ZIP Code 95003, California
ZIP Code 95003 profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
ZCTA5 95003 is a 5-digit ZIP Code area located in Santa Cruz County, California. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 24,951. The land area covers 32.43 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 24,951 | ±1,418 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Median Age | 48.4 yrs | ±2 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 9,905 | ±516 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (PEP, ACS 5-Year).
Housing & Real Estate Profile
| Housing Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Total Housing Units | 11,843 | ±502 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 9,905 | ±516 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 1,938 | ±352 |
| Median Home Value | $1,198,700 | ±$33,982 |
| Median Gross Rent | $2,731 | ±$261 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $148,412 | ±$13,912 |
| Per Capita Income | $76,751 | ±$5,405 |
| Poverty Rate | 4.1% | ±1% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 1,020 | ±252 |
| Unemployment Rate | 6.1% | ±1.6% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 12,442 | ±864 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 96.5% | ±7.1% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Local Government & Public Administration
Authoritative general-purpose local government units serving this area
U.S. Census Bureau GUS (2026) / GMAF
| Government Unit | Unit Type | Jurisdiction Role | Contact / Address |
|---|---|---|---|
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GUS Population: 262,406 (2024)
ID: 194942
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County | Official County Government |
Contact: SUPERVISOR
701 OCEAN ST, RM 500, SANTA CRUZ CA 95060-4003
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Education
Listing 10 local institutions (NCES 2024-2025)
External reference via K12Guides
| Institution | Type | Grades | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular School Nearby | KG-08 | Watsonville, CA | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-05 | San Jose, CA | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-05 | Los Gatos, CA | |
| Alternative School Nearby | KG-12 | Santa Cruz, CA | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-05 | Watsonville, CA | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-06 | San Jose, CA | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | Morgan Hill, CA | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-05 | Watsonville, CA | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | Aptos, CA | |
| Regular School Nearby | 07-08 | Aptos, CA |
Source: k12guides.com.
Community Facilities & Infrastructure
Displaying 10 civic institutions across 2 datasets queried
CMS • IPEDS • IMLS
| Facility Name | Category | Relationship | Address / Location | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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Cabrillo College
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College | 4.5 mi away | 6500 Soquel Dr, Aptos, CA, 95003 |
8314796100
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CAPITOLA BRANCH LIBRARY
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Library | 6.4 mi away | 2005 WHARF RD, CAPITOLA, CA, 95010 |
(831) 427-7705
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CET-Watsonville
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College Vocational | 8.6 mi away | 10 Blanca Lane, Watsonville, CA, 95076 |
4082877924
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LA SELVA BEACH BRANCH LIBRARY
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Library | 6.5 mi away | 314 ESTRELLA, LA SELVA BEACH, CA, 95076 |
(831) 427-7710
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Five Branches University
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College | 8.8 mi away | 200 7th Avenue, Santa Cruz, CA, 95062 |
8314769424
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FREEDOM BRANCH LIBRARY
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Library | 8.0 mi away | 2021 FREEDOM BLVD., FREEDOM, CA, 95019 |
(831) 768-3420
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University of California-Santa Cruz
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College | 11.1 mi away | 1156 High St, Santa Cruz, CA, 95064-1011 |
8314590111
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LIVE OAK BRANCH LIBRARY
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Library | 8.0 mi away | 2380 PORTOLA DR., SANTA CRUZ, CA, 95062 |
(831) 427-7718
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Carrington College-San Jose
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College | 15.7 mi away | 5883 Rue Ferrari #125, San Jose, CA, 95138 |
4083373534
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BRANCIFORTE BRANCH LIBRARY
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Library | 8.7 mi away | 230 GAULT ST., SANTA CRUZ, CA, 95062 |
(831) 427-7724
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Distances calculated from authoritative source coordinates. Source: CMS, IMLS, NCES IPEDS.
Climate & Weather Observations
NOAA Monthly Climate Normals
Observation Station: Climate data reflects NOAA 1991–2020 standard normals recorded at WATSONVILLE MUNI AP, CA US, located 7.8 miles from ZCTA5 95003. Local microclimates, topography, and elevation may cause municipal conditions to differ.
| Month | High (°F) | Low (°F) | Mean (°F) | Precip (in) | Snow (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 61.3° | 40.1° | 50.7° | 4.60" | — |
| February | 62.2° | 41.6° | 51.9° | 4.02" | — |
| March | 63.9° | 43.1° | 53.5° | 4.34" | — |
| April | 66.3° | 44.8° | 55.5° | 1.25" | — |
| May | 69.0° | 47.7° | 58.3° | 0.88" | — |
| June | 72.1° | 50.2° | 61.1° | 0.18" | — |
| July | 72.4° | 52.6° | 62.5° | 0.02" | — |
| August | 73.4° | 53.3° | 63.3° | 0.03" | — |
| September | 75.3° | 51.8° | 63.6° | 0.07" | — |
| October | 73.6° | 48.2° | 60.9° | 0.85" | — |
| November | 66.7° | 43.2° | 55.0° | 2.10" | — |
| December | 60.7° | 39.4° | 50.1° | 4.01" | — |
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020).
Local Weather Forecast
Weather forecast data is currently unavailable in the local cache.
Nearby Cities & Communities
Listing adjacent communities by spatial proximity (miles)
Proximity discovery
| Community Name | Classification | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Day Valley CDP | CDP | 0.6 mi | — |
| Aptos CDP | CDP | 3.2 mi | — |
| Seacliff CDP | CDP | 4.8 mi | — |
| Aptos Hills-Larkin Valley CDP | CDP | 4.9 mi | — |
| Corralitos CDP | CDP | 5.1 mi | — |
| Rio del Mar CDP | CDP | 5.2 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 95003. • Official Source Dataset →
- Socioeconomic & Housing Metrics: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates and Population Estimates Program (PEP). Margin of Error (MOE) intervals are reported where published; suppressed values are never estimated or replaced with false zeros.
- Civic Directory Datasets: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS Hospital Directory), National Center for Education Statistics (NCES IPEDS Postsecondary Directory), and Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS Public Libraries Survey). Airport landing facilities are provided by airport-data.com.
- Weather & Climate Observations: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 and National Weather Service (NWS) point forecasts.