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Lake County, CA
15 cities and towns and 14 ZIP codes in Lake County, California.
Population
68,152
Land area
1,255sq mi
People per sq mi
54
ZIP codes
14
Cities and towns in Lake County
Lake County at a glance
- Lake County is 78% less dense than California as a whole.
- The median household income is $60,621, 39% below the California median of $99,122.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $324,300 (56% below California) and median rent is $1,368 a month.
- Its largest cities are Clearlake (16,659), Hidden Valley Lake (5,872) and Lakeport (5,113).
Local data for Lake County, CA
Counts from official public data
- Hospitals2
- Emergency Rooms2
- Nursing Homes3
- Schools44
- Libraries5
- Banks11
- Post Offices11
- Parks39
- Grocery Stores41
- Restaurants137
- Affordable Housing8
- Home Health Agencies2
- Hospice Care1
- Dialysis Centers1
- Community Health Centers1
- Mental Health & Addiction Treatment5
- Private Schools3
- Superfund Sites1
- Toxic Release Facilities1
- Historic Places2
Housing and community stats
Lake County, CA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$60,621
Poverty rate
17.0%
Median home value
$324,300
Prices -1.2% in a year
Median rent
$1,368/mo
Homeownership
72.2%
Bachelor's or higher
17.8%
Median age
44.1
Average commute
32.4 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (14,276), German Americans (9,820), Irish Americans (9,565).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, income, federal spending and pandemic loans
Unemployment rate
7.2%
Aug 2026, +0.1 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$55,959
17,762 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$52,606
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$488M
FY 2026, $7,159 per person
PPP loans
$74.2M
964 loans, 10,763 jobs reported
Campaign donations
$257K
Itemized, 2026 cycle
How people get to work
Lake County, CA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone70.9%
- Carpooled9.9%
- Public transit0.7%
- Walked3.0%
- Bicycle0.2%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.2%
- Worked from home14.3%
Average one-way commute: 32.4 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Lake County, CA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: wildfire
Storm events since 1996
62
Most often flood
Flood insurance policies
871
2.4% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
91° / 33°F
29.9 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone2 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Lake County, CA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
32.7%
U.S. 33.3% -0.6 pts
Diabetes
14.1%
U.S. 12.1% +2.0 pts
Smoking
15.2%
U.S. 12.8% +2.4 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
10.1%
U.S. 11.1% -1.0 pts
Cities, towns and ZIP codes in Lake County
Population shown
Frequently asked questions
- What is the largest city in Lake County, CA?
- Clearlake is the largest city or town in Lake County, with about 16,659 residents.
- How many ZIP codes are in Lake County?
- Lake County includes 14 ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, including 95422, 95423, 95426, 95435, 95443.
- What is the population of Lake County, CA?
- About 68,152 people live in Lake County, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What counties border Lake County?
- Lake County borders Sonoma County, Yolo County, Napa County, Mendocino County, Glenn County, Colusa County.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023