PlainZIP

Brookdale, CA · standard

ZIP Code 95007

Santa Cruz County, California — Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

676
456/sq mi
$91,352
Median income
41.9%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Brookdale pairs an above-median household income, in a low-density, renter-heavy area.

Top 26%
household income, US ZIPs
456
people per sq mi
20%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 95007 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 95007 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 1.5 square miles in Brookdale, Santa Cruz County, California. The area is home to 676 residents, producing a population density of 456 people per square mile, and falls within the Los Angeles time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 95007 against California and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 95007 sits at $91,352 (10% below the California average), while per-capita income is $51,154. The poverty rate stands at 0.0% and the unemployment rate at 7.0%. On housing, the median home value is — with median rent at $2,034 per month, and 19.9% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 95007 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 41.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 35.4, and the average commute is —. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Santa Cruz County, so you can benchmark 95007 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 95007, Brookdale, CA · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

676

Population

1.5

Area (sq mi)

456

People / sq mi

Los Angeles

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 95007?

35.4

Median Age

56.6%

Male

43.4%

Female

0.0%

Foreign-Born

White 62.9%
African American 2.3%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 34.8%
Hispanic or Latino 42.2%

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?

$91,352

Median Household Income

-10% vs state

$51,154

Per Capita Income

0.0%

Poverty Rate

7.0%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 95007 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income — the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$91,352 Top 26% higher than 74% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Below this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). This entry sits in this band. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

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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?

High School Graduate or Higher 47.2%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 41.9%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

279

Total Housing Units

186

Occupied Units

93

Vacant Units

2.13

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 19.9%
Renter 80.1%

$2,034

Median Rent

1955

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

+4.9%

YoY Change (2022)

234

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+134%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 95007 have increased 4.9% over the past year (2022). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +134% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2018 +3.7% 191
2019 +3.5% 198
2020 -0.4% 197
2021 +13.4% 223
2022 +4.9% 234

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 2022. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 8 business establishments in ZIP 95007, employing approximately 66 people with a combined annual payroll of $3,922,000.

8

Businesses

66

Employees

$3.9M

Annual Payroll

0

Industry Sectors

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 95007 vs its nearest neighbors, by population

Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 95007 ranks #0 by population — useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 95007 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

median income

What this shows By household income, ZIP 95007 ranks #null of 9 neighboring ZIPs — local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
95005 Ben Lomond, CA 6,311 1.2 mi
95018 Felton, CA 7,778 3.4 mi
95060 Santa Cruz, CA 46,377 4.9 mi
95041 Mount Hermon, CA 160 4.6 mi
95006 Boulder Creek, CA 8,979 5.0 mi
95066 Scotts Valley, CA 14,749 5.7 mi
95017 Davenport, CA 834 7.4 mi
95064 Santa Cruz, CA 7,331 8.3 mi
95033 Los Gatos, CA 9,372 7.9 mi
95065 Santa Cruz, CA 8,113 8.5 mi

More ZIP Codes in Santa Cruz County

95076 standard
Watsonville, CA
Pop: 82,474
95060 standard
Santa Cruz, CA
Pop: 46,377
95062 standard
Santa Cruz, CA
Pop: 36,079
95003 standard
Aptos, CA
Pop: 23,974
95066 standard
Scotts Valley, CA
Pop: 14,749
95073 standard
Soquel, CA
Pop: 10,154

Related Areas

Santa Cruz County Brookdale, CA California

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 95007 in? ▼
ZIP code 95007 (Brookdale) 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 95007? ▼
ZIP code 95007 in Brookdale, CA has a population of 676 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 95007? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 95007 is $91,352, which is 20% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 95007? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 95007 is White at 62.9%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 42.2% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 95007? ▼
ZIP code 95007 has 8 business establishments employing approximately 66 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 95007? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 95007 increased by 4.9% in 2022. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 134%. 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 95007? ▼
In ZIP code 95007, 47.2% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 41.9% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 95007? ▼
In ZIP code 95007, approximately 19.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 80.1% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.

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Official Data Resources for Brookdale, CA

Verify and explore additional data for this area using these official government sources.

U.S. Census Bureau
Official demographic, economic, and housing data from the American Community Survey.
HUD Fair Market Rents
Department of Housing and Urban Development rental cost estimates by metropolitan area.
FBI Uniform Crime Reports
Official crime statistics compiled from law enforcement agencies nationwide.
FHFA House Price Index
Federal Housing Finance Agency home value trends based on repeat sales and appraisals.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.