Live Oak
Census-designated place in Santa Cruz County, California

Live Oak is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Santa Cruz County, California, with 17,038 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 102 ft (31 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Capitola, 1.6 miles SE.
- 17,038residents (2020 Census)
- 102 ftelevation · 31 m
- 3.2 sq miland area · 8.4 km²
- 5,255 / sq mipopulation density
- 95062main ZIP code (2 in total)
About Live Oak
Live Oak is a census-designated place (CDP) in Santa Cruz County, California, United States, between the cities of Santa Cruz and Capitola and north of the former Union Pacific railroad. Live Oak sits at an elevation of 102 feet (31 m). The population was 17,038 at the 2020 census. The population of the greater Live Oak area, including Twin Lakes and Pleasure Point, was 27,921.
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- Median household income
- $103,674
- Median home value
- $1,015,200
- Median rent
- $2,421/mo
- Median age
- 41.8
Small communities near Live Oak
- Alimur Park Mobile Home Park1.1 mi E
- Loma Vista Mobile Home Park subdivision1.2 mi E
- Ocean Breeze Mobile Home Park subdivision1.5 mi S
- Tradewinds Mobile Home Park subdivision1.6 mi SE
- Shangri La Estates subdivision1.6 mi SE
- Tony Ziro Mobile Living Mobile Home Park subdivision1.6 mi S
- Trailer Haven subdivision1.6 mi S
- Opal Cliff Park Mobile Home Park subdivision1.7 mi SE
- Surf and Sand Mobile Home Park1.7 mi SE
- Snug Harbor Mobile Home Park subdivision1.9 mi S
- Cabrillo Mobile Home Park subdivision1.9 mi E
- Orchard Lane Mobile Home Park2.0 mi E
- Opal Cliffs2.0 mi SE
- Seabright2.0 mi SW
- Pueblo de Figueroa2.8 mi W
- Beulah Park2.9 mi NW
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Live Oak had 17,038 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 17,038 |
|---|---|
| Density | 5,255 per sq mi (2,029 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Live Oak at a glance
| State | California (CA) |
|---|---|
| County | Santa Cruz County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 17,038 (2020) |
| Land area | 3.24 sq mi (8.4 km²) |
| Elevation | 102 ft (31 m) |
| Coordinates | 36.9860° N, 121.9804° W |
| ZIP codes | 95062, 95010 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 0641922 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Live Oak
- Capitola1.6 mi SE
- Twin Lakes1.8 mi S
- Pleasure Point1.9 mi S
- Soquel2.0 mi NE
- Pasatiempo2.8 mi NW
- Santa Cruz3.1 mi W
- Seacliff3.5 mi E
- Paradise Park3.7 mi W
- Aptos4.8 mi E
- Scotts Valley5.1 mi N
- Rio del Mar5.6 mi E
- Mount Hermon6.0 mi NW
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Frequently asked questions about Live Oak
What county is Live Oak in?
Live Oak is in Santa Cruz County, California.
What is the population of Live Oak, CA?
17,038 people lived in Live Oak at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Live Oak, CA?
The main ZIP code is 95062. Other ZIP codes: 95010.
What is the elevation of Live Oak?
102 feet (31 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Live Oak?
Capitola (1.6 mi), Twin Lakes (1.8 mi), Pleasure Point (1.9 mi), Soquel (2.0 mi), Pasatiempo (2.8 mi).
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