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Brookdale, CA
Census-designated place in Santa Cruz County, California. ZIP codes: 95005, 95007.
Population
1,378
Land area
3.8sq mi
People per sq mi
358
ZIP codes
2
Brookdale and its ZIP codes
Brookdale at a glance
- Brookdale is 42% denser than California as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $87,358 a year, 12% less than the California figure of $99,122.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $881,700 (20% above California) and median rent is $1,814 a month.
Local data for Brookdale, CA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Brookdale, CA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$87,358
Poverty rate
14.0%
Median home value
$881,700
Median rent
$1,814/mo
Homeownership
45.2%
Bachelor's or higher
47.8%
Median age
38.6
Average commute
35.1 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (230), Irish Americans (117), Polish Americans (80).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Santa Cruz County. PPP loans are for Brookdale.
Unemployment rate
5.3%
Aug 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
PPP loans
$6.22M
147 loans, 779 jobs reported
How people get to work
Brookdale, CA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone54.2%
- Carpooled2.3%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked15.7%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other3.6%
- Worked from home24.3%
Average one-way commute: 35.1 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Brookdale, 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
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Brookdale, CA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
25.3%
U.S. 33.3% -8.0 pts
Diabetes
8.9%
U.S. 12.1% -3.2 pts
Smoking
9.9%
U.S. 12.8% -2.9 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
4.8%
U.S. 11.1% -6.3 pts
ZIP codes in Brookdale
2 in or overlapping Brookdale. Population shown
Cities near Brookdale
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Boulder CreekCensus-designated place | 2.3 mi | 7.5 |
| Ben LomondCensus-designated place | 2.5 mi | 8.4 |
| LompicoCensus-designated place | 3.4 mi | 3.4 |
| ZayanteCensus-designated place | 3.9 mi | 2.8 |
| Bonny DoonCensus-designated place | 4.2 mi | 16.6 |
| FeltonCensus-designated place | 4.8 mi | 4.6 |
| Mount HermonCensus-designated place | 4.9 mi | 0.6 |
| Scotts ValleyCity | 6.6 mi | 4.6 |
| DavenportCensus-designated place | 7.6 mi | 2.8 |
| Paradise ParkCensus-designated place | 8 mi | 0.3 |
| Lexington HillsCensus-designated place | 8 mi | 4.7 |
| PasatiempoCensus-designated place | 8.4 mi | 0.9 |
| Santa CruzCity | 9.9 mi | 12.7 |
| Live OakCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 3.2 |
| Monte SerenoCity | 11 mi | 1.6 |
| SoquelCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 4.6 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Brookdale, CA in?
- Brookdale is in Santa Cruz County, California.
- What ZIP codes are in Brookdale, CA?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Brookdale include 95005, 95007.
- What is the population of Brookdale, CA?
- About 1,378 people live in Brookdale, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Brookdale?
- Nearby places include Boulder Creek (2.3 mi), Ben Lomond (2.5 mi), Lompico (3.4 mi), Zayante (3.9 mi), Bonny Doon (4.2 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023