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Felton, CA
Census-designated place in Santa Cruz County, California. ZIP codes: 95018.
Population
4,093
Land area
4.6sq mi
People per sq mi
882
ZIP codes
1
Felton and its ZIP codes
Felton at a glance
- Felton is about 3.5 times as dense as California as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $123,056 a year, 24% more than the California figure of $99,122.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $900,500 (23% above California) and median rent is $2,068 a month.
Local data for Felton, CA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Felton, CA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$123,056
Poverty rate
3.6%
Median home value
$900,500
Median rent
$2,068/mo
Homeownership
76.5%
Bachelor's or higher
61.1%
Median age
45.0
Average commute
26.4 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (880), Irish Americans (634), Italian Americans (286).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Santa Cruz County. PPP loans are for Felton.
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
How people get to work
Felton, CA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone67.4%
- Carpooled2.6%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked1.6%
- Bicycle0.1%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other3.9%
- Worked from home24.3%
Average one-way commute: 26.4 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Felton, 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 zone2 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Felton, CA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
24.6%
U.S. 33.3% -8.7 pts
Diabetes
8.6%
U.S. 12.1% -3.5 pts
Smoking
8.6%
U.S. 12.8% -4.2 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
4.4%
U.S. 11.1% -6.7 pts
ZIP codes in Felton
1 in or overlapping Felton. Population shown
Cities near Felton
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Mount HermonCensus-designated place | 1.2 mi | 0.6 |
| Ben LomondCensus-designated place | 2.4 mi | 8.4 |
| Paradise ParkCensus-designated place | 3.2 mi | 0.3 |
| ZayanteCensus-designated place | 3.5 mi | 2.8 |
| Scotts ValleyCity | 3.7 mi | 4.6 |
| Bonny DoonCensus-designated place | 3.8 mi | 16.6 |
| PasatiempoCensus-designated place | 3.7 mi | 0.9 |
| BrookdaleCensus-designated place | 4.8 mi | 3.8 |
| LompicoCensus-designated place | 4.9 mi | 3.4 |
| Santa CruzCity | 5.1 mi | 12.7 |
| Live OakCensus-designated place | 6.4 mi | 3.2 |
| DavenportCensus-designated place | 6.6 mi | 2.8 |
| Boulder CreekCensus-designated place | 7.1 mi | 7.5 |
| Twin LakesCensus-designated place | 7.2 mi | 0.7 |
| SoquelCensus-designated place | 7.7 mi | 4.6 |
| Pleasure PointCensus-designated place | 8 mi | 0.7 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Felton, CA in?
- Felton is in Santa Cruz County, California.
- What ZIP codes are in Felton, CA?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Felton include 95018.
- What is the population of Felton, CA?
- About 4,093 people live in Felton, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Felton?
- Nearby places include Mount Hermon (1.2 mi), Ben Lomond (2.4 mi), Paradise Park (3.2 mi), Zayante (3.5 mi), Scotts Valley (3.7 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023