Soquel
Census-designated place in Santa Cruz County, California

Soquel is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Santa Cruz County, California, with 9,980 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 33 ft (10 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Capitola, 1.5 miles S.
- 9,980residents (2020 Census)
- 33 ftelevation · 10 m
- 4.6 sq miland area · 11.9 km²
- 2,171 / sq mipopulation density
- 95010ZIP code
About Soquel
Soquel (; Ohlone: Sokel) is an unincorporated town and census-designated place (CDP) in Santa Cruz County, California, United States, located on the northern coast of Monterey Bay. The population was 9,980 at the 2020 census.
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- Median household income
- $118,777
- Median home value
- $957,300
- Median rent
- $2,266/mo
- Median age
- 42.7
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Soquel had 9,980 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 9,980 |
|---|---|
| Density | 2,171 per sq mi (838 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Soquel at a glance
| State | California (CA) |
|---|---|
| County | Santa Cruz County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 9,980 (2020) |
| Land area | 4.60 sq mi (11.9 km²) |
| Elevation | 33 ft (10 m) |
| Coordinates | 36.9978° N, 121.9482° W |
| ZIP code | 95010 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 0672688 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Soquel
- Capitola1.5 mi S
- Live Oak2.0 mi SW
- Seacliff2.2 mi SE
- Pleasure Point2.9 mi SW
- Aptos3.1 mi E
- Twin Lakes3.5 mi SW
- Pasatiempo4.3 mi W
- Rio del Mar4.5 mi SE
- Santa Cruz5.1 mi W
- Paradise Park5.2 mi W
- Scotts Valley5.3 mi NW
- Day Valley5.4 mi E
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Frequently asked questions about Soquel
What county is Soquel in?
Soquel is in Santa Cruz County, California.
What is the population of Soquel, CA?
9,980 people lived in Soquel at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Soquel, CA?
The ZIP code of Soquel is 95010.
What is the elevation of Soquel?
33 feet (10 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Soquel?
Capitola (1.5 mi), Live Oak (2.0 mi), Seacliff (2.2 mi), Pleasure Point (2.9 mi), Aptos (3.1 mi).
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