ZIP Code 95076 - Watsonville California
Overview
ZIP Code 95076 is located in Watsonville California. Portions of 95076 are also in Aptos Hills-Larkin Valley and Corralitos and Interlaken and Amesti and Prunedale and La Selva Beach and Pajaro and Pajaro Dunes and Day Valley and Elkhorn and Las Lomas and Freedom. 95076 is primarily within Santa Cruz County, with some portions in Monterey County and Santa Clara County. Regionally, 95076 is located in the Monterey-Salinas Area.
ZIP Code 95076 Quick Stats
| ZIP Code Name | Watsonville |
| Primary County | Santa Cruz County |
| ZIP Code Type | Standard |
| Population (2022) | 83,716 |
| Area Code(s) | 408 / 669 / 831 |
| Current Time | PDT |
ZIP Code 95076 Map
95076 Demographics
95076 can be classified socioeconomically as Middle Class class compared to other ZIP Codes in California based on Median Household Income and Average Adjusted Gross Income. The majority race/ethnicity residing in 95076 is Hispanic. The majority race/ethnicity attending public schools in 95076 is Hispanic. The current unemployment level in 95076 is 5.2%.
| Population | 83,716 |
| Population Growth Rate | 0% |
| Population Density | 585 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 22,562 |
| Percentage High Income Households | 3.1% |
| Median Household Income (2021) | $81,318 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2021) | $587,550 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (May 2026) | 5.2% |
| Sales Tax Rate (2025) | 9.8% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicity | Hispanic - 58.61% |
| Public School Majority Race/Ethnicity | Hispanic - 93.05% |
95076 Race/Ethnicity Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicity | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 40,700 | 37.82% |
| Black | 669 | 0.62% |
| Hispanic | 62,986 | 58.53% |
| Asian | 2,216 | 2.06% |
| Native American | 898 | 0.83% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 147 | 0.14% |
95076 Public School Race/Ethnicity Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicity | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 784 | 5.03% |
| Black | 36 | 0.23% |
| Hispanic | 14,593 | 93.61% |
| Asian | 142 | 0.91% |
| Native American | 25 | 0.16% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 9 | 0.06% |
95076 Educational Attainment Levels
| Highest Education Level | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 2,374 | 7.68% |
| Bachelor Degree | 5,121 | 16.56% |
| High School Diploma | 7,611 | 24.62% |
| No High School Diploma | 1,186 | 3.84% |
| GED or Alternate | 1,602 | 5.18% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 7,127 | 23.05% |
| Associates Degree | 3,140 | 10.16% |
| Masters Degree | 1,768 | 5.72% |
| Professional Degree | 518 | 1.68% |
| Doctorate Degree | 471 | 1.52% |
95076 Geography
| Coordinates | 36.94060898, -121.75017548 |
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| Regions | Monterey-Salinas Area Metro Bay Area |
| Metropolitan/Micropolitan Stat Areas | Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA Salinas, CA San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA |
| Time Zone | Pacific Daylight Time |
| IANA Timezone | America/Los_Angeles |
| Area | 143 Square Miles |
95076 Schools
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95076 Weather and Climate Data
| Plant Hardiness Zone | Zone 9b: 25F to 30F | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Average First Frost Date | December 1 - 10 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Average Last Frost Date | February 11 - 20 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Koppen-Geiger Climate Zone | Csb - Warm-Summer Mediterranean Climate | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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