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Capitola, CA
City in Santa Cruz County, California. ZIP codes: 95010.
Population
9,689
Land area
1.6sq mi
People per sq mi
6,077
ZIP codes
1
Capitola and its ZIP codes
Capitola at a glance
- Capitola is about 24 times as dense as California as a whole.
- The median household income is $102,976, 4% above the California median of $99,122.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $783,000 (7% above California) and median rent is $2,512 a month.
Local data for Capitola, CA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Capitola, CA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$102,976
Poverty rate
12.9%
Median home value
$783,000
Median rent
$2,512/mo
Homeownership
52.2%
Bachelor's or higher
47.9%
Median age
47.6
Average commute
23.4 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (1,654), German Americans (1,377), Irish Americans (1,186).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Santa Cruz County. PPP loans are for Capitola.
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
$32.3M
510 loans, 4,152 jobs reported
How people get to work
Capitola, CA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone52.8%
- Carpooled7.1%
- Public transit1.1%
- Walked4.7%
- Bicycle1.9%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other4.2%
- Worked from home28.2%
Average one-way commute: 23.4 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Capitola, 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
74° / 41°F
30.6 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone4 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Capitola, CA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
26.4%
U.S. 33.3% -6.9 pts
Diabetes
10.8%
U.S. 12.1% -1.3 pts
Smoking
10.5%
U.S. 12.8% -2.3 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
7.0%
U.S. 11.1% -4.1 pts
ZIP codes in Capitola
1 in or overlapping Capitola. Population shown
Cities near Capitola
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Pleasure PointCensus-designated place | 1.4 mi | 0.7 |
| Live OakCensus-designated place | 1.6 mi | 3.2 |
| SoquelCensus-designated place | 1.6 mi | 4.6 |
| Twin LakesCensus-designated place | 2 mi | 0.7 |
| SeacliffCensus-designated place | 2.2 mi | 0.7 |
| AptosCensus-designated place | 3.9 mi | 6.6 |
| Santa CruzCity | 4 mi | 12.7 |
| PasatiempoCensus-designated place | 4.4 mi | 0.9 |
| Rio del MarCensus-designated place | 4.8 mi | 3 |
| Paradise ParkCensus-designated place | 5.1 mi | 0.3 |
| Scotts ValleyCity | 6.2 mi | 4.6 |
| Day ValleyCensus-designated place | 6.3 mi | 18.5 |
| Aptos Hills-Larkin ValleyCensus-designated place | 7.1 mi | 9.3 |
| La Selva BeachCensus-designated place | 7.2 mi | 5.3 |
| Mount HermonCensus-designated place | 7.5 mi | 0.6 |
| FeltonCensus-designated place | 8 mi | 4.6 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Capitola, CA in?
- Capitola is in Santa Cruz County, California.
- What ZIP codes are in Capitola, CA?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Capitola include 95010.
- What is the population of Capitola, CA?
- About 9,689 people live in Capitola, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Capitola?
- Nearby places include Pleasure Point (1.4 mi), Live Oak (1.6 mi), Soquel (1.6 mi), Twin Lakes (2 mi), Seacliff (2.2 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023