--- title: "Santa Cruz County Zip Codes Guide | On The Bay Real Estate" description: "A complete guide to Santa Cruz County zip codes — 95060, 95062, 95003, 95010, and more — with neighborhoods, area highlights, and homes for sale in each." lang: en json-ld: | { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "ItemList", "name": "Santa Cruz County Zip Codes", "url": "https://onthebayrealestate.com/santa-cruz-zip-codes", "numberOfItems": 15, "itemListElement": [ { "@type": "ListItem", "position": 1, "name": "95060 — Santa Cruz (West Side & Downtown)", "description": "The largest Santa Cruz zip code, covering the West Side, downtown, Natural Bridges, and the UCSC campus area. Known for ocean views, walkable streets, and a mix of classic beach cottages and modern coastal homes." }, { "@type": "ListItem", "position": 2, "name": "95062 — Santa Cruz (East Side & Pleasure Point)", "description": "Santa Cruz's East Side — home to Pleasure Point surf breaks, Seabright Beach, and Twin Lakes Harbor. 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Colorful Venetian buildings, boutique shopping, and one of the most sought-after coastal zip codes on the Central Coast." }, { "@type": "ListItem", "position": 6, "name": "95003 — Aptos", "description": "Aptos spans wide sandy beaches at Seacliff and Rio del Mar to the redwood-lined Aptos Village. Popular for families and second-home buyers who want a quieter coastal alternative to Santa Cruz proper." }, { "@type": "ListItem", "position": 7, "name": "95073 — Soquel", "description": "A small foothill town between Santa Cruz and Capitola. Vineyards, redwood-shaded lanes, and a walkable village center define this in-demand pocket." }, { "@type": "ListItem", "position": 8, "name": "95066 — Scotts Valley", "description": "A family-oriented town in the Santa Cruz Mountains, ten minutes inland from the coast. Excellent schools, newer construction, and easy Highway 17 access to Silicon Valley." }, { "@type": "ListItem", "position": 9, "name": "95018 — Felton", "description": "A redwood mountain community along the San Lorenzo River. Cabins, custom homes, and quick access to Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park." }, { "@type": "ListItem", "position": 10, "name": "95005 — Ben Lomond", "description": "A San Lorenzo Valley village surrounded by redwoods. A smaller price point than the coast with strong appeal for buyers who want privacy and nature." }, { "@type": "ListItem", "position": 11, "name": "95006 — Boulder Creek", "description": "The northernmost San Lorenzo Valley town at the edge of Big Basin Redwoods. Rustic mountain homes, acreage properties, and a tight-knit community." }, { "@type": "ListItem", "position": 12, "name": "95017 — Davenport", "description": "The dramatic North Coast — ocean bluffs, working farmland, and a handful of oceanfront homes north of Santa Cruz along Highway 1." }, { "@type": "ListItem", "position": 13, "name": "95076 — Watsonville", "description": "The largest city in south Santa Cruz County. A working agricultural hub with a broad range of price points, from historic downtown Victorians to newer subdivisions." }, { "@type": "ListItem", "position": 14, "name": "95019 — Freedom", "description": "An unincorporated community adjoining Watsonville, blending residential neighborhoods with orchard land." }, { "@type": "ListItem", "position": 15, "name": "95041 — Mount Hermon", "description": "A small residential and conference-center community tucked between Felton and Scotts Valley in the redwoods." } ] } --- [![On The Bay Real Estate](/assets/otb-logo-CvRFhLAh.png)](/) - [Home](/) - [Real Estate](/search/advanced) - [Buyers](/buyers) - [Sellers](/sellers) - [Construction](/construction) - [Property Management](/property-management) - [Communities](/santa-cruz) - [About](/about) - [Contact](/contact) [Search Homes](/search/advanced) Local Guide # Santa Cruz County Zip Codes Every Santa Cruz County zip code with the neighborhoods it covers, what makes each area distinctive, and a link to see homes for sale there. ## Navigating Santa Cruz by Zip Code Santa Cruz County stretches from the redwood-covered mountains of Boulder Creek down to the agricultural Pajaro Valley, with the city of Santa Cruz and its beach towns along Monterey Bay in between. Because neighborhoods vary so dramatically over short distances, zip codes are one of the clearest ways to understand where a home actually sits and what daily life looks like there. This guide covers every primary residential zip in the county — including **95060**, **95062**, **95003**, and **95010** — with the neighborhoods each one contains, a short area description, and a direct link to current listings. ### 95060 Santa Cruz (West Side & Downtown) Neighborhoods: West Cliff, Westside, Downtown, Natural Bridges, UCSC The largest Santa Cruz zip code, covering the West Side, downtown, Natural Bridges, and the UCSC campus area. Known for ocean views, walkable streets, and a mix of classic beach cottages and modern coastal homes. [Homes for sale in 95060](https://onthebayrealestate.idxbroker.com/idx/search/advanced?zip=95060)[Santa Cruz community guide](/santa-cruz) ### 95062 Santa Cruz (East Side & Pleasure Point) Neighborhoods: Pleasure Point, Live Oak, Seabright, Twin Lakes, Midtown Santa Cruz's East Side — home to Pleasure Point surf breaks, Seabright Beach, and Twin Lakes Harbor. A favorite for surfers and buyers who want quick beach access with a laid-back neighborhood feel. [Homes for sale in 95062](https://onthebayrealestate.idxbroker.com/idx/search/advanced?zip=95062)[Santa Cruz community guide](/santa-cruz) ### 95065 Santa Cruz (Pasatiempo & DeLaveaga) Neighborhoods: Pasatiempo, DeLaveaga, Carbonera Rolling hills just inland from downtown Santa Cruz, anchored by the Pasatiempo Golf Club and DeLaveaga Park. Larger lots, mature trees, and quiet cul-de-sacs. [Homes for sale in 95065](https://onthebayrealestate.idxbroker.com/idx/search/advanced?zip=95065) ### 95064 UC Santa Cruz Campus Neighborhoods: UCSC The University of California, Santa Cruz campus zip. Primarily institutional, but relevant for faculty housing and rental demand nearby. [Homes for sale in 95064](https://onthebayrealestate.idxbroker.com/idx/search/advanced?zip=95064) ### 95010 Capitola Neighborhoods: Capitola Village, Capitola-by-the-Sea, Jewel Box The seaside town of Capitola, one of California's oldest beach resorts. Colorful Venetian buildings, boutique shopping, and one of the most sought-after coastal zip codes on the Central Coast. [Homes for sale in 95010](https://onthebayrealestate.idxbroker.com/idx/search/advanced?zip=95010)[Capitola community guide](/capitola) ### 95003 Aptos Neighborhoods: Rio del Mar, Seascape, Seacliff, Aptos Village Aptos spans wide sandy beaches at Seacliff and Rio del Mar to the redwood-lined Aptos Village. Popular for families and second-home buyers who want a quieter coastal alternative to Santa Cruz proper. [Homes for sale in 95003](https://onthebayrealestate.idxbroker.com/idx/search/advanced?zip=95003) ### 95073 Soquel Neighborhoods: Soquel Village, Soquel Hills A small foothill town between Santa Cruz and Capitola. Vineyards, redwood-shaded lanes, and a walkable village center define this in-demand pocket. [Homes for sale in 95073](https://onthebayrealestate.idxbroker.com/idx/search/advanced?zip=95073) ### 95066 Scotts Valley Neighborhoods: Scotts Valley, Skypark, Glenwood A family-oriented town in the Santa Cruz Mountains, ten minutes inland from the coast. Excellent schools, newer construction, and easy Highway 17 access to Silicon Valley. [Homes for sale in 95066](https://onthebayrealestate.idxbroker.com/idx/search/advanced?zip=95066) ### 95018 Felton Neighborhoods: Felton, Zayante, Mount Hermon A redwood mountain community along the San Lorenzo River. Cabins, custom homes, and quick access to Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park. [Homes for sale in 95018](https://onthebayrealestate.idxbroker.com/idx/search/advanced?zip=95018) ### 95005 Ben Lomond Neighborhoods: Ben Lomond, Brackney A San Lorenzo Valley village surrounded by redwoods. A smaller price point than the coast with strong appeal for buyers who want privacy and nature. [Homes for sale in 95005](https://onthebayrealestate.idxbroker.com/idx/search/advanced?zip=95005) ### 95006 Boulder Creek Neighborhoods: Boulder Creek, Big Basin, Boulder Brook The northernmost San Lorenzo Valley town at the edge of Big Basin Redwoods. Rustic mountain homes, acreage properties, and a tight-knit community. [Homes for sale in 95006](https://onthebayrealestate.idxbroker.com/idx/search/advanced?zip=95006) ### 95017 Davenport Neighborhoods: Davenport, Bonny Doon (partial) The dramatic North Coast — ocean bluffs, working farmland, and a handful of oceanfront homes north of Santa Cruz along Highway 1. [Homes for sale in 95017](https://onthebayrealestate.idxbroker.com/idx/search/advanced?zip=95017) ### 95076 Watsonville Neighborhoods: Downtown Watsonville, Pajaro Valley, Freedom The largest city in south Santa Cruz County. A working agricultural hub with a broad range of price points, from historic downtown Victorians to newer subdivisions. [Homes for sale in 95076](https://onthebayrealestate.idxbroker.com/idx/search/advanced?zip=95076) ### 95019 Freedom Neighborhoods: Freedom, Corralitos foothills An unincorporated community adjoining Watsonville, blending residential neighborhoods with orchard land. [Homes for sale in 95019](https://onthebayrealestate.idxbroker.com/idx/search/advanced?zip=95019) ### 95041 Mount Hermon Neighborhoods: Mount Hermon A small residential and conference-center community tucked between Felton and Scotts Valley in the redwoods. [Homes for sale in 95041](https://onthebayrealestate.idxbroker.com/idx/search/advanced?zip=95041) ## Not sure which area fits you? 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