| ZIP Code | 95062 |
|---|---|
| City | Santa Cruz |
| State | California (CA) |
| County | Santa Cruz County |
| Area Code | 831 |
| Elevation | 63 ft |
| Latitude | 36.973969 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -121.989846 |
| Timezone | Los Angeles (DST) |
| FIPS | 06087 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 42.7 yrs ↑ 6% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.25 |
| Below Poverty | 13.2% ▲ 32% above avg |
| College Grads | 60.7% ▲ 57% above avg |
| Unemployment | 4.2% ▼ 14% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 520 (2%) |
| HS Graduate | 3,405 (13.2%) |
| Some College | 2,318 (9%) |
| Associates | 3,874 (15.1%) |
| Bachelors | 2,504 (9.7%) |
| Graduate Degree | 13,116 (51%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $108,261 ▲ 42% above avg ↑ 37% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $1,064,600 ▲ 282% above avg ↑ 42% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 9.8x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $2,291/mo ↑ 33% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 17,055 |
| Vacant Units | 1,577 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.25 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 17,055 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 1,577 |
| Owner Occupied | 53.6% |
| Renter Occupied | 46.4% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.25 |
ZIP code 95062 is located in Santa Cruz, California, within Santa Cruz County. With a population of 36,047, this is a highly populated ZIP code with a middle-aged community — the median age is 42.7 years. Economically, 95062 is a upper-middle-income ZIP code: the median household income of $108,261 is above the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 95062 represents among the most expensive housing markets in the country. The median home value of $1,064,600 is more than double the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $2,291 per month in median rent. The area has a relatively balanced mix of owners (53.6%) and renters (46.4%). Median home values have increased by 42% since 2019.
The population of 95062 is majority White (67.93%). Residents are highly educated — 60.7% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is significantly above the national average. Poverty affects some residents at 13.2%. Household income has grown by 37% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 95062 stands at 4.2%, which is near the national average. About 16% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 63%.
Overall, ZIP code 95062 in Santa Cruz, CA is characterized as upper-middle-income, highly educated, and a middle-aged community. With 36,047 residents, a median household income of $108,261, and a median home value of $1,064,600, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of California.