Union School District, and Campbell Union High School District depending on address within the ZIP. Campuses include Leigh High School, Camden Community School, and multiple elementary and middle schools serving Cambrian Park areas. School assignments vary by specific address and district boundary lines.
Valley Transportation Authority bus routes serve Camden Avenue, Bascom Avenue, and Union Avenue through the ZIP. VTA light rail stations are accessible within a moderate drive or transit connection to northern San Jose corridors.
95124 Today
52,096
Population (2020 Census ZCTA)
18,175
Housing Units (2020 Census)
~7 sq mi
Approximate ZCTA Land Area
1960s–70s
Dominant Housing Era
Government and Civic Life
95124 falls entirely within the City of San Jose municipal boundaries and Santa Clara County. City services — including planning, public works, fire, and police — are administered from San Jose City Hall. The Cambrian Park Neighborhood Association and community groups organize local events, traffic safety initiatives, and land-use input for city planning processes affecting West San Jose.
Culture and Community
The ZIP's civic life reflects Cambrian Park's established suburban character — community events at Cambrian Park, youth sports leagues, farmers markets in adjacent districts, and programming at the Cambrian Branch Library. The Cambrian Park Swim Club and local recreation leagues serve residents across age groups.
Geography & Environment
95124 spans flat valley-floor terrain throughout its residential areas, with Los Gatos Creek providing a northern greenway corridor. The Mediterranean climate — warm, dry summers and mild, wet winters — shapes landscaping choices and outdoor recreation patterns throughout the year.
Urban tree canopy along residential streets and city parkland contribute to the area's suburban environmental character. The Los Gatos Creek trail system connects the ZIP to broader South Bay recreation corridors extending toward Campbell and the foothills.
Transportation & Connectivity
Camden Avenue, Bascom Avenue, and Union Avenue serve as major surface arterials through the ZIP. State Route 17 and State Route 85 are reachable within a short drive, providing access to downtown San Jose, the Peninsula, and South Bay employment centers. Interstate 280 and U.S. Route 101 lie within a few miles, connecting to regional destinations.
Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport is reachable via freeway within approximately 15 to 25 minutes depending on traffic. Caltrain service is available at stations in downtown San Jose and Campbell, accessible by car or VTA transit connections.
Looking Forward
San Jose's general plan and housing element identify West San Jose areas — including 95124 — for continued infill development, accessory dwelling unit construction, and transportation improvements along Camden and Bascom corridors. City-approved projects near commercial nodes may add townhomes and multifamily housing while preserving established single-family neighborhoods.
Los Gatos Creek trail extensions and bicycle infrastructure investments proceed through city and regional agencies. Residents participate in land-use decisions through city council meetings, planning commission hearings, and neighborhood association advocacy.
The ZIP's Character
95124 embodies the postwar suburban expansion that transformed West San Jose from orchard country into the Cambrian Park community. Ranch homes on tree- lined streets, Cambrian Park Plaza as a commercial anchor, and Los Gatos Creek greenways at the northern edge define the area's physical identity.
"95124 is Cambrian Park's postal home — a West San Jose ZIP where swim-club-era community identity, ranch tracts on the valley floor, and creek-side greenways still shape daily life."
From the commercial bustle of Cambrian Park Plaza to the residential grid extending south toward the Almaden Valley interface, the ZIP offers a cohesive slice of West San Jose within a single postal boundary. Buyers, sellers, and investors evaluating 95124 benefit from understanding its established suburban character, housing-era mix, and position within the broader Santa Clara County real estate landscape.