Santa Cruz County, CA ZIP Codes
California (CA) · 22 ZIP codes · 14 cities
22
ZIP codes
267,792
population (2021)
+2.1%
pop change since 2010
06087
FIPS code
Santa Cruz County ZIP code map
About Santa Cruz County
Santa Cruz County is located in California and contains 22 ZIP codes across 14 cities and communities.
The county's population was 267,792 as of 2021,
an increase of
2.1% from 262,382 in 2010.
The timezone is Alaska Time (observes DST).
The Federal Information Processing System (FIPS) code for Santa Cruz County is 06087.
| Population | |
|---|---|
| 2021 population | 267,792 |
| 2010 population | 262,382 |
| Change | +2.1% |
| County details | |
|---|---|
| State | California |
| FIPS code | 06087 |
| Timezone | Alaska |
| Daylight saving | Yes |
Cities in Santa Cruz County
Aptos
Ben Lomond
Boulder Creek
Brookdale
Capitola
Davenport
Felton
Freedom
Los Gatos
Mount Hermon
Santa Cruz
Scotts Valley
Soquel
Watsonville
ZIP codes for Santa Cruz County, CA (22)
| ZIP code | City | County | Map |
|---|---|---|---|
| 95001 | Aptos | Santa Cruz | View map |
| 95003 | Aptos | Santa Cruz | View map |
| 95005 | Ben Lomond | Santa Cruz | View map |
| 95006 | Boulder Creek | Santa Cruz | View map |
| 95007 | Brookdale | Santa Cruz | View map |
| 95010 | Capitola | Santa Cruz | View map |
| 95017 | Davenport | Santa Cruz | View map |
| 95018 | Felton | Santa Cruz | View map |
| 95019 | Freedom | Santa Cruz | View map |
| 95033 | Los Gatos | Santa Cruz | View map |
| 95041 | Mount Hermon | Santa Cruz | View map |
| 95060 | Santa Cruz | Santa Cruz | View map |
| 95061 | Santa Cruz | Santa Cruz | View map |
| 95062 | Santa Cruz | Santa Cruz | View map |
| 95063 | Santa Cruz | Santa Cruz | View map |
| 95064 | Santa Cruz | Santa Cruz | View map |
| 95065 | Santa Cruz | Santa Cruz | View map |
| 95066 | Scotts Valley | Santa Cruz | View map |
| 95067 | Scotts Valley | Santa Cruz | View map |
| 95073 | Soquel | Santa Cruz | View map |
| 95076 | Watsonville | Santa Cruz | View map |
| 95077 | Watsonville | Santa Cruz | View map |
Demographics & statistics
284,490
Population
39.9
Median age
$106,952
Median household income
$52,613
Per capita income
$918,627
Median home value
$2,133
Median monthly rent
60.5%
Home ownership
9.4%
Poverty rate
6.0%
Unemployment
71,345
Housing units
45.8%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
6,642
Under 5
6,657
7,343
5–9
7,360
8,090
10–14
8,109
11,487
15–19
11,514
13,313
20–24
13,344
17,061
25–34
17,101
16,921
35–44
16,960
17,481
45–54
17,521
9,536
55–59
9,558
9,272
60–64
9,294
15,760
65–74
15,796
6,474
75–84
6,490
2,700
85+
2,706
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 54,423 | 18.0% |
| 18 and over | 230,067 | 82.0% |
| 65 and over | 49,926 | 18.3% |
| Median age | 39.9 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
52.7%
Hispanic or Latino
19.3%
Other race
12.7%
Two or more races
9.7%
Asian
3.9%
Black or African American
0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
0.2%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 185,673 | 52.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 68,136 | 19.3% |
| Other race | 44,717 | 12.7% |
| Two or more races | 34,066 | 9.7% |
| Asian | 13,591 | 3.9% |
| Black or African American | 2,979 | 0.8% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 2,869 | 0.8% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 595 | 0.2% |
Household income
Under $10k
4.5%
$10k–$15k
2.5%
$15k–$25k
4.2%
$25k–$35k
4.8%
$35k–$50k
7.1%
$50k–$75k
11.8%
$75k–$100k
12.0%
$100k–$150k
17.9%
$150k–$200k
12.4%
$200k+
22.7%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 4.5% |
| $10k–$15k | 2.5% |
| $15k–$25k | 4.2% |
| $25k–$35k | 4.8% |
| $35k–$50k | 7.1% |
| $50k–$75k | 11.8% |
| $75k–$100k | 12.0% |
| $100k–$150k | 17.9% |
| $150k–$200k | 12.4% |
| $200k+ | 22.7% |
| Median income | $106,952 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
0.9%
$50k–$100k
0.7%
$100k–$150k
1.2%
$150k–$200k
1.1%
$200k–$300k
2.8%
$300k–$500k
11.0%
$500k–$1M
40.4%
$1M+
41.9%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $918,627 |
| Median rent / month | $2,133 |
| Owner occupied | 60.5% |
| Renter occupied | 39.5% |
| Vacant | 8.9% |
| Single-family detached | 65.5% |
| Large apartment buildings | 5.6% |
| Mobile homes | 5.9% |
| Median rooms | 5.0 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.66 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.3% |
| 2010–2019 | 3.5% |
| 2000–2009 | 6.7% |
| 1990–1999 | 8.3% |
| 1980–1989 | 16.1% |
| 1970–1979 | 21.3% |
| 1960–1969 | 15.0% |
| 1950–1959 | 9.4% |
| 1940–1949 | 6.8% |
| 1939 or earlier | 12.6% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 4.7% |
| 1 bedroom | 12.8% |
| 2 bedrooms | 33.2% |
| 3 bedrooms | 33.3% |
| 4 bedrooms | 13.4% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 2.6% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 5.0% |
| 1 vehicle | 28.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 37.7% |
| 3 or more | 29.1% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 50.7% |
| Electricity | 21.9% |
| Propane / LP gas | 15.8% |
| Fuel oil | 0.3% |
| Wood | 7.1% |
| Solar | 0.7% |
| No fuel used | 2.5% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 49,165 | 49.4% |
| Cohabiting couple | 8,661 | 8.7% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 17,171 | 16.5% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 26,029 | 25.5% |
| Households with children under 18 | 28,334 | 26.3% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 36,225 | 35.5% |
| Average household size | 2.60 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 40.1% | 35.6% |
| Married | 48.6% | 44.4% |
| Separated | 0.9% | 1.1% |
| Widowed | 1.9% | 6.4% |
| Divorced | 8.4% | 12.5% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
5.9%
Some HS, no diploma
3.2%
HS graduate
14.0%
Some college, no degree
22.0%
Associate's degree
9.1%
Bachelor's degree
26.8%
Graduate / professional
19.0%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 90.9% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 45.8% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 2,901 | 4.6% |
| Kindergarten | 2,599 | 3.2% |
| Elementary school | 24,825 | 36.1% |
| High school | 14,389 | 17.8% |
| College / grad school | 35,655 | 38.3% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
24.9%
Professional & management
13.5%
Arts, food & hospitality
10.3%
Retail trade
10.2%
Manufacturing
8.2%
Construction
7.7%
Agriculture & mining
5.1%
Finance & real estate
4.4%
Other services
4.4%
Public administration
3.8%
Transportation & utilities
3.5%
Information
2.2%
Wholesale trade
1.8%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 49.4% |
| Service | 15.3% |
| Sales & office | 18.3% |
| Natural resources & construction | 10.1% |
| Production & transportation | 7.0% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 74.0% |
| Government | 16.6% |
| Self-employed | 9.2% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.2% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 61.9% |
| Carpool | 8.3% |
| Public transit | 1.9% |
| Walk | 7.2% |
| Other means | 3.7% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 28.0 |
Poverty
All people
9.4%
Under 18 years
8.3%
18 and over
9.7%
Married-couple families
2.5%
Female-led households
11.3%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 32.1% |
| Retirement income | 23.7% |
| Supplemental Security | 4.7% |
| Cash public assistance | 3.0% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 9.2% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| High blood pressure | 25.0% |
| High cholesterol | 28.5% |
| Heart disease | 5.0% |
| Stroke | 2.3% |
| Asthma | 10.0% |
| Arthritis | 20.2% |
| Kidney disease | 2.4% |
| Pulmonary disease | 5.4% |
| Cancer | 5.8% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Binge drinking | 19.9% |
| No physical activity | 17.7% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 29.3% |
| Fair or poor health | 12.4% |
| Poor mental health | 14.6% |
| Poor physical health | 9.2% |
| No health insurance | 10.5% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 65.9% |
| Visited dentist | 66.6% |
| Cholesterol screening | 90.1% |
| Teeth loss | 9.5% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 9,589 | 4.4% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 11.7% |
| Under 18 | 6.5% |
| 18–64 years | 8.7% |
| 65 and over | 27.1% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 71.9% |
| Public insurance | 36.2% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 2.6% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 271,191 | 95.9% |
| Spanish | 33,904 | 9.3% |
| Other Indo-European | 29,393 | 7.7% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 1,548 | 0.6% |
| Other languages | 2,522 | 0.9% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 233,676 | 85.0% |
| Born in same state | 229,303 | 83.5% |
| Born in different state | 175,250 | 62.2% |
| Foreign born | 4,373 | 1.5% |
| Naturalized citizen | 50,814 | 15.0% |
| Not a US citizen | 22,545 | 49.4% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| French | 29,408 | 10.3% |
| Italian | 28,112 | 9.9% |
| Arab | 6,537 | 2.3% |
| Polish | 5,125 | 1.8% |
| English | 3,973 | 1.4% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Dutch | 2,186 | 0.8% |
| German | 1,226 | 0.4% |
| Irish | 832 | 0.3% |
| Norwegian | 688 | 0.2% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 35.8% |
| Internet access | 96.2% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
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