Santa Clara
City in Santa Clara County, California
Santa Clara is a city in Santa Clara County, California, with 127,647 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 72 ft (22 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Sunnyvale, 3.5 miles NW.
- 127,647residents (2020 Census)
- 72 ftelevation · 22 m
- 18.3 sq miland area · 47.3 km²
- 6,984 / sq mipopulation density
- 95050main ZIP code (6 in total)
About Santa Clara
Santa Clara ( SAN-tə KLAR-ə; Spanish for 'Saint Clare') is a city in Santa Clara County, California, United States. Located in the southern San Francisco Bay Area, it was founded by the Spanish in 1777 with the establishment of Mission Santa Clara de Asís under the leadership of Junípero Serra. The city's population was 127,647 at the 2020 census, making it the eighth-most populous city in the Bay Area. The U.S. Census Bureau estimated Santa Clara's population at 133,446 as of July 1, 2025.
Santa Clara is located in the center of Silicon Valley and is home to the headquarters of companies such as Intel, Advanced Micro Devices (AMD), and Nvidia. It is also home to Santa Clara University, the oldest university in California, Levi's Stadium, home of the National Football League's San Francisco 49ers, and California's Great America amusement park. Santa Clara is bordered by San Jose on almost every side, except for Sunnyvale and Cupertino to the west.
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- Median household income
- $178,958
- Median home value
- $1,582,600
- Median rent
- $3,016/mo
- Median age
- 34.6
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Santa Clara had 127,647 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 127,647 |
|---|---|
| Density | 6,984 per sq mi (2,697 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Santa Clara at a glance
| State | California (CA) |
|---|---|
| County | Santa Clara County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 127,647 (2020) |
| Land area | 18.28 sq mi (47.3 km²) |
| Elevation | 72 ft (22 m) |
| Coordinates | 37.3646° N, 121.9680° W |
| ZIP codes | 95050, 94085, 94086, 95051, 95053, 95054 |
| Official website | santaclaraca.gov |
| Census code (GEOID) | 0669084 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Santa Clara
- Sunnyvale3.5 mi NW
- Burbank3.6 mi SE
- Fruitdale4.1 mi SE
- Cupertino5.3 mi SW
- Campbell5.9 mi S
- Milpitas6.4 mi NE
- Mountain View6.6 mi W
- Los Altos7.1 mi W
- Loyola7.2 mi W
- Saratoga7.4 mi SW
- Cambrian Park7.8 mi S
- Alum Rock7.9 mi E
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Frequently asked questions about Santa Clara
What county is Santa Clara in?
Santa Clara is in Santa Clara County, California.
What is the population of Santa Clara, CA?
127,647 people lived in Santa Clara at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Santa Clara, CA?
The main ZIP code is 95050. Other ZIP codes: 94085, 94086, 95051, 95053, 95054.
What is the elevation of Santa Clara?
72 feet (22 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Santa Clara?
Sunnyvale (3.5 mi), Burbank (3.6 mi), Fruitdale (4.1 mi), Cupertino (5.3 mi), Campbell (5.9 mi).
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