95060 ZIP Code
Santa Cruz, California
December 30, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 95060 |
| City/Town: | Santa Cruz |
| County: | Santa Cruz |
| State: | California |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 46,527 |
| Median Household Income: | $101,962 |
| Per Capita Income: | $43,470 |
| Total Housing Units: | 20,349 |
| Median Home Value: | $1,147,700 |
| Land Area: | 54.5 sq miles
141.3 sq km |
| Water Area: | 0.1 sq miles
0.2 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 36.9932, -122.0984 |
Population Information (95060 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 46,527 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 23,843 | 51.2% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 22,684 | 48.8% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 35.4 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 1,726 | 3.7% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 1,807 | 3.9% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 1,690 | 3.6% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 2,755 | 5.9% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 8,413 | 18.1% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 6,650 | 14.3% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 5,234 | 11.2% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 5,296 | 11.4% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 2,550 | 5.5% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 2,768 | 5.9% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 4,954 | 10.6% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 1,965 | 4.2% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 719 | 1.5% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (95060 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $1,147,700 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 4.7 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $2,265 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 20,349 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 18,430 | 90.6% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 1,919 | 9.4% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 9,396 | 51.0% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 9,034 | 49.0% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (95060 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 30,136 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 868 | 2.9% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 806 | 2.7% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 3,559 | 11.8% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 6,386 | 21.2% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 1,930 | 6.4% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 8,322 | 27.6% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 8,265 | 27.4% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 94.4% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 55.0% | 34.3% |
Income Information (95060 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $101,962 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $150,053 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $160,357 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $43,470 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (95060 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 25,913 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 24,368 | 94.0% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 1,545 | 6.0% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 14,985 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 18,140 | 74.4% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 4,135 | 17.0% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 2,082 | 8.5% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 11 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (95060 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 33,575 | 72.2% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 768 | 1.7% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 388 | 0.8% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 3,281 | 7.1% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 94 | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 3,345 | 7.2% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 5,076 | 10.9% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 6,586 | 14.2% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 9,524 | 20.5% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 6,741 | 14.5% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 367 | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 254 | 0.5% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 2,162 | 4.6% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (95060 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 1,157 | 6.3% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 753 | 4.1% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 953 | 5.2% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 1,266 | 6.9% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 1,655 | 9.0% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 1,559 | 8.5% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 1,602 | 8.7% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 2,805 | 15.2% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 2,139 | 11.6% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 4,541 | 24.6% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (95060 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 13,780 | 56.5% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 1,447 | 5.9% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 827 | 3.4% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 1,314 | 5.4% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 1,332 | 5.5% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 4,784 | 19.6% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 23.8 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (95060 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 376 | 1.5% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 1,235 | 5.1% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 2,057 | 8.4% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 203 | 0.8% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 2,533 | 10.4% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 984 | 4.0% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 994 | 4.1% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 934 | 3.8% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 3,836 | 15.7% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 6,941 | 28.5% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 2,625 | 10.8% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 1,019 | 4.2% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 631 | 2.6% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (95060 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 18.2% | 8.8% |
| All people below poverty level: | -- | -- | -- |
| Under 18 years: | -- | -- | 16.3% |
| 18 to 64 years: | -- | -- | 11.0% |
| 65 years and over: | -- | -- | 10.3% |
Health Insurance (95060 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 44,414 | 95.5% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 35,296 | 75.9% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 14,743 | 31.7% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 1,740 | 3.7% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (95060 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 14,693 | 79.7% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 5,315 | 28.8% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 4,126 | 22.4% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 654 | 3.5% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 606 | 3.3% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 1,976 | 10.7% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (95060 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 12,110 | 59.5% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 1,524 | 7.5% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 814 | 4.0% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 1,256 | 6.2% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 1,544 | 7.6% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 593 | 2.9% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 2,031 | 10.0% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 394 | 1.9% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 83 | 0.4% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (95060 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 49 | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 661 | 3.2% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 1,929 | 9.5% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 2,027 | 10.0% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 1,948 | 9.6% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 3,848 | 18.9% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 2,143 | 10.5% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 2,651 | 13.0% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 1,592 | 7.8% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 3,501 | 17.2% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (95060 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 2,000 | 9.8% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 3,777 | 18.6% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 5,613 | 27.6% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 5,911 | 29.0% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 2,321 | 11.4% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 727 | 3.6% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (95060 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 10,909 | 59.2% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 1,509 | 8.2% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 4,561 | 24.7% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 720 | 3.9% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 174 | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 28 | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 529 | 2.9% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (95060 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 1,455 | 7.9% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 6,003 | 32.6% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 5,941 | 32.2% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 5,031 | 27.3% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (95060 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 166 | 1.8% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 15 | 0.2% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 103 | 1.1% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 127 | 1.4% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 171 | 1.8% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 285 | 3.0% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 2,317 | 24.7% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 6,212 | 66.1% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (95060 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $3,645 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $822 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $2,265 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.58 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.29 | 2.38 |
Households (95060 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 18,430 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 7,093 | 38.5% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 2,507 | 13.6% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 3,830 | 20.8% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 5,606 | 30.4% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 3,930 | 21.3% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 5,612 | 30.5% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.44 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 2.93 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (95060 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 20,803 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 10,989 | 52.8% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 7,809 | 37.5% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 264 | 1.3% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 1,427 | 6.9% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 9,300 | 44.7% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (95060 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 14,038 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 438 | 3.1% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 289 | 2.1% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 2,865 | 20.4% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 1,915 | 13.6% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 8,531 | 60.8% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (95060 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 40,078 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 1,399 | 3.5% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 46,154 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 5,127 | 11.1% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 89 | 1.7% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 2,811 | 54.8% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 2,227 | 43.4% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (95060 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 34,655 | 74.5% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 11,599 | 24.9% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 5,620 | 48.5% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 5,705 | 49.2% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 1,416 | 12.2% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 274 | 2.4% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (95060 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 40,555 | 87.2% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 805 | 1.7% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 5,972 | 741.9% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 5,972 | 741.9% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 5,972 | 741.9% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 1,214 | 150.8% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 120 | 14.9% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 113 | 14.0% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 2,157 | 268.0% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 302 | 37.5% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (95060 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 44,801 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 34,070 | 76.0% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 10,731 | 24.0% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 6,194 | 13.8% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 2,014 | 4.5% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 2,028 | 4.5% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 495 | 1.1% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (95060 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 18,430 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 17,856 | 96.9% | 89.4% |
Santa Cruz, CA95060