95017 ZIP Code — Davenport, CA

Santa Cruz County, California

ZIP code 95017 is located in Davenport, California, within Santa Cruz County. It covers approximately 62.44 square miles and serves a population of 907 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Pacific (PT) timezone, served by area code 831.

About ZIP code 95017

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 $1,028,800. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 46%.

The gap between median ($78,542) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. The poverty rate of 6% is below the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 19% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 35% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with agriculture and mining as the leading industry. The average commute of 22 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 35% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Overall, ZIP code 95017 reflects a community defined by a significant Social Security-dependent population and elevated reliance on food assistance.

907

population

62.44

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Pacific (PT)

timezone

95017 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 95017

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 95017. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Davenport	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

95060 Santa Cruz (3.4 mi) 95005 Ben Lomond (7.2 mi) 95006 Boulder Creek (8.1 mi) 95018 Felton (8.8 mi) 95064 Santa Cruz (9.1 mi) 94060 Pescadero (11.5 mi) 95066 Scotts Valley (11.6 mi) 95065 Santa Cruz (13.1 mi) 94021 Loma Mar (13.7 mi) 95062 Santa Cruz (13.9 mi) 95073 Soquel (15.2 mi) 95033 Los Gatos (15.2 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	907
Population density	15 / sq mi
State FIPS	06
County FIPS	087

Geography
Land area	62.44 sq mi
Water area	0.02 sq mi
Latitude	37.0569
Longitude	-122.2174
Timezone	Pacific (PT)
Area code	831

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	35.8%	28.1%	32.6%
$50k – $100k	31.7%	25.8%	27.7%
$100k – $200k	17.3%	29.0%	26.4%
Over $200k	15.1%	17.1%	13.3%

Demographics & statistics

907

Population

People per sq mi

38.2

Median age

$78,542

Median household income

$35,803

Per capita income

$1,028,800

Median home value

$1,703

Median monthly rent

45.5%

Home ownership

5.6%

Poverty rate

6.8%

Unemployment

171

Housing units

35.4%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	201	22.2%
18 and over	706	77.8%
65 and over	159	17.5%
Median age	38.2 years

Race & ethnicity

White 44.6%

Hispanic or Latino 20.7%

Two or more races 14.9%

Other race 11.1%

American Indian / Alaska Native 6.9%

Asian 1.8%

Group	Count	%
White	510	44.6%
Hispanic or Latino	237	20.7%
Two or more races	170	14.9%
Other race	127	11.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native	79	6.9%
Asian	21	1.8%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	35.8%	28.1%	32.6%
$50k – $100k	31.7%	25.8%	27.7%
$100k – $200k	17.3%	29.0%	26.4%
Over $200k	15.1%	17.1%	13.3%

Under $10k 12.7%

$10k–$15k 0.7%

$25k–$35k 5.8%

$35k–$50k 7.6%

$50k–$75k 17.1%

$75k–$100k 16.4%

$100k–$150k 12.7%

$150k–$200k 10.5%

$200k+ 16.4%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	12.7%
$10k–$15k	0.7%
$25k–$35k	5.8%
$35k–$50k	7.6%
$50k–$75k	17.1%
$75k–$100k	16.4%
$100k–$150k	12.7%
$150k–$200k	10.5%
$200k+	16.4%
Median income	$78,542

Housing

Home values

$50k–$100k 1.6%

$200k–$300k 8.8%

$300k–$500k 10.4%

$500k–$1M 25.6%

$1M+ 53.6%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$1,028,800
Median rent / month	$1,703
Owner occupied	45.5%
Renter occupied	54.5%
Vacant	14.3%
Single-family detached	72.9%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	3.4%
Median rooms	4.2
Avg household size (owned)	3.14

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	3.4%
2010–2019	8.4%
2000–2009	3.7%
1990–1999	0.0%
1980–1989	14.0%
1970–1979	21.5%
1960–1969	4.4%
1950–1959	13.1%
1940–1949	0.6%
1939 or earlier	30.8%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	10.3%
1 bedroom	28.0%
2 bedrooms	21.8%
3 bedrooms	23.1%
4 bedrooms	14.3%
5+ bedrooms	2.5%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	2.5%
1 vehicle	34.2%
2 vehicles	33.5%
3 or more	29.8%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	20.0%
Electricity	15.3%
Propane / LP gas	28.7%
Wood	24.7%
No fuel used	11.3%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	144	52.4%
Cohabiting couple	15	5.5%
Male householder, no spouse	68	24.7%
Female householder, no spouse	48	17.5%
Households with children under 18	55	20.0%
Households with seniors (65+)	110	40.0%
Average household size	3.08

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	40.1%	43.4%
Married	53.8%	45.3%
Separated	0.0%	2.2%
Widowed	1.4%	4.6%
Divorced	4.7%	4.6%

Education

Less than 9th grade 9.8%

Some HS, no diploma 7.4%

HS graduate 16.8%

Some college, no degree 25.4%

Associate's degree 5.2%

Bachelor's degree 24.1%

Graduate / professional 11.3%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	82.8%
Bachelor's or higher	35.4%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	12	5.3%
Kindergarten	24	10.6%
Elementary school	122	53.7%
High school	39	17.2%
College / grad school	30	13.2%

Employment

Industry of employment

Agriculture & mining 25.3%

Education & healthcare 18.4%

Retail trade 15.9%

Arts, food & hospitality 11.1%

Construction 7.8%

Professional & management 7.3%

Manufacturing 6.3%

Transportation & utilities 2.8%

Wholesale trade 2.0%

Public administration 2.0%

Other services 1.0%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	39.6%
Service	11.1%
Sales & office	25.0%
Natural resources & construction	15.7%
Production & transportation	8.6%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	74.5%
Government	16.9%
Self-employed	8.6%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	53.5%
Carpool	8.5%
Public transit	2.3%
Walk	27.5%
Work from home	8.2%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	21.8

Poverty

All people 5.6%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 7.2%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	34.5%
Retirement income	21.5%
Supplemental Security	0.0%
Cash public assistance	9.8%
Food stamps / SNAP	18.9%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	28.7%
High blood pressure	27.2%
High cholesterol	30.3%
Diabetes	9.5%
Heart disease	5.5%
Stroke	2.6%
Asthma	9.8%
Arthritis	21.5%
Kidney disease	2.6%
Pulmonary disease	6.1%
Cancer	5.8%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	12.3%
Binge drinking	20.1%
No physical activity	18.3%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	30.1%
Depression	17.9%
Fair or poor health	13.5%
Poor mental health	14.0%
Poor physical health	10.0%
No health insurance	10.2%
Visited doctor (checkup)	65.9%
Visited dentist	65.1%
Cholesterol screening	91.3%
Teeth loss	9.3%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	9	1.3%

Disability	%
Any disability	14.3%
Under 18	22.4%
18–64 years	9.0%
65 and over	22.6%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	44.9%
Public insurance	57.8%
No insurance	9.2%
Uninsured under 19	3.3%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	883	97.4%
Spanish	154	17.4%
Other Indo-European	152	17.2%
Asian & Pacific Islander	2	0.2%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	725	79.9%
Born in same state	710	78.3%
Born in different state	549	60.5%
Foreign born	15	1.7%
Naturalized citizen	182	20.1%
Not a US citizen	39	21.4%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	56	6.2%
French	36	4%
Dutch	21	2.3%

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	11	1.2%
Polish	7	0.8%
Irish	2	0.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	30.3%
Internet access	90.2%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 95017

What city is ZIP code 95017 in?

ZIP code 95017 is primarily assigned to Davenport, California.

What county is ZIP code 95017 in?

ZIP code 95017 falls within Santa Cruz County, California.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 95017?

The median home value in ZIP code 95017 is $1,028,800.

What is the population of ZIP code 95017?

ZIP code 95017 has an estimated population of 907 residents, with a density of 15 people per square mile.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 95017?

The median household income in ZIP code 95017 is $78,542, above the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 95017 in?

ZIP code 95017 observes the PST timezone.