City

Lower Lake, CA

1 ZIP code  ·  Lake County  ·  California

👥3,036Population
💰$52,266Median HH Income▼ 32% below avg
🎂56.7Median Age
🏠$414,100Median Home Value▲ 49% above avg
🎓40.5%College Grads≈ Avg
📊4.2%Unemployment▼ 14% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 44.0% Female 56.0% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 65.7%Hispanic: 21.9%Black: 0.6%Asian: 2.5%Other: 8.5%Race
White65.7%
Hispanic21.9%
Black0.6%
Asian2.5%
Other8.5%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
3%
5–17
5%
18–24
3%
25–44
19%
45–64
41%
65+
14%

Key Indicators

Median Age56.7 yrs
Avg HH Size2.09
Below Poverty19.4% ▲ 94% above avg
College Grads40.5% ≈ Avg
Unemployment4.2% ▼ 14% below avg
No HS Diploma39 (1.6%)
HS Graduate493 (20.5%)
Some College290 (12.1%)
Associates607 (25.3%)
Bachelors394 (16.4%)
Graduate Degree580 (24.1%)

Education

No HS: 1.6%HS Grad: 20.5%Some College: 12.1%Associates: 25.3%Bachelors: 16.4%Graduate: 24.1%Edu
No HS1.6%
HS Grad20.5%
Some College12.1%
Associates25.3%
Bachelors16.4%
Graduate24.1%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 76.3%Renter: 23.7%Tenure
Owner76.3%
Renter23.7%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
5%
$150k–$200k
15%
$200k–$300k
11%
$300k–$500k
33%
Over $500k
36%

Financials

Median HH Income$52,266 ▼ 32% below avg
Median Home Value$414,100 ▲ 49% above avg
Home/Income Ratio7.9x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,078/mo
Total Housing Units1,801
Vacant Units382

Income Distribution

Under $25k
26%
$25k–$50k
19%
$50k–$75k
15%
$75k–$100k
8%
$100k–$150k
6%
$150k–$200k
10%
Over $200k
17%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
89%
Walked
3%
Work From Home
9%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
32%
15–30 min
25%
30–45 min
21%
Over 45 min
22%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
5%
1940s–1950s
7%
1960s–1970s
19%
1980s–1990s
13%
2000+
56%
About Lower Lake, CA

Lower Lake is a city in California, located in Lake County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 3,036 residents. It is an older city, with a median age of 56.7 years.

Economically, Lower Lake is a working-class community. The median household income of $52,266 is below the national average. Approximately 19.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 4.2%, near the national average.

The real estate market in Lower Lake is a premium housing market. Median home values stand at $414,100, which is above the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,078 per month. Homeownership is high at 76.3%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Lower Lake is well-educated. 40.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is majority White (65.71%).

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

ZIP Codes in Lower Lake
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
95457 3,036 $52,266 $414,100 $1,078 4.2% 40.5% 76.3%