City

Lucerne, CA

1 ZIP code  ·  Lake County  ·  California

👥3,365Population
💰$49,004Median HH Income▼ 36% below avg
🎂41.7Median Age
🏠$237,100Median Home Value▼ 15% below avg
🎓14.7%College Grads▼ 62% below avg
📊8.3%Unemployment▲ 69% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 54.4% Female 45.7% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 70.2%Hispanic: 16.1%Black: 4.9%Other: 4.7%Race
White70.2%
Hispanic16.1%
Black4.9%
Other4.7%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
3%
5–17
14%
18–24
14%
25–44
22%
45–64
23%
65+
11%

Key Indicators

Median Age41.7 yrs
Avg HH Size2.30
Below Poverty16.3% ▲ 63% above avg
College Grads14.7% ▼ 62% below avg
Unemployment8.3% ▲ 69% above avg
No HS Diploma11 (0.5%)
HS Graduate885 (40.3%)
Some College275 (12.5%)
Associates703 (32%)
Bachelors177 (8.1%)
Graduate Degree145 (6.6%)

Education

No HS: 0.5%HS Grad: 40.3%Some College: 12.5%Associates: 32%Bachelors: 8.1%Graduate: 6.6%Edu
No HS0.5%
HS Grad40.3%
Some College12.5%
Associates32.0%
Bachelors8.1%
Graduate6.6%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 72.6%Renter: 27.4%Tenure
Owner72.6%
Renter27.4%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
13%
$50k–$100k
8%
$100k–$150k
11%
$150k–$200k
2%
$200k–$300k
37%
$300k–$500k
17%
Over $500k
13%

Financials

Median HH Income$49,004 ▼ 36% below avg
Median Home Value$237,100 ▼ 15% below avg
Home/Income Ratio4.8x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,368/mo
Total Housing Units2,113
Vacant Units656

Income Distribution

Under $25k
27%
$25k–$50k
24%
$50k–$75k
26%
$75k–$100k
4%
$100k–$150k
17%
$150k–$200k
1%
Over $200k
1%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
78%
Work From Home
22%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
14%
15–30 min
55%
30–45 min
13%
Over 45 min
18%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
3%
1940s–1950s
19%
1960s–1970s
22%
1980s–1990s
5%
2000+
51%
About Lucerne, CA

Lucerne is a city in California, located in Lake County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 3,365 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 41.7 years.

Economically, Lucerne is a working-class community. The median household income of $49,004 is below the national average. Approximately 16.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 8.3%, significantly above the national average.

The real estate market in Lucerne is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $237,100, which is near the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,368 per month. Homeownership is high at 72.6%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Lucerne is less-educated. 14.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well below the national average. The community is primarily White (70.19%).

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

ZIP Codes in Lucerne
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
95458 3,365 $49,004 $237,100 $1,368 8.3% 14.7% 72.6%