Capitola
City in Santa Cruz County, California
Capitola is a city in Santa Cruz County, California, with 9,938 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 13 ft (4 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Pleasure Point, 1.4 miles SW.
- 9,938residents (2020 Census)
- 13 ftelevation · 4 m
- 1.6 sq miland area · 4.1 km²
- 6,232 / sq mipopulation density
- 95010ZIP code
About Capitola
Capitola is a small seaside city in Santa Cruz County, California, United States. Capitola is located on the northern shores of Monterey Bay, on the Central Coast of California. The city had a population of 9,456 at the 2020 census. Capitola is a popular tourist destination, owing to its beaches and restaurants.
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- Median household income
- $102,976
- Median home value
- $783,000
- Median rent
- $2,512/mo
- Median age
- 47.6
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Capitola had 9,938 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 9,938 |
|---|---|
| Density | 6,232 per sq mi (2,406 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Capitola at a glance
| State | California (CA) |
|---|---|
| County | Santa Cruz County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 9,938 (2020) |
| Land area | 1.59 sq mi (4.1 km²) |
| Water area | 0.08 sq mi (0.21 km²) |
| Elevation | 13 ft (4 m) |
| Coordinates | 36.9761° N, 121.9540° W |
| ZIP code | 95010 |
| Official website | cityofcapitola.org |
| Census code (GEOID) | 0611040 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Capitola
- Pleasure Point1.4 mi SW
- Soquel1.5 mi N
- Live Oak1.6 mi NW
- Seacliff2.0 mi E
- Twin Lakes2.3 mi SW
- Aptos3.5 mi E
- Rio del Mar4.0 mi E
- Pasatiempo4.4 mi NW
- Santa Cruz4.5 mi W
- Paradise Park5.3 mi NW
- Scotts Valley6.3 mi NW
- Day Valley6.4 mi NE
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Frequently asked questions about Capitola
What county is Capitola in?
Capitola is in Santa Cruz County, California.
What is the population of Capitola, CA?
9,938 people lived in Capitola at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Capitola, CA?
The ZIP code of Capitola is 95010.
What is the elevation of Capitola?
13 feet (4 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Capitola?
Pleasure Point (1.4 mi), Soquel (1.5 mi), Live Oak (1.6 mi), Seacliff (2.0 mi), Twin Lakes (2.3 mi).
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