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Phoenix Lake, CA
Census-designated place in Tuolumne County, California. ZIP codes: 95370.
Population
4,794
Land area
11.1sq mi
People per sq mi
433
ZIP codes
1
Phoenix Lake and its ZIP codes
Phoenix Lake at a glance
- Phoenix Lake is 72% denser than California as a whole.
- The median household income is $103,125, 4% above the California median of $99,122.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $488,500 (34% below California) and median rent is $1,313 a month.
Local data for Phoenix Lake, CA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Phoenix Lake, CA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$103,125
Poverty rate
4.8%
Median home value
$488,500
Median rent
$1,313/mo
Homeownership
91.7%
Bachelor's or higher
27.7%
Median age
57.9
Average commute
25.4 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (1,056), Irish Americans (917), Italian Americans (458).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Tuolumne County. PPP loans are for Phoenix Lake.
Unemployment rate
5.5%
Sep 2026, 0.0 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$60,585
18,392 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$61,604
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$445M
FY 2026, $8,003 per person
How people get to work
Phoenix Lake, CA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone81.2%
- Carpooled3.4%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home15.4%
Average one-way commute: 25.4 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Phoenix Lake, CA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: wildfire
Storm events since 1996
236
Countywide, mostly heavy snow
Flood insurance policies
36
0.1% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
93° / 33°F
32.8 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Phoenix Lake, CA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
27.6%
U.S. 33.3% -5.7 pts
Diabetes
12.4%
U.S. 12.1% about the same
Smoking
11.2%
U.S. 12.8% -1.6 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
5.2%
U.S. 11.1% -5.9 pts
ZIP codes in Phoenix Lake
1 in or overlapping Phoenix Lake. Population shown
Cities near Phoenix Lake
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Mono VistaCensus-designated place | 2.4 mi | 2.8 |
| East SonoraCensus-designated place | 2.4 mi | 2.4 |
| SoulsbyvilleCensus-designated place | 2.9 mi | 3 |
| SonoraCity | 4.1 mi | 3.2 |
| Twain HarteCensus-designated place | 4.5 mi | 3.7 |
| Cedar RidgeCensus-designated place | 4.5 mi | 7.8 |
| Tuolumne CityCensus-designated place | 5.1 mi | 2.4 |
| ColumbiaCensus-designated place | 5.2 mi | 6 |
| JamestownCensus-designated place | 5.9 mi | 3 |
| TuttletownCensus-designated place | 7.9 mi | 7.4 |
| Mi-Wuk VillageCensus-designated place | 8 mi | 2.8 |
| VallecitoCensus-designated place | 9.9 mi | 3.4 |
| Sierra VillageCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 2.6 |
| Douglas FlatCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 0.7 |
| Long BarnCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 2.9 |
| Chinese CampCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 0.9 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Phoenix Lake, CA in?
- Phoenix Lake is in Tuolumne County, California.
- What ZIP codes are in Phoenix Lake, CA?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Phoenix Lake include 95370.
- What is the population of Phoenix Lake, CA?
- About 4,794 people live in Phoenix Lake, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Phoenix Lake?
- Nearby places include Mono Vista (2.4 mi), East Sonora (2.4 mi), Soulsbyville (2.9 mi), Sonora (4.1 mi), Twain Harte (4.5 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023