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Pleasure Point, CA
Census-designated place in Santa Cruz County, California. ZIP codes: 95062.
Population
5,489
Land area
0.7sq mi
People per sq mi
7,323
ZIP codes
1
Pleasure Point and its ZIP codes
Pleasure Point at a glance
- Pleasure Point is about 29 times as dense as California as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $119,821 a year, 21% more than the California figure of $99,122.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $1,183,600 (61% above California) and median rent is $2,705 a month.
Local data for Pleasure Point, CA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Pleasure Point, CA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$119,821
Poverty rate
8.9%
Median home value
$1,183,600
Median rent
$2,705/mo
Homeownership
59.5%
Bachelor's or higher
55.8%
Median age
47.2
Average commute
22.9 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (909), Irish Americans (798), Mexican Americans (643).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Santa Cruz County. PPP loans are for Pleasure Point.
Unemployment rate
5.1%
Sep 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
Pleasure Point, CA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone63.1%
- Carpooled4.4%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked1.0%
- Bicycle3.2%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other2.3%
- Worked from home26.1%
Average one-way commute: 22.9 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Pleasure Point, 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
Health statistics
Share of adults in Pleasure Point, CA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
25.7%
U.S. 33.3% -7.6 pts
Diabetes
9.3%
U.S. 12.1% -2.8 pts
Smoking
9.6%
U.S. 12.8% -3.2 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
6.2%
U.S. 11.1% -4.9 pts
ZIP codes in Pleasure Point
1 in or overlapping Pleasure Point. Population shown
Cities near Pleasure Point
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Twin LakesCensus-designated place | 0.9 mi | 0.7 |
| CapitolaCity | 1.4 mi | 1.6 |
| Live OakCensus-designated place | 2.1 mi | 3.2 |
| SoquelCensus-designated place | 3 mi | 4.6 |
| Santa CruzCity | 3.3 mi | 12.7 |
| SeacliffCensus-designated place | 3.3 mi | 0.7 |
| PasatiempoCensus-designated place | 4.2 mi | 0.9 |
| Paradise ParkCensus-designated place | 4.8 mi | 0.3 |
| AptosCensus-designated place | 5.1 mi | 6.6 |
| Rio del MarCensus-designated place | 5.5 mi | 3 |
| Scotts ValleyCity | 6.8 mi | 4.6 |
| Day ValleyCensus-designated place | 7.7 mi | 18.5 |
| Mount HermonCensus-designated place | 7.7 mi | 0.6 |
| La Selva BeachCensus-designated place | 7.7 mi | 5.3 |
| Aptos Hills-Larkin ValleyCensus-designated place | 7.9 mi | 9.3 |
| FeltonCensus-designated place | 8 mi | 4.6 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Pleasure Point, CA in?
- Pleasure Point is in Santa Cruz County, California.
- What ZIP codes are in Pleasure Point, CA?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Pleasure Point include 95062.
- What is the population of Pleasure Point, CA?
- About 5,489 people live in Pleasure Point, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Pleasure Point?
- Nearby places include Twin Lakes (0.9 mi), Capitola (1.4 mi), Live Oak (2.1 mi), Soquel (3 mi), Santa Cruz (3.3 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023