Watsonville
City in Santa Cruz County, California
Watsonville is a city in Santa Cruz County, California, with 52,590 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 30 ft (9 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Interlaken, 1.5 miles NE.
- 52,590residents (2020 Census)
- 30 ftelevation · 9 m
- 6.8 sq miland area · 17.6 km²
- 7,750 / sq mipopulation density
- 95019main ZIP code (2 in total)
About Watsonville
Watsonville is a city in Santa Cruz County, California, United States, in the Monterey Bay Area of the Central Coast of California. The population was 52,590 at the 2020 census. Predominantly Latino and Democratic, Watsonville is a self-designated sanctuary city.
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- Median household income
- $78,393
- Median home value
- $686,000
- Median rent
- $1,889/mo
- Median age
- 33.8
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Watsonville had 52,590 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 52,590 |
|---|---|
| Density | 7,750 per sq mi (2,992 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Watsonville at a glance
| State | California (CA) |
|---|---|
| County | Santa Cruz County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 52,590 (2020) |
| Land area | 6.79 sq mi (17.6 km²) |
| Water area | 0.10 sq mi (0.25 km²) |
| Elevation | 30 ft (9 m) |
| Coordinates | 36.9236° N, 121.7724° W |
| ZIP codes | 95019, 95076 |
| Official website | ci.watsonville.ca.us |
| Census code (GEOID) | 0683668 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Watsonville
- Interlaken1.5 mi NE
- Freedom1.7 mi NW
- Amesti2.2 mi N
- Pajaro2.3 mi SE
- La Selva Beach4.0 mi W
- Pajaro Dunes4.2 mi SW
- Las Lomas4.4 mi SE
- Aptos Hills-Larkin Valley4.4 mi NW
- Corralitos5.3 mi N
- Rio del Mar6.6 mi W
- Aptos8.2 mi NW
- Moss Landing8.2 mi S
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Frequently asked questions about Watsonville
What county is Watsonville in?
Watsonville is in Santa Cruz County, California.
What is the population of Watsonville, CA?
52,590 people lived in Watsonville at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Watsonville, CA?
The main ZIP code is 95019. Other ZIP codes: 95076.
What is the elevation of Watsonville?
30 feet (9 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Watsonville?
Interlaken (1.5 mi), Freedom (1.7 mi), Amesti (2.2 mi), Pajaro (2.3 mi), La Selva Beach (4.0 mi).
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