Live Oak

Census-designated place in Santa Cruz County, California

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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.

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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Living in Live Oak

Median household income
$103,674
Median home value
$1,015,200
Median rent
$2,421/mo
Median age
41.8
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Live Oak, CA population

Live Oak had 17,038 residents in the 2020 Census.

2020 Census17,038
Density5,255 per sq mi (2,029 per km²)

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

Live Oak at a glance

StateCalifornia (CA)
CountySanta Cruz County
TypeCensus-designated place
Population17,038 (2020)
Land area3.24 sq mi (8.4 km²)
Elevation102 ft (31 m)
Coordinates36.9860° N, 121.9804° W
ZIP codes95062, 95010
Census code (GEOID)0641922

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

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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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