| City: | Santa Cruz, California |
| City Alias: | Capitola |
| County: | Santa Cruz County |
| Timezone: | Pacific (GMT -08:00) |
| Local Time: | 9:01:11 PM |
| Population: | 36,268 [See All] |
| Area Code: | 831 |
| Classification: | Standard [Normal Street Delivery] |
| Coordinates: | 36.9717, -121.9886 |
| Land Area: | 5.053 sq mi |
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ZIP Code 95062 has 36,268 residents and 15,162 households (average 2.32 persons per household). The median age is 42.7 years, older than the state (37.5) and older than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 49.2% male and 50.8% female, which is about the same as the state male share (49.4%), making this a female-majority area. Largest groups are White (67.9%, much higher than the state average of 41.2%) and Hispanic or Latino (24.4%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 24.4%, which is much lower than the state average (39.4%).
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| 2020 Population: | 36,268Source: Census DHC |
| 2023 ACS Population Estimate: | 36,047Source: Census ACS |
| 2025 ZC Population Estimate: | 37,331Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Population Density: | 7,177.5 people per sq mile |
| Average Income: | $108,261Source: Census ACS |
| Households: | 15,162Source: Census DHC |
| Average House Value: | $1,064,600Source: Census ACS |
| Persons Per Household: | 2.32Source: Census DHC |
| Average Family Size: | 3.31Source: Census ACS |
| Group | 2010 | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Census ACS Population Estimate | -- | 34,933 | 35,827 | 36,201 | 36,358 | 37,132 | 37,365 | 37,728 | 38,028 | 36,737 | 36,413 | 36,278 | 36,369 | 36,047 |
| Decennial Census | 36,079 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 36,268 | -- | -- | -- |
Median Age: 42.7
Male Median Age: 41.5
Female Median Age: 44.1
| 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 | 762 | 785 | 869 | 824 | 1,161 | 1,367 | 1,450 | 1,312 | 1,212 | 1,156 | 1,202 | 1,273 | 1,260 | 1,246 | 962 | 464 | 281 | 253 |
| Female | 724 | 711 | 839 | 848 | 1,083 | 1,324 | 1,350 | 1,367 | 1,169 | 1,141 | 1,269 | 1,270 | 1,391 | 1,385 | 1,031 | 640 | 398 | 489 |
| Total | 1,486 | 1,496 | 1,708 | 1,672 | 2,244 | 2,691 | 2,800 | 2,679 | 2,381 | 2,297 | 2,471 | 2,543 | 2,651 | 2,631 | 1,993 | 1,104 | 679 | 742 |
| White: | 24,619 | 61.44% |
| Black: | 420 | 1.05% |
| Hispanic:* | 8,844 | 22.07% |
| Asian: | 1,474 | 3.68% |
| American Indian: | 384 | 0.96% |
| Hawaiian: | 75 | 0.19% |
| Other: | 4,251 | 10.61% |
| Total: | 40,067 | 100% |
| Gender | Count | % | Median Age |
|---|---|---|---|
| Males: | 17,839 | 49.19% | 41.5 years |
| Females: | 18,429 | 50.81% | 44.1 years |
| Total: | 36,268 | 100% | 42.7 years |
| Native, born in the United States: | 31,056 | 86.15% |
| Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad: | 581 | 1.61% |
| Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen: | 2,373 | 6.58% |
| Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen: | 2,037 | 12.23% |
| Total Population: | 36,047 | 100% |
| Total Native Population: | 31,637 | 87.77% |
| Total Foreign-born Population: | 4,410 | 12.23% |
In 2023, the Median household income is $108,261, which is markedly greater than the national median ($78,538), is up $47,629 (78.6%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $29,028. Family households earn a median of $134,764 versus $64,646 for nonfamily households (a difference of $70,118). By gender, male median income is $99,940 and female is $74,136, which is considerably higher than the national female median ($53,445), with a current gap of $25,804 that has widened from 2011 to 2023. The labor-force participation rate is 68.6%, which is above the national rate (63.5%). The unemployment rate is 4.2%, which is markedly below the state rate (6.4%). The largest occupation group is Management (51.6%).
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| Income Type | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $60,632 | $60,446 | $60,035 | $62,253 | $63,574 | $63,492 | $69,472 | $74,061 | $79,233 | $88,204 | $91,801 | $101,291 | $108,261 |
| Median Family Income | $77,379 | $73,003 | $76,156 | $76,049 | $77,410 | $79,968 | $92,617 | $98,029 | $101,761 | $114,394 | $116,290 | $128,466 | $134,764 |
| Median NonFamily Income | $44,050 | $45,709 | $42,993 | $43,739 | $43,562 | $42,545 | $50,361 | $52,386 | $54,177 | $58,312 | $61,244 | $61,285 | $64,646 |
| Median Male Income | $55,507 | $53,064 | $54,456 | $55,532 | $54,844 | $54,451 | $56,431 | $58,766 | $63,265 | $73,558 | $79,773 | $92,435 | $99,940 |
| Median Female Income | $46,390 | $48,203 | $48,618 | $49,330 | $48,951 | $50,442 | $51,952 | $52,461 | $54,172 | $65,866 | $66,043 | $72,818 | $74,136 |
| Employed: | 20,695 | 65.71% |
| Unemployed: | 907 | 2.88% |
| Not In Labor Force: | 9,894 | 31.41% |
| Total: | 31,496 | 100% |
| Management, business, science, and arts: | 10,678 | 51.60% |
| Service: | 3,627 | 17.53% |
| Sales and Office: | 3,337 | 16.12% |
| Natural resources, construction, and maintenance: | 1,474 | 7.12% |
| Production, transportation, and material moving: | 1,579 | 7.63% |
| Total Civilian Employed Population: | 20,695 | 100% |
In 2023, the median home value is $1,064,600, which is far above the national median ($303,400), is up $481,200 (82.48%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $317,200. The median gross rent is $2,291, which is considerably higher than the national median ($1,348), is up $898 (64.47%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $574. Of occupied housing, owners make up 53.56% (61.66% with a mortgage, 38.34% free-and-clear) and renters 46.44% - making this ZIP Code less home ownership than the state and higher than national rental averages. The vacancy rate is 9.25%, which is considerably higher than the state rate (7.55%).
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| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $583,400 | $563,700 | $561,400 | $566,900 | $582,200 | $625,200 | $671,800 | $703,300 | $747,400 | $788,100 | $840,100 | $968,300 | $1,064,600 |
| Less than $500: | 457 | 6.36% |
| $500 to $999: | 551 | 7.67% |
| $1,000 to $1,499: | 577 | 8.03% |
| $1,500 to $1,999: | 1,214 | 16.89% |
| $2,000 to $2,499: | 1,213 | 16.88% |
| $2,500 to $2,999: | 927 | 12.90% |
| $3,000 or more: | 2,069 | 28.78% |
| No Rent: | 180 | 2.50% |
| Total: | 7,188 | 100% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Rent | $1,393 | $1,415 | $1,395 | $1,444 | $1,423 | $1,506 | $1,564 | $1,654 | $1,717 | $1,985 | $2,017 | $2,273 | $2,291 |
| Owner Occupied (with mortgage): | 5,112 | 33.03% |
| Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage): | 3,178 | 20.53% |
| Renter Occupied: | 7,188 | 46.44% |
| Total Occupied Housing Units: | 15,478 | 100% |
| Occupied Housing Units: | 15,478 | 90.75% |
| Vacant Housing Units (not graphed): | 1,577 | 9.25% |
| Total Housing Units: | 17,055 | 100% |
| Single-Family Units: | 10,765 | 63.12% |
| Multi-Family Units: | 4,286 | 25.13% |
| Other Units: | 2,004 | 11.75% |
| Total Housing Units: | 17,055 | 100% |
In 2023, 50.70% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is far higher than the national rate (35.00%), well above both the state and national averages. High school or higher is 93.10%, which is markedly above the state rate (84.60%). The uninsured rate is 4.80%, which is falls below the national rate (8.60%). The share of people in poverty is 6.70%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.70%), up 1.30 percentage points since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 0.80 percentage points. This points to rising hardship - a weaker consumer base, greater strain on public services, and job-market headwinds. Among residents ages 3+, the largest enrollment group is college (48.57%). College enrollment is 48.57%, which is far higher than the national rate (26.70%), indicating the community is likely a college hub with student-driven housing and services.
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| Less than 9th grade: | 990 | 3.59% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 905 | 3.28% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency): | 3,641 | 13.21% |
| Some college, no degree: | 5,540 | 20.10% |
| Associate's degree: | 2,504 | 9.08% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 8,230 | 29.85% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 5,758 | 20.89% |
| Total: | 27,568 | 100% |
| High school or higher: | 25,673 | 93.13% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher: | 13,988 | 50.74% |
| Private Insurance: | 26,641 | 66.14% |
| Public Insurance: | 11,937 | 29.64% |
| No Insurance: | 1,701 | 4.22% |
| Total: | 40,279 | 100% |
| Has Health Insurance: | 38,578 | 95.78% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| % of People in Poverty | 5.4% | 8.0% | 9.7% | 8.1% | 8.4% | 10.1% | 8.5% | 6.5% | 7.5% | 6.0% | 6.2% | 7.1% | 6.7% |
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: | 289 | 3.74% |
| Kindergarten: | 345 | 4.46% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 2,190 | 28.33% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 1,151 | 14.89% |
| College or graduate school: | 3,754 | 48.57% |
| Total: | 7,729 | 100% |
| Early Childhood: | 634 | 8.20% |
| K-12 (Primary & Secondary School): | 3,686 | 47.69% |
ZIP Code 95062 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2023), there are 1,049 business establishments, employing about 10,018 people with an annual payroll of $543,865,000. USPS data shows 16,091 residential mailboxes and 1,246 business mailboxes, reflecting local delivery coverage.
| # Residential Mailboxes: | 16,091Source: USPS |
| # Business Mailboxes: | 1,246Source: USPS |
| Total Delivery Receptacles: | 17,029Source: USPS |
| Single Family Delivery Units: | 11,769Source: USPS |
| Multi Family Delivery Units: | 1,437Source: USPS |
| # of Businesses: | 1,049Source: CBP |
| 1st Quarter Payroll: | $135,606,000Source: CBP |
| Annual Payroll: | $543,865,000Source: CBP |
| # of Employees: | 10,018Source: CBP |
ZIP Code 95062 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 266,021 people, about 13.63% of whom live in ZIP Code 95062. It covers 5.053 sq mi of land and a water area of 0.117 sq mi.
| CBSA Name: | Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CASource: Census |
| CBSA Number: | 42100Source: Census |
| CBSA Type: | MetroSource: Census |
| CBSA Division: | --Source: Census |
| CBSA Population: | 266,021Source: Census |
| MSA: | San Francisco-Oakland-San Jose, CA CMSASource: Census |
| Land Area: | 5.053 sq miSource: Census |
| Water Area: | 0.117 sq miSource: 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: | 0669112Source: Census |
| Place Name: | Santa Cruz city; CaliforniaSource: Census |
ZIP Code 95062 is part of 3 school districts, including: Live Oak Elementary School District (Grades KG thru 08), Santa Cruz City Elementary School District (Grades KG thru 05) and Santa Cruz City High School District (Grades 7th thru 12th). There are 14 public schools and 3 private school(s) in this ZIP Code. 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 November 1, 2025.