City

Felton, CA

1 ZIP code  ·  Santa Cruz County  ·  California

👥6,377Population
💰$119,130Median HH Income▲ 56% above avg
🎂46.1Median Age
🏠$778,100Median Home Value▲ 179% above avg
🎓61.0%College Grads▲ 57% above avg
📊4.5%Unemployment▼ 8% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 51.4% Female 48.6% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 79.6%Hispanic: 8.1%Black: 0.1%Asian: 1.5%Other: 8.2%Race
White79.6%
Hispanic8.1%
Black0.1%
Asian1.5%
Other8.2%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
3%
5–17
12%
18–24
9%
25–44
24%
45–64
30%
65+
12%

Key Indicators

Median Age46.1 yrs
Avg HH Size2.27
Below Poverty5.8% ▼ 42% below avg
College Grads61.0% ▲ 57% above avg
Unemployment4.5% ▼ 8% below avg
No HS Diploma14 (0.3%)
HS Graduate642 (13.9%)
Some College431 (9.3%)
Associates720 (15.5%)
Bachelors279 (6%)
Graduate Degree2,545 (55%)

Education

No HS: 0.3%HS Grad: 13.9%Some College: 9.3%Associates: 15.5%Bachelors: 6%Graduate: 55%Edu
No HS0.3%
HS Grad13.9%
Some College9.3%
Associates15.5%
Bachelors6.0%
Graduate55.0%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 82.3%Renter: 17.7%Tenure
Owner82.3%
Renter17.7%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
0%
$100k–$150k
4%
$150k–$200k
1%
$200k–$300k
1%
$300k–$500k
9%
Over $500k
85%

Financials

Median HH Income$119,130 ▲ 56% above avg
Median Home Value$778,100 ▲ 179% above avg
Home/Income Ratio6.5x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$2,259/mo
Total Housing Units3,029
Vacant Units245

Income Distribution

Under $25k
6%
$25k–$50k
5%
$50k–$75k
15%
$75k–$100k
14%
$100k–$150k
21%
$150k–$200k
12%
Over $200k
28%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
71%
Public Transit
0%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
28%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
15%
15–30 min
32%
30–45 min
23%
Over 45 min
30%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
10%
1940s–1950s
15%
1960s–1970s
14%
1980s–1990s
4%
2000+
57%
About Felton, CA

Felton is a city in California, located in Santa Cruz County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 6,377 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 46.1 years.

Economically, Felton is a upper-middle-income community. The median household income of $119,130 is significantly above the national average. Approximately 5.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 4.5%, near the national average.

The real estate market in Felton is a premium housing market. Median home values stand at $778,100, which is more than double the national average. Renters typically pay around $2,259 per month. Homeownership is high at 82.3%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Felton is highly educated. 61.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — significantly above the national average. The community is primarily White (79.6%).

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

ZIP Codes in Felton
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
95018 6,377 $119,130 $778,100 $2,259 4.5% 61.0% 82.3%