City

Watsonville, CA

2 ZIP codes  ·  Santa Cruz County  ·  California

👥82,409Population
💰$86,685Median HH Income▲ 14% above avg
🎂36.8Median Age
🏠$767,200Median Home Value▲ 175% above avg
🎓33.6%College Grads▼ 13% below avg
📊6.9%Unemployment▲ 41% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 51.0% Female 49.0% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 22.5%Hispanic: 72.5%Black: 0.5%Asian: 2.1%Other: 1.7%Race
White22.5%
Hispanic72.5%
Black0.5%
Asian2.1%
Other1.7%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
20%
18–24
10%
25–44
24%
45–64
24%
65+
7%

Key Indicators

Median Age36.8 yrs
Avg HH Size3.26
Below Poverty13.1% ▲ 31% above avg
College Grads33.6% ▼ 13% below avg
Unemployment6.9% ▲ 41% above avg
No HS Diploma1,997 (4.9%)
HS Graduate12,224 (29.9%)
Some College5,638 (13.8%)
Associates7,239 (17.7%)
Bachelors4,102 (10%)
Graduate Degree9,624 (23.6%)

Education

No HS: 4.9%HS Grad: 29.9%Some College: 13.8%Associates: 17.7%Bachelors: 10%Graduate: 23.6%Edu
No HS4.9%
HS Grad29.9%
Some College13.8%
Associates17.7%
Bachelors10.0%
Graduate23.6%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 56.2%Renter: 43.8%Tenure
Owner56.2%
Renter43.8%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
1%
$50k–$100k
1%
$100k–$150k
1%
$150k–$200k
1%
$200k–$300k
2%
$300k–$500k
10%
Over $500k
83%

Financials

Median HH Income$86,685 ▲ 14% above avg
Median Home Value$767,200 ▲ 175% above avg
Home/Income Ratio8.9x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,851/mo
Total Housing Units26,488
Vacant Units1,689

Income Distribution

Under $25k
14%
$25k–$50k
12%
$50k–$75k
15%
$75k–$100k
16%
$100k–$150k
17%
$150k–$200k
10%
Over $200k
16%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
87%
Public Transit
1%
Walked
2%
Work From Home
9%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
23%
15–30 min
38%
30–45 min
21%
Over 45 min
18%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
4%
1940s–1950s
12%
1960s–1970s
21%
1980s–1990s
10%
2000+
53%
About Watsonville, CA

Watsonville is a city in California, located in Santa Cruz County. The city spans 2 ZIP codes and is home to approximately 82,409 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 36.8 years.

Economically, Watsonville is a middle-income community. The median household income of $86,685 is near the national average. Approximately 13.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 6.9%, above the national average.

The real estate market in Watsonville is a premium housing market. Median home values stand at $767,200, which is more than double the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,851 per month.

The population of Watsonville is moderately educated. 33.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily Hispanic (72.48%).

Watsonville, CA offers residents above-average earning potential within California. Spread across 2 ZIP codes, the city's neighborhoods vary in character, density, and demographics — explore each ZIP code below for a detailed breakdown.

ZIP Codes in Watsonville
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
95076 82,409 $86,685 $767,200 $1,851 6.9% 33.6% 56.2%

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