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U.S. ZIP Code · CA95076

Santa Cruz County · Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA

Typical home value

$842,113[1]

Zillow Home Value Index, as of April 2026

Appreciation

1-year
+0.1%
5-year / yr
+2.8%
10-year / yr
+4.8%

Relative price

vs U.S.
+196.4%
vs metro
-14.0%
vs state
+20.2%
ZIP 95076 location in CA
Location of ZIP 95076 in CA

Price history

Zillow Home Value Index — monthly, smoothed and seasonally adjusted.

The typical home in 95076 is worth $842,113 — 14.0% below the Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA median. Over the past year, values have risen 0.1%. Homes here rent for a typical $3,080 a month — a 4.4% gross rental yield. The effective property tax rate is 0.7%.

#Rent & investment

Typical asking rent, and the returns it implies at the current home value.

Monthly rent
$3,080[2]
Gross yield
4.4%[2]
Cap rate
2.6%[2]

#Property tax

Effective rate — total real estate taxes paid relative to total home value.

Effective tax rate
0.7%[3]
Typical annual tax
$5,551[3]

#Climate risk

FEMA National Risk Index ratings for Santa Cruz County. "Not Applicable" means the hazard does not threaten the county.

Overall risk
Relatively High[4]
Riverine flood
Relatively High
Coastal flood
Relatively Low
Wildfire
Relatively Moderate
Drought
Relatively High
Heat wave
Relatively Moderate
Hurricane
Not Applicable
Tornado
Very Low
Earthquake
Relatively High
Winter weather
Relatively Low

#Who lives here

Population
82,806[3]
Median household income
$91,099[3]

#Migration

Household moves in and out of Santa Cruz County over a year, from IRS tax-return data.

Net migration
-1,243[5]
Moved in
5,417
Moved out
6,660

Schools

Open public schools in this ZIP, from the NCES Common Core of Data.

Public schools
31
Elementary
16
Middle
5
High
7
  • Watsonville High

    High · Grades 9–12 · Pajaro Valley Unified

    2,253 students

  • Pajaro Valley High

    High · Grades 9–12 · Pajaro Valley Unified

    1,428 students

  • Alianza Charter

    Elementary · Grades K–8 · Pajaro Valley Unified

    648 students

  • Rolling Hills Middle

    Middle · Grades 6–8 · Pajaro Valley Unified

    610 students

  • E. A. Hall Middle

    Middle · Grades 6–8 · Pajaro Valley Unified

    556 students

Run the numbers

Interactive calculators pre-filled with this ZIP's typical home value, rent, and property-tax rate. Edit any field to recompute.

Gross yield4.4%
Net yield (after ~40% expenses)2.6%
Annual rent$36,962

Gross and net yield are estimates based on the inputs and the selected expense ratio. Actual income and expenses will vary by property and market. Not investment advice.

Monthly payment$4,258
Loan principal$673,691
Down payment$168,423
Total interest paid$859,255

Estimated monthly payments include principal and interest only. Actual costs will include property tax, insurance, possibly PMI, and HOA fees not modeled here. Loan terms shown are estimates; consult a licensed lender for current rates and qualification.

Own : rent ratio1.76
Monthly cost to own$5,423
Monthly rent$3,080

Renting is meaningfully cheaper month-to-month.

This calculator projects multi-year scenarios based on assumptions about appreciation, rent growth, and investment returns — none of which are guaranteed. Actual outcomes depend on variables this tool cannot know. Not financial or real estate advice.

#Metro ranking

Where this ZIP sits among others in its metro area.

Appreciation
50th percentile[1]
Rental yield
100th percentile[2]
Property tax
73rd percentile[3]

Frequently asked

How much is a home worth in ZIP code 95076?
The typical home in 95076 is worth $842,113, based on the Zillow Home Value Index.
Are home values rising in 95076?
Home values in 95076 are up 0.1% over the past year, and up 2.8% a year over five years.
What is the typical rent in 95076?
A typical home in 95076 rents for about $3,080 a month, a gross rental yield of 4.4%.
What is the property tax rate in 95076?
The effective property tax rate in 95076 is 0.7% — roughly $5,551 a year on a typical home.
Who lives in 95076?
ZIP code 95076 has a population of 82,806 and a median household income of $91,099.

#Comparable ZIPs

Same metro, nearest typical home value. Each card shows the comparable ZIP's headline numbers so you can scan at a glance.

  • Felton CDP, CA

    Typical home
    $842,568
    Gross yield
    3.6%
  • Mount Hermon CDP, CA

    Typical home
    $806,650
    Gross yield
  • Watsonville, CA

    Typical home
    $765,375
    Gross yield
  • Ben Lomond CDP, CA

    Typical home
    $919,727
    Gross yield
    3.0%
  • Brookdale CDP, CA

    Typical home
    $763,537
    Gross yield
  • Boulder Creek CDP, CA

    Typical home
    $726,574
    Gross yield

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