Aptos

Census-designated place in Santa Cruz County, California

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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.

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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Living in Aptos

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, CA population

Aptos had 6,664 residents in the 2020 Census.

2020 Census6,664
Density1,013 per sq mi (391 per km²)

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.

Aptos at a glance

StateCalifornia (CA)
CountySanta Cruz County
TypeCensus-designated place
Population6,664 (2020)
Land area6.58 sq mi (17.0 km²)
Elevation108 ft (33 m)
Coordinates36.9912° N, 121.8935° W
ZIP code95003
Official websiteaptos.ca
Census code (GEOID)0602378

Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.

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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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