City

Soquel, CA

1 ZIP code  ·  Santa Cruz County  ·  California

👥11,487Population
💰$113,929Median HH Income▲ 49% above avg
🎂44.2Median Age
🏠$1,012,000Median Home Value▲ 263% above avg
🎓55.2%College Grads▲ 43% above avg
📊3.0%Unemployment▼ 39% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 50.5% Female 49.5% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 73%Hispanic: 19.5%Black: 0.1%Asian: 2.7%Other: 4.4%Race
White73.0%
Hispanic19.5%
Black0.1%
Asian2.7%
Other4.4%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
4%
5–17
17%
18–24
7%
25–44
22%
45–64
26%
65+
13%

Key Indicators

Median Age44.2 yrs
Avg HH Size2.56
Below Poverty10.4% ≈ Avg
College Grads55.2% ▲ 43% above avg
Unemployment3.0% ▼ 39% below avg
HS Graduate1,722 (22.1%)
Some College693 (8.9%)
Associates1,068 (13.7%)
Bachelors812 (10.4%)
Graduate Degree3,486 (44.8%)

Education

HS Grad: 22.1%Some College: 8.9%Associates: 13.7%Bachelors: 10.4%Graduate: 44.8%Edu
HS Grad22.1%
Some College8.9%
Associates13.7%
Bachelors10.4%
Graduate44.8%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 73.3%Renter: 26.8%Tenure
Owner73.3%
Renter26.8%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
2%
$50k–$100k
1%
$100k–$150k
7%
$150k–$200k
1%
$200k–$300k
7%
$300k–$500k
9%
Over $500k
74%

Financials

Median HH Income$113,929 ▲ 49% above avg
Median Home Value$1,012,000 ▲ 263% above avg
Home/Income Ratio8.9x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$2,093/mo
Total Housing Units4,722
Vacant Units274

Income Distribution

Under $25k
12%
$25k–$50k
8%
$50k–$75k
12%
$75k–$100k
12%
$100k–$150k
19%
$150k–$200k
11%
Over $200k
25%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
73%
Public Transit
0%
Walked
3%
Work From Home
23%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
29%
15–30 min
38%
30–45 min
15%
Over 45 min
18%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
3%
1940s–1950s
10%
1960s–1970s
26%
1980s–1990s
8%
2000+
54%
About Soquel, CA

Soquel is a city in California, located in Santa Cruz County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 11,487 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 44.2 years.

Economically, Soquel is a upper-middle-income community. The median household income of $113,929 is above the national average. Approximately 10.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 3.0%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Soquel is among the most expensive housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $1,012,000, which is more than double the national average. Renters typically pay around $2,093 per month. Homeownership is high at 73.3%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Soquel is well-educated. 55.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — above the national average. The community is primarily White (73.01%).

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

ZIP Codes in Soquel
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
95073 11,487 $113,929 $1,012,000 $2,093 3.0% 55.2% 73.3%