Freedom, CA · standard
ZIP Code 95019
Santa Cruz County, California - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 7,727
- 2,457/sq mi High-density area
- $67,474
- Median income Near-median income area
- $735,200
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 14.9%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Freedom pairs a below-median household income with top-decile home values, in a suburban-density, renter-heavy area.
- 43rd pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 6%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 2,457
- people per sq mi
- 30%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 95019 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 95019 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Freedom, Santa Cruz County, California, home to 7,727 residents across 3.1 square miles, a density of 2,457 people per square mile, in the Los Angeles time zone.
ZIP 95019 reports a modest median household income of $67,474 (34% below the average California ZIP), while per-capita income is $25,686. The poverty rate is 12.9%, with unemployment at 2.6%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $735,200 (5% below the average California ZIP) and median rent is $1,447; 29.7% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 14.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 32.5, and the average commute is 29 minutes. The page also surfaces 4 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Santa Cruz County, so 95019 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 95019
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Freedom, CA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 95019.
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
29 establishments
- Construction
Construction
24 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
19 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
18 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
12 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 95019, Freedom, 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
7,727
Population
3.1
Area (sq mi)
2,457
People / sq mi
Los Angeles
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 95019?
32.5
Median Age
48.0%
Male
52.0%
Female
45.5%
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?
$67,474
Median Household Income
-34% vs state ZIP avg
$25,686
Per Capita Income
12.9%
Poverty Rate
2.6%
Unemployment Rate
28.5 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 95019 ranks among California ZIPs
Freedom, 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)
$67,474 22nd percentile higher than 22% of 1,583 California ZIPs
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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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
1,855housing units
1,855
Total Housing Units
1,805
Occupied Units
50
Vacant Units
3.26
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$735,200
Median Home Value
-5% vs state ZIP avg
$1,447
Median Rent
1979
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
-6.1%
YoY Change (2023)
279
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+179%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 95019 have decreased 6.1% over the past year (2023). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +179% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | +6.4% | 207 |
| 2020 | +3.4% | 214 |
| 2021 | +9.3% | 234 |
| 2022 | +27.3% | 297 |
| 2023 | -6.1% | 279 |
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 2023. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 135 business establishments in ZIP 95019, employing approximately 900 people with a combined annual payroll of $42,684,000.
135
Businesses
900
Employees
$42.7M
Annual Payroll
10
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Health care and social assistance | 29 | 21.5% |
| Construction | 24 | 17.8% |
| Retail trade | 19 | 14.1% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 18 | 13.3% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 12 | 8.9% |
| Accommodation and food services | 10 | 7.4% |
| Finance and insurance | 5 | 3.7% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 5 | 3.7% |
| Manufacturing | 4 | 3.0% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 3 | 2.2% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
Nearby ZIP Codes
Want a side-by-side? Compare 95019 vs 95076 →
ZIP 95019 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 95076
Watsonville (95076)
82,474 residents
- 95003 23,974
Aptos (95003)
23,974 residents
- 95073 10,154
Soquel (95073)
10,154 residents
- 95019 7,727
Freedom (95019)
7,727 residents
- 95039 1,377
Moss Landing (95039)
1,377 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 95019 ranks #4 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 95019 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 95003
Aptos (95003)
$148,412 median income
- 95073
Soquel (95073)
$118,169 median income
- 95076
Watsonville (95076)
$91,099 median income
- 95019
Freedom (95019)
$67,474 median income
- 95039 $49,410
Moss Landing (95039)
$49,410 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 95019 ranks #4 of 5 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 95019, 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 (7,727 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 95019 in?
ZIP code 95019 (Freedom) 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 95019?
ZIP code 95019 in Freedom, CA has a population of 7,727 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 95019?
The median household income in ZIP 95019 is $67,474, which is 12% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 95019?
The median home value in ZIP 95019 is $735,200, which is 164% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 95019?
The largest racial group in ZIP 95019 is Two or More Ethnicities at 27.5%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 84.8% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 95019?
ZIP code 95019 has 135 business establishments employing approximately 900 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 95019?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 95019 are: Health care and social assistance (29), Construction (24), Retail trade (19). There are 10 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 95019?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 95019 decreased by 6.1% in 2023. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 179%. 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 95019?
In ZIP code 95019, 35.9% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 14.9% 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 95019?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 95019 is 28.5 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 95019?
In ZIP code 95019, approximately 29.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 70.3% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 95019?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 95019 is 12.9% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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