Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 40.1 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg HH Size | 2.67 |
| Below Poverty | 10.9% ▲ 9% above avg |
| College Grads | 52.8% ▲ 36% above avg |
| Unemployment | 5.8% ▲ 18% above avg |
| No HS Diploma | 3,864 (2.4%) |
| HS Graduate | 28,199 (17.4%) |
| Some College | 15,618 (9.6%) |
| Associates | 27,356 (16.9%) |
| Bachelors | 16,095 (9.9%) |
| Graduate Degree | 71,138 (43.8%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $107,983 ▲ 42% above avg |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $948,760 ▲ 240% above avg |
| Home/Income Ratio | 8.8x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $2,142/mo |
| Total Housing Units | 107,808 |
| Vacant Units | 9,698 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Santa Cruz County is located in California and encompasses 21 ZIP codes spanning 13 cities and communities. The county has an estimated population of 272,769 residents. With a median age of 40.07, it is a middle-aged county.
Santa Cruz County has a upper-middle-income economic profile. The median household income of $107,983 is above the national average. Unemployment stands at 5.8%, above the national average. The poverty rate of 10.9% is near the national average.
Housing in Santa Cruz County is among the most expensive housing markets in the country, with a median home value of $948,760 — more than double the national average. Monthly median rent is approximately $2,141.
The residents of Santa Cruz County are majority White (52.89%). Educational attainment is well-educated — 52.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, above the national average.
Santa Cruz County, CA is a upper-middle-income area in California. The 21 ZIP codes within the county each have their own character — browse the full list below to find the right community, whether you're looking for affordable housing, strong schools, or economic opportunity.
| ZIP | City | Population | Median Income | Median Home | Median Rent | Unemp. | College |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 95003 | Aptos | 24,708 | $140,990 | $1,154,000 | $2,548 | 5.0% | 64.3% |
| 95005 | Ben Lomond | 7,150 | $107,857 | $959,100 | $2,358 | 11.6% | 55.7% |
| 95006 | Boulder Creek | 8,433 | $128,483 | $779,300 | $1,985 | 8.2% | 50.5% |
| 95007 | Brookdale | 335 | $164,487 | $789,500 | $1,407 | 2.8% | 60.1% |
| 95010 | Capitola | 8,697 | $96,701 | $781,900 | $2,370 | 1.7% | 62.4% |
| 95017 | Davenport | 738 | $100,750 | $993,100 | $1,500 | 6.5% | 53.3% |
| 95018 | Felton | 6,377 | $119,130 | $778,100 | $2,259 | 4.5% | 61.0% |
| 95019 | Freedom | 6,235 | $68,314 | $678,200 | $1,468 | 3.4% | 31.4% |
| 95041 | Mount Hermon | 846 | $161,034 | $1,060,200 | $1,360 | 0.0% | 81.1% |
| 95060 | Santa Cruz | 46,024 | $106,040 | $1,189,300 | $2,356 | 6.1% | 61.2% |
| 95062 | Santa Cruz | 36,047 | $108,261 | $1,064,600 | $2,291 | 4.2% | 60.7% |
| 95064 | Santa Cruz | 9,883 | $119,787 | $437,500 | $1,572 | 12.3% | 80.9% |
| 95065 | Santa Cruz | 8,031 | $142,768 | $1,192,200 | $2,618 | 4.5% | 60.4% |
| 95066 | Scotts Valley | 15,369 | $146,941 | $1,113,000 | $2,384 | 2.3% | 67.2% |
| 95073 | Soquel | 11,487 | $113,929 | $1,012,000 | $2,093 | 3.0% | 55.2% |
| 95076 | Watsonville | 82,409 | $86,685 | $767,200 | $1,851 | 6.9% | 33.6% |