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ZIP 95066

Pop. 15,135·Santa Cruz County·63rd most expensive ZIP in California
Median rent (all units)
$4,353/mo
Year-over-Year
Stable
Month-over-Month
+4.8%
vs US Median
+$2,388
Rising (Monthly)
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ZIP 95066 · $4,353
More expensive than 98% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$3,430
1 BR
$3,560
2 BR
$4,550
3 BR
$5,810
4 BR+
$6,110
Research median
$4,550/mo

Bedroom estimates are gross rents that include essential utilities (electricity, water, gas, sewer, trash).

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$52,236/yr
At $4,353/mo median
Location
StateCA
CountySanta Cruz County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 0.0% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+0.0% YoY, +4.8% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 95066 (Scotts Valley, CA) is majority owner-occupied, has a large retiree population, has a median income above the national average, 56.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
15,135
Median income
$151,250
Median age
47.1
Renters
23.5%
Age distribution
19.3%
15.6%
24.1%
18.4%
22.6%
Under 1819.3%
18–3415.6%
35–5424.1%
55–6418.4%
65+22.6%
Gender
50.4%
49.6%
Male50.4%
Female49.6%
Race & ethnicity
74%
16%
White74%
Black0.5%
Hispanic16%
Asian7.4%
Other2.1%
Education (25+)
30.5%
56.7%
No HS diploma5%
HS diploma7.8%
Some college30.5%
Bachelor's+56.7%
Housing tenure
76.5%
23.5%
Owner76.5%
Renter23.5%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 95066 in Scotts Valley, CA has changed in 5 years

Income
$130,975 → $151,250
up 15.5%
Population
15,265 → 15,135
down 0.9%
Renter share
22.7% → 23.5%
+0.8 pts
Bachelor's+
53.3% → 56.7%
+3.4 pts
Median age
46.6 → 47.1
+0.5 yrs

Local incomes tracked alongside that move, going from a median of $130,975 in 2021 to $151,250 more recently. Educational attainment has shifted as well, with the share of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher climbed from 53.3% to 56.7%.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 95066 covers Scotts Valley, CA. The median rent here is $4,353/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $3,560/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $4,550/mo.

At 35% of local median household income ($151,250/yr), ZIP 95066 ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rent prices have stayed steady over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 95066?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 95066 (Scotts Valley, CA) is $4,353. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 95066 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 95066's median rent of $4,353/mo is $2,388 (122%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 95066 compare to other ZIPs in California?

ZIP 95066 is one of the pricier ZIP codes in California, ranking #63 out of 907 ZIPs tracked at $4,353/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 95066?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $174,000/year (~$84/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $4,353/mo in ZIP 95066. The local median household income is $151,250/yr, meaning the typical household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 95066?

Rent in ZIP 95066 has been relatively stable over the past year, with a 0.0% change year over year as of July 20, 2026.

Is ZIP 95066 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 95066 is considered moderate for renters. At $4,353/mo, rent takes approximately 35% of the local median household income ($151,250/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 95066 slightly exceeds that threshold, so budgeting carefully matters here.

What percentage of ZIP 95066 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 23.5% of ZIP 95066 households are renters, while 76.5% are owner-occupied. ZIP 95066 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 95066 compare to the rest of Scotts Valley?

ZIP 95066 is more affordable than Scotts Valley overall. At $4,353/mo, it's $83 below the Scotts Valley citywide median of $4,436/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 95066 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 95066 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
35%
MODERATE

At $4,353/mo, rent takes ~35% of ZIP 95066's median household income ($151,250/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 95066 35%Benchmark 30%
State income tax1–13.3%
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