Los Gatos, CA · standard
ZIP Code 95033
Santa Cruz County, California - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 9,372
- 40/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $189,118
- Median income Above-median income area
- $1,417,200
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 69.6%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Los Gatos pairs a top-decile household income with top-decile home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 1%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 1%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 40
- people per sq mi
- 77%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 95033 against every reporting US ZIP.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 95033 (Los Gatos, CA) fell -2.5% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 238.3 in 2023 to 232.3 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 95033 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Los Gatos, Santa Cruz County, California, home to 9,372 residents across 237.3 square miles, a density of 40 people per square mile, in the Los Angeles time zone.
ZIP 95033 skews affluent, with a median household income of $189,118 (86% above the average California ZIP), while per-capita income is $104,535. The poverty rate is 3.5%, with unemployment at 4.5%; those measures add context to the income figure. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $1,417,200 (83% above the average California ZIP), while 76.7% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $3,501.
This is a highly-educated ZIP: 69.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 45.3, and the average commute is 35 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Santa Cruz County, so 95033 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 95033
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Los Gatos, CA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 95033.
- Construction
Construction
33 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
31 establishments
- Real estate and rental and leasing 13
Real estate and rental and leasing
13 establishments
- Health care and social assistance 13
Health care and social assistance
13 establishments
- Other services (except public administration) 8
Other services (except public administration)
8 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 95033, Los Gatos, 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
9,372
Population
237.3
Area (sq mi)
40
People / sq mi
Los Angeles
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 95033?
45.3
Median Age
49.9%
Male
50.1%
Female
15.7%
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?
$189,118
Median Household Income
+86% vs state ZIP avg
$104,535
Per Capita Income
3.5%
Poverty Rate
4.5%
Unemployment Rate
34.9 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 95033 ranks among California ZIPs
Los Gatos, 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)
$189,118 Top 6% higher than 94% 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
4,164housing units
4,164
Total Housing Units
3,766
Occupied Units
398
Vacant Units
2.53
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$1,417,200
Median Home Value
+83% vs state ZIP avg
$3,501
Median Rent
1975
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
-2.5%
YoY Change (2024)
232
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+132%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 95033 have decreased 2.5% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +132% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | -1.7% | 197 |
| 2021 | +7.6% | 212 |
| 2022 | +17.5% | 249 |
| 2023 | -4.2% | 238 |
| 2024 | -2.5% | 232 |
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 149 business establishments in ZIP 95033, employing approximately 623 people with a combined annual payroll of $35,845,000.
149
Businesses
623
Employees
$35.8M
Annual Payroll
14
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 33 | 22.1% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 31 | 20.8% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 13 | 8.7% |
| Health care and social assistance | 13 | 8.7% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 8 | 5.4% |
| Retail trade | 7 | 4.7% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 7 | 4.7% |
| Finance and insurance | 6 | 4.0% |
| Educational services | 6 | 4.0% |
| Accommodation and food services | 6 | 4.0% |
| Utilities | 4 | 2.7% |
| Manufacturing | 4 | 2.7% |
| Information | 4 | 2.7% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 3 | 2.0% |
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 95033 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 95124
San Jose (95124)
47,082 residents
- 95008
Campbell (95008)
45,260 residents
- 95120
San Jose (95120)
37,457 residents
- 95070
Saratoga (95070)
30,617 residents
- 95032
Los Gatos (95032)
25,089 residents
- 95066 14,749
Scotts Valley (95066)
14,749 residents
- 95130 13,911
San Jose (95130)
13,911 residents
- 95030 12,791
Los Gatos (95030)
12,791 residents
- 95033 9,372
Los Gatos (95033)
9,372 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 95033 ranks #9 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 95033 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 95030
Los Gatos (95030)
$250,000 median income
- 95070
Saratoga (95070)
$250,000 median income
- 95120
San Jose (95120)
$250,000 median income
- 95032
Los Gatos (95032)
$203,727 median income
- 95033
Los Gatos (95033)
$189,118 median income
- 95124
San Jose (95124)
$185,926 median income
- 95130
San Jose (95130)
$159,556 median income
- 95065
Santa Cruz (95065)
$153,222 median income
- 95066
Scotts Valley (95066)
$151,250 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 95033 ranks #5 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 95030 | Los Gatos, CA | 12,791 | 4.3 mi |
| 95032 | Los Gatos, CA | 25,089 | 4.8 mi |
| 95066 | Scotts Valley, CA | 14,749 | 6.6 mi |
| 95130 | San Jose, CA | 13,911 | 8.8 mi |
| 95065 | Santa Cruz, CA | 8,113 | 8.9 mi |
| 95008 | Campbell, CA | 45,260 | 8.4 mi |
| 95124 | San Jose, CA | 47,082 | 7.4 mi |
| 95120 | San Jose, CA | 37,457 | 7.8 mi |
| 95018 | Felton, CA | 7,778 | 7.3 mi |
| 95070 | Saratoga, CA | 30,617 | 7.6 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 95033, 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 (9,372 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 95033 in?
ZIP code 95033 (Los Gatos) 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 95033?
ZIP code 95033 in Los Gatos, CA has a population of 9,372 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 95033?
The median household income in ZIP 95033 is $189,118, which is 148% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 95033?
The median home value in ZIP 95033 is $1,417,200, which is 410% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 95033?
The largest racial group in ZIP 95033 is White at 76.3%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 13.2% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 95033?
ZIP code 95033 has 149 business establishments employing approximately 623 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 95033?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 95033 are: Construction (33), Professional, scientific, and technical services (31), Real estate and rental and leasing (13). There are 14 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 95033?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 95033 decreased by 2.5% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 132%. 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 95033?
In ZIP code 95033, 78.3% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 69.6% 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 95033?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 95033 is 34.9 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 95033?
In ZIP code 95033, approximately 76.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 23.3% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 95033?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 95033 is 3.5% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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