City

Summer Lake, OR

1 ZIP code  ·  Lake County  ·  Oregon

👥160Population
💰$61,591Median HH Income▼ 19% below avg
🎂54.8Median Age
🏠$225,000Median Home Value▼ 19% below avg
🎓49.2%College Grads▲ 27% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 53.1% Female 46.9% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 78.1%Hispanic: 21.9%Race
White78.1%
Hispanic21.9%

Age Breakdown

5–17
12%
18–24
9%
25–44
13%
45–64
28%
65+
8%

Key Indicators

Median Age54.8 yrs
Avg HH Size2.96
Below Poverty5.6% ▼ 44% below avg
College Grads49.2% ▲ 27% above avg
HS Graduate47 (37.3%)
Some College12 (9.5%)
Associates5 (4%)
Bachelors28 (22.2%)
Graduate Degree34 (27%)

Education

HS Grad: 37.3%Some College: 9.5%Associates: 4%Bachelors: 22.2%Graduate: 27%Edu
HS Grad37.3%
Some College9.5%
Associates4.0%
Bachelors22.2%
Graduate27.0%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 53.7%Renter: 46.3%Tenure
Owner53.7%
Renter46.3%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
10%
$50k–$100k
28%
$100k–$150k
7%
$200k–$300k
38%
$300k–$500k
7%
Over $500k
10%

Financials

Median HH Income$61,591 ▼ 19% below avg
Median Home Value$225,000 ▼ 19% below avg
Home/Income Ratio3.7x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Total Housing Units119
Vacant Units65

Income Distribution

Under $25k
20%
$25k–$50k
11%
$50k–$75k
30%
$75k–$100k
28%
$100k–$150k
2%
$150k–$200k
6%
Over $200k
4%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
77%
Walked
5%
Work From Home
17%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
24%
15–30 min
23%
30–45 min
23%
Over 45 min
31%
Housing Stock

Year Built

1940s–1950s
3%
1960s–1970s
9%
1980s–1990s
34%
2000+
53%
About Summer Lake, OR

Summer Lake is a city in Oregon, located in Lake County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 160 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 54.8 years.

Economically, Summer Lake is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $61,591 is below the national average. Approximately 5.6% of residents live below the poverty line.

The real estate market in Summer Lake is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $225,000, which is below the national average.

The population of Summer Lake is well-educated. 49.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — above the national average. The community is primarily White (78.13%).

Summer Lake, OR offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Oregon.

ZIP Codes in Summer Lake
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
97640 160 $61,591 $225,000 0.0% 49.2% 53.7%