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Santa Cruz, CA
City in Santa Cruz County, California. ZIP codes: 95060, 95062, 95064, 95065.
Population
61,607
Land area
12.7sq mi
People per sq mi
4,836
ZIP codes
4
Santa Cruz and its ZIP codes
Santa Cruz at a glance
- Santa Cruz is about 19 times as dense as California as a whole.
- It is the 149th most populous of 1,570 cities and towns in California.
- Households here earn a median of $115,475 a year, 16% more than the California figure of $99,122.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $1,209,000 (65% above California) and median rent is $2,452 a month.
Local data for Santa Cruz, CA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Santa Cruz, CA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$115,475
Poverty rate
17.0%
Median home value
$1,209,000
Median rent
$2,452/mo
Homeownership
48.4%
Bachelor's or higher
57.6%
Median age
31.1
Average commute
22.8 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (10,311), Irish Americans (7,415), German Americans (6,611).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Santa Cruz County. PPP loans are for Santa Cruz.
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
$481K
10 loans, 74 jobs reported
How people get to work
Santa Cruz, CA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone51.3%
- Carpooled6.2%
- Public transit4.7%
- Walked9.0%
- Bicycle5.2%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.4%
- Worked from home22.2%
Average one-way commute: 22.8 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Santa Cruz, 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 zone15 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Santa Cruz, CA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
24.5%
U.S. 33.3% -8.8 pts
Diabetes
8.0%
U.S. 12.1% -4.1 pts
Smoking
9.2%
U.S. 12.8% -3.6 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
7.3%
U.S. 11.1% -3.8 pts
ZIP codes in Santa Cruz
4 in or overlapping Santa Cruz. Population shown
Cities near Santa Cruz
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| PasatiempoCensus-designated place | 1.8 mi | 0.9 |
| Paradise ParkCensus-designated place | 1.9 mi | 0.3 |
| Twin LakesCensus-designated place | 2.4 mi | 0.7 |
| Live OakCensus-designated place | 2.8 mi | 3.2 |
| Pleasure PointCensus-designated place | 3.3 mi | 0.7 |
| CapitolaCity | 4 mi | 1.6 |
| SoquelCensus-designated place | 4.6 mi | 4.6 |
| FeltonCensus-designated place | 5.1 mi | 4.6 |
| Mount HermonCensus-designated place | 5.2 mi | 0.6 |
| Scotts ValleyCity | 5.3 mi | 4.6 |
| SeacliffCensus-designated place | 6.1 mi | 0.7 |
| Ben LomondCensus-designated place | 7.4 mi | 8.4 |
| ZayanteCensus-designated place | 7.5 mi | 2.8 |
| AptosCensus-designated place | 7.7 mi | 6.6 |
| Bonny DoonCensus-designated place | 8.1 mi | 16.6 |
| Rio del MarCensus-designated place | 8.7 mi | 3 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Santa Cruz, CA in?
- Santa Cruz is in Santa Cruz County, California.
- What ZIP codes are in Santa Cruz, CA?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Santa Cruz include 95060, 95062, 95064, 95065.
- What is the population of Santa Cruz, CA?
- About 61,607 people live in Santa Cruz, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Santa Cruz?
- Nearby places include Pasatiempo (1.8 mi), Paradise Park (1.9 mi), Twin Lakes (2.4 mi), Live Oak (2.8 mi), Pleasure Point (3.3 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023