| Official Zip Code Name | Santa Cruz |
| Zip Code State | California |
| Zip Code Type | Non-Unique |
| Primary County: | Santa Cruz |
| Area Code | 831 |
| Current Population: | 36079 |
| Racial Majority: | White 69% |
| Public School Racial Majority: | Hispanic 52.1% |
| Unemployment Rate: | 2.4% |
| Median Household Income | $59991 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income | $88230 |
| School Test Performance: | Average |
| Average Commute Time | 24.9 Minutes |
| Time Zone: | Pacific Daylight Time |
| Elevation Range | 105 - 112 ft. |
| Area | 5 Sqm. |
| Coordinates(Y,X) | 36.97301100, -121.98962500 |
The current unemployment level in 95062 is 2.4% which is lower than the current county unemployment level of 5.8% and is lower than the current state unemployment at 3.7% and lower than the current national unemployment rate at 3.7%.
According the 2010 US Census, the population of 95062 decreased to 36079 from 36620 over the past 10 years. The majority ethnicity residing in 95062 is White while the majority ethnicity attending 95062 public schools is Hispanic. 58.1% of students in 95062 public schools receive or are eligible to participate in free or reduced lunch programs.
| 2014 | 2010 | Change(+/-) | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | 25086 | 69% | 25061 | +0% |
| Black Or African American | 458 | 1.26% | 403 | +14% |
| Hispanic | 8366 | 23.01% | 7925 | +6% |
| American Indian Or Alaskan Native | 72 | 0.2% | 144 | -50% |
| Asian | 1084 | 2.98% | 1295 | -16% |
| Native Hawaiian & Other Pacific Islander | 63 | 0.17% | 56 | +13% |
| Other Race | 87 | 0.08% | 87 | -67% |
| Two Or More Races | 1108 | 3.3% | 1108 | +8% |
| White | 34.5% |
|---|---|
| Black Or African American | 1.9% |
| Hispanic | 52.1% |
| Asian | 3.1% |
| Hawaii/Pacific Islander | 0.3% |
| American Indian Or Alaskan Native | 0.6% |
| Two or More Races | 7.5% |
| 2010 | 2000 | |
|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 36079 | 36620 |
| Male Population | 49.40% | |
| Female Population | 50.60% | |
| Total Households | 15155 |
| Test Score Performance | Average |
| Percentage of Students Eligible For Free or Reduced Lunch | 58.1% |
| Percentage of Public Schools with Title 1 Status | 70.0% |
| Median Household Income | $59991 |
| Income Under $50K Per Year | 41.60% |
| Income $50K to $100K Per Year | 32.70% |
| Income Above $100K Per Year | 25.70% |
| 95062 US Congressional District | ||
| District | Representative | Party Affiliation |
| California District 20 | Jimmy Panetta | Democrat |
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Zip Code 95062 Annual Climate Data |
Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Annual |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg Min Temp (°F) | 40 | 42 | 43 | 44 | 47 | 50 | 52 | 53 | 52 | 48 | 43 | 39 | 46 |
| Avg Max Temp (°F) | 61 | 63 | 64 | 69 | 70 | 73 | 74 | 75 | 75 | 73 | 66 | 61 | 69 |
| Avg Precip (In.) | 5.86 | 5.85 | 4.67 | 1.88 | .68 | .18 | .14 | .11 | .4 | 1.46 | 3.82 | 3.98 | 29.02 |
| Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk |