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Soquel, CA · standard

ZIP Code 95073

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

10,154
185/sq mi
$118,169
Median income
$1,062,800
Median home value
48.4%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Soquel pairs a top-decile household income with top-decile home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 10%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 2%
home value, US ZIPs
185
people per sq mi
73%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 95073 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 95073 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Soquel, Santa Cruz County, California, home to 10,154 residents across 54.9 square miles, a density of 185 people per square mile, in the Los Angeles time zone.

ZIP 95073 skews affluent, with a median household income of $118,169 (16% above the California average), while per-capita income is $61,802. Local economic indicators show a 13.0% poverty rate alongside 5.3% unemployment. On housing, the median home value is $1,062,800 (38% above the state average) with median rent at $2,073 per month, and 73.3% of occupied units are owner-occupied.

A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 48.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 43.1, and the average commute is 25 minutes. To put 95073 in local context, 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 6 additional ZIPs in Santa Cruz County, for a geography-aware comparison.

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 95073

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Soquel, CA

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 95073.

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 · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

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 95073, Soquel, 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

10,154

Population

54.9

Area (sq mi)

185

People / sq mi

Los Angeles

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 95073?

43.1

Median Age

49.4%

Male

50.6%

Female

8.4%

Foreign-Born

White 82.4%
African American 0.3%
Asian 2.4%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.5%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 11.3%
Hispanic or Latino 16.9%

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?

$118,169

Median Household Income

+16% vs state

$61,802

Per Capita Income

13.0%

Poverty Rate

5.3%

Unemployment Rate

25.4 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 95073 ranks nationally

Soquel, CA household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$118,169 Top 10% higher than 90% 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%). Below this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). This entry sits in this band. $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 68.3%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 48.4%

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

What does housing look like?

4,879

Total Housing Units

4,516

Occupied Units

363

Vacant Units

2.55

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 73.3%
Renter 26.7%

$1,062,800

Median Home Value

+38% vs state

$2,073

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

+7.0%

YoY Change (2024)

289

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+189%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 95073 have increased 7.0% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +189% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +1.3% 191
2021 +6.4% 203
2022 +9.8% 223
2023 +20.9% 270
2024 +7.0% 289

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 412 business establishments in ZIP 95073, employing approximately 3,802 people with a combined annual payroll of $193,544,000.

412

Businesses

3,802

Employees

$193.5M

Annual Payroll

16

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 80 19.4%
Health care and social assistance 63 15.3%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 53 12.9%
Retail trade 40 9.7%
Other services (except public administration) 35 8.5%
Accommodation and food services 30 7.3%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 22 5.3%
Real estate and rental and leasing 20 4.8%
Finance and insurance 17 4.1%
Wholesale trade 13 3.2%
Manufacturing 11 2.7%
Educational services 6 1.5%
Transportation and warehousing 5 1.2%
Information 5 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 5 1.2%
Management of companies and enterprises 3 0.7%

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 95073 vs 95065 →

ZIP 95073 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 95073 ranks #5 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 95073 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 95073 ranks #8 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
95065 Santa Cruz, CA 8,113 3.0 mi
95003 Aptos, CA 23,974 3.6 mi
95010 Capitola, CA 9,137 4.7 mi
95066 Scotts Valley, CA 14,749 5.0 mi
95062 Santa Cruz, CA 36,079 5.8 mi
95041 Mount Hermon, CA 160 7.1 mi
95018 Felton, CA 7,778 7.5 mi
95033 Los Gatos, CA 9,372 8.6 mi
95064 Santa Cruz, CA 7,331 7.9 mi
95120 San Jose, CA 37,457 10.8 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
95033 standard
Los Gatos, CA
Pop: 9,372

Related Areas

Santa Cruz County Soquel, CA California

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 95073 in? ▼
ZIP code 95073 (Soquel) 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 95073? ▼
ZIP code 95073 in Soquel, CA has a population of 10,154 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 95073? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 95073 is $118,169, which is 55% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 95073? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 95073 is $1,062,800, which is 282% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 95073? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 95073 is White at 82.4%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 16.9% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 95073? ▼
ZIP code 95073 has 412 business establishments employing approximately 3,802 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 95073? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 95073 are: Construction (80), Health care and social assistance (63), Professional, scientific, and technical services (53). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 95073? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 95073 increased by 7.0% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 189%. 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 95073? ▼
In ZIP code 95073, 68.3% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 48.4% 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 95073? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 95073 is 25.4 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 95073? ▼
In ZIP code 95073, approximately 73.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 26.7% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 95073? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 95073 is 13.0% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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