95064 Zip Code Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for the zip code 95064, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

95064 is a zip code in Santa Cruz County, California, which covers Santa Cruz, with a total population of 10,646 people.

We are using the latest American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year survey data from the US Census Bureau, which is accurate up to 2021.

Table of Contents

Population

There is a lot of data that lets us see how many people live in the 95064 zip code. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in 95064.

The estimated population of people living in 95064 is 10,646, with a median age of 19.6.

We can look back at data from previous years to see how the population in the 95064 area has changed over the last 5 years.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
10,646
+0.23%
+6.53%
2020
10,622
+1.3%
-
2019
10,486
+1.82%
-
2018
10,299
+3.06%
-
2017
9,993
 - -

Population of 95064 by Race and Ethnicity

How much has the race and ethnicity of the population in the 95064 zip code changed? The US Census Bureau gives us a few defined types that the population is broken down into.

Let's look at the total numbers and also the change over the last 5 years.

Race 2021 2017 Change
White
32.7%
35.1%
 -6.84%
Black/African American
4%
2.1%
 +90.48%
Native
0.1%
0.1%
 0.00%
Hispanic
29.4%
28.2%
 +4.26%
Asian
25.4%
28%
 -9.29%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0.2%
0.4%
 -50.00%
Two Or More Races
7.9%
5.8%
 +36.21%
Other
0.3%
0.3%
 0.00%

This data can be very important for anybody studying the 95064 zip for a number of reasons, including social and economic research, planning and development, and marketing to a multi-cultural population.

Note that the Native group includes both Native American and Alaskan Native people.

Population of 95064 by Age and Gender

We can also monitor the change of the age and gender in the 95064 zip code to track track trends in the population over time.

We can see how the population in 95064 has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 19.6 -0.51% 19.7 0% 19.5 -1.02%
2020 19.7 +0.51% 19.7 0% 19.7 +0.51%
2019 19.6 0% 19.7 +0.51% 19.6 +0.51%
2018 19.6 0% 19.6 -0.51% 19.5 0%
2017 19.6 - 19.7 - 19.5 -

The median age of the 95064 zip gives you an idea of the age distribution, with half of the population being older than the median age and half being younger.

This can then be used to infer and compare against birth rates, parent ages, and more metrics to understand the population. For example, an increasing median age indicates an aging population in the 95064 area, which can be a sign of a declining population in terms of birth rates and workforce participation.

Age 2021 2017
(Years) Male Female Male Female
0 to 9 53 38.13% 110 -66.01% 52 51
10 to 19 2,587 +10.17% 3,369 +9.44% 2,848 3,640
20 to 29 1,601 -0.78% 1,727 0.03% 1,548 1,719
30 to 39 102 +43.75% 115 -22.57% 146 88
40 to 49 72 +68.87% 95 +77.93% 120 185
50 to 59 67 +25.57% 56 +77.41% 82 92
60 to 69 10 +126.02% 11 +91.75% 28 21
70+ 7 24.21% 11 +72.99% 7 19

Median Household Income

The latest median household income for the 95064 zip code is $107,500.00.

In simple terms, the median income is the middle income of a group of people. Half of the people in the group make more than the median income, and half make less.

The median income is a good indicator of the overall income of a group of people, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more.

Median Income by Age

We can also look at the median income by age to see how the median income varies by age, and how it compares to the overall median income for 95064.

  • Under 25
    $0.00
  • 25 to 44
    $105,347.00
  • 45 to 64
    $138,104.00
  • 65 and over
    $151,250.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in the 95064 zip code, we are actually talking about the mean household income.

This is calculated by adding up all the incomes of all the households in 95064, and then dividing that number by the total number of households.

This is a good way to get a general idea of the average income of a group of people, but it can be skewed by a very high or very low incomes.

The average household income of 95064 is currently $105,844.00.

In terms of accurately summarizing income at a geographic level, the median income is a better metric than the average income because it isn't affected by a small number of very high or very low incomes.

If you had an area where the average income was greater than the median, it can mean that there is significant income inequality, with income being concentrated in a small number of wealthy households.

10.82% of households in 95064 are classed as high income households (making $200,000+ per year).

Household Income Tiers

The US Census Bureau divides households into income tiers based on the median income for the area. This is a good way to compare the income of 95064 against other zip codes.

  • Less than $24,999
    21.46%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    16.04%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    3.92%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    1.87%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    41.79%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    4.10%
  • $200,000 or more
    10.82%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in 95064 is $9,060.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of 95064 by the total population of 95064.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people living in the 95064 area, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in 95064 to see how many people have a high school degree, a bachelor's degree, or a graduate degree.

Educational attainment is a good indicator of the overall education level of a population, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more to see how education levels affect income, unemployment rates, and more.

  • Master's degree or higher
    40.56%
  • Bachelor's degree
    47.27%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    4.21%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    7.96%
  • Less than high school diploma
    0.00%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in 95064 that are over the age of 16.

Currently, the total population of the 95064 zip over the age of 16 is 10,477.

Of those people, a total of 43.40% are working or actively looking for work. This is called the labor force participation rate.

The participation rate is a useful market measure because it shows the relative amount of labor resources available to the economy.

The employment to total population rate in 95064 is 36.50%.

Employment by Age

We can look at the employment rates by age to see how it compares to the overall employment rate. Here's how that breaks down for the 95064 zip code.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 6,422 35.80% 21.50%
20 to 24 years 2,966 48.40% 12.70%
25 to 29 years 301 69.10% 11.50%
30 to 34 years 106 58.50% 0.00%
35 to 44 years 309 86.10% 6.00%
45 to 54 years 243 83.10% 2.00%
55 to 59 years 55 85.50% 0.00%
60 to 64 years 36 55.60% 0.00%
65 to 74 years 28 25.00% 14.30%
75 years and over 11 0.00% 0.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in 95064. The table below shows the rates for each of the ethnicity groups types defined by the US Census Bureau (which we mentioned earlier in this article).

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
White 4,676 43.50% 16.60%
Black or African American 480 58.80% 5.30%
American Indian and Alaska Native 80 58.80% 14.90%
Asian 2,717 30.20% 20.90%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 22 68.20% 0.00%
Other 1,013 47.60% 14.90%
Two or more races 1,489 58.00% 13.80%
Hispanic or Latino 3,050 53.00% 19.30%
Not Hispanic or Latino 3,421 39.10% 16.30%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations for people living in the 95064 area as well as the gender breakdown and earnings of them.

The total population of civilian employees that are 16 years old or older in 95064 is 3,825, with median earnings of $5,003.00.

Women in 95064 are earning approximately 54.30% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 3,825 $5,003.00
Male 1,564 $7,867.00
Female 2,261 $4,270.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings for 95064 even further by occupation. The list of occupation categories below will show you how many people are employed in each category and the median earnings of each profession.

Occupation Employed Earnings
Management 152 $46,129.00
Business and Financial 216 $8,043.00
Computer and Mathematical 171 $31,250.00
Architecture and Engineering 30 $9,231.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 8 $0.00
Community and Social Service 96 $3,649.00
Legal 0 $0.00
Educational and Library 570 $5,854.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 97 $4,125.00
Healthcare Practitioners 9 $0.00
Healthcare Support 58 $3,523.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 50 $11,618.00
Law Enforcement 11 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 665 $4,915.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 66 $2,499.00
Personal Care and Service 281 $4,381.00
Sales 634 $6,150.00
Office and Administrative Support 533 $3,957.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 11 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 16 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 9 $0.00
Production 14 $0.00
Transportation and Material Moving 62 $2,499.00

Occupations by Gender

Now we can also look at the occupations by category for 95064 when it is broken down by male and female.

This lets us see how many male and females work in each occupation, the median earnings, and the male to female ratio of earnings for 95064.

That last metric is important because it can be used to look at the gender pay gap between men and women.

Occupation Male Female
Population Earnings Population Earnings
Management 58 $11,563.00 94 $47,361.00
Business and Financial 28 $2,499.00 188 $8,152.00
Computer and Mathematical 103 $95,531.00 68 $30,093.00
Architecture and Engineering 20 $9,423.00 10 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 8 $0.00 0 $0.00
Community and Social Service 48 $7,917.00 48 $2,499.00
Legal 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Educational and Library 300 $6,739.00 270 $4,906.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 28 $6,944.00 69 $2,958.00
Healthcare Practitioners 0 $0.00 9 $0.00
Healthcare Support 29 $4,148.00 29 $2,499.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 13 $0.00 37 $10,662.00
Law Enforcement 0 $0.00 11 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 251 $4,669.00 414 $5,000.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 14 $0.00 52 $2,499.00
Personal Care and Service 102 $10,357.00 179 $4,029.00
Sales 312 $10,370.00 322 $3,295.00
Office and Administrative Support 123 $4,599.00 410 $3,587.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 7 $0.00 4 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 16 $0.00 0 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 9 $0.00 0 $0.00
Production 14 $0.00 0 $0.00
Transportation and Material Moving 24 $34,375.00 38 $2,499.00

Households and Family Size

A household is defined by the US Census Bureau as a group of people who occupy a housing unit. A housing unit is a house, apartment, mobile home, group of rooms, or single room occupied as separate living quarters.

There are currently 536 households in 95064, with an average household size of 2.3 people.

A family is defined as a group of two or more people related by birth, marriage, or adoption who live together in the same household.

There are 263 families living in the 95064 zip code with an average family size of 2.57 people.

Households by Marital Status

The four categories of household by marital status are:

  • Married-couple family
  • Male householder with no spouse present
  • Female household with no spouse present
  • Nonfamily household

The table below shows the total number of households and families, with the average sizes of each, that live in 95064:

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 216 23 24 273
Average Household Size 2.61 2.39 3.04 1.98
Total Families 216 23 24 0
Average Household Size 2.61 2.22 2.63 0

Poverty

Of the 263 families living in 95064, 15.60% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in 95064:

Household Size Poverty Threshold
1 Person $14,580.00
2 People $19,720.00
3 People $24,860.00
4 People $30,000.00
5 People $35,140.00
6 People $40,280.00
7 People $45,420.00
8 People $50,560.00

Housing

There are 576 housing units in 95064.

The table below shows the split between occupied and vacant units:

Total Percentage
Occupied 536 93.06%
Vacant 40 6.94%

55.73% of the total 576 housing units in 95064 are rental units. This is approximately 321 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 171 are occupied by the owner - or 29.69% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in 95064 is $1,392.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in 95064 that fall into a particular rent range. These can then be used to compare with other areas, or to see how they have changed over time.

  • No rent paid
    44
  • Less than $500
    1
  • $500 to $999
    48
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    130
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    138
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    4
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    0
  • $3,000 or more
    0

Property Value

The median value of a property in 95064 is $451,300.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in 95064 that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    4
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    0
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    0
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    0
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    13
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    105
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    38
  • $1,000,000 or more
    11

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in 95064. The chart below shows the number of properties in 95064 that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    13
  • 1940 to 1949
    1
  • 1950 to 1959
    26
  • 1960 to 1969
    158
  • 1970 to 1979
    77
  • 1980 to 1989
    174
  • 1990 to 1999
    18
  • 2000 to 2009
    61
  • 2010 to 2013
    48
  • 2014 or later
    0

Vehicles per Household

The number of vehicles available per household can be a good indicator of the level of affluence in an area. The chart below shows the number of households in 95064 that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    47
  • 1 vehicle available
    325
  • 2 vehicles available
    152
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    12

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in 95064 get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in 95064 that commute to work in a particular way.

19.3 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in 95064.

These commute times can be compared to other date like income and educational levels to see how they relate to each other and if there are any trends in the data that might suggest a correlation.

  • Less than 5 minutes
    144
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    649
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    646
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    629
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    331
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    96
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    261
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    25
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    16
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    193
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    120
  • 90 or more minutes
    60

Summary

We've covered a LOT of demographic and population data for 95064 in this article! Hopefully you have found it very useful in your research of the area.

If you use any of the data found on this page, please consider linking back to USPopulation.org as the source and if you have any feedback or data requests, click here to contact us.

States in 95064

If you want to see how the population and demographics of 95064 compare to other zip codes in California, check out the list of all California zip codes below: