City

Brookdale, CA

1 ZIP code  ·  Santa Cruz County  ·  California

👥335Population
💰$164,487Median HH Income▲ 116% above avg
🎂50.1Median Age
🏠$789,500Median Home Value▲ 183% above avg
🎓60.1%College Grads▲ 55% above avg
📊2.8%Unemployment▼ 44% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 64.8% Female 35.2% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 86.3%Black: 2.4%Other: 11.3%Race
White86.3%
Black2.4%
Other11.3%

Age Breakdown

5–17
11%
25–44
27%
45–64
61%

Key Indicators

Median Age50.1 yrs
Avg HH Size1.97
Below Poverty3.3% ▼ 67% below avg
College Grads60.1% ▲ 55% above avg
Unemployment2.8% ▼ 44% below avg
Associates99 (39.9%)
Bachelors69 (27.8%)
Graduate Degree80 (32.3%)

Education

Associates: 39.9%Bachelors: 27.8%Graduate: 32.3%Edu
Associates39.9%
Bachelors27.8%
Graduate32.3%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 80%Renter: 20%Tenure
Owner80.0%
Renter20.0%

Home Value Distribution

Over $500k
100%

Financials

Median HH Income$164,487 ▲ 116% above avg
Median Home Value$789,500 ▲ 183% above avg
Home/Income Ratio4.8x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,407/mo
Total Housing Units205
Vacant Units35

Income Distribution

$25k–$50k
10%
$50k–$75k
12%
$75k–$100k
10%
$150k–$200k
29%
Over $200k
39%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
100%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
7%
15–30 min
25%
Over 45 min
68%
Housing Stock

Year Built

1940s–1950s
13%
1960s–1970s
28%
2000+
58%
About Brookdale, CA

Brookdale is a city in California, located in Santa Cruz County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 335 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 50.1 years.

Economically, Brookdale is a affluent community. The median household income of $164,487 is more than double the national average. Approximately 3.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 2.8%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Brookdale is a premium housing market. Median home values stand at $789,500, which is more than double the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,407 per month. Homeownership is high at 80.0%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Brookdale is highly educated. 60.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — significantly above the national average. The community is primarily White (86.27%).

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

ZIP Codes in Brookdale
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
95007 335 $164,487 $789,500 $1,407 2.8% 60.1% 80.0%