City

Capitola, CA

1 ZIP code  ·  Santa Cruz County  ·  California

👥8,697Population
💰$96,701Median HH Income▲ 27% above avg
🎂49.4Median Age
🏠$781,900Median Home Value▲ 180% above avg
🎓62.4%College Grads▲ 61% above avg
📊1.7%Unemployment▼ 65% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 51.3% Female 48.7% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 60.7%Hispanic: 30.7%Black: 0.3%Asian: 4.5%Other: 3.6%Race
White60.7%
Hispanic30.7%
Black0.3%
Asian4.5%
Other3.6%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
4%
5–17
11%
18–24
6%
25–44
25%
45–64
27%
65+
13%

Key Indicators

Median Age49.4 yrs
Avg HH Size2.05
Below Poverty12.9% ▲ 29% above avg
College Grads62.4% ▲ 61% above avg
Unemployment1.7% ▼ 65% below avg
No HS Diploma161 (2.5%)
HS Graduate851 (13.3%)
Some College444 (6.9%)
Associates951 (14.9%)
Bachelors904 (14.1%)
Graduate Degree3,088 (48.3%)

Education

No HS: 2.5%HS Grad: 13.3%Some College: 6.9%Associates: 14.9%Bachelors: 14.1%Graduate: 48.3%Edu
No HS2.5%
HS Grad13.3%
Some College6.9%
Associates14.9%
Bachelors14.1%
Graduate48.3%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 46.5%Renter: 53.5%Tenure
Owner46.5%
Renter53.5%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
1%
$50k–$100k
1%
$100k–$150k
3%
$150k–$200k
3%
$200k–$300k
1%
$300k–$500k
8%
Over $500k
83%

Financials

Median HH Income$96,701 ▲ 27% above avg
Median Home Value$781,900 ▲ 180% above avg
Home/Income Ratio8.1x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$2,370/mo
Total Housing Units4,741
Vacant Units580

Income Distribution

Under $25k
11%
$25k–$50k
10%
$50k–$75k
13%
$75k–$100k
18%
$100k–$150k
18%
$150k–$200k
14%
Over $200k
16%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
62%
Public Transit
1%
Walked
7%
Work From Home
29%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
32%
15–30 min
37%
30–45 min
14%
Over 45 min
16%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
3%
1940s–1950s
11%
1960s–1970s
17%
1980s–1990s
15%
2000+
55%
About Capitola, CA

Capitola is a city in California, located in Santa Cruz County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 8,697 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 49.4 years.

Economically, Capitola is a middle-income community. The median household income of $96,701 is above the national average. Approximately 12.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 1.7%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Capitola is a premium housing market. Median home values stand at $781,900, which is more than double the national average. Renters typically pay around $2,370 per month.

The population of Capitola is highly educated. 62.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — significantly above the national average. The community is majority White (60.69%).

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

ZIP Codes in Capitola
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
95010 8,697 $96,701 $781,900 $2,370 1.7% 62.4% 46.5%