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Lake County
Upper Lake, CA
95485
95485 ZIP Code — Upper Lake, CA
Lake County, California
ZIP code 95485 is located in
Upper Lake ,
California ,
within Lake County .
It covers approximately 86.98 square miles and serves a population of
2,909 residents.
This is a standard ZIP code in the Pacific (PT) timezone,
served by area code 707 .
About ZIP code 95485
The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the 1980s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $411,200. Owner-occupancy is high at 76%, well above the national average.
The gap between median ($71,071) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. SNAP benefit usage at 22% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 34% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with retail trade as the leading industry. The average commute of 25 minutes is near the national average.
College attainment at 19% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.
Overall, ZIP code 95485 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.
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Demographics
updated 06/2026
Population
Total population
2,909
Population density
33 / sq mi
State FIPS
06
County FIPS
033
Geography
Land area
86.98 sq mi
Water area
0.86 sq mi
Latitude
39.2160
Longitude
-122.9203
Timezone
Pacific (PT)
Area code
707
Economics
updated 06/2026
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
49.1%
50.9%
32.6%
$50k – $100k
20.2%
27.6%
27.7%
$100k – $200k
28.2%
16.7%
26.4%
Over $200k
2.5%
4.8%
13.3%
Demographics & statistics
$71,071
Median household income
$411,200
Median home value
$1,111
Median monthly rent
18.5%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Age summary
Group Count % Under 18 476 16.4% 18 and over 2,433 83.6% 65 and over 640 22.0% Median age 48.3 years
Race & ethnicity
American Indian / Alaska Native
2.6%
Black or African American
0.9%
Group Count % White 2,282 73.4% Two or more races 267 8.6% Hispanic or Latino 200 6.4% Asian 157 5% Other race 96 3.1% American Indian / Alaska Native 80 2.6% Black or African American 27 0.9%
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
49.1%
50.9%
32.6%
$50k – $100k
20.2%
27.6%
27.7%
$100k – $200k
28.2%
16.7%
26.4%
Over $200k
2.5%
4.8%
13.3%
Range % of households Under $10k 3.1% $10k–$15k 8.2% $15k–$25k 8.0% $25k–$35k 4.6% $35k–$50k 17.8% $50k–$75k 9.7% $75k–$100k 10.0% $100k–$150k 15.8% $150k–$200k 12.7% $200k+ 10.1% Median income $71,071
Housing
Housing overview
Metric Value Median home value $411,200 Median rent / month $1,111 Owner occupied 75.7% Renter occupied 24.3% Vacant 7.3% Single-family detached 53.7% Large apartment buildings 2.1% Mobile homes 32.3% Median rooms 5.4 Avg household size (owned) 2.55
Year built
Era % 2020 or later 3.5% 2010–2019 5.8% 2000–2009 6.4% 1990–1999 19.0% 1980–1989 22.9% 1970–1979 8.4% 1960–1969 6.7% 1950–1959 15.0% 1940–1949 1.5% 1939 or earlier 10.7%
Bedrooms
Size % of units No bedroom (studio) 2.2% 1 bedroom 15.5% 2 bedrooms 33.1% 3 bedrooms 29.5% 4 bedrooms 16.6% 5+ bedrooms 3.0%
Vehicles per household
Vehicles % of households No vehicle 8.8% 1 vehicle 18.5% 2 vehicles 38.8% 3 or more 33.8%
Heating fuel
Fuel type % Utility gas 4.2% Electricity 37.8% Propane / LP gas 16.9% Fuel oil 7.6% Wood 26.7% No fuel used 2.1%
Households & families
Household type Count % Married-couple family 527 45.3% Cohabiting couple 196 16.8% Male householder, no spouse 188 16.2% Female householder, no spouse 253 21.7% Households with children under 18 301 25.9% Households with seniors (65+) 464 39.9% Average household size 2.46
Marital status
Status Male Female Never married 37.5% 21.5% Married 53.6% 47.6% Separated 0.0% 1.5% Widowed 2.7% 6.3% Divorced 6.2% 23.1%
Education
Some college, no degree
28.2%
Graduate / professional
8.1%
Metric % HS diploma or higher 92.2% Bachelor's or higher 18.5%
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
Type Count % Nursery / preschool 36 10.8% Kindergarten 4 1.2% Elementary school 168 50.3% High school 74 22.2% College / grad school 52 15.6%
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
22.0%
Public administration
9.5%
Agriculture & mining
6.1%
Arts, food & hospitality
5.2%
Professional & management
4.8%
Transportation & utilities
2.4%
Finance & real estate
0.4%
Occupation
Category % Management, business & arts 30.0% Service 28.0% Sales & office 10.2% Natural resources & construction 20.5% Production & transportation 11.3%
Employment type
Type % Private sector 67.2% Government 19.4% Self-employed 13.5% Unpaid family workers 0.0%
Commute
Method % Drive alone 79.3% Carpool 3.6% Public transit 0.3% Walk 5.1% Work from home 11.7% Other means 0.0% Avg commute (minutes) 24.9
Poverty
Married-couple families
0.0%
Female-led households
1.0%
Income support
Source % of households Social Security 34.3% Retirement income 17.6% Supplemental Security 9.5% Cash public assistance 5.3% Food stamps / SNAP 22.3%
Health indicators
Condition % Obesity 31.4% High blood pressure 33.0% High cholesterol 33.0% Diabetes 11.1% Heart disease 7.5% Stroke 3.6% Asthma 10.8% Arthritis 27.3% Kidney disease 3.3% Pulmonary disease 8.7% Cancer 7.1%
Behavior / access % Smoking 16.7% Binge drinking 18.2% No physical activity 22.7% Less than 7 hrs sleep 31.3% Depression 20.7% Fair or poor health 17.1% Poor mental health 16.0% Poor physical health 12.6% No health insurance 11.1% Visited doctor (checkup) 68.1% Visited dentist 64.0% Cholesterol screening 91.1% Teeth loss 14.1%
Veterans & disability
Veterans Count % Civilian veterans 151 6.2%
Disability % Any disability 21.1% Under 18 0.0% 18–64 years 18.3% 65 and over 44.6%
Health insurance coverage
Type % Private insurance 66.8% Public insurance 41.4% No insurance 4.7% Uninsured under 19 1.9%
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
Language Count % English only 2,700 92.8% Spanish 96 3.6% Other Indo-European 96 3.6% Asian & Pacific Islander 0 0.0% Other languages 0 0.0%
Place of birth & citizenship
Origin Count % Native born (US) 2,712 93.2% Born in same state 2,696 92.7% Born in different state 1,667 57.3% Foreign born 16 0.6% Naturalized citizen 197 6.8% Not a US citizen 99 50.3%
Ancestry
Ancestry Count % Italian 327 11.2% French 237 8.1% Arab 124 4.3% English 49 1.7%
Ancestry Count % Polish 48 1.7% Dutch 8 0.3% Irish 3 0.1%
Technology access
Metric % of households Computer access 40.0% Internet access 93.3%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 95485
What city is ZIP code 95485 in?
ZIP code 95485 is primarily assigned to Upper Lake, California.
What county is ZIP code 95485 in?
ZIP code 95485 falls within Lake County, California.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 95485?
16% of residents in ZIP code 95485 live below the poverty line, above the national average.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 95485?
The median home value in ZIP code 95485 is $411,200.
What is the population of ZIP code 95485?
ZIP code 95485 has an estimated population of 2,909 residents, with a density of 33 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 95485?
The median household income in ZIP code 95485 is $71,071, below the national median of ~$75,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 95485 in?
ZIP code 95485 observes the PST timezone.
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