ZIP Code Guide
95130
Almaden Valley Enclave
A compact Almaden Valley ZIP — a smaller San Jose postal area of established suburban tracts nestled between the expressway corridor and the southwestern foothills
- Almaden Valley
- Shadowbrook
- Montevina
ZIP code 95130 covers a compact pocket of the Almaden Valley within San Jose and Santa Clara County — one of the city's smaller residential ZIPs by both population and land area, forming a distinct enclave within the broader Almaden Valley submarket shared with neighboring 95120 and 95119. The code's modest geographic footprint belies its identity as an established suburban community with direct access to Almaden Expressway commercial nodes and foothill open space.
Geographic Position
95130 occupies a concentrated portion of the Almaden Valley in southwestern San Jose, generally centered on residential tracts between Almaden Expressway and the lower foothills. The ZIP's compact boundaries place all residences within a short drive of Almaden Lake Park, Almaden Expressway shopping corridors, and the commercial nodes of the broader Almaden Valley.
State Route 85 and Almaden Expressway provide freeway access to the north and east, connecting residents to Cupertino, central San Jose, and the Silicon Valley freeway network. Terrain within the ZIP is predominantly flat to gently rolling valley floor, with no significant hillside development within the postal boundary itself.
Neighborhood Character
Orchard agriculture gives way to early suburban subdivision in the Almaden Valley; initial residential tracts establish streets that remain the ZIP's backbone today.
The bulk of 95130's housing stock is built during this period, with ranch and two-story homes on suburban lots filling the compact postal area.
Almaden Valley matures as a cohesive suburban community; 95130's established tracts undergo remodeling and landscape investment as the neighborhood ages in place.
Accessory dwelling units, selective infill, and home modernization add housing capacity while the ZIP's street grid and owner-occupied character remain stable.
Within 95130, neighborhoods including Shadowbrook and Montevina areas form contiguous suburban blocks with uniform postwar tract character. The ZIP's small size creates a concentrated community identity distinct from the larger and more geographically varied 95120 postal area to the west and south.
Economy & Employment
Residents of 95130 draw income from employment across Silicon Valley and the greater South Bay. Technology campuses in Cupertino, North San Jose, and along the U.S. Route 101 corridor are reachable via Almaden Expressway and State Route 85. Local commercial nodes along Almaden Expressway in adjacent postal areas provide retail, dining, and service employment within a short drive.
The ZIP's compact residential character means commercial activity occurs primarily in neighboring 95120 and along the Almaden Expressway corridor. Commuting patterns reflect the area's southwestern San Jose position — residents traveling north toward central San Jose and Silicon Valley campuses or west toward Cupertino and Saratoga.
Market & Housing Context
According to U.S. Census Bureau data for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 95130, the area had a population of approximately 13,511 and 5,128 housing units as of the 2020 Census. American Community Survey estimates for the 2019–2023 period indicate that roughly 64 percent of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 36 percent are renter-occupied.
The dominant housing type is single-family detached ranch and two-story homes built primarily during the 1970s and 1980s, typically ranging from roughly 1,400 to 2,500 square feet on suburban lots. The ZIP's smaller unit count and compact geography produce a uniform housing stock with limited architectural variation. Townhome and apartment developments are minimal within the postal boundary.
Living in 95130
Public parks within and near the ZIP include neighborhood parks throughout Almaden Valley tracts and Almaden Lake Park within a short drive. Almaden Quicksilver County Park and Calero County Park are reachable to the south and west for hiking and open-space recreation. Regional shopping along the Almaden Expressway corridor serves daily needs.
Public schools are operated by the San Jose Unified School District and Campbell Union High School District depending on address within the ZIP. Campuses include Leland High School, Bret Harte Middle School, and Williams Elementary School serving Almaden Valley areas. School assignments vary by specific address and district boundary lines.
Valley Transportation Authority bus routes serve Almaden Expressway near the ZIP. Most daily commuting relies on personal vehicles and freeway access given the area's suburban street network.
95130 Today
13,511
Population (2020 Census ZCTA)
5,128
Housing Units (2020 Census)
~2 sq mi
Approximate ZCTA Land Area
1970s–80s
Dominant Housing Era
Government and Civic Life
95130 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 Almaden Valley Community Association and local homeowners groups organize events, traffic safety initiatives, and land-use input for planning processes affecting the valley.
Culture and Community
The ZIP's civic life connects to the broader Almaden Valley community — youth sports leagues, events at Almaden Lake Park, historical society programming related to the New Almaden mining district, and programming at the Almaden Branch Library. The compact postal area fosters a concentrated neighborhood identity within the larger Almaden Valley submarket.
Geography & Environment
95130 occupies flat to gently rolling valley-floor terrain within the Almaden Valley, with the Mediterranean climate of warm, dry summers and mild, wet winters shaping suburban landscaping throughout. Mature street trees and established residential gardens contribute to the area's settled environmental character.
Foothill open space at the ZIP's margins — including lands associated with Almaden Quicksilver County Park — provides a natural backdrop without significant wildland-urban interface development within the postal boundary itself. Los Gatos Creek greenways are accessible in adjacent postal areas to the north.
Transportation & Connectivity
Almaden Expressway and State Route 85 provide primary freeway access from the ZIP to central San Jose, Cupertino, and the broader South Bay network. Harry Road and Camden Avenue serve as major surface arterials connecting to neighboring Almaden Valley commercial nodes. U.S. Route 101 lies within a moderate drive to the east.
Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport is reachable via freeway within approximately 25 to 30 minutes depending on traffic. Caltrain service is available at stations in central San Jose, accessible by car.
Looking Forward
San Jose's general plan guides future growth in 95130 through infill accessory dwelling units and selective remodeling rather than large-scale new subdivision, given the ZIP's fully built suburban character. Almaden Expressway corridor improvements and bicycle infrastructure investments proceed through city and regional transportation agencies.
The Almaden Valley's established community planning framework and hillside preservation policies apply to development decisions affecting 95130's margins. Residents participate in land-use decisions through city council meetings, planning commission hearings, and the Almaden Valley Community Association.
The ZIP's Character
95130 embodies the compact suburban enclave — a fully built Almaden Valley postal area where 1970s and 1980s ranch tracts, established street trees, and proximity to expressway commerce define daily life within a small geographic footprint.
"95130 is a pocket of the Almaden Valley — a compact San Jose ZIP where decades of suburban stability concentrate in a postal boundary small enough to feel like a single neighborhood."
From the uniform tracts of Shadowbrook to the expressway access that connects residents to the broader South Bay, the ZIP offers a focused slice of Almaden Valley life. Buyers, sellers, and investors evaluating 95130 benefit from understanding its compact geography, uniform housing stock, and position within the larger 95120/95119 Almaden Valley submarket.