| ZIP Code | 95019 |
|---|---|
| City | Freedom |
| State | California (CA) |
| County | Santa Cruz County |
| Area Code | 408/831 |
| Elevation | 121 ft |
| Latitude | 36.935853 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -121.784476 |
| Timezone | Los Angeles (DST) |
| FIPS | 06087 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 31.4 yrs ↓ 7% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 3.31 |
| Below Poverty | 7.0% ▼ 30% below avg |
| College Grads | 31.4% ▼ 19% below avg |
| Unemployment | 3.4% ▼ 31% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 376 (14.3%) |
| HS Graduate | 690 (26.3%) |
| Some College | 333 (12.7%) |
| Associates | 403 (15.3%) |
| Bachelors | 294 (11.2%) |
| Graduate Degree | 530 (20.2%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $68,314 ▼ 10% below avg ↑ 45% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $678,200 ▲ 143% above avg ↑ 49% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 9.9x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,468/mo ↑ 38% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 1,899 |
| Vacant Units | 26 |
| Avg HH Size | 3.31 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 1,899 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 26 |
| Owner Occupied | 31.6% |
| Renter Occupied | 68.5% |
| Avg HH Size | 3.31 |
ZIP code 95019 is located in Freedom, California, within Santa Cruz County. With a population of 6,235, this is a lightly populated ZIP code with a relatively young community — the median age is 31.4 years. Economically, 95019 is a solidly middle-class ZIP code: the median household income of $68,314 is near the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 95019 represents a premium housing market. The median home value of $678,200 is more than double the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $1,468 per month in median rent. This is predominantly a renter community, with 68.5% of occupied units rented — typical of urban and transitional neighborhoods. Median home values have increased by 49% since 2019.
The population of 95019 is primarily Hispanic (83.93%). Residents are moderately educated — 31.4% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is below the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 7.0%. Household income has grown by 45% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 95019 stands at 3.4%, which is below the national average. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 74%.
Overall, ZIP code 95019 in Freedom, CA is characterized as solidly middle-class, moderately educated, and a relatively young community. With 6,235 residents, a median household income of $68,314, and a median home value of $678,200, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of California.