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Day Valley, CA
Census-designated place in Santa Cruz County, California. ZIP codes: 95003.
Population
3,579
Land area
18.5sq mi
People per sq mi
193
ZIP codes
1
Day Valley and its ZIP codes
Day Valley at a glance
- The median household income is $155,000, 56% above the California median of $99,122.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $1,279,300 (74% above California) and median rent is $1,669 a month.
Local data for Day Valley, CA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Day Valley, CA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$155,000
Poverty rate
4.1%
Median home value
$1,279,300
Median rent
$1,669/mo
Homeownership
83.5%
Bachelor's or higher
50.1%
Median age
55.3
Average commute
28.9 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (511), Mexican Americans (361), Irish Americans (298).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Santa Cruz County. PPP loans are for Day Valley.
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
$57.9M
857 loans, 7,134 jobs reported
How people get to work
Day Valley, CA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone74.3%
- Carpooled8.0%
- Public transit0.7%
- Walked2.9%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.7%
- Worked from home12.5%
Average one-way commute: 28.9 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Day Valley, 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
72° / 40°F
22.4 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Day Valley, CA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
24.4%
U.S. 33.3% -8.9 pts
Diabetes
10.4%
U.S. 12.1% -1.7 pts
Smoking
8.6%
U.S. 12.8% -4.2 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
5.2%
U.S. 11.1% -5.9 pts
ZIP codes in Day Valley
1 in or overlapping Day Valley. Population shown
Cities near Day Valley
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| AptosCensus-designated place | 2.8 mi | 6.6 |
| SeacliffCensus-designated place | 4.7 mi | 0.7 |
| CorralitosCensus-designated place | 4.7 mi | 8.9 |
| SoquelCensus-designated place | 5.1 mi | 4.6 |
| Rio del MarCensus-designated place | 5.2 mi | 3 |
| Aptos Hills-Larkin ValleyCensus-designated place | 5.3 mi | 9.3 |
| CapitolaCity | 6.3 mi | 1.6 |
| AmestiCensus-designated place | 6.7 mi | 2.9 |
| Live OakCensus-designated place | 6.9 mi | 3.2 |
| La Selva BeachCensus-designated place | 7 mi | 5.3 |
| FreedomCensus-designated place | 7.1 mi | 1.1 |
| Pleasure PointCensus-designated place | 7.7 mi | 0.7 |
| Twin LakesCensus-designated place | 8.3 mi | 0.7 |
| Scotts ValleyCity | 8.3 mi | 4.6 |
| InterlakenCensus-designated place | 8.4 mi | 9.8 |
| PasatiempoCensus-designated place | 9.2 mi | 0.9 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Day Valley, CA in?
- Day Valley is in Santa Cruz County, California.
- What ZIP codes are in Day Valley, CA?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Day Valley include 95003.
- What is the population of Day Valley, CA?
- About 3,579 people live in Day Valley, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Day Valley?
- Nearby places include Aptos (2.8 mi), Seacliff (4.7 mi), Corralitos (4.7 mi), Soquel (5.1 mi), Rio del Mar (5.2 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023