City

Freedom, CA

1 ZIP code  ·  Santa Cruz County  ·  California

👥6,235Population
💰$68,314Median HH Income▼ 10% below avg
🎂31.4Median Age
🏠$678,200Median Home Value▲ 143% above avg
🎓31.4%College Grads▼ 19% below avg
📊3.4%Unemployment▼ 31% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 48.6% Female 51.4% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 12.5%Hispanic: 83.9%Black: 1.2%Asian: 1.3%Other: 1.1%Race
White12.5%
Hispanic83.9%
Black1.2%
Asian1.3%
Other1.1%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
7%
5–17
24%
18–24
10%
25–44
26%
45–64
19%
65+
6%

Key Indicators

Median Age31.4 yrs
Avg HH Size3.31
Below Poverty7.0% ▼ 30% below avg
College Grads31.4% ▼ 19% below avg
Unemployment3.4% ▼ 31% below avg
No HS Diploma376 (14.3%)
HS Graduate690 (26.3%)
Some College333 (12.7%)
Associates403 (15.3%)
Bachelors294 (11.2%)
Graduate Degree530 (20.2%)

Education

No HS: 14.3%HS Grad: 26.3%Some College: 12.7%Associates: 15.3%Bachelors: 11.2%Graduate: 20.2%Edu
No HS14.3%
HS Grad26.3%
Some College12.7%
Associates15.3%
Bachelors11.2%
Graduate20.2%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 31.6%Renter: 68.5%Tenure
Owner31.6%
Renter68.5%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
1%
$50k–$100k
1%
$150k–$200k
6%
$300k–$500k
10%
Over $500k
82%

Financials

Median HH Income$68,314 ▼ 10% below avg
Median Home Value$678,200 ▲ 143% above avg
Home/Income Ratio9.9x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,468/mo
Total Housing Units1,899
Vacant Units26

Income Distribution

Under $25k
20%
$25k–$50k
18%
$50k–$75k
18%
$75k–$100k
20%
$100k–$150k
8%
$150k–$200k
8%
Over $200k
8%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
92%
Public Transit
3%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
5%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
27%
15–30 min
23%
30–45 min
32%
Over 45 min
19%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
8%
1940s–1950s
12%
1960s–1970s
10%
1980s–1990s
11%
2000+
60%
About Freedom, CA

Freedom is a city in California, located in Santa Cruz County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 6,235 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 31.4 years.

Economically, Freedom is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $68,314 is near the national average. Approximately 7.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 3.4%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Freedom is a premium housing market. Median home values stand at $678,200, which is more than double the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,468 per month. At 31.6% owner-occupied, renters make up the majority — common in urban or college-town settings.

The population of Freedom is moderately educated. 31.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily Hispanic (83.93%).

Freedom, CA offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within California.

ZIP Codes in Freedom
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
95019 6,235 $68,314 $678,200 $1,468 3.4% 31.4% 31.6%