95006 ZIP Code — Boulder Creek, CA

Santa Cruz County, California

ZIP code 95006 is located in Boulder Creek, California, within Santa Cruz County. It covers approximately 55.17 square miles and serves a population of 8,802 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Pacific (PT) timezone, served by area code 831.

About ZIP code 95006

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the pre-1940, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $721,900. Owner-occupancy is high at 78%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $137,552. The poverty rate of 5% is below the national average. 34% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. An above-average commute of 39 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 42% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Overall, ZIP code 95006 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

8,802

population

55.17

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Pacific (PT)

timezone

95006 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 95006

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 95006. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Boulder Creek	Acceptable
Boulder Creek	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

95005 Ben Lomond (5.3 mi) 95060 Santa Cruz (6.5 mi) 95018 Felton (7.7 mi) 95017 Davenport (8.1 mi) 95070 Saratoga (8.5 mi) 94021 Loma Mar (8.6 mi) 95033 Los Gatos (9.7 mi) 95014 Cupertino (9.7 mi) 94060 Pescadero (9.9 mi) 95030 Los Gatos (10.2 mi) 95066 Scotts Valley (10.4 mi) 94020 La Honda (10.8 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	8,802
Population density	160 / sq mi
State FIPS	06
County FIPS	087

Geography
Land area	55.17 sq mi
Water area	0.01 sq mi
Latitude	37.1634
Longitude	-122.1562
Timezone	Pacific (PT)
Area code	831

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 06/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	21.5%	28.1%	32.6%
$50k – $100k	24.4%	25.8%	27.7%
$100k – $200k	35.1%	29.0%	26.4%
Over $200k	19.1%	17.1%	13.3%

Demographics & statistics

8,802

Population

160

People per sq mi

45.9

Median age

$137,552

Median household income

$62,990

Per capita income

$721,900

Median home value

$2,266

Median monthly rent

77.7%

Home ownership

5.0%

Poverty rate

8.1%

Unemployment

3,142

Housing units

41.6%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

205

5–9

188

247

10–14

227

263

15–19

243

218

20–24

201

590

25–34

543

585

35–44

538

808

45–54

744

352

55–59

324

372

60–64

342

630

65–74

580

194

75–84

179

85+

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Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	1,141	13.0%
18 and over	7,661	87.0%
65 and over	1,628	18.5%
Median age	45.9 years

Race & ethnicity

White 78.4%

Two or more races 8.8%

Hispanic or Latino 7.3%

Other race 3.2%

Black or African American 0.7%

Asian 0.7%

Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.5%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%

Group	Count	%
White	7,450	78.4%
Two or more races	837	8.8%
Hispanic or Latino	695	7.3%
Other race	304	3.2%
Black or African American	63	0.7%
Asian	62	0.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander	52	0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native	34	0.4%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	21.5%	28.1%	32.6%
$50k – $100k	24.4%	25.8%	27.7%
$100k – $200k	35.1%	29.0%	26.4%
Over $200k	19.1%	17.1%	13.3%

Under $10k 2.4%

$10k–$15k 0.8%

$15k–$25k 2.5%

$25k–$35k 2.7%

$35k–$50k 4.7%

$50k–$75k 10.7%

$75k–$100k 12.0%

$100k–$150k 21.2%

$150k–$200k 17.4%

$200k+ 25.6%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	2.4%
$10k–$15k	0.8%
$15k–$25k	2.5%
$25k–$35k	2.7%
$35k–$50k	4.7%
$50k–$75k	10.7%
$75k–$100k	12.0%
$100k–$150k	21.2%
$150k–$200k	17.4%
$200k+	25.6%
Median income	$137,552

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 0.5%

$50k–$100k 2.4%

$150k–$200k 0.6%

$300k–$500k 11.8%

$500k–$1M 65.0%

$1M+ 19.8%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$721,900
Median rent / month	$2,266
Owner occupied	77.7%
Renter occupied	22.3%
Vacant	11.2%
Single-family detached	91.2%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	0.9%
Median rooms	4.9
Avg household size (owned)	2.63

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	1.1%
2010–2019	2.8%
2000–2009	1.5%
1990–1999	7.3%
1980–1989	13.2%
1970–1979	13.3%
1960–1969	16.3%
1950–1959	7.5%
1940–1949	13.4%
1939 or earlier	23.7%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.3%
1 bedroom	9.2%
2 bedrooms	51.0%
3 bedrooms	29.0%
4 bedrooms	7.6%
5+ bedrooms	2.9%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	1.7%
1 vehicle	21.9%
2 vehicles	40.0%
3 or more	36.5%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	21.7%
Electricity	15.3%
Propane / LP gas	41.1%
Wood	18.1%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	1,716	49.3%
Cohabiting couple	392	11.3%
Male householder, no spouse	744	21.4%
Female householder, no spouse	627	18.0%
Households with children under 18	744	21.4%
Households with seniors (65+)	1,158	33.3%
Average household size	2.53

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	33.8%	30.0%
Married	51.0%	46.9%
Separated	2.1%	0.9%
Widowed	3.7%	3.9%
Divorced	9.4%	18.4%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.7%

Some HS, no diploma 1.1%

HS graduate 19.2%

Some college, no degree 26.7%

Associate's degree 9.6%

Bachelor's degree 29.3%

Graduate / professional 12.3%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	97.1%
Bachelor's or higher	41.6%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	134	7.6%
Kindergarten	20	1.1%
Elementary school	626	35.6%
High school	296	16.8%
College / grad school	682	38.8%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 20.1%

Professional & management 19.3%

Construction 12.8%

Arts, food & hospitality 9.2%

Retail trade 8.7%

Manufacturing 8.1%

Information 6.6%

Finance & real estate 5.7%

Public administration 4.4%

Transportation & utilities 2.4%

Other services 2.0%

Wholesale trade 0.4%

Agriculture & mining 0.1%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	56.8%
Service	11.3%
Sales & office	16.5%
Natural resources & construction	8.8%
Production & transportation	6.6%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	77.8%
Government	11.9%
Self-employed	10.3%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	75.1%
Carpool	3.1%
Public transit	0.9%
Walk	0.7%
Work from home	17.6%
Other means	2.7%
Avg commute (minutes)	38.6

Poverty

All people 5.0%

Under 18 years 0.8%

18 and over 5.7%

Married-couple families 1.5%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	33.9%
Retirement income	25.8%
Supplemental Security	6.3%
Cash public assistance	2.2%
Food stamps / SNAP	3.2%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	26.8%
High blood pressure	26.2%
High cholesterol	30.9%
Diabetes	8.0%
Heart disease	5.0%
Stroke	2.3%
Asthma	9.9%
Arthritis	21.8%
Kidney disease	2.3%
Pulmonary disease	5.5%
Cancer	6.2%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	11.3%
Binge drinking	20.6%
No physical activity	15.0%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	29.3%
Depression	18.7%
Fair or poor health	10.7%
Poor mental health	13.7%
Poor physical health	8.9%
No health insurance	6.8%
Visited doctor (checkup)	66.7%
Visited dentist	71.1%
Cholesterol screening	93.0%
Teeth loss	7.5%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	476	6.2%

Disability	%
Any disability	8.2%
Under 18	1.4%
18–64 years	6.8%
65 and over	17.9%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	77.0%
Public insurance	34.3%
No insurance	2.5%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	8,618	97.9%
Spanish	119	1.4%
Other Indo-European	108	1.3%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	11	0.1%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	8,256	93.8%
Born in same state	8,170	92.8%
Born in different state	5,711	64.9%
Foreign born	86	1.0%
Naturalized citizen	546	6.2%
Not a US citizen	307	56.2%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	1,203	13.7%
French	1,190	13.5%
Arab	374	4.2%
English	239	2.7%

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	225	2.6%
German	41	0.5%
Irish	27	0.3%
Norwegian	23	0.3%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	39.5%
Internet access	99.4%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 95006

What city is ZIP code 95006 in?

ZIP code 95006 is primarily assigned to Boulder Creek, California.

What county is ZIP code 95006 in?

ZIP code 95006 falls within Santa Cruz County, California.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 95006?

The median household income in ZIP code 95006 is $137,552, above the national median of ~$75,000.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 95006?

The median home value in ZIP code 95006 is $721,900.

What is the population of ZIP code 95006?

ZIP code 95006 has an estimated population of 8,802 residents, with a density of 160 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 95006 in?

ZIP code 95006 observes the PST timezone.