95161

95161 is a United States ZIP Code used by the United States Postal Service to identify a specific geographic area for mail delivery. It is located in Santa Clara County in the state of California and falls within the broader San Jose metropolitan region. ZIP codes in the United States are five-digit numbers; the 95161 designation is part of the 951xx cluster that serves parts of the greater San Jose area. The boundaries of ZIP code 95161 are defined by USPS routing and postal facilities, and may not correspond exactly to city or neighborhood borders; the area may span portions of one or more municipalities as defined for postal purposes.

As a postal designation, 95161 supports mail sorting, delivery, and the operation of local post offices. In addition to mail, ZIP codes are commonly used for demographic, marketing, planning, and emergency management data, even though the boundaries can be non-contiguous or irregular.

Economy and infrastructure in ZIP code areas like 95161 typically reflect the broader San Jose region, including residential neighborhoods, commercial corridors, schools, parks, and transportation networks. Population and housing data for the ZIP code are tracked by government and private sources but can change with new development.

History: The ZIP code system was introduced by the United States Postal Service in 1963 to improve mail efficiency; ZIP codes like 95161 are assigned and occasionally updated to reflect population growth and changes in postal routes.

See also: List of United States ZIP codes.