City

Aptos, CA

2 ZIP codes  ·  Santa Cruz County  ·  California

👥24,708Population
💰$140,990Median HH Income▲ 85% above avg
🎂48.1Median Age
🏠$1,154,000Median Home Value▲ 314% above avg
🎓64.3%College Grads▲ 66% above avg
📊5.0%Unemployment≈ Avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 48.2% Female 51.8% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 75.2%Hispanic: 16.1%Black: 0.3%Asian: 3.1%Other: 3.8%Race
White75.2%
Hispanic16.1%
Black0.3%
Asian3.1%
Other3.8%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
4%
5–17
14%
18–24
9%
25–44
19%
45–64
29%
65+
12%

Key Indicators

Median Age48.1 yrs
Avg HH Size2.50
Below Poverty3.7% ▼ 64% below avg
College Grads64.3% ▲ 66% above avg
Unemployment5.0% ≈ Avg
No HS Diploma217 (1.3%)
HS Graduate1,728 (10.1%)
Some College1,197 (7%)
Associates2,973 (17.3%)
Bachelors1,803 (10.5%)
Graduate Degree9,223 (53.8%)

Education

No HS: 1.3%HS Grad: 10.1%Some College: 7%Associates: 17.3%Bachelors: 10.5%Graduate: 53.8%Edu
No HS1.3%
HS Grad10.1%
Some College7.0%
Associates17.3%
Bachelors10.5%
Graduate53.8%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 72.2%Renter: 27.8%Tenure
Owner72.2%
Renter27.8%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
1%
$50k–$100k
0%
$100k–$150k
1%
$150k–$200k
1%
$200k–$300k
1%
$300k–$500k
5%
Over $500k
90%

Financials

Median HH Income$140,990 ▲ 85% above avg
Median Home Value$1,154,000 ▲ 314% above avg
Home/Income Ratio8.2x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$2,548/mo
Total Housing Units11,728
Vacant Units1,882

Income Distribution

Under $25k
6%
$25k–$50k
7%
$50k–$75k
9%
$75k–$100k
9%
$100k–$150k
20%
$150k–$200k
17%
Over $200k
32%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
73%
Public Transit
1%
Walked
3%
Work From Home
24%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
24%
15–30 min
37%
30–45 min
17%
Over 45 min
22%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
15%
1960s–1970s
24%
1980s–1990s
6%
2000+
52%
About Aptos, CA

Aptos is a city in California, located in Santa Cruz County. The city spans 2 ZIP codes and is home to approximately 24,708 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 48.1 years.

Economically, Aptos is a upper-middle-income community. The median household income of $140,990 is significantly above the national average. Approximately 3.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 5.0%, near the national average.

The real estate market in Aptos is among the most expensive housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $1,154,000, which is more than double the national average. Renters typically pay around $2,548 per month. Homeownership is high at 72.2%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Aptos is highly educated. 64.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — significantly above the national average. The community is primarily White (75.16%).

Aptos, CA offers residents above-average earning potential within California. Spread across 2 ZIP codes, the city's neighborhoods vary in character, density, and demographics — explore each ZIP code below for a detailed breakdown.

ZIP Codes in Aptos
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
95003 24,708 $140,990 $1,154,000 $2,548 5.0% 64.3% 72.2%

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