| City: | Watsonville, California |
| City Alias: | Aptos Hills, Corralitos, La Selva Bch, La Selva Beach, Mt Madonna, Pajaro, Royal Oaks |
| Counties: | Santa Cruz County[Primary] Monterey County Santa Clara County |
| Timezone: | Pacific (GMT -08:00) |
| Local Time: | 9:01:29 PM |
| Population: | 84,433 [See All] |
| Area Codes: | 831 / 408 |
| Classification: | Standard [Normal Street Delivery] |
| Coordinates: | 36.9428, -121.7240 |
| Land Area: | 135.094 sq mi |
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ZIP Code 95076 has 84,433 residents and 23,472 households (average 3.53 persons per household). The median age is 35.1 years, slightly younger than the state (37.5) and younger than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 49.9% male and 50.1% female, which is about the same as the national male share (49.1%). Largest groups are Hispanic or Latino (72.7%) and Other / Two or More Races (45.5%, much higher than the state average of 21.2% and well above the national average of 8.4%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 72.7%, which is much higher than the national average (18.7%), and Other / Two or More Races share is much higher than both the state (21.2%) and national averages (8.4%).
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| 2020 Population: | 84,433Source: Census DHC |
| 2023 ACS Population Estimate: | 82,409Source: Census ACS |
| 2025 ZC Population Estimate: | 80,939Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Population Density: | 625.0 people per sq mile |
| Average Income: | $86,685Source: Census ACS |
| Households: | 23,472Source: Census DHC |
| Average House Value: | $767,200Source: Census ACS |
| Persons Per Household: | 3.53Source: Census DHC |
| Average Family Size: | 3.36Source: Census ACS |
| Group | 2010 | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Census ACS Population Estimate | -- | 80,273 | 81,736 | 82,930 | 84,587 | 84,779 | 85,678 | 87,781 | 86,703 | 86,905 | 84,281 | 85,739 | 83,716 | 82,409 |
| Decennial Census | 82,474 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 84,433 | -- | -- | -- |
Median Age: 35.1
Male Median Age: 34.2
Female Median Age: 36.1
| Group | < 5 | 5-9 | 10-14 | 15-19 | 20-24 | 25-29 | 30-34 | 35-39 | 40-44 | 45-49 | 50-54 | 55-59 | 60-64 | 65-69 | 70-74 | 75-79 | 80-84 | 85+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Male | 2,587 | 3,004 | 3,576 | 3,415 | 2,987 | 3,116 | 2,876 | 2,979 | 2,561 | 2,416 | 2,390 | 2,399 | 2,345 | 2,044 | 1,602 | 831 | 554 | 452 |
| Female | 2,704 | 2,943 | 3,228 | 3,296 | 2,770 | 2,761 | 2,827 | 2,892 | 2,714 | 2,462 | 2,472 | 2,475 | 2,526 | 2,150 | 1,572 | 1,010 | 661 | 836 |
| Total | 5,291 | 5,947 | 6,804 | 6,711 | 5,757 | 5,877 | 5,703 | 5,871 | 5,275 | 4,878 | 4,862 | 4,874 | 4,871 | 4,194 | 3,174 | 1,841 | 1,215 | 1,288 |
| White: | 25,150 | 19.33% |
| Black: | 445 | 0.34% |
| Hispanic:* | 61,415 | 47.21% |
| Asian: | 2,468 | 1.90% |
| American Indian: | 2,100 | 1.61% |
| Hawaiian: | 82 | 0.06% |
| Other: | 38,419 | 29.54% |
| Total: | 130,079 | 100% |
| Gender | Count | % | Median Age |
|---|---|---|---|
| Males: | 42,134 | 49.90% | 34.2 years |
| Females: | 42,299 | 50.10% | 36.1 years |
| Total: | 84,433 | 100% | 35.1 years |
| Native, born in the United States: | 55,034 | 66.78% |
| Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad: | 1,247 | 1.51% |
| Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen: | 10,351 | 12.56% |
| Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen: | 15,777 | 31.71% |
| Total Population: | 82,409 | 100% |
| Total Native Population: | 56,281 | 68.29% |
| Total Foreign-born Population: | 26,128 | 31.71% |
In 2023, the Median household income is $86,685, which is markedly greater than the national median ($78,538), is up $32,099 (58.8%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $19,694. Family households earn a median of $91,629 versus $53,923 for nonfamily households (a difference of $37,706). By gender, male median income is $56,730 and female is $47,575, which is considerably lower than the state female median ($61,569), with a current gap of $9,155 that has widened from 2011 to 2023. The labor-force participation rate is 62.0%, which is a bit lower than the state rate (63.9%). The unemployment rate is 6.9%, which is higher than the national rate (5.2%). The largest occupation group is Management (28.2%).
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| Income Type | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $54,586 | $56,620 | $55,208 | $56,671 | $55,019 | $58,271 | $61,211 | $63,979 | $66,991 | $76,010 | $81,318 | $86,062 | $86,685 |
| Median Family Income | $56,087 | $57,809 | $57,096 | $58,059 | $55,941 | $58,205 | $62,632 | $65,059 | $69,849 | $79,063 | $84,162 | $90,443 | $91,629 |
| Median NonFamily Income | $33,898 | $31,260 | $31,605 | $28,674 | $31,523 | $36,070 | $36,105 | $40,986 | $43,441 | $53,285 | $56,969 | $57,250 | $53,923 |
| Median Male Income | $37,507 | $39,377 | $36,439 | $37,194 | $36,569 | $36,431 | $37,462 | $41,501 | $43,574 | $46,973 | $50,464 | $55,021 | $56,730 |
| Median Female Income | $32,992 | $32,051 | $30,127 | $31,047 | $30,958 | $31,221 | $32,208 | $35,666 | $33,428 | $38,473 | $40,087 | $44,278 | $47,575 |
| Employed: | 36,717 | 57.67% |
| Unemployed: | 2,721 | 4.27% |
| Not In Labor Force: | 24,226 | 38.05% |
| Total: | 63,664 | 100% |
| Management, business, science, and arts: | 10,342 | 28.17% |
| Service: | 7,078 | 19.28% |
| Sales and Office: | 6,532 | 17.79% |
| Natural resources, construction, and maintenance: | 7,754 | 21.12% |
| Production, transportation, and material moving: | 5,011 | 13.65% |
| Total Civilian Employed Population: | 36,717 | 100% |
In 2023, the median home value is $767,200, which is markedly greater than the national median ($303,400), is up $303,300 (65.38%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $208,200. The median gross rent is $1,851, which is far above the national median ($1,348), is up $718 (63.37%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $366. Of occupied housing, owners make up 56.21% (64.19% with a mortgage, 35.81% free-and-clear) and renters 43.79% - making this ZIP Code more home ownership than the state and higher than national rental averages. The vacancy rate is 6.38%, which is far lower than the national rate (10.43%).
Explore More:Compare Home ValueHome Value Over TimeRent & Over TimeHousing Occupancy
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $463,900 | $393,600 | $366,100 | $374,500 | $390,700 | $430,300 | $469,600 | $521,900 | $559,000 | $583,100 | $626,100 | $702,700 | $767,200 |
| Less than $500: | 781 | 7.19% |
| $500 to $999: | 818 | 7.53% |
| $1,000 to $1,499: | 1,581 | 14.56% |
| $1,500 to $1,999: | 2,900 | 26.71% |
| $2,000 to $2,499: | 1,740 | 16.02% |
| $2,500 to $2,999: | 1,217 | 11.21% |
| $3,000 or more: | 1,394 | 12.84% |
| No Rent: | 428 | 3.94% |
| Total: | 10,859 | 100% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Rent | $1,133 | $1,195 | $1,174 | $1,238 | $1,269 | $1,320 | $1,358 | $1,448 | $1,485 | $1,564 | $1,684 | $1,805 | $1,851 |
| Owner Occupied (with mortgage): | 8,948 | 36.08% |
| Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage): | 4,992 | 20.13% |
| Renter Occupied: | 10,859 | 43.79% |
| Total Occupied Housing Units: | 24,799 | 100% |
| Occupied Housing Units: | 24,799 | 93.62% |
| Vacant Housing Units (not graphed): | 1,689 | 6.38% |
| Total Housing Units: | 26,488 | 100% |
| Single-Family Units: | 19,714 | 74.43% |
| Multi-Family Units: | 5,225 | 19.73% |
| Other Units: | 1,549 | 5.85% |
| Total Housing Units: | 26,488 | 100% |
In 2023, 19.30% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is markedly below the state rate (36.50%). High school or higher is 71.80%, which is far lower than the national rate (89.40%). The uninsured rate is 9.10%, which is notably higher than the state rate (6.90%). Public coverage is 48.30%, which is well above the national rate (36.30%). The share of people in poverty is 10.10%, which is on par with the state rate (8.40%), down 4.80 percentage points since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 0.70 percentage points. This points to a pronounced improvement in local conditions - rising incomes, firmer consumer demand, and a stronger tax base. Among residents ages 3+, the largest enrollment group is elementary (41.35%). College enrollment is 23.75%, which is markedly below the state rate (30.00%), indicating the community may be more oriented toward vocational/trade or direct-to-workforce opportunities.
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| Less than 9th grade: | 9,701 | 18.46% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 5,099 | 9.70% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency): | 12,396 | 23.59% |
| Some college, no degree: | 11,136 | 21.19% |
| Associate's degree: | 4,102 | 7.80% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 6,510 | 12.39% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 3,614 | 6.88% |
| Total: | 52,558 | 100% |
| High school or higher: | 37,758 | 71.84% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher: | 10,124 | 19.26% |
| Private Insurance: | 44,213 | 48.42% |
| Public Insurance: | 39,638 | 43.41% |
| No Insurance: | 7,457 | 8.17% |
| Total: | 91,308 | 100% |
| Has Health Insurance: | 83,851 | 91.83% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| % of People in Poverty | 14.9% | 15.2% | 14.3% | 14.4% | 13.6% | 12.9% | 11.5% | 12.1% | 10.8% | 11.1% | 10.0% | 11.0% | 10.1% |
Note: Counts of Families & People in poverty are not published at the ZIP Code level due to small sample sizes. Percentages shown are survey estimates from the American Community Survey (ACS). They may differ from official poverty statistics. The U.S. Census Bureau defines poverty status by comparing a family's or individual's total income with federal poverty thresholds that vary by family size and composition.
| Nursery School, Preschool: | 871 | 3.76% |
| Kindergarten: | 1,150 | 4.97% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 9,578 | 41.35% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 6,061 | 26.17% |
| College or graduate school: | 5,502 | 23.75% |
| Total: | 23,162 | 100% |
| Early Childhood: | 2,021 | 8.73% |
| K-12 (Primary & Secondary School): | 16,789 | 72.49% |
ZIP Code 95076 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2023), there are 1,524 business establishments, employing about 19,004 people with an annual payroll of $1,207,456,000. USPS data shows 22,929 residential mailboxes and 1,934 business mailboxes, reflecting local delivery coverage.
| # Residential Mailboxes: | 22,929Source: USPS |
| # Business Mailboxes: | 1,934Source: USPS |
| Total Delivery Receptacles: | 24,567Source: USPS |
| Single Family Delivery Units: | 16,281Source: USPS |
| Multi Family Delivery Units: | 1,564Source: USPS |
| # of Businesses: | 1,524Source: CBP |
| 1st Quarter Payroll: | $296,807,000Source: CBP |
| Annual Payroll: | $1,207,456,000Source: CBP |
| # of Employees: | 19,004Source: CBP |
ZIP Code 95076 is located in Santa Cruz County, California, within the Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA 42100) and California's 18th and 19th Congressional Districts. This Metro area has a population of 266,021 people, about 31.74% of whom live in ZIP Code 95076. It covers 135.094 sq mi of land and a water area of 0.994 sq mi.
| CBSA Name: | Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CASource: Census |
| CBSA Number: | 42100Source: Census |
| CBSA Type: | MetroSource: Census |
| CBSA Division: | --Source: Census |
| CBSA Population: | 266,021Source: Census |
| MSA: | San Francisco-Oakland-San Jose, CA CMSASource: Census |
| Land Area: | 135.094 sq miSource: Census |
| Water Area: | 0.994 sq miSource: Census |
| Congressional District: | 18,19Source: USPS |
| Congressional Land Area: | 696.12, 915.34 sq miSource: Census |
| PMSA: | Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA PMSASource: Census |
| Intro Date: | < 2004-10Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Place FIPS Code: | 0683668Source: Census |
| Place Name: | Watsonville city; CaliforniaSource: Census |
ZIP Code 95076 is in the Pajaro Valley Joint Unified School District, which serves grades Kindergarten thru 12th. There are 31 public schools and 7 private school(s) in this ZIP Code. It also has 6 colleges, universities or post secondary education institutions nearby which would be a short commute to.
Our sources include trusted federal and licensed data from the United States Postal Service, U.S. Census Bureau, U.S. Geological Survey, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, and the National Center for Education Statistics, along with proprietary datasets created by ZIP-Codes.com. Data last updated on October 1, 2025.