ZIP Code 95006

In ZIP code 95006, near Santa Cruz, households earn a median of $102,167, with per-capita income at $58,506. That earnings level meets housing costs that are far from trivial: the median home value sits at $843,200, and county property taxes run 0.64% of assessed value, a yearly bill that can reach five figures for many owners. Everyday purchases carry a combined 9.50% sales tax, which trims spending power on each transaction. Together these figures sketch a budget shaped by strong incomes offset by steep housing prices and above-average consumption taxes.