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Ben Lomond, CA
Census-designated place in Santa Cruz County, California. ZIP codes: 95005, 95018.
Population
6,858
Land area
8.4sq mi
People per sq mi
819
ZIP codes
2
Ben Lomond and its ZIP codes
Ben Lomond at a glance
- Ben Lomond is about 3.3 times as dense as California as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $130,041 a year, 31% more than the California figure of $99,122.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $960,700 (31% above California) and median rent is $2,514 a month.
Local data for Ben Lomond, CA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Ben Lomond, CA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$130,041
Poverty rate
4.9%
Median home value
$960,700
Median rent
$2,514/mo
Homeownership
76.8%
Bachelor's or higher
47.5%
Median age
46.6
Average commute
33.1 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (1,711), Irish Americans (1,090), Mexican Americans (496).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Santa Cruz County. PPP loans are for Ben Lomond.
Unemployment rate
5.1%
Sep 2026, -0.3 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$70,123
104,438 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$93,580
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$1.8B
FY 2026, $6,663 per person
How people get to work
Ben Lomond, CA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone71.8%
- Carpooled3.7%
- Public transit0.8%
- Walked1.5%
- Bicycle0.8%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.7%
- Worked from home20.7%
Average one-way commute: 33.1 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Ben Lomond, CA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively High
Top: drought
Storm events since 1996
659
Countywide, mostly strong wind
Flood insurance policies
2,095
2.5% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
88° / 37°F
49.6 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Ben Lomond, CA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
25.3%
U.S. 33.3% -8.0 pts
Diabetes
9.0%
U.S. 12.1% -3.1 pts
Smoking
9.6%
U.S. 12.8% -3.2 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
4.5%
U.S. 11.1% -6.6 pts
ZIP codes in Ben Lomond
2 in or overlapping Ben Lomond. Population shown
Cities near Ben Lomond
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| ZayanteCensus-designated place | 2.3 mi | 2.8 |
| Mount HermonCensus-designated place | 2.4 mi | 0.6 |
| FeltonCensus-designated place | 2.4 mi | 4.6 |
| BrookdaleCensus-designated place | 2.5 mi | 3.8 |
| LompicoCensus-designated place | 3 mi | 3.4 |
| Bonny DoonCensus-designated place | 3.7 mi | 16.6 |
| Scotts ValleyCity | 4.4 mi | 4.6 |
| Boulder CreekCensus-designated place | 4.7 mi | 7.5 |
| Paradise ParkCensus-designated place | 5.5 mi | 0.3 |
| PasatiempoCensus-designated place | 5.9 mi | 0.9 |
| DavenportCensus-designated place | 7.2 mi | 2.8 |
| Santa CruzCity | 7.4 mi | 12.7 |
| Lexington HillsCensus-designated place | 8.1 mi | 4.7 |
| Live OakCensus-designated place | 8.3 mi | 3.2 |
| SoquelCensus-designated place | 9.3 mi | 4.6 |
| Twin LakesCensus-designated place | 9.4 mi | 0.7 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Ben Lomond, CA in?
- Ben Lomond is in Santa Cruz County, California.
- What ZIP codes are in Ben Lomond, CA?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Ben Lomond include 95005, 95018.
- What is the population of Ben Lomond, CA?
- About 6,858 people live in Ben Lomond, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Ben Lomond?
- Nearby places include Zayante (2.3 mi), Mount Hermon (2.4 mi), Felton (2.4 mi), Brookdale (2.5 mi), Lompico (3 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023