City

Clearlake, CA

1 ZIP code  ·  Lake County  ·  California

👥17,101Population
💰$42,080Median HH Income▼ 45% below avg
🎂36.3Median Age
🏠$206,300Median Home Value▼ 26% below avg
🎓23.4%College Grads▼ 40% below avg
📊16.7%Unemployment▲ 241% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 48.2% Female 51.8% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 55.8%Hispanic: 30.3%Black: 4.1%Asian: 1.1%Other: 6.4%Race
White55.8%
Hispanic30.3%
Black4.1%
Asian1.1%
Other6.4%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
22%
18–24
7%
25–44
25%
45–64
22%
65+
8%

Key Indicators

Median Age36.3 yrs
Avg HH Size2.89
Below Poverty24.3% ▲ 143% above avg
College Grads23.4% ▼ 40% below avg
Unemployment16.7% ▲ 241% above avg
No HS Diploma110 (1.1%)
HS Graduate3,619 (37.4%)
Some College1,492 (15.4%)
Associates2,191 (22.6%)
Bachelors1,405 (14.5%)
Graduate Degree863 (8.9%)

Education

No HS: 1.1%HS Grad: 37.4%Some College: 15.4%Associates: 22.6%Bachelors: 14.5%Graduate: 8.9%Edu
No HS1.1%
HS Grad37.4%
Some College15.4%
Associates22.6%
Bachelors14.5%
Graduate8.9%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 59.8%Renter: 40.2%Tenure
Owner59.8%
Renter40.2%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
9%
$50k–$100k
8%
$100k–$150k
14%
$150k–$200k
17%
$200k–$300k
28%
$300k–$500k
20%
Over $500k
4%

Financials

Median HH Income$42,080 ▼ 45% below avg
Median Home Value$206,300 ▼ 26% below avg
Home/Income Ratio4.9x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,162/mo
Total Housing Units7,890
Vacant Units2,045

Income Distribution

Under $25k
30%
$25k–$50k
23%
$50k–$75k
22%
$75k–$100k
8%
$100k–$150k
11%
$150k–$200k
2%
Over $200k
4%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
80%
Public Transit
3%
Walked
4%
Work From Home
12%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
44%
15–30 min
16%
30–45 min
20%
Over 45 min
21%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
3%
1940s–1950s
13%
1960s–1970s
17%
1980s–1990s
15%
2000+
52%
About Clearlake, CA

Clearlake is a city in California, located in Lake County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 17,101 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 36.3 years.

Economically, Clearlake is a working-class community. The median household income of $42,080 is below the national average. Approximately 24.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 16.7%, more than double the national average.

The real estate market in Clearlake is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $206,300, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,162 per month.

The population of Clearlake is less-educated. 23.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is majority White (55.8%).

Clearlake, CA offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within California.

ZIP Codes in Clearlake
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
95422 17,101 $42,080 $206,300 $1,162 16.7% 23.4% 59.8%