Boulder Creek, CA · standard
ZIP Code 95006
Santa Cruz County, California - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 8,979
- 65/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $102,167
- Median income Above-median income area
- $843,200
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 39.4%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Boulder Creek pairs an upper-quartile household income with top-decile home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 18%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 4%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 65
- people per sq mi
- 77%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 95006 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 95006 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Boulder Creek, Santa Cruz County, California, home to 8,979 residents across 138.6 square miles, a density of 65 people per square mile, in the Los Angeles time zone.
ZIP 95006 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $102,167 (0% above the average California ZIP), while per-capita income is $58,506. Unemployment is 10.0%, an important qualifier alongside the household-income figure. Median home value is $843,200 (9% above the average California ZIP) and median rent is $2,129; 76.5% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 39.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 47.6, and the average commute is 38 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Santa Cruz County, so 95006 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →
Top industries in ZIP 95006
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Boulder Creek, CA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 95006.
- Construction
Construction
32 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
22 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
17 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
17 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
14 establishments
What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 95006, Boulder Creek, CA · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.
Quick Facts
8,979
Population
138.6
Area (sq mi)
65
People / sq mi
Los Angeles
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 95006?
47.6
Median Age
51.5%
Male
48.5%
Female
9.8%
Foreign-Born
Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How much do residents earn?
$102,167
Median Household Income
+0% vs state ZIP avg
$58,506
Per Capita Income
6.4%
Poverty Rate
10.0%
Unemployment Rate
37.6 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 95006 ranks among California ZIPs
Boulder Creek, CA household income vs. every California ZIP code
Median household income among 1,583 reporting California ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$102,167 Top 42% higher than 58% of 1,583 California ZIPs
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more California ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
Source U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What is the education profile here?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
3,607housing units
3,607
Total Housing Units
3,222
Occupied Units
385
Vacant Units
2.32
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$843,200
Median Home Value
+9% vs state ZIP avg
$2,129
Median Rent
1963
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How have home values changed over time?
FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals
+0.7%
YoY Change (2024)
246
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+146%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 95006 have increased 0.7% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +146% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +1.8% | 201 |
| 2021 | +13.9% | 229 |
| 2022 | +9.3% | 251 |
| 2023 | -2.6% | 244 |
| 2024 | +0.7% | 246 |
Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 144 business establishments in ZIP 95006, employing approximately 852 people with a combined annual payroll of $41,045,000.
144
Businesses
852
Employees
$41.0M
Annual Payroll
11
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 32 | 22.2% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 22 | 15.3% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 17 | 11.8% |
| Accommodation and food services | 17 | 11.8% |
| Retail trade | 14 | 9.7% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 13 | 9.0% |
| Health care and social assistance | 5 | 3.5% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 4 | 2.8% |
| Educational services | 4 | 2.8% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 4 | 2.8% |
| Wholesale trade | 3 | 2.1% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
Nearby ZIP Codes
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ZIP 95006 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 95014
Cupertino (95014)
60,717 residents
- 95060
Santa Cruz (95060)
46,377 residents
- 95070
Saratoga (95070)
30,617 residents
- 95006 8,979
Boulder Creek (95006)
8,979 residents
- 95018 7,778
Felton (95018)
7,778 residents
- 95005 6,311
Ben Lomond (95005)
6,311 residents
- 94020 1,559
La Honda (94020)
1,559 residents
- 95017 834
Davenport (95017)
834 residents
- 95007 676
Brookdale (95007)
676 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 95006 ranks #4 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 95006 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 94020
La Honda (94020)
$250,000 median income
- 94021
Loma Mar (94021)
$250,000 median income
- 95070
Saratoga (95070)
$250,000 median income
- 95014
Cupertino (95014)
$230,913 median income
- 95018
Felton (95018)
$129,464 median income
- 95060
Santa Cruz (95060)
$108,591 median income
- 95005
Ben Lomond (95005)
$104,375 median income
- 95017
Davenport (95017)
$102,625 median income
- 95006
Boulder Creek (95006)
$102,167 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 95006 ranks #9 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 95007 | Brookdale, CA | 676 | 5.0 mi |
| 95005 | Ben Lomond, CA | 6,311 | 5.9 mi |
| 95017 | Davenport, CA | 834 | 6.8 mi |
| 95060 | Santa Cruz, CA | 46,377 | 9.5 mi |
| 95018 | Felton, CA | 7,778 | 8.2 mi |
| 95070 | Saratoga, CA | 30,617 | 8.0 mi |
| 94020 | La Honda, CA | 1,559 | 9.1 mi |
| 95014 | Cupertino, CA | 60,717 | 10.0 mi |
| 95041 | Mount Hermon, CA | 160 | 9.6 mi |
| 94021 | Loma Mar, CA | 192 | 10.1 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 95006, both outside CA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (8,979 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What county is ZIP code 95006 in?
ZIP code 95006 (Boulder Creek) is located in Santa Cruz County, California. Santa Cruz County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/santa-cruz-ca.
What is the population of ZIP code 95006?
ZIP code 95006 in Boulder Creek, CA has a population of 8,979 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 95006?
The median household income in ZIP 95006 is $102,167, which is 34% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 95006?
The median home value in ZIP 95006 is $843,200, which is 203% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 95006?
The largest racial group in ZIP 95006 is White at 80.6%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 11.1% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 95006?
ZIP code 95006 has 144 business establishments employing approximately 852 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 95006?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 95006 are: Construction (32), Professional, scientific, and technical services (22), Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services (17). There are 11 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 95006?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 95006 increased by 0.7% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 146%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 95006?
In ZIP code 95006, 57.1% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 39.4% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 95006?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 95006 is 37.6 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend more time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 95006?
In ZIP code 95006, approximately 76.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 23.5% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 95006?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 95006 is 6.4% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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