City

Lookout, CA

1 ZIP code  ·  Modoc County  ·  California

👥242Population
💰$71,917Median HH Income≈ Avg
🎂56.9Median Age
🏠$144,000Median Home Value▼ 48% below avg
🎓36.0%College Grads≈ Avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 67.4% Female 32.6% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 97.5%Hispanic: 1.2%Other: 0.8%Race
White97.5%
Hispanic1.2%
Other0.8%

Age Breakdown

5–17
5%
25–44
32%
45–64
35%
65+
5%

Key Indicators

Median Age56.9 yrs
Avg HH Size2.03
Below Poverty8.7% ▼ 13% below avg
College Grads36.0% ≈ Avg
HS Graduate44 (24.7%)
Some College57 (32%)
Associates13 (7.3%)
Bachelors41 (23%)
Graduate Degree23 (12.9%)

Education

HS Grad: 24.7%Some College: 32%Associates: 7.3%Bachelors: 23%Graduate: 12.9%Edu
HS Grad24.7%
Some College32.0%
Associates7.3%
Bachelors23.0%
Graduate12.9%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 95%Renter: 5%Tenure
Owner95.0%
Renter5.0%

Home Value Distribution

$50k–$100k
19%
$100k–$150k
37%
$150k–$200k
21%
$300k–$500k
12%
Over $500k
12%

Financials

Median HH Income$71,917 ≈ Avg
Median Home Value$144,000 ▼ 48% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.0x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Total Housing Units228
Vacant Units109

Income Distribution

Under $25k
15%
$25k–$50k
15%
$50k–$75k
27%
$75k–$100k
16%
$100k–$150k
15%
Over $200k
10%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
100%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
23%
30–45 min
38%
Over 45 min
39%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1960s–1970s
20%
1980s–1990s
26%
2000+
53%
About Lookout, CA

Lookout is a city in California, located in Modoc County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 242 residents. It is an older city, with a median age of 56.9 years.

Economically, Lookout is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $71,917 is near the national average. Approximately 8.7% of residents live below the poverty line.

The real estate market in Lookout is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $144,000, which is below the national average. Homeownership is high at 95.0%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Lookout is moderately educated. 36.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (97.52%).

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

ZIP Codes in Lookout
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
96054 242 $71,917 $144,000 0.0% 36.0% 95.0%