City

Upper Lake, CA

1 ZIP code  ·  Lake County  ·  California

👥2,900Population
💰$84,583Median HH Income▲ 11% above avg
🎂44.5Median Age
🏠$364,600Median Home Value▲ 31% above avg
🎓38.8%College Grads≈ Avg
📊8.3%Unemployment▲ 70% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 52.4% Female 47.6% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 70%Hispanic: 11.7%Black: 0.8%Asian: 1%Other: 13.9%Race
White70.0%
Hispanic11.7%
Black0.8%
Asian1.0%
Other13.9%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
9%
18–24
9%
25–44
28%
45–64
28%
65+
8%

Key Indicators

Median Age44.5 yrs
Avg HH Size2.37
Below Poverty14.7% ▲ 47% above avg
College Grads38.8% ≈ Avg
Unemployment8.3% ▲ 70% above avg
No HS Diploma14 (0.7%)
HS Graduate588 (27.8%)
Some College378 (17.8%)
Associates316 (14.9%)
Bachelors473 (22.3%)
Graduate Degree349 (16.5%)

Education

No HS: 0.7%HS Grad: 27.8%Some College: 17.8%Associates: 14.9%Bachelors: 22.3%Graduate: 16.5%Edu
No HS0.7%
HS Grad27.8%
Some College17.8%
Associates14.9%
Bachelors22.3%
Graduate16.5%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 73.1%Renter: 26.9%Tenure
Owner73.1%
Renter26.9%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
13%
$50k–$100k
4%
$100k–$150k
1%
$150k–$200k
0%
$200k–$300k
19%
$300k–$500k
27%
Over $500k
36%

Financials

Median HH Income$84,583 ▲ 11% above avg
Median Home Value$364,600 ▲ 31% above avg
Home/Income Ratio4.3x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,013/mo
Total Housing Units1,322
Vacant Units119

Income Distribution

Under $25k
22%
$25k–$50k
11%
$50k–$75k
12%
$75k–$100k
5%
$100k–$150k
23%
$150k–$200k
17%
Over $200k
9%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
84%
Walked
7%
Work From Home
9%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
15%
15–30 min
35%
30–45 min
38%
Over 45 min
12%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
13%
1960s–1970s
16%
1980s–1990s
11%
2000+
60%
About Upper Lake, CA

Upper Lake is a city in California, located in Lake County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 2,900 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 44.5 years.

Economically, Upper Lake is a middle-income community. The median household income of $84,583 is near the national average. Approximately 14.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 8.3%, significantly above the national average.

The real estate market in Upper Lake is a mid-range housing market. Median home values stand at $364,600, which is above the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,013 per month. Homeownership is high at 73.1%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Upper Lake is moderately educated. 38.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (70.03%).

Upper Lake, CA offers residents above-average earning potential within California.

ZIP Codes in Upper Lake
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
95485 2,900 $84,583 $364,600 $1,013 8.3% 38.8% 73.1%