| ZIP Code | 95018 |
|---|---|
| City | Felton |
| State | California (CA) |
| County | Santa Cruz County |
| Area Code | 831 |
| Elevation | 501 ft |
| Latitude | 37.083874 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -122.059898 |
| Timezone | Los Angeles (DST) |
| FIPS | 06087 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 46.1 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.27 |
| Below Poverty | 5.8% ▼ 42% below avg |
| College Grads | 61.0% ▲ 57% above avg |
| Unemployment | 4.5% ▼ 8% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 14 (0.3%) |
| HS Graduate | 642 (13.9%) |
| Some College | 431 (9.3%) |
| Associates | 720 (15.5%) |
| Bachelors | 279 (6%) |
| Graduate Degree | 2,545 (55%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $119,130 ▲ 56% above avg ↑ 13% since 2019 |
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| Median Home Value | $778,100 ▲ 179% above avg ↑ 25% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 6.5x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $2,259/mo ↑ 26% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 3,029 |
| Vacant Units | 245 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.27 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 3,029 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 245 |
| Owner Occupied | 82.3% |
| Renter Occupied | 17.7% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.27 |
ZIP code 95018 is located in Felton, California, within Santa Cruz County. With a population of 6,377, this is a lightly populated ZIP code with a mature community — the median age is 46.1 years. Economically, 95018 is a upper-middle-income ZIP code: the median household income of $119,130 is significantly above the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 95018 represents a premium housing market. The median home value of $778,100 is more than double the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $2,259 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 82.3% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 25% since 2019.
The population of 95018 is primarily White (79.60%). Residents are highly educated — 61.0% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is significantly above the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 5.8%. Household income has grown by 13% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 95018 stands at 4.5%, which is near the national average. About 25% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 64%.
Overall, ZIP code 95018 in Felton, CA is characterized as upper-middle-income, highly educated, a mature community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 6,377 residents, a median household income of $119,130, and a median home value of $778,100, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of California.