| ZIP Code | 95485 |
|---|---|
| City | Upper Lake |
| State | California (CA) |
| County | Lake County |
| Area Code | 369/707 |
| Elevation | 1,926 ft |
| Latitude | 39.20847 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -122.92572 |
| Timezone | Los Angeles (DST) |
| FIPS | 06033 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 44.5 yrs ↓ 16% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.37 |
| Below Poverty | 14.7% ▲ 47% above avg |
| College Grads | 38.8% ≈ Avg |
| Unemployment | 8.3% ▲ 70% above avg |
| No HS Diploma | 14 (0.7%) |
| HS Graduate | 588 (27.8%) |
| Some College | 378 (17.8%) |
| Associates | 316 (14.9%) |
| Bachelors | 473 (22.3%) |
| Graduate Degree | 349 (16.5%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $84,583 ▲ 11% above avg ↑ 95% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $364,600 ▲ 31% above avg ↑ 24% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 4.3x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,013/mo ↑ 3% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 1,322 |
| Vacant Units | 119 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.37 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 1,322 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 119 |
| Owner Occupied | 73.1% |
| Renter Occupied | 26.9% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.37 |
ZIP code 95485 is located in Upper Lake, California, within Lake County. With a population of 2,900, this is a sparsely populated ZIP code with a middle-aged community — the median age is 44.5 years. Economically, 95485 is a middle-income ZIP code: the median household income of $84,583 is near the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 95485 represents a mid-range housing market. The median home value of $364,600 is above the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $1,013 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 73.1% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 24% since 2019.
The population of 95485 is primarily White (70.03%). Residents are moderately educated — 38.8% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is near the national average. Poverty affects some residents at 14.7%. Household income has grown by 95% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 95485 stands at 8.3%, which is significantly above the national average. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 80%.
Overall, ZIP code 95485 in Upper Lake, CA is characterized as middle-income, moderately educated, a middle-aged community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 2,900 residents, a median household income of $84,583, and a median home value of $364,600, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of California.