ZIP 95060 — Business Opportunities

Santa Cruz, CA · Local economy intelligence

Population

46,527

Median income

$101,962

Median age

35.4

Households

18,430

Top business opportunities in 95060

The highest-scored business categories to consider opening in Santa Cruz, CA, based on demand (population, income, demographic fit) versus existing supply.

1. Cafes & Coffee Shops 100/100
~12.0 businesses underserved · confidence: medium
2. Bars & Nightlife 86/100
~6.2 businesses underserved · confidence: medium
3. Fitness Centre 67/100
~4.1 businesses underserved · confidence: medium
4. Laundromats 66/100
~2.8 businesses underserved · confidence: low
5. Convenience Stores 61/100
~6.5 businesses underserved · confidence: medium
6. Fitness Station 60/100
~2.4 businesses underserved · confidence: low
7. Clothing & Apparel 58/100
~5.4 businesses underserved · confidence: medium
8. Restaurants 57/100
~23.6 businesses underserved · confidence: medium
9. Jewelry & Accessories 51/100
~2.5 businesses underserved · confidence: low
10. Grocery & Supermarkets 46/100
~5.0 businesses underserved · confidence: medium

What's already here — existing business mix

The most common business categories currently operating in ZIP 95060.

Fire Station — 3 businesses
Schools — 2 businesses
Religious — 1 businesses
Winery — 1 businesses
Guest House — 1 businesses
Drinking Water — 1 businesses
Firepit — 0 businesses
Jeweller — 0 businesses
Camp Pitch — 0 businesses
Household Linen — 0 businesses
Gas — 0 businesses
Motorcycle Parking — 0 businesses
Metal Construction — 0 businesses
Handicraft — 0 businesses
Crematorium — 0 businesses

Full demographic profile

Population	46,527
Households	18,430
Median household income	$101,962
Per capita income	$57,380
Median age	35.4
% bachelor's degree or higher	55.04%
% age 18–34	28.482%
% age 65+	12.193%
% renter-occupied	44.395%
Median home value	$1,147,700
Median gross rent	$2,265
Unemployment rate	5.962%

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