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Upper Lake, CA
Census-designated place in Lake County, California.
Population
1,374
Land area
1.7sq mi
People per sq mi
802
ZIP codes
0
Upper Lake and its ZIP codes
Upper Lake at a glance
- Upper Lake is about 3.2 times as dense as California as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $110,417 a year, 11% more than the California figure of $99,122.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $361,800 (51% below California).
Local data for Upper Lake, CA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Upper Lake, CA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$110,417
Poverty rate
10.5%
Median home value
$361,800
Homeownership
94.2%
Bachelor's or higher
13.6%
Median age
41.3
Average commute
26.1 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (234), Italian Americans (193), German Americans (188).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Lake County. PPP loans are for Upper Lake.
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
How people get to work
Upper Lake, CA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone79.9%
- Carpooled5.1%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked7.8%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home7.2%
Average one-way commute: 26.1 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Upper Lake, CA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: wildfire
Storm events since 1996
62
Countywide, mostly flood
Flood insurance policies
871
2.4% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
94° / 37°F
34.8 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Upper Lake, CA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
33.9%
U.S. 33.3% +0.6 pts
Diabetes
12.5%
U.S. 12.1% about the same
Smoking
15.6%
U.S. 12.8% +2.8 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
10.3%
U.S. 11.1% -0.8 pts
Cities near Upper Lake
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| NiceCensus-designated place | 3.8 mi | 1.7 |
| North LakeportCensus-designated place | 5 mi | 3.8 |
| LakeportCity | 8.7 mi | 3.1 |
| LucerneCensus-designated place | 9.8 mi | 5.4 |
| Soda BayCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 1.3 |
| TalmageCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 1.6 |
| KelseyvilleCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 2.9 |
| Potter ValleyCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 4 |
| CalpellaCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 2.5 |
| Clearlake OaksCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 2 |
| UkiahCity | 17 mi | 5.5 |
| Redwood ValleyCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 2.7 |
| Clearlake RivieraCensus-designated place | 18 mi | 5.3 |
| HoplandCensus-designated place | 18 mi | 3.5 |
| Spring ValleyCensus-designated place | 18 mi | 4.9 |
| ClearlakeCity | 21 mi | 10.1 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Upper Lake, CA in?
- Upper Lake is in Lake County, California.
- What is the population of Upper Lake, CA?
- About 1,374 people live in Upper Lake, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Upper Lake?
- Nearby places include Nice (3.8 mi), North Lakeport (5 mi), Lakeport (8.7 mi), Lucerne (9.8 mi), Soda Bay (13 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023