County ProfileCA
Santa Cruz County
Population: 270,861 · 21 ZIP codes
Demographics
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (ACS/Decennial). Estimates vary by year.
People
Total population
270,861
People
Median age
39.8
Housing
Total households
96,898
Income
Median household income
$111,093
Housing
Total housing units
106,977
Employment
Employment rate
58.9%
Education
Bachelor’s degree or higher
43.9%
Healthcare
Insured population
95.1%
County details
Local time 23:23:16(PT)| Name | Santa Cruz |
|---|---|
| Total ZIP codes | 21total |
| ZIP codes (by type) | 14 Standard7 PO Box |
| Area code | 530, 831 |
| Timezone | Pacific Time (PT) |
| Coordinates | 37.0123466, -122.0077889 |
| Land area | 445.1 sq miles(1,152.8 km²) |
Map of Santa Cruz county, California with ZIP codes
Cities and Communities in Santa Cruz County
Compare the largest cities in Santa Cruz County by population, median income, and growth. Use the table below to analyze key demographic shifts across the region.
| City | Population | Median incomeHousehold | ZIP codes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Santa Cruz | 62,956 | $115,475 | 6ZIPs |
| Watsonville | 52,590 | $78,393 | 2ZIPs |
| Scotts Valley | 12,224 | $143,750 | 2ZIPs |
| Soquel | 9,980 | $118,777 | 1ZIPs |
| Capitola | 9,938 | $102,976 | 1ZIPs |
| Aptos | 6,664 | $134,048 | 2ZIPs |
| Ben Lomond | 6,337 | $130,041 | 1ZIPs |
| Boulder Creek | 5,429 | $84,156 | 1ZIPs |
| Felton | 4,489 | $123,056 | 1ZIPs |
| Freedom | 3,835 | $93,750 | 1ZIPs |
| Brookdale | 2,043 | $87,358 | 1ZIPs |
| Mount Hermon | 1,110 | $157,604 | 1ZIPs |
| Davenport | 388 | $72,171 | 1ZIPs |
— Data unavailable or suppressed by the U.S. Census Bureau for areas with small sample sizes to protect individual privacy.
ZIP Codes in Santa Cruz County
Review the most populated postal areas across Santa Cruz County. Use the ranking below to compare resident density and demographic scales between the county's major zones.
| ZIP | City | Median incomeHousehold | Population (ZIP) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 95076 | Watsonville | $91,099 | 84,433 |
| 95060 | Santa Cruz | $108,591 | 47,931 |
| 95062 | Santa Cruz | $112,106 | 36,268 |
| 95003 | Aptos | $148,412 | 24,706 |
| 95066 | Scotts Valley | $151,250 | 15,483 |
| 95073 | Soquel | $118,169 | 10,549 |
| 95006 | Boulder Creek | $102,167 | 9,454 |
| 95010 | Capitola | $105,236 | 9,080 |
| 95064 | Santa Cruz | $121,042 | 8,806 |
| 95065 | Santa Cruz | $153,222 | 8,444 |
| 95018 | Felton | $129,464 | 8,003 |
| 95019 | Freedom | $67,474 | 6,603 |
| 95005 | Ben Lomond | $104,375 | 6,551 |
| 95017 | Davenport | $102,625 | 969 |
| 95007 | Brookdale | $91,352 | 883 |
| 95041 | Mount Hermon | $96,898 | 602 |
| 95001 | Aptos | — | — |
| 95061 | Santa Cruz | — | — |
| 95063 | Santa Cruz | — | — |
| 95067 | Scotts Valley | — | — |
Data Sources & Citations
The geographic and demographic information presented on this site is compiled from publicly available, authoritative sources, including:
- United States Census BureauDemographic, population, housing, and socioeconomic data sourced from Census Bureau datasets, including the Decennial Census and the American Community Survey (ACS).Census Data
- United States Postal Service (USPS)ZIP code classifications, delivery types, and postal designations used for reference purposes. USPS ZIP codes are intended for mail delivery and may not always align exactly with Census geographic boundaries.USPS