95076 ZIP Code
Watsonville, California
December 30, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 95076 |
| City/Town: | Watsonville |
| County: | Santa Cruz |
| State: | California |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 83,716 |
| Median Household Income: | $86,062 |
| Per Capita Income: | $33,728 |
| Total Housing Units: | 26,297 |
| Median Home Value: | $702,700 |
| Land Area: | 135.1 sq miles
349.9 sq km |
| Water Area: | 1.0 sq miles
2.6 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 36.9458, -121.7561 |
Population Information (95076 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 83,716 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 42,739 | 51.1% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 40,977 | 48.9% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 36.2 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 5,495 | 6.6% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 5,671 | 6.8% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 6,685 | 8.0% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 6,669 | 8.0% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 6,126 | 7.3% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 10,082 | 12.0% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 10,369 | 12.4% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 10,388 | 12.4% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 5,244 | 6.3% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 4,769 | 5.7% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 7,364 | 8.8% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 3,415 | 4.1% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 1,439 | 1.7% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (95076 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $702,700 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 5.1 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $1,805 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 26,297 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 24,567 | 93.4% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 1,730 | 6.6% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 13,859 | 56.4% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 10,708 | 43.6% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (95076 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 53,070 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 10,229 | 19.3% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 4,929 | 9.3% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 12,817 | 24.2% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 11,428 | 21.5% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 3,753 | 7.1% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 6,279 | 11.8% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 3,635 | 6.8% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 71.4% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 18.7% | 34.3% |
Income Information (95076 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $86,062 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $113,182 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $90,443 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $33,728 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (95076 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 41,119 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 37,659 | 91.6% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 3,435 | 8.4% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 23,332 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 28,629 | 76.0% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 5,465 | 14.5% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 3,414 | 9.1% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 151 | 0.4% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (95076 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 36,195 | 43.2% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 475 | 0.6% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 1,815 | 2.2% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 2,289 | 2.7% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 82 | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 29,486 | 35.2% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 13,374 | 16.0% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 41,639 | 49.7% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 60,851 | 72.7% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 58,398 | 69.8% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 221 | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 22 | 0.0% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 2,210 | 2.6% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (95076 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 840 | 3.4% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 896 | 3.6% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 1,778 | 7.2% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 1,499 | 6.1% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 2,085 | 8.5% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 3,508 | 14.3% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 3,781 | 15.4% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 3,883 | 15.8% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 2,763 | 11.2% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 3,534 | 14.4% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (95076 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 25,817 | 68.6% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 5,304 | 14.1% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 303 | 0.8% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 727 | 1.9% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 1,552 | 4.1% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 2,638 | 7.0% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 27.5 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (95076 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 5,225 | 13.9% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 2,916 | 7.7% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 2,884 | 7.7% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 1,340 | 3.6% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 4,027 | 10.7% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 2,292 | 6.1% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 445 | 1.2% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 1,239 | 3.3% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 4,012 | 10.7% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 6,984 | 18.5% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 3,095 | 8.2% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 1,779 | 4.7% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 1,421 | 3.8% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (95076 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 12.8% | 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 (95076 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 75,354 | 90.0% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 44,918 | 53.7% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 39,980 | 47.8% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 8,084 | 9.7% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (95076 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 20,169 | 82.1% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 8,160 | 33.2% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 5,671 | 23.1% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 2,143 | 8.7% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 599 | 2.4% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 3,700 | 15.1% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (95076 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 17,789 | 67.6% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 2,228 | 8.5% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 610 | 2.3% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 1,186 | 4.5% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 853 | 3.2% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 716 | 2.7% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 1,443 | 5.5% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 1,443 | 5.5% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 29 | 0.1% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (95076 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 498 | 1.9% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 2,964 | 11.3% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 2,150 | 8.2% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 4,468 | 17.0% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 5,726 | 21.8% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 3,154 | 12.0% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 2,657 | 10.1% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 1,841 | 7.0% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 2,839 | 10.8% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (95076 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 937 | 3.6% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 1,934 | 7.4% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 7,485 | 28.5% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 11,451 | 43.5% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 3,954 | 15.0% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 536 | 2.0% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (95076 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 12,097 | 49.2% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 1,640 | 6.7% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 8,078 | 32.9% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 60 | 0.2% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 940 | 3.8% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 499 | 2.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 54 | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 1,199 | 4.9% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (95076 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 1,173 | 4.8% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 5,172 | 21.1% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 8,706 | 35.4% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 9,516 | 38.7% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (95076 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 190 | 1.4% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 130 | 0.9% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 192 | 1.4% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 148 | 1.1% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 311 | 2.2% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 1,544 | 11.1% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 8,618 | 62.2% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 2,726 | 19.7% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (95076 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $2,767 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $703 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $1,805 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 3.06 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 3.73 | 2.38 |
Households (95076 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 24,567 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 13,402 | 54.6% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 5,588 | 22.7% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 3,497 | 14.2% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 5,877 | 23.9% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 9,792 | 39.9% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 8,618 | 35.1% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 3.35 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 3.69 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (95076 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 33,822 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 13,387 | 39.6% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 16,464 | 48.7% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 730 | 2.2% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 2,644 | 7.8% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 11,197 | 33.1% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (95076 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 23,082 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 774 | 3.4% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 1,166 | 5.1% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 9,627 | 41.7% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 6,100 | 26.4% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 5,415 | 23.5% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (95076 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 61,509 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 2,066 | 3.4% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 83,438 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 9,864 | 11.8% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 1,313 | 13.3% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 4,333 | 43.9% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 4,218 | 42.8% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (95076 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 76,722 | 91.6% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 6,062 | 7.2% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 3,690 | 60.9% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 2,158 | 35.6% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 341 | 5.6% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 214 | 3.5% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (95076 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 57,734 | 69.0% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 1,188 | 1.4% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 25,982 | 2187.0% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 25,982 | 2187.0% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 25,982 | 2187.0% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 1,293 | 108.8% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 8 | 0.7% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 22,921 | 1929.4% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 130 | 10.9% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (95076 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 78,221 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 27,650 | 35.3% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 50,571 | 64.7% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 47,443 | 60.7% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 1,346 | 1.7% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 1,161 | 1.5% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 621 | 0.8% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (95076 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 24,567 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 23,053 | 93.8% | 89.4% |
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