| City: | Brookdale, California |
| County: | Santa Cruz County |
| Timezone: | Pacific (GMT -08:00) |
| Local Time: | 9:54:33 AM |
| Population: | 883 [See All] |
| Area Code: | 831 |
| Classification: | PO Box |
| Coordinates: | 37.1062, -122.1037 |
| Land Area: | 1.586 sq mi |
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Brookdale sits in the Santa Cruz Mountains of California, a compact mountain community covering less than half a square mile. With 883 residents spread across 343 households, this is one of the few PO Box-classified ZIP codes with both rural carrier delivery and a PO Box Only Zone designation. That combination is unusual: while rural carrier routes serve some addresses, this area lacks the addressing infrastructure for universal street delivery.
The Brookdale post office maintains 325 PO Boxes for 343 households. That's a 95% adoption rate, one of the highest among communities with any street delivery. Two rural carrier routes handle some deliveries, but the mountainous terrain and informal road network mean most residents need a PO Box. Street names like Clear Creek Road, Forest Avenue, and Riverside Road follow the natural landscape rather than a formal grid.
This isn't a vacation community. Only 7% of housing units are held for seasonal use, well below mountain resort levels. Median age is 43 years, typical for a permanent residential community. The population is 81% white with 10% identifying as two or more races. Home values average $789,500, high but not resort-level for California mountain communities. With 51% of workers commuting from home, Brookdale attracts remote professionals who value mountain living within reach of Santa Cruz (7 miles away).
Highway 9 runs through the community with 9 ZIP+4 records, the most of any street. That state highway provides the main access route through the Santa Cruz Mountains. The community supports 5 business establishments employing 40 people, a limited commercial base consistent with a residential mountain enclave. Most residents own their homes (81% owner-occupied), and typical household size is 2.6 people, suggesting couples and small families rather than large households.
Because this is a PO Box Only Zone, most mail must be addressed to a PO Box. The limited rural carrier delivery doesn't cover the entire community. The Brookdale post office handles General Delivery for those without boxes.
Streets follow natural features and the Highway 9 corridor through the Santa Cruz Mountains.
ZIP Code 95007 has 883 residents and 343 households (average 2.57 persons per household). The median age is 43.0 years, older than the state (37.5) and older than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 52.2% male and 47.8% female, which is higher than the national male share (49.1%), making this a male-majority area. Largest groups are White (81.3%, much higher than the state average of 41.2% and well above the national average of 61.6%) and Hispanic or Latino (10.6%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 10.6%, which is much lower than the state average (39.4%).
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| 2020 Population: | 883Source: Census DHC |
| 2024 ACS Population Estimate: | 396Source: Census ACS |
| 2026 ZC Population Estimate: | 0Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Population Density: | 556.7 people per sq mile |
| Average Income: | $91,352Source: Census ACS |
| Households: | 343Source: Census DHC |
| Average House Value: | $666,666,666Source: Census ACS |
| Persons Per Household: | 2.57Source: Census DHC |
| Average Family Size: | 3.16Source: Census ACS |
| Group | 2010 | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Census ACS Population Estimate | -- | 604 | 602 | 517 | 727 | 715 | 683 | 762 | 681 | 374 | 395 | 441 | 359 | 335 | 396 |
| Decennial Census | 676 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 883 | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Median Age: 43
Male Median Age: 47.5
Female Median Age: 40.7
| Group | < 5 | 5-9 | 10-14 | 15-19 | 20-24 | 25-29 | 30-34 | 35-39 | 40-44 | 45-49 | 50-54 | 55-59 | 60-64 | 65-69 | 70-74 | 75-79 | 80-84 | 85+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Male | 23 | 18 | 41 | 13 | 22 | 30 | 19 | 10 | 41 | 27 | 62 | 37 | 43 | 47 | 20 | 3 | 5 | 0 |
| Female | 7 | 18 | 13 | 20 | 25 | 27 | 54 | 43 | 33 | 32 | 19 | 30 | 35 | 46 | 10 | 1 | 7 | 2 |
| Total | 30 | 36 | 54 | 33 | 47 | 57 | 73 | 53 | 74 | 59 | 81 | 67 | 78 | 93 | 30 | 4 | 12 | 2 |
| White: | 718 | 81.04% |
| Black: | 9 | 1.02% |
| Hispanic:* | 94 | 10.61% |
| Asian: | 15 | 1.69% |
| American Indian: | 13 | 1.47% |
| Hawaiian: | 1 | 0.11% |
| Other: | 36 | 4.06% |
| Total: | 886 | 100% |
| Gender | Count | % | Median Age |
|---|---|---|---|
| Males: | 461 | 52.21% | 47.5 years |
| Females: | 422 | 47.79% | 40.7 years |
| Total: | 883 | 100% | 43.0 years |
| Native, born in the United States: | 396 | 100.00% |
| Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total Population: | 396 | 100% |
| Total Native Population: | 396 | 100.00% |
| Total Foreign-born Population: | 0 | 0.00% |
In 2024, the Median household income is $91,352, which is far above the national median ($80,734), is down $12,016 (11.6%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $91,352. Family households earn a median of $204,479 versus $90,797 for nonfamily households (a difference of $113,682). By gender, male median income is $0 and female is $61,322, which is far above the national female median ($55,274), with a current gap of $61,322 that has narrowed from 2011 to 2024. The labor-force participation rate is 84.0%, which is far greater than the national rate (63.5%). The unemployment rate is 7.0%, which is considerably above the national rate (5.2%). The largest occupation group is Management (83.8%).
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| Income Type | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $103,368 | $143,447 | $146,842 | $149,821 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $145,549 | $190,682 | $164,487 | $91,352 |
| Median Family Income | $102,813 | $142,992 | $109,460 | $149,337 | $148,807 | $150,286 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $145,457 | $190,114 | $164,199 | $204,479 |
| Median NonFamily Income | $155,435 | $157,788 | $162,083 | $163,065 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $250,001 | $250,001 | $250,001 | $90,797 |
| Median Male Income | $72,419 | $157,596 | $92,059 | $73,939 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Median Female Income | $89,125 | $177,872 | $0 | $59,056 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $35,119 | $0 | $38,983 | $43,523 | $43,996 | $61,322 |
| Employed: | 278 | 78.09% |
| Unemployed: | 21 | 5.90% |
| Not In Labor Force: | 57 | 16.01% |
| Total: | 356 | 100% |
| Management, business, science, and arts: | 233 | 83.81% |
| Service: | 27 | 9.71% |
| Sales and Office: | 18 | 6.47% |
| Natural resources, construction, and maintenance: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Production, transportation, and material moving: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total Civilian Employed Population: | 278 | 100% |
In 2024, the median home value is $0, which is much lower than the national median ($332,700), is down $546,700 (100.00%) since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $552,200. The median gross rent is $2,034, which is far above the national median ($1,413), is up $619 (43.75%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $2,034. Of occupied housing, owners make up 19.89% (100.00% with a mortgage, 0.00% free-and-clear) and renters 80.11% - making this ZIP Code higher than national rental averages. The vacancy rate is 33.33%, which is markedly above the national rate (10.12%).
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| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $546,700 | $514,700 | $534,200 | $552,000 | $648,400 | $607,400 | $622,600 | $625,000 | $552,200 | $534,200 | $594,800 | $827,400 | $789,500 | $0 |
| Less than $500: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $500 to $999: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $1,000 to $1,499: | 18 | 12.08% |
| $1,500 to $1,999: | 51 | 34.23% |
| $2,000 to $2,499: | 80 | 53.69% |
| $2,500 to $2,999: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $3,000 or more: | 0 | 0.00% |
| No Rent: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total: | 149 | 100% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Rent | $1,415 | $2,001 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $1,407 | $2,034 |
| Owner Occupied (with mortgage): | 37 | 19.89% |
| Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage): | 0 | 0.00% |
| Renter Occupied: | 149 | 80.11% |
| Total Occupied Housing Units: | 186 | 100% |
| Occupied Housing Units: | 186 | 66.67% |
| Vacant Housing Units (not graphed): | 93 | 33.33% |
| Total Housing Units: | 279 | 100% |
| Single-Family Units: | 279 | 100.00% |
| Multi-Family Units: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Other Units: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total Housing Units: | 279 | 100% |
In 2024, 41.90% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is comparable to the national rate (35.70%). High school or higher is 100.00%, which is comparable to the national rate (89.60%). The uninsured rate is 0.00%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.40%). The share of people in poverty is 0.00%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.80%), and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 43.60 percentage points. Poverty has been broadly stable, which may reflect structural barriers or offsetting gains and setbacks. Among residents ages 3+, the largest enrollment group is college (52.94%). College enrollment is 52.94%, which is comparable to the national rate (26.70%), meaning the community mirrors broader higher-education participation.
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| Less than 9th grade: | 0 | 0.00% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 0 | 0.00% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency): | 19 | 5.34% |
| Some college, no degree: | 132 | 37.08% |
| Associate's degree: | 56 | 15.73% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 116 | 32.58% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 33 | 9.27% |
| Total: | 356 | 100% |
| High school or higher: | 356 | 100.00% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher: | 149 | 41.85% |
| Private Insurance: | 249 | 58.59% |
| Public Insurance: | 176 | 41.41% |
| No Insurance: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total: | 425 | 100% |
| Has Health Insurance: | 425 | 100.00% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| % of People in Poverty | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 24.4% | 28.9% | 32.2% | 43.6% | 28.3% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
Note: Counts of Families & People in poverty are not published at the ZIP Code level due to small sample sizes. Percentages shown are survey estimates from the American Community Survey (ACS). They may differ from official poverty statistics. The U.S. Census Bureau defines poverty status by comparing a family's or individual's total income with federal poverty thresholds that vary by family size and composition.
| Nursery School, Preschool: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Kindergarten: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 40 | 47.06% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 0 | 0.00% |
| College or graduate school: | 45 | 52.94% |
| Total: | 85 | 100% |
| Early Childhood: | 0 | 0.00% |
| K-12 (Primary & Secondary School): | 40 | 47.06% |
ZIP Code 95007 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2024), there are 8 business establishments, employing about 66 people with an annual payroll of $3,922,000.
| # Residential Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| # Business Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| Total Delivery Receptacles: | 697Source: USPS |
| Single Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| Multi Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| # of Businesses: | 8Source: CBP |
| 1st Quarter Payroll: | $878,000Source: CBP |
| Annual Payroll: | $3,922,000Source: CBP |
| # of Employees: | 66Source: CBP |
ZIP Code 95007 is located in Santa Cruz County, California, within the Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA 42100) and California's 19th Congressional District. This Metro area has a population of 262,382 people, about 0.34% of whom live in ZIP Code 95007. It covers 1.586 sq mi of land and a water area of 0 sq mi.
| CBSA Name: | Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CASource: Census |
| CBSA Number: | 42100Source: Census |
| CBSA Type: | MetroSource: Census |
| CBSA Division: | --Source: Census |
| CBSA Population: | 262,382Source: Census |
| MSA: | San Francisco-Oakland-San Jose, CA CMSASource: Census |
| Land Area: | 1.586 sq miSource: Census |
| Water Area: | --Source: Census |
| Congressional District: | 19Source: USPS |
| Congressional Land Area: | 915.34 sq miSource: Census |
| PMSA: | Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA PMSASource: Census |
| Intro Date: | < 2004-10Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Place FIPS Code: | 0608478Source: Census |
| Place Name: | Brookdale CDP; CaliforniaSource: Census |
We could not locate which school district 95007 belongs to, but we will update this once new district data is released. There are no public schools nor private schools with a mailing address in this ZIP Code. Listing Nearby schools instead. It also has 6 colleges, universities or post secondary education institutions nearby which would be a short commute to.
Our sources include trusted federal and licensed data from the United States Postal Service, U.S. Census Bureau, U.S. Geological Survey, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, and the National Center for Education Statistics, along with proprietary datasets created by ZIP-Codes.com. Data last updated on March 1, 2026.