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Zayante, CA
Census-designated place in Santa Cruz County, California. ZIP codes: 95018.
Population
399
Land area
2.8sq mi
People per sq mi
141
ZIP codes
1
Zayante and its ZIP codes
Zayante at a glance
- Zayante is 44% less dense than California as a whole.
Local data for Zayante, CA
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Santa Cruz County. PPP loans are for Zayante.
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
Environment and hazard risk
Zayante, 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
Health statistics
Share of adults in Zayante, 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
10.4%
U.S. 12.8% -2.4 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
4.9%
U.S. 11.1% -6.2 pts
ZIP codes in Zayante
1 in or overlapping Zayante. Population shown
Cities near Zayante
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| LompicoCensus-designated place | 1.7 mi | 3.4 |
| Ben LomondCensus-designated place | 2.3 mi | 8.4 |
| Mount HermonCensus-designated place | 2.6 mi | 0.6 |
| Scotts ValleyCity | 2.9 mi | 4.6 |
| FeltonCensus-designated place | 3.5 mi | 4.6 |
| BrookdaleCensus-designated place | 3.9 mi | 3.8 |
| Boulder CreekCensus-designated place | 5.6 mi | 7.5 |
| Paradise ParkCensus-designated place | 5.6 mi | 0.3 |
| PasatiempoCensus-designated place | 5.7 mi | 0.9 |
| Bonny DoonCensus-designated place | 6 mi | 16.6 |
| Lexington HillsCensus-designated place | 6.2 mi | 4.7 |
| Santa CruzCity | 7.5 mi | 12.7 |
| Live OakCensus-designated place | 7.5 mi | 3.2 |
| SoquelCensus-designated place | 8.1 mi | 4.6 |
| Twin LakesCensus-designated place | 9 mi | 0.7 |
| CapitolaCity | 9 mi | 1.6 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Zayante, CA in?
- Zayante is in Santa Cruz County, California.
- What ZIP codes are in Zayante, CA?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Zayante include 95018.
- What is the population of Zayante, CA?
- About 399 people live in Zayante, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Zayante?
- Nearby places include Lompico (1.7 mi), Ben Lomond (2.3 mi), Mount Hermon (2.6 mi), Scotts Valley (2.9 mi), Felton (3.5 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023