City

Boulder Creek, CA

1 ZIP code  ·  Santa Cruz County  ·  California

👥8,433Population
💰$128,483Median HH Income▲ 68% above avg
🎂46.5Median Age
🏠$779,300Median Home Value▲ 180% above avg
🎓50.5%College Grads▲ 30% above avg
📊8.2%Unemployment▲ 68% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 54.0% Female 46.0% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 72.7%Hispanic: 17.7%Black: 0.6%Asian: 1.2%Other: 6.2%Race
White72.7%
Hispanic17.7%
Black0.6%
Asian1.2%
Other6.2%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
2%
5–17
12%
18–24
8%
25–44
24%
45–64
34%
65+
10%

Key Indicators

Median Age46.5 yrs
Avg HH Size2.52
Below Poverty3.9% ▼ 62% below avg
College Grads50.5% ▲ 30% above avg
Unemployment8.2% ▲ 68% above avg
No HS Diploma61 (1%)
HS Graduate1,043 (16.8%)
Some College823 (13.3%)
Associates1,148 (18.5%)
Bachelors667 (10.7%)
Graduate Degree2,467 (39.7%)

Education

No HS: 1%HS Grad: 16.8%Some College: 13.3%Associates: 18.5%Bachelors: 10.7%Graduate: 39.7%Edu
No HS1.0%
HS Grad16.8%
Some College13.3%
Associates18.5%
Bachelors10.7%
Graduate39.7%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 76.6%Renter: 23.4%Tenure
Owner76.6%
Renter23.4%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
2%
$50k–$100k
2%
$300k–$500k
7%
Over $500k
88%

Financials

Median HH Income$128,483 ▲ 68% above avg
Median Home Value$779,300 ▲ 180% above avg
Home/Income Ratio6.1x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,985/mo
Total Housing Units3,855
Vacant Units532

Income Distribution

Under $25k
5%
$25k–$50k
7%
$50k–$75k
14%
$75k–$100k
12%
$100k–$150k
17%
$150k–$200k
19%
Over $200k
26%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
77%
Public Transit
0%
Walked
0%
Work From Home
23%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
19%
15–30 min
10%
30–45 min
25%
Over 45 min
47%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
6%
1940s–1950s
13%
1960s–1970s
15%
1980s–1990s
5%
2000+
61%
About Boulder Creek, CA

Boulder Creek is a city in California, located in Santa Cruz County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 8,433 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 46.5 years.

Economically, Boulder Creek is a upper-middle-income community. The median household income of $128,483 is significantly above the national average. Approximately 3.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 8.2%, significantly above the national average.

The real estate market in Boulder Creek is a premium housing market. Median home values stand at $779,300, which is more than double the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,985 per month. Homeownership is high at 76.6%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Boulder Creek is well-educated. 50.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — above the national average. The community is primarily White (72.7%).

Boulder Creek, CA offers residents above-average earning potential within California.

ZIP Codes in Boulder Creek
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
95006 8,433 $128,483 $779,300 $1,985 8.2% 50.5% 76.6%