95018 ZIP Code — Felton, CA

Santa Cruz County, California

ZIP code 95018 is located in Felton, California, within Santa Cruz County. It covers approximately 17.45 square miles and serves a population of 6,055 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Pacific (PT) timezone, served by area code 831.

About ZIP code 95018

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 $778,500. Owner-occupancy is high at 78%, well above the national average.

The gap between median ($109,778) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. The poverty rate of 7% 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. The average commute of 32 minutes is near the national average. Remote work is prevalent — 21% of workers work from home.

Educational attainment is high — 53% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33%.

Overall, ZIP code 95018 reflects a community defined by a highly educated population, high homeownership, a high rate of remote workers, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

6,055

population

17.45

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Pacific (PT)

timezone

95018 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 95018

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 95018. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Felton	Acceptable
Felton	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

95005 Ben Lomond (2.5 mi) 95066 Scotts Valley (3.1 mi) 95060 Santa Cruz (5.4 mi) 95065 Santa Cruz (5.5 mi) 95064 Santa Cruz (5.6 mi) 95073 Soquel (7.3 mi) 95033 Los Gatos (7.5 mi) 95006 Boulder Creek (7.7 mi) 95062 Santa Cruz (8.6 mi) 95017 Davenport (8.8 mi) 95010 Capitola (9.4 mi) 95030 Los Gatos (10.7 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	6,055
Population density	347 / sq mi
State FIPS	06
County FIPS	087

Geography
Land area	17.45 sq mi
Water area	0.27 sq mi
Latitude	37.0823
Longitude	-122.0612
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	21.1%	28.1%	32.6%
$50k – $100k	23.5%	25.8%	27.7%
$100k – $200k	37.7%	29.0%	26.4%
Over $200k	17.7%	17.1%	13.3%

Demographics & statistics

6,055

Population

347

People per sq mi

48.6

Median age

$109,778

Median household income

$64,373

Per capita income

$778,500

Median home value

$2,327

Median monthly rent

78.3%

Home ownership

6.6%

Poverty rate

3.4%

Unemployment

2,390

Housing units

52.7%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

101

5–9

163

10–14

153

165

15–19

155

170

20–24

161

319

25–34

300

427

35–44

402

508

45–54

480

175

55–59

165

271

60–64

256

532

65–74

501

181

75–84

170

85+

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Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	778	12.8%
18 and over	5,277	87.2%
65 and over	1,441	23.8%
Median age	48.6 years

Race & ethnicity

White 79.6%

Two or more races 8.4%

Hispanic or Latino 5.9%

Other race 3.8%

Asian 2.1%

Black or African American 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	5,127	79.6%
Two or more races	538	8.4%
Hispanic or Latino	382	5.9%
Other race	243	3.8%
Asian	138	2.1%
Black or African American	9	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	21.1%	28.1%	32.6%
$50k – $100k	23.5%	25.8%	27.7%
$100k – $200k	37.7%	29.0%	26.4%
Over $200k	17.7%	17.1%	13.3%

Under $10k 4.1%

$10k–$15k 0.6%

$15k–$25k 4.0%

$25k–$35k 3.2%

$35k–$50k 6.4%

$50k–$75k 11.2%

$75k–$100k 15.2%

$100k–$150k 21.8%

$150k–$200k 8.9%

$200k+ 24.6%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	4.1%
$10k–$15k	0.6%
$15k–$25k	4.0%
$25k–$35k	3.2%
$35k–$50k	6.4%
$50k–$75k	11.2%
$75k–$100k	15.2%
$100k–$150k	21.8%
$150k–$200k	8.9%
$200k+	24.6%
Median income	$109,778

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 0.5%

$100k–$150k 2.5%

$150k–$200k 0.5%

$200k–$300k 1.2%

$300k–$500k 6.6%

$500k–$1M 65.4%

$1M+ 23.2%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$778,500
Median rent / month	$2,327
Owner occupied	78.3%
Renter occupied	21.7%
Vacant	9.1%
Single-family detached	89.5%
Large apartment buildings	1.9%
Mobile homes	2.0%
Median rooms	5.1
Avg household size (owned)	2.30

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	1.4%
2000–2009	5.2%
1990–1999	3.1%
1980–1989	7.6%
1970–1979	18.9%
1960–1969	13.8%
1950–1959	14.4%
1940–1949	14.1%
1939 or earlier	21.4%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	6.4%
1 bedroom	12.1%
2 bedrooms	34.1%
3 bedrooms	36.6%
4 bedrooms	8.1%
5+ bedrooms	2.6%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	1.0%
1 vehicle	30.4%
2 vehicles	38.6%
3 or more	30.1%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	43.3%
Electricity	14.2%
Propane / LP gas	26.5%
Fuel oil	0.5%
Wood	9.9%
Solar	1.4%
No fuel used	1.1%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	1,230	45.5%
Cohabiting couple	223	8.2%
Male householder, no spouse	476	17.6%
Female householder, no spouse	776	28.7%
Households with children under 18	466	17.2%
Households with seniors (65+)	1,074	39.7%
Average household size	2.22

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	37.2%	29.7%
Married	51.8%	47.9%
Separated	1.2%	0.0%
Widowed	1.2%	7.9%
Divorced	8.6%	14.5%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.8%

Some HS, no diploma 2.4%

HS graduate 12.9%

Some college, no degree 24.9%

Associate's degree 6.3%

Bachelor's degree 32.7%

Graduate / professional 20.0%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	96.8%
Bachelor's or higher	52.7%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	71	5.6%
Kindergarten	6	0.5%
Elementary school	464	36.6%
High school	222	17.5%
College / grad school	504	39.8%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 30.3%

Retail trade 12.9%

Professional & management 10.7%

Manufacturing 9.8%

Public administration 7.6%

Construction 6.2%

Arts, food & hospitality 5.7%

Other services 5.0%

Transportation & utilities 3.7%

Finance & real estate 3.2%

Wholesale trade 2.3%

Agriculture & mining 1.8%

Information 0.8%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	57.1%
Service	11.4%
Sales & office	17.2%
Natural resources & construction	8.2%
Production & transportation	6.2%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	69.0%
Government	21.6%
Self-employed	9.3%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	68.7%
Carpool	5.8%
Public transit	0.2%
Walk	0.9%
Work from home	20.7%
Other means	3.7%
Avg commute (minutes)	31.5

Poverty

All people 6.6%

Under 18 years 3.5%

18 and over 7.1%

Married-couple families 0.5%

Female-led households 18.9%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	34.2%
Retirement income	25.0%
Supplemental Security	3.4%
Cash public assistance	2.3%
Food stamps / SNAP	6.7%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	26.8%
High blood pressure	25.8%
High cholesterol	30.1%
Diabetes	7.9%
Heart disease	5.0%
Stroke	2.3%
Asthma	10.0%
Arthritis	21.6%
Kidney disease	2.4%
Pulmonary disease	5.6%
Cancer	6.2%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	11.3%
Binge drinking	20.8%
No physical activity	15.1%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	29.2%
Depression	19.0%
Fair or poor health	10.8%
Poor mental health	14.0%
Poor physical health	9.0%
No health insurance	6.9%
Visited doctor (checkup)	66.4%
Visited dentist	70.3%
Cholesterol screening	92.4%
Teeth loss	7.8%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	371	7.0%

Disability	%
Any disability	12.4%
Under 18	2.7%
18–64 years	8.6%
65 and over	27.6%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	77.2%
Public insurance	34.9%
No insurance	2.6%
Uninsured under 19	2.6%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	5,908	97.6%
Spanish	25	0.4%
Other Indo-European	10	0.2%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	15	0.3%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	5,655	93.4%
Born in same state	5,544	91.6%
Born in different state	4,023	66.4%
Foreign born	111	1.8%
Naturalized citizen	400	6.6%
Not a US citizen	274	68.5%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	798	13.2%
French	741	12.2%
Arab	231	3.8%
English	209	3.5%

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	143	2.4%
Dutch	51	0.8%
German	47	0.8%
Irish	21	0.3%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	44.7%
Internet access	96.9%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 95018

What city is ZIP code 95018 in?

ZIP code 95018 is primarily assigned to Felton, California.

What county is ZIP code 95018 in?

ZIP code 95018 falls within Santa Cruz County, California.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 95018?

53% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well above the national average of ~33%, reflecting a highly educated population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 95018?

The median home value in ZIP code 95018 is $778,500.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 95018?

The median household income in ZIP code 95018 is $109,778, above the national median of ~$75,000.

What is the population of ZIP code 95018?

ZIP code 95018 has an estimated population of 6,055 residents, with a density of 347 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 95018 in?

ZIP code 95018 observes the PST timezone.