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Freedom, CA

Census-designated place in Santa Cruz County, California. ZIP codes: 95019.

Population

3,172

Land area

1.1sq mi

People per sq mi

2,799

ZIP codes

1

Freedom and its ZIP codes

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Freedom at a glance

  • Freedom is about 11 times as dense as California as a whole.
  • Households here earn a median of $93,750 a year, 5% less than the California figure of $99,122.
  • A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $755,300 and median rent is $1,621 a month.

Local data for Freedom, CA

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

Freedom, CA, American Community Survey 2020-2024

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Median household income

$93,750

Poverty rate

7.3%

Median home value

$755,300

Median rent

$1,621/mo

Homeownership

56.6%

Bachelor's or higher

24.8%

Median age

32.1

Average commute

30.8 min

Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (2,299), German Americans (361), Italian Americans (87).

Home values and rentsIncome, education and commute

Economy and federal money

Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Santa Cruz County. PPP loans are for Freedom.

Details

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

Santa Cruz County economyFederal spending

How people get to work

Freedom, CA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates

  • Drove alone66.5%
  • Carpooled23.1%
  • Public transit0.0%
  • Walked1.5%
  • Bicycle2.2%
  • Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.3%
  • Worked from home5.4%

Average one-way commute: 30.8 minutes for people who do not work from home.

Environment and hazard risk

Freedom, CA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA

Full report

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 zone

Health statistics

Share of adults in Freedom, CA, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

28.5%

U.S. 33.3% -4.8 pts

Diabetes

10.8%

U.S. 12.1% -1.3 pts

Smoking

10.4%

U.S. 12.8% -2.4 pts

Uninsured (18-64)

16.8%

U.S. 11.1% +5.7 pts

ZIP codes in Freedom

1 in or overlapping Freedom. Population shown

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Cities near Freedom

NameDistanceLand area (sq mi)
AmestiCensus-designated place1.5 mi2.9
Aptos Hills-Larkin ValleyCensus-designated place2 mi9.3
La Selva BeachCensus-designated place2.2 mi5.3
WatsonvilleCity2.5 mi6.8
InterlakenCensus-designated place3.3 mi9.8
CorralitosCensus-designated place3.9 mi8.9
Rio del MarCensus-designated place4.1 mi3
PajaroCensus-designated place4.3 mi0.9
Pajaro DunesCensus-designated place4.7 mi2.6
AptosCensus-designated place6.2 mi6.6
Las LomasCensus-designated place6.2 mi1
SeacliffCensus-designated place6.9 mi0.7
Day ValleyCensus-designated place7.1 mi18.5
CapitolaCity8.9 mi1.6
SoquelCensus-designated place9.1 mi4.6
Moss LandingCensus-designated place9.4 mi0.4

Frequently asked questions

What county is Freedom, CA in?
Freedom is in Santa Cruz County, California.
What ZIP codes are in Freedom, CA?
ZIP codes in or overlapping Freedom include 95019.
What is the population of Freedom, CA?
About 3,172 people live in Freedom, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What cities are near Freedom?
Nearby places include Amesti (1.5 mi), Aptos Hills-Larkin Valley (2 mi), La Selva Beach (2.2 mi), Watsonville (2.5 mi), Interlaken (3.3 mi).

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023