95073 ZIP Code — Soquel, CA

Santa Cruz County, California

ZIP code 95073 is located in Soquel, California, within Santa Cruz County. It covers approximately 22.90 square miles and serves a population of 11,408 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Pacific (PT) timezone, served by area code 831.

About ZIP code 95073

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $964,200. Owner-occupancy is high at 76%, well above the national average.

The gap between median ($112,068) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. 41% 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 27 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 45% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Overall, ZIP code 95073 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

11,408

population

22.90

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Pacific (PT)

timezone

95073 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 95073

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 95073. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Soquel	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

95065 Santa Cruz (2.1 mi) 95010 Capitola (3.9 mi) 95003 Aptos (4 mi) 95066 Scotts Valley (4.4 mi) 95062 Santa Cruz (4.9 mi) 95064 Santa Cruz (7.2 mi) 95018 Felton (7.3 mi) 95033 Los Gatos (9.8 mi) 95005 Ben Lomond (9.8 mi) 95019 Freedom (11.3 mi) 95060 Santa Cruz (12 mi) 95120 San Jose (12.6 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	11,408
Population density	498 / sq mi
State FIPS	06
County FIPS	087

Geography
Land area	22.90 sq mi
Water area	0.00 sq mi
Latitude	37.0323
Longitude	-121.9438
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	22.2%	28.1%	32.6%
$50k – $100k	30.3%	25.8%	27.7%
$100k – $200k	29.6%	29.0%	26.4%
Over $200k	18.0%	17.1%	13.3%

Demographics & statistics

11,408

Population

498

People per sq mi

44.1

Median age

$112,068

Median household income

$60,302

Per capita income

$964,200

Median home value

$2,167

Median monthly rent

76.1%

Home ownership

10.5%

Poverty rate

3.4%

Unemployment

3,619

Housing units

44.9%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

261

Under 5

254

327

5–9

319

386

10–14

376

385

15–19

374

327

20–24

319

466

25–34

454

796

35–44

775

718

45–54

699

341

55–59

332

468

60–64

456

913

65–74

889

245

75–84

238

147

85+

143

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	2,462	21.6%
18 and over	8,946	78.4%
65 and over	2,575	22.6%
Median age	44.1 years

Race & ethnicity

White 78.8%

Two or more races 8.6%

Hispanic or Latino 6.9%

Other race 2.8%

Asian 2.5%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%

Black or African American 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	9,648	78.8%
Two or more races	1,050	8.6%
Hispanic or Latino	843	6.9%
Other race	341	2.8%
Asian	310	2.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native	49	0.4%
Black or African American	10	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	22.2%	28.1%	32.6%
$50k – $100k	30.3%	25.8%	27.7%
$100k – $200k	29.6%	29.0%	26.4%
Over $200k	18.0%	17.1%	13.3%

Under $10k 3.1%

$10k–$15k 3.1%

$15k–$25k 5.3%

$25k–$35k 5.3%

$35k–$50k 3.9%

$50k–$75k 13.6%

$75k–$100k 10.2%

$100k–$150k 19.1%

$150k–$200k 10.4%

$200k+ 26.0%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	3.1%
$10k–$15k	3.1%
$15k–$25k	5.3%
$25k–$35k	5.3%
$35k–$50k	3.9%
$50k–$75k	13.6%
$75k–$100k	10.2%
$100k–$150k	19.1%
$150k–$200k	10.4%
$200k+	26.0%
Median income	$112,068

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 2.3%

$50k–$100k 0.6%

$100k–$150k 6.3%

$150k–$200k 2.0%

$200k–$300k 5.4%

$300k–$500k 8.4%

$500k–$1M 28.0%

$1M+ 47.1%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$964,200
Median rent / month	$2,167
Owner occupied	76.1%
Renter occupied	23.9%
Vacant	7.3%
Single-family detached	71.4%
Large apartment buildings	0.1%
Mobile homes	19.2%
Median rooms	5.0
Avg household size (owned)	2.55

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	3.0%
2000–2009	6.3%
1990–1999	8.9%
1980–1989	18.6%
1970–1979	24.9%
1960–1969	14.9%
1950–1959	7.4%
1940–1949	7.9%
1939 or earlier	8.1%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	4.3%
1 bedroom	11.9%
2 bedrooms	28.3%
3 bedrooms	37.0%
4 bedrooms	15.7%
5+ bedrooms	2.8%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	4.2%
1 vehicle	28.1%
2 vehicles	33.4%
3 or more	34.2%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	64.2%
Electricity	12.1%
Propane / LP gas	16.2%
Wood	3.6%
Solar	0.3%
No fuel used	2.8%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	2,195	50.9%
Cohabiting couple	251	5.8%
Male householder, no spouse	740	17.2%
Female householder, no spouse	1,124	26.1%
Households with children under 18	1,228	28.5%
Households with seniors (65+)	2,021	46.9%
Average household size	2.62

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	38.3%	24.6%
Married	51.4%	51.0%
Separated	0.7%	0.3%
Widowed	2.5%	7.8%
Divorced	7.1%	16.3%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.8%

Some HS, no diploma 3.4%

HS graduate 18.9%

Some college, no degree 19.8%

Associate's degree 11.3%

Bachelor's degree 28.2%

Graduate / professional 16.7%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	94.8%
Bachelor's or higher	44.9%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	79	2.8%
Kindergarten	63	2.3%
Elementary school	1,274	45.8%
High school	567	20.4%
College / grad school	798	28.7%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 24.4%

Arts, food & hospitality 11.9%

Retail trade 11.4%

Manufacturing 9.4%

Professional & management 9.3%

Construction 7.6%

Finance & real estate 5.9%

Other services 5.2%

Public administration 3.9%

Wholesale trade 3.8%

Transportation & utilities 3.5%

Information 2.9%

Agriculture & mining 0.8%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	49.4%
Service	14.3%
Sales & office	18.6%
Natural resources & construction	8.4%
Production & transportation	9.3%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	75.2%
Government	14.5%
Self-employed	9.3%
Unpaid family workers	1.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	65.0%
Carpool	6.9%
Public transit	0.8%
Walk	4.4%
Work from home	19.9%
Other means	3.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	27.2

Poverty

All people 10.5%

Under 18 years 14.5%

18 and over 9.4%

Married-couple families 4.5%

Female-led households 6.8%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	40.6%
Retirement income	29.4%
Supplemental Security	3.3%
Cash public assistance	1.9%
Food stamps / SNAP	7.8%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	26.0%
High blood pressure	27.2%
High cholesterol	31.1%
Diabetes	8.6%
Heart disease	5.6%
Stroke	2.5%
Asthma	9.8%
Arthritis	22.9%
Kidney disease	2.6%
Pulmonary disease	5.9%
Cancer	6.9%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	10.6%
Binge drinking	19.1%
No physical activity	16.3%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	28.6%
Depression	18.2%
Fair or poor health	11.6%
Poor mental health	13.5%
Poor physical health	9.2%
No health insurance	7.9%
Visited doctor (checkup)	67.7%
Visited dentist	70.0%
Cholesterol screening	92.6%
Teeth loss	8.4%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	459	5.1%

Disability	%
Any disability	12.4%
Under 18	7.1%
18–64 years	9.9%
65 and over	23.5%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	75.6%
Public insurance	34.3%
No insurance	4.1%
Uninsured under 19	2.4%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	10,893	95.5%
Spanish	450	4.1%
Other Indo-European	309	2.8%
Asian & Pacific Islander	51	0.5%
Other languages	75	0.7%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	10,093	88.5%
Born in same state	9,730	85.3%
Born in different state	6,997	61.3%
Foreign born	363	3.2%
Naturalized citizen	1,315	11.5%
Not a US citizen	834	63.4%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	2,026	17.8%
French	1,560	13.7%
Arab	189	1.7%
Polish	151	1.3%
English	133	1.2%

Ancestry	Count	%
Dutch	68	0.6%
German	27	0.2%
Irish	24	0.2%
Norwegian	10	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	37.8%
Internet access	96.0%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 95073

What city is ZIP code 95073 in?

ZIP code 95073 is primarily assigned to Soquel, California.

What county is ZIP code 95073 in?

ZIP code 95073 falls within Santa Cruz County, California.

Does ZIP code 95073 have a large retiree population?

41% of households in ZIP code 95073 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 95073?

The median home value in ZIP code 95073 is $964,200.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 95073?

The median household income in ZIP code 95073 is $112,068, above the national median of ~$75,000.

What is the population of ZIP code 95073?

ZIP code 95073 has an estimated population of 11,408 residents, with a density of 498 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 95073 in?

ZIP code 95073 observes the PST timezone.