La Selva Beach
Census-designated place in Santa Cruz County, California
La Selva Beach is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Santa Cruz County, California, with 2,531 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 151 ft (46 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Aptos Hills-Larkin Valley, 2.5 miles N.
- 2,531residents (2020 Census)
- 151 ftelevation · 46 m
- 5.3 sq miland area · 13.7 km²
- 478 / sq mipopulation density
- 95019ZIP code
About La Selva Beach
La Selva Beach (La Selva, Spanish for "The Forest") is a census-designated place (CDP) in Santa Cruz County, California, United States. La Selva Beach sits at an elevation of 151 feet (46 m). The 2020 United States census reported La Selva Beach's population was 2,531.
La Selva Beach is one of the several small communities located in and around Aptos. It neighbors Seascape to the north, Corralitos to the east, and Watsonville to the south. When founded, the small beach community was surrounded by dense conifer woods.
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- Median household income
- $160,833
- Median home value
- $1,325,700
- Median rent
- $3,379/mo
- Median age
- 47.8
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La Selva Beach had 2,531 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 2,531 |
|---|---|
| Density | 478 per sq mi (184 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
La Selva Beach at a glance
| State | California (CA) |
|---|---|
| County | Santa Cruz County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 2,531 (2020) |
| Land area | 5.30 sq mi (13.7 km²) |
| Elevation | 151 ft (46 m) |
| Coordinates | 36.9274° N, 121.8444° W |
| ZIP code | 95019 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 0640508 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near La Selva Beach
- Aptos Hills-Larkin Valley2.5 mi N
- Freedom2.9 mi E
- Rio del Mar3.1 mi NW
- Watsonville4.0 mi E
- Amesti4.2 mi NE
- Pajaro Dunes4.6 mi SE
- Interlaken4.8 mi E
- Aptos5.2 mi NW
- Seacliff5.4 mi NW
- Pajaro5.9 mi E
- Corralitos6.2 mi NE
- Day Valley6.8 mi N
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Frequently asked questions about La Selva Beach
What county is La Selva Beach in?
La Selva Beach is in Santa Cruz County, California.
What is the population of La Selva Beach, CA?
2,531 people lived in La Selva Beach at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of La Selva Beach, CA?
The ZIP code of La Selva Beach is 95019.
What is the elevation of La Selva Beach?
151 feet (46 m) above sea level.
What towns are near La Selva Beach?
Aptos Hills-Larkin Valley (2.5 mi), Freedom (2.9 mi), Rio del Mar (3.1 mi), Watsonville (4.0 mi), Amesti (4.2 mi).
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