95062 ZIP Code
Santa Cruz, California
December 30, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 95062 |
| City/Town: | Santa Cruz |
| County: | Santa Cruz |
| State: | California |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 36,369 |
| Median Household Income: | $101,291 |
| Per Capita Income: | $50,075 |
| Total Housing Units: | 16,736 |
| Median Home Value: | $968,300 |
| Land Area: | 5.1 sq miles
13.1 sq km |
| Water Area: | 0.1 sq miles
0.3 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 36.9740, -121.9898 |
Population Information (95062 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 36,369 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 17,505 | 48.1% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 18,864 | 51.9% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 41.5 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 1,488 | 4.1% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 1,437 | 4.0% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 1,554 | 4.3% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 1,731 | 4.8% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 2,810 | 7.7% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 5,844 | 16.1% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 4,943 | 13.6% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 4,629 | 12.7% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 2,766 | 7.6% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 2,287 | 6.3% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 4,348 | 12.0% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 1,838 | 5.1% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 694 | 1.9% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (95062 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $968,300 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 4.5 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $2,273 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 16,736 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 15,019 | 89.7% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 1,717 | 10.3% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 8,121 | 54.1% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 6,898 | 45.9% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (95062 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 27,349 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 880 | 3.2% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 923 | 3.4% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 3,955 | 14.5% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 5,734 | 21.0% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 2,383 | 8.7% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 7,919 | 29.0% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 5,555 | 20.3% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 93.4% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 49.3% | 34.3% |
Income Information (95062 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $101,291 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $140,410 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $128,466 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $50,075 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (95062 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 21,295 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 20,376 | 95.7% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 907 | 4.3% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 10,186 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 14,472 | 71.0% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 3,463 | 17.0% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 2,405 | 11.8% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 36 | 0.2% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (95062 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 27,431 | 75.4% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 550 | 1.5% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 342 | 0.9% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 1,272 | 3.5% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 192 | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 2,760 | 7.6% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 3,822 | 10.5% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 5,008 | 13.8% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 7,716 | 21.2% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 6,022 | 16.6% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 293 | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 272 | 0.7% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 1,129 | 3.1% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (95062 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 717 | 4.8% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 497 | 3.3% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 908 | 6.0% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 796 | 5.3% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 1,048 | 7.0% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 1,729 | 11.5% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 1,720 | 11.5% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 2,469 | 16.4% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 1,855 | 12.4% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 3,280 | 21.8% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (95062 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 12,368 | 60.7% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 1,743 | 8.6% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 406 | 2.0% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 986 | 4.8% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 1,091 | 5.4% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 3,017 | 14.8% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 24.3 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (95062 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 167 | 0.8% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 1,360 | 6.7% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 1,575 | 7.7% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 302 | 1.5% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 1,981 | 9.7% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 616 | 3.0% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 418 | 2.1% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 1,009 | 5.0% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 3,219 | 15.8% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 5,567 | 27.3% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 2,600 | 12.8% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 979 | 4.8% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 583 | 2.9% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (95062 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 13.7% | 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 (95062 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 34,016 | 93.5% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 26,984 | 74.2% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 11,770 | 32.4% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 2,045 | 5.6% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (95062 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 11,997 | 79.9% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 4,568 | 30.4% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 3,456 | 23.0% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 533 | 3.5% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 502 | 3.3% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 1,100 | 7.3% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (95062 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 8,526 | 50.9% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 2,077 | 12.4% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 1,017 | 6.1% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 958 | 5.7% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 531 | 3.2% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 491 | 2.9% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 1,289 | 7.7% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 1,814 | 10.8% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 33 | 0.2% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (95062 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 6 | 0.0% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 748 | 4.5% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 1,151 | 6.9% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 1,037 | 6.2% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 2,240 | 13.4% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 3,268 | 19.5% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 2,479 | 14.8% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 2,184 | 13.0% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 1,558 | 9.3% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 2,065 | 12.3% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (95062 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 1,027 | 6.1% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 2,190 | 13.1% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 6,923 | 41.4% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 5,100 | 30.5% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 1,251 | 7.5% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 245 | 1.5% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (95062 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 11,118 | 74.0% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 472 | 3.1% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 3,033 | 20.2% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 8 | 0.1% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 17 | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 98 | 0.7% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 112 | 0.7% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 161 | 1.1% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (95062 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 857 | 5.7% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 4,718 | 31.4% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 5,978 | 39.8% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 3,466 | 23.1% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (95062 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 182 | 2.2% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 49 | 0.6% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 128 | 1.6% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 93 | 1.1% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 489 | 6.0% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 905 | 11.1% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 2,429 | 29.9% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 3,846 | 47.4% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (95062 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $3,100 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $767 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $2,273 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.45 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.22 | 2.38 |
Households (95062 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 15,019 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 6,200 | 41.3% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 2,478 | 16.5% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 3,041 | 20.2% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 4,015 | 26.7% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 3,756 | 25.0% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 4,929 | 32.8% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.35 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 2.89 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (95062 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 15,572 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 6,232 | 40.0% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 6,955 | 44.7% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 310 | 2.0% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 1,948 | 12.5% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 5,980 | 38.4% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (95062 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 8,538 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 232 | 2.7% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 351 | 4.1% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 2,271 | 26.6% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 1,452 | 17.0% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 4,232 | 49.6% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (95062 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 30,789 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 1,521 | 4.9% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 36,061 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 4,529 | 12.6% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 228 | 5.0% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 2,241 | 49.5% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 2,060 | 45.5% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (95062 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 29,553 | 81.3% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 6,453 | 17.7% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 3,382 | 52.4% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 2,778 | 43.0% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 442 | 6.8% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 293 | 4.5% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (95062 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 32,141 | 88.4% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 755 | 2.1% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 4,228 | 560.0% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 4,228 | 560.0% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 4,228 | 560.0% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 1,004 | 133.0% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 105 | 13.9% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 161 | 21.3% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 1,970 | 260.9% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 177 | 23.4% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (95062 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 34,881 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 27,635 | 79.2% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 7,246 | 20.8% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 4,943 | 14.2% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 1,248 | 3.6% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 932 | 2.7% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 123 | 0.4% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (95062 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 15,019 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 14,578 | 97.1% | 89.4% |
Santa Cruz, CA95062