The ZIP Code 95062 is associated with the city of Santa Cruz in California in Santa Cruz County. About 90.2% of residents in this California region have a high school degree or higher, while the per capita income is estimated at $44,352. Approximately 8% of the population is living below the poverty line. The median household income of this region is $79,233. The median age in ZIP Code 95062 is approximately 40.1 years, and 20.9% of the region's residents are aged 62 years and older. The current population estimate is 36,737.
6:34 am
7:42 pm
Fair
The median household income in ZIP Code 95062 is $79,233, while the region's mean household income is $106,666. Breaking income down further, per capita income in the region is $44,352. The per capita income in ZIP Code 95062 of $44,352 is approximately 20.02% more than the per capita income in California overall of $36,955. An estimated 7.5% of the population is living below the poverty line in this region. This rate is approximately 21.05% lower than the overall poverty rate in the U.S. of 9.5%. Regarding household income, approximately 16.6% of the population in 95062 earn $100,000 to $149,999 per year, while an estimated 13.9% earn $50,000 to $74,999 per year, and 4.2% of 95062 residents earn $10,000 to $14,999 per year.
| Household Income | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 per year | 5.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 per year | 4.2% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 per year | 8.2% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 per year | 7.8% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 per year | 8.8% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 per year | 13.9% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 per year | 12.7% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 per year | 16.6% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 per year | 10.4% |
| $200,000 or more per year | 12.3% |
In ZIP Code 95062, 90.2% of the population graduated high school, while 41.7% have a bachelor's degree or higher. In this region, 4.7% achieved an education level less than 9th grade, while 17.8% hold a graduate or professional degree. Approximately 15.6% in this Santa Cruz County region reached the highest level of high school graduate (including equivalency).
| Education Level | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than 9th grade | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma | 5.1% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency) | 15.6% |
| Some college, no degree | 23.2% |
| Associate's degree | 9.6% |
| Bachelor's degree | 23.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree | 17.8% |
Looking at race in the population that makes up ZIP Code 95062, 95.2% is one race, while 4.8% are two or more races. Approximately 25.4% of 95062 residents are hispanic or Latino (of any race). The most common race in 95062 (race alone or in combination with one or more other races), is White (85.9%), followed by Some other race (9.2%) .
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 85.9% |
| Black or African American | 2.3% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 2.6% |
| Asian | 4.6% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 0.5% |
| Some other race | 9.2% |
Regarding the age of homes in ZIP Code 95062, an estimated 18.1% of homes were built between 1970 and 1979. Additionally, 15.1% of homes in the region were built between 1950 and 1959, while an estimated 0.7% of homes were built between 2010 and 2013 in this Santa Cruz County region.
| Year Home Built | Percent |
|---|---|
| Built in 2014 or later | 1.1% |
| Built between 2010 and 2013 | 0.7% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 7.5% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 7.4% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 13.4% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 18.1% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 14.4% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 15.1% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 9.8% |
| Built in 1939 or earlier | 12.4% |
Residents of ZIP Code 95062 are older than average. The median age of 40.1 years in ZIP Code 95062 is approximately 5.25% higher than the overall median age in the U.S. of 38.1 years. About 83.7% of residents are aged 18 years and older, and 20.9% of residents are 62 years and over. Approximately 16.4% of the population in 95062 falls in the age group 25 to 34 years, while an estimated 13.3% are aged 35 to 44 years. On the low end of the scale, 2.2% of 95062 residents are aged 85 years and over.
| Age Range | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 5 years | 4.0% |
| 5 to 9 years | 4.6% |
| 10 to 14 years | 4.8% |
| 15 to 19 years | 5.0% |
| 20 to 24 years | 8.1% |
| 25 to 34 years | 16.4% |
| 35 to 44 years | 13.3% |
| 45 to 54 years | 12.1% |
| 55 to 59 years | 7.5% |
| 60 to 64 years | 7.1% |
| 65 to 74 years | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years | 4.9% |
| 85 years and over | 2.2% |
| Health Issue | Percent of adults* |
|---|
One of the top preventative health measures in ZIP Code 95062 is current access to health insurance, as an estimated 93.1% of adults 18 and older take part in this preventive measure. Additionally, % of those 18 and above in 95062 list , as a preventive measure.
| Preventive Measure | Percent of adults* |
|---|---|
| Current access to health insurance | 93.1% |
| Risk Behavior | Percent of adults* |
|---|
In 95062, 65.1% of the population is in the labor force. Recent estimates place 5.9% as working from home, while the total labor force in the region has a mean travel to time to work of 24.4 minutes. Approximately 26.3% of the employed population 16 years and over in 95062 work in educational services, and health care and social assistance, while an estimated 15.5% work in arts, entertainment, and recreation, and accommodation and food services. On the lower end of the scale, just 1.0% of 95062 workers 16 years and over work in agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining.
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining | 1.0% |
| Construction | 6.5% |
| Manufacturing | 7.8% |
| Wholesale trade | 2.4% |
| Retail trade | 9.6% |
| Transportation and warehousing, and utilities | 3.3% |
| Information | 2.7% |
| Finance and insurance, and real estate and rental and leasing | 3.9% |
| Professional, scientific, management, and administrative | 13.1% |
| Educational services, and health care and social assistance | 26.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation, and accommodation and food services | 15.5% |
| Other services, except public administration | 5.7% |
| Public administration | 2.0% |
In ZIP Code 95062, 74.4% of the population lists "English only" as the language spoken in home, while 20.6% of lists Spanish. Additionally, Asian and Pacific Islander languages are spoken in 2.9% of homes, and other Indo-European languages are spoken in 1.6% of homes. Lastly, 0.4% of homes list "other languages" as spoken in the home. All percentages referenced are for the population 5 years and older in this Santa Cruz County region.
| Language Spoken | Percent |
|---|---|
| English only | 74.4% |
| Spanish | 20.6% |
| Other Indo-European languages | 2.9% |
| Asian and Pacific Islander languages | 1.6% |
| Other languages | 0.4% |
Regarding consumer complaints about financial products in ZIP Code 95062, credit reporting or other personal consumer reports have received the most complaints in 95062 in the past 12 months. Checking or savings account received the second most complaints. The most frequent complaint overall in this Santa Cruz County region was incorrect information on a report.
| Complaint Product | Number of Complaints* |
|---|---|
| Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports | 70 |
| Checking or savings account | 30 |
| Credit reporting or credit repair services | 23 |
| Credit card or prepaid card | 13 |
| Money transfer, virtual currency, or money service | 12 |
| Other | 19 |
| Complaint Issue | Number of Complaints* |
|---|---|
| Incorrect information on your report | 53 |
| Managing an account | 25 |
| Improper use of your report | 17 |
| Problem with a company's investigation into an existing problem | 15 |
| Trouble during payment process | 5 |
| Other | 52 |
Regarding solar power potential, ZIP Code 95062 has an average daily solar radiation level of 5.6 kWh/m2/day. This is approximately 35.92% greater than an area in the U.S. with historically low solar radiation levels (WA), and about 15.02% less than an area in the U.S. with historically high solar radiation levels (AZ).
| Region | Residential | Commercial | Industrial |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZIP Code 95062 | 15.59¢/kWh | 14.08¢/kWh | 8.98¢/kWh |
| California | 30.22¢/kWh | 23.8¢/kWh | 19.36¢/kWh |
| United States | 15.95¢/kWh | 12.89¢/kWh | 8.32¢/kWh |
| Month | ZIP Code 95062 | Low (WA) | High (AZ) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 4.35 | 1.9 | 5.84 |
| Feb | 4.72 | 3 | 6.31 |
| Mar | 5.78 | 3.65 | 7.02 |
| Apr | 6.43 | 5.13 | 7.3 |
| May | 6.27 | 5.17 | 7.13 |
| Jun | 6.56 | 5.72 | 6.95 |
| Jul | 6.21 | 6.22 | 6.51 |
| Aug | 6.26 | 6.08 | 6.65 |
| Sep | 6.2 | 5.15 | 7.02 |
| Oct | 5.63 | 3.32 | 6.92 |
| Nov | 4.93 | 2.33 | 5.99 |
| Dec | 3.92 | 1.78 | 5.46 |