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Soquel, CA
Census-designated place in Santa Cruz County, California. ZIP codes: 95073.
Population
10,679
Land area
4.6sq mi
People per sq mi
2,323
ZIP codes
1
Soquel and its ZIP codes
Soquel at a glance
- Soquel is about 9.2 times as dense as California as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $118,777 a year, 20% more than the California figure of $99,122.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $957,300 (30% above California) and median rent is $2,266 a month.
Local data for Soquel, CA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Soquel, CA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$118,777
Poverty rate
9.7%
Median home value
$957,300
Median rent
$2,266/mo
Homeownership
72.7%
Bachelor's or higher
48.0%
Median age
42.7
Average commute
23.0 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (1,562), German Americans (1,562), Mexican Americans (1,552).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Santa Cruz County. PPP loans are for Soquel.
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
Soquel, CA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone71.5%
- Carpooled8.7%
- Public transit0.2%
- Walked2.4%
- Bicycle1.2%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.2%
- Worked from home15.7%
Average one-way commute: 23.0 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Soquel, 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 Soquel, CA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
25.0%
U.S. 33.3% -8.3 pts
Diabetes
9.7%
U.S. 12.1% -2.4 pts
Smoking
9.3%
U.S. 12.8% -3.5 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
5.7%
U.S. 11.1% -5.4 pts
ZIP codes in Soquel
1 in or overlapping Soquel. Population shown
Cities near Soquel
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| CapitolaCity | 1.6 mi | 1.6 |
| Live OakCensus-designated place | 1.8 mi | 3.2 |
| SeacliffCensus-designated place | 2.3 mi | 0.7 |
| Pleasure PointCensus-designated place | 3 mi | 0.7 |
| AptosCensus-designated place | 3.2 mi | 6.6 |
| Twin LakesCensus-designated place | 3.3 mi | 0.7 |
| PasatiempoCensus-designated place | 4.4 mi | 0.9 |
| Santa CruzCity | 4.6 mi | 12.7 |
| Day ValleyCensus-designated place | 5.1 mi | 18.5 |
| Rio del MarCensus-designated place | 5.1 mi | 3 |
| Paradise ParkCensus-designated place | 5.2 mi | 0.3 |
| Scotts ValleyCity | 5.2 mi | 4.6 |
| Mount HermonCensus-designated place | 7 mi | 0.6 |
| Aptos Hills-Larkin ValleyCensus-designated place | 7.1 mi | 9.3 |
| FeltonCensus-designated place | 7.7 mi | 4.6 |
| La Selva BeachCensus-designated place | 7.7 mi | 5.3 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Soquel, CA in?
- Soquel is in Santa Cruz County, California.
- What ZIP codes are in Soquel, CA?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Soquel include 95073.
- What is the population of Soquel, CA?
- About 10,679 people live in Soquel, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Soquel?
- Nearby places include Capitola (1.6 mi), Live Oak (1.8 mi), Seacliff (2.3 mi), Pleasure Point (3 mi), Aptos (3.2 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023