Boulder Creek
Census-designated place in Santa Cruz County, California
Boulder Creek is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Santa Cruz County, California, with 5,429 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 479 ft (146 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Brookdale, 2.2 miles SE.
- 5,429residents (2020 Census)
- 479 ftelevation · 146 m
- 7.5 sq miland area · 19.5 km²
- 723 / sq mipopulation density
- 95007ZIP code
About Boulder Creek
Boulder Creek () is an unincorporated place in the coastal Santa Cruz Mountains. It is a census-designated place (CDP) in Santa Cruz County, California, United States, with a population of 5,429 as of the 2020 census. Throughout its history, Boulder Creek has been home to a logging town and a resort community, as well as a counter-culture haven. Today, it is identified as the gateway to Big Basin Redwoods State Park.
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- Median household income
- $84,156
- Median home value
- $849,900
- Median rent
- $1,907/mo
- Median age
- 47.9
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Boulder Creek had 5,429 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 5,429 |
|---|---|
| Density | 723 per sq mi (279 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Boulder Creek at a glance
| State | California (CA) |
|---|---|
| County | Santa Cruz County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 5,429 (2020) |
| Land area | 7.51 sq mi (19.5 km²) |
| Elevation | 479 ft (146 m) |
| Coordinates | 37.1341° N, 122.1272° W |
| ZIP code | 95007 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 0607652 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Boulder Creek
- Brookdale2.2 mi SE
- Lompico4.3 mi E
- Ben Lomond4.4 mi SE
- Zayante5.7 mi SE
- Bonny Doon6.3 mi S
- Mount Hermon7.0 mi SE
- Felton7.0 mi S
- Lexington Hills7.8 mi E
- Scotts Valley8.4 mi SE
- Davenport8.7 mi S
- Paradise Park10.0 mi SE
- Monte Sereno10.6 mi NE
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Boulder Creek
What county is Boulder Creek in?
Boulder Creek is in Santa Cruz County, California.
What is the population of Boulder Creek, CA?
5,429 people lived in Boulder Creek at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Boulder Creek, CA?
The ZIP code of Boulder Creek is 95007.
What is the elevation of Boulder Creek?
479 feet (146 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Boulder Creek?
Brookdale (2.2 mi), Lompico (4.3 mi), Ben Lomond (4.4 mi), Zayante (5.7 mi), Bonny Doon (6.3 mi).
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