ZIP Code 95065 Demographics

Santa Cruz County, California  ·  ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates

ACS 2022 Data

Population & Income Overview

Key statistics for ZIP code 95065 compared to county averages.

Total Population

8,125

↓ 97.0% vs county

Median HH Income

$136,469

↑ +30.7% vs county

Median Home Value

$1,088,700

↑ +14.4% vs county

Median Age

42.0 yrs

↓ +7.1% vs county

Unemployment Rate

3.9%

↑ 34.6% vs county

Income & Housing Comparison

How ZIP 95065 compares to Santa Cruz County and California overall. Data from ACS 2022 5-year estimates.

Median Household Income ZIP 95065 $136k Santa Cruz $104k California $92k

Source: ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates, Table B19013

Median Home Value ZIP 95065 $1.1M Santa Cruz $951k California $659k

Source: ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates, Table B25077

Education & Employment

Bachelor's Rate

27.4%

of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher

Owner Occupancy

68.3%

of occupied housing units are owner-occupied

Median Gross Rent

$2,504

per month including utilities

Rent vs. Buy Affordability

Compare estimated monthly costs of home ownership vs renting in ZIP Code 95065 using local Census metrics.

Median Home Value$1,088,700
Down Payment (20%)$217,740
Interest Rate6.5%
Loan Term

Estimated Monthly Costs

Buy (Mortgage, Tax, Ins.)
$6,912P&I: $5505 | Tax: $1089 | Ins: $318
Rent (Local Median)
$2,504
Renting is CheaperRenting is estimated to save you $4,408/month compared to buying costs.

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Location & Neighboring Areas

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Nearby ZIP Codes

ZIP codes geographically closest to 95065, sorted by distance.

95073 3.0 mi away santa cruz county 95010 4.1 mi away santa cruz county 95062 4.1 mi away santa cruz county 95003 6.0 mi away santa cruz county 95005 7.4 mi away santa cruz county 95007 8.5 mi away santa cruz county 95033 8.9 mi away santa cruz county 95019 12.9 mi away santa cruz county

About Santa Cruz County

Santa Cruz County is located in California and has a total population of 268,571. The county's median household income is $104,409 and median home value is $951,300. ZIP code 95065 is one of many ZCTAs within this county.

View all ZIP codes in Santa Cruz County

Data source: American Community Survey (ACS) 2022 5-Year Estimates, U.S. Census Bureau. ZCTAs (ZIP Code Tabulation Areas) are used as proxies for USPS ZIP codes. Some USPS ZIP codes may not have a corresponding ZCTA.