Santa Cruz County, CA Demographics & ZIP Codes
Santa Cruz County, California demographics and median household income by ZIP code — 17 ZIP codes — population 282,653 — avg. income $123,294 — avg. home value $943,159. Compare income, housing, and ZIP-level data on US5.
Santa Cruz County demographics
Santa Cruz County, California covers 17 ZIP codes, with a combined ZIP-area population of about 282,653.
Median household income in Santa Cruz County
The average median household income across ZIP codes in Santa Cruz County, California is about $123,294 — about 25% above the CA ZIP average ($98,324), and about 64% above the U.S. median ($75,149).
Among ZIPs with income data, 95033 (Lexington Hills) is near the top at about $183,836, while 95019 (Watsonville) is near the bottom at about $68,314.
Housing in Santa Cruz County
For housing in Santa Cruz County, California, the average median home value is about $943,159 and the average median rent is about $1,944.
The most populous ZIP is 95076 (Interlaken) with about 82,409 residents. Use the table below to compare ZIP codes across the county.
ZIP codes in Santa Cruz County
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| ZIP | City | County | State | Population ↓ | Income | Home value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 95076 | Interlaken | Santa Cruz County | CA | 82,409 | $86,685 | $767,200 |
| 95060 | Bonny Doon | Santa Cruz County | CA | 46,024 | $106,040 | $1,189,300 |
| 95062 | Santa Cruz | Santa Cruz County | CA | 36,047 | $108,261 | $1,064,600 |
| 95003 | Day Valley | Santa Cruz County | CA | 24,708 | $140,990 | $1,154,000 |
| 95066 | Scotts Valley | Santa Cruz County | CA | 15,369 | $146,941 | $1,113,000 |
| 95073 | Soquel | Santa Cruz County | CA | 11,487 | $113,929 | $1,012,000 |
| 95033 | Lexington Hills | Santa Cruz County | CA | 9,884 | $183,836 | $1,284,500 |
| 95064 | Santa Cruz | Santa Cruz County | CA | 9,883 | $119,787 | $437,500 |
| 95010 | Capitola | Santa Cruz County | CA | 8,697 | $96,701 | $781,900 |
| 95006 | Boulder Creek | Santa Cruz County | CA | 8,433 | $128,483 | $779,300 |
| 95065 | Live Oak | Santa Cruz County | CA | 8,031 | $142,768 | $1,192,200 |
| 95005 | Ben Lomond | Santa Cruz County | CA | 7,150 | $107,857 | $959,100 |
| 95018 | Felton | Santa Cruz County | CA | 6,377 | $119,130 | $778,100 |
| 95019 | Watsonville | Santa Cruz County | CA | 6,235 | $68,314 | $678,200 |
| 95041 | Mount Hermon | Santa Cruz County | CA | 846 | $161,034 | $1,060,200 |
| 95017 | Davenport | Santa Cruz County | CA | 738 | $100,750 | $993,100 |
| 95007 | Brookdale | Santa Cruz County | CA | 335 | $164,487 | $789,500 |
Frequently asked questions
What are the demographics of Santa Cruz County?
Santa Cruz County, California has a combined ZIP-area population of about 282,653 across 17 ZIP codes. Browse the ZIP table for population, income, and housing by code.
What is the median household income in Santa Cruz County?
The average median household income across ZIP codes in Santa Cruz County, California is about $123,294, about 25% above the state ZIP average ($98,324), and about 64% above the U.S. median ($75,149). Average median home value is about $943,159. Among ZIPs with data, 95033 (Lexington Hills) is near the top ($183,836) and 95019 (Watsonville) is near the bottom ($68,314).
How many ZIP codes are in Santa Cruz County?
Santa Cruz County, California includes 17 ZIP codes on US5. Each row links to demographics, median income, and housing for that code.
Where can I find ZIP code demographics for Santa Cruz County?
This page lists ZIP codes in Santa Cruz County, California with population, median household income, and home value. Select a ZIP for a full demographics profile.