Aptos
Census-designated place in Santa Cruz County, California

Aptos is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Santa Cruz County, California, with 6,664 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 108 ft (33 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Seacliff, 1.7 miles SW.
- 6,664residents (2020 Census)
- 108 ftelevation · 33 m
- 6.6 sq miland area · 17.0 km²
- 1,013 / sq mipopulation density
- 95003ZIP code
About Aptos
Aptos (Ohlone for "The People" or "Meeting of Two Streams") is an unincorporated community in Santa Cruz County, California, United States. The town is made up of several small villages, which together form Aptos: Aptos Hills-Larkin Valley, Aptos Village, Cabrillo, Seacliff, Rio del Mar, and Seascape. As of the 2020 census, Aptos had a population of 6,664.
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- Median household income
- $134,048
- Median home value
- $1,093,300
- Median rent
- $2,059/mo
- Median age
- 45.7
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Aptos had 6,664 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 6,664 |
|---|---|
| Density | 1,013 per sq mi (391 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Aptos at a glance
| State | California (CA) |
|---|---|
| County | Santa Cruz County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 6,664 (2020) |
| Land area | 6.58 sq mi (17.0 km²) |
| Elevation | 108 ft (33 m) |
| Coordinates | 36.9912° N, 121.8935° W |
| ZIP code | 95003 |
| Official website | aptos.ca |
| Census code (GEOID) | 0602378 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Aptos
- Seacliff1.7 mi SW
- Rio del Mar2.3 mi S
- Soquel3.1 mi W
- Day Valley3.1 mi NE
- Capitola3.5 mi W
- Aptos Hills-Larkin Valley3.7 mi SE
- Pleasure Point4.8 mi SW
- Live Oak4.8 mi W
- La Selva Beach5.2 mi SE
- Twin Lakes5.8 mi W
- Corralitos6.4 mi E
- Freedom6.5 mi SE
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Aptos
What county is Aptos in?
Aptos is in Santa Cruz County, California.
What is the population of Aptos, CA?
6,664 people lived in Aptos at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Aptos, CA?
The ZIP code of Aptos is 95003.
What is the elevation of Aptos?
108 feet (33 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Aptos?
Seacliff (1.7 mi), Rio del Mar (2.3 mi), Soquel (3.1 mi), Day Valley (3.1 mi), Capitola (3.5 mi).
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