ZIP Code 95453 in Lakeport, CA

Data Last Updated: February 1, 2026
City:Lakeport, California
County:Lake County
Timezone:Pacific (GMT -08:00)
Local Time:9:58:06 AM
Population:11,978 [See All]
Area Codes:369 / 707
Classification:Standard [Normal Street Delivery]
Coordinates:39.0458, -122.9662
Land Area:87.042 sq mi
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Population & Demographics


ZIP Code 95453 has 11,978 residents and 4,910 households (average 2.36 persons per household). The median age is 47.8 years, significantly older than the state (37.5) and significantly older than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 49.6% male and 50.4% female, which is about the same as the national male share (49.1%). Largest groups are White (72.2%, much higher than the state average of 41.2% and well above the national average of 61.6%) and Hispanic or Latino (19.6%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 19.6%, which is much lower than the state average (39.4%).

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Source: U.S. Census 2020 Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC) and U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates.
2020 Population:11,978Source: Census DHC
2024 ACS Population Estimate:11,741Source: Census ACS
2026 ZC Population Estimate:11,743Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Population Density:137.6 people per sq mile
Average Income:$71,419Source: Census ACS
Households:4,910Source: Census DHC
Average House Value:$403,300Source: Census ACS
Persons Per Household:2.36Source: Census DHC
Average Family Size:3.22Source: Census ACS

Population Over Time (with 2010 & 2020 Census Benchmarks)


Group201020112102201320142015201620172018201920202021202220232024
Census ACS Population Estimate--11,72111,05410,70110,34510,24410,36210,71711,09211,36911,20911,52311,25411,88811,741
Decennial Census11,256------------------11,978--------
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP05. DEMOGRAPHIC AND HOUSING ESTIMATES

Population by Age & Gender (Total, Male, Female)


Median Age: 47.8

Male Median Age: 46.2

Female Median Age: 49.3

Group< 55-910-1415-1920-2425-2930-3435-3940-4445-4950-5455-5960-6465-6970-7475-7980-8485+
Male307296337329277321351354313309410416466454438252165147
Female294330290290249280319353367300373434523508417316197196
Total601626627619526601670707680609783850989962855568362343
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

Population by Race


White:8,65366.30%
Black:1130.87%
Hispanic:*2,34217.94%
Asian:2161.66%
American Indian:6324.84%
Hawaiian:170.13%
Other:1,0788.26%
Total:13,051100%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)
* NOTE: Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity, not a race. This means individuals who identify as Hispanic will also be included in one of the race categories (such as White or Black). As a result, the totals shown here may exceed 100% when Hispanic is displayed alongside racial groups.

Gender Breakdown


GenderCount%Median Age
Males:5,94249.61%46.2 years
Females:6,03650.39%49.3 years
Total:11,978100%47.8 years
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

Nativity & Citizenship


Native, born in the United States:10,94893.25%
Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad:370.32%
Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen:4934.20%
Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen:2636.44%
Total Population:11,741100%
Total Native Population:10,98593.56%
Total Foreign-born Population:7566.44%
Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS
Note: Nativity and Citizenship derived from American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Total Population listed here will not match official ZIP Code population totals, which are based on the Decennial Census.

Income & Employment


In 2024, the Median household income is $71,419, which is much lower than the national median ($80,734), is up $29,228 (69.3%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $21,729. Family households earn a median of $95,247 versus $32,188 for nonfamily households (a difference of $63,059). By gender, male median income is $73,780 and female is $52,904, which is lower than the national female median ($55,274), with a current gap of $20,876 that has widened from 2011 to 2024. The labor-force participation rate is 47.5%, which is considerably lower than the national rate (63.5%). The unemployment rate is 7.2%, which is far worse than the national rate (5.2%). The largest occupation group is Management (39.6%).

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Tables DP02, DP03, DP04 and DP05.

Median Income Over Time (Household, Family, Nonfamily, Male, Female)


Income Type20112012201320142015201620172018201920202021202220232024
Median Household Income$42,191$43,205$43,136$45,299$42,758$43,477$44,533$45,763$49,690$55,625$67,846$65,012$66,775$71,419
Median Family Income$54,821$52,344$54,399$52,500$52,018$55,690$59,154$61,713$79,756$91,577$87,750$95,893$96,369$95,247
Median NonFamily Income$23,182$26,220$26,486$25,780$23,516$25,032$23,644$25,699$30,568$27,202$37,654$36,217$38,750$32,188
Median Male Income$50,021$53,934$60,625$59,639$59,854$61,429$55,907$58,023$70,153$58,274$66,394$66,838$72,679$73,780
Median Female Income$36,371$35,871$38,180$35,508$40,033$38,750$42,961$46,518$50,445$44,286$44,243$49,730$50,242$52,904
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Average Household Income


Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Employment Status


Employed:4,06744.04%
Unemployed:3163.42%
Not In Labor Force:4,85152.53%
Total:9,234100%
Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Employment by Occupation (Civilian Employed Population, 16 and Over)


Management, business, science, and arts:1,61039.59%
Service:77018.93%
Sales and Office:69517.09%
Natural resources, construction, and maintenance:55713.70%
Production, transportation, and material moving:43510.70%
Total Civilian Employed Population:4,067100%
Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS.

Housing & Affordability


In 2024, the median home value is $403,300, which is considerably higher than the national median ($332,700), is up $126,900 (45.91%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $122,900. The median gross rent is $1,264, which is lower than the national median ($1,413), is up $364 (40.44%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $377. Of occupied housing, owners make up 78.22% (54.82% with a mortgage, 45.18% free-and-clear) and renters 21.78% - making this ZIP Code under national rental averages. The vacancy rate is 15.73%, which is markedly above the national rate (10.12%).

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Table DP03, SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS.

Median Home Value (Comparison)


Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Median Home Value Over Time


Group20112102201320142015201620172018201920202021202220232024
Median Home Value$276,400$237,100$212,600$195,900$187,000$199,600$205,900$237,000$280,400$307,600$342,500$347,500$371,100$403,300
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Gross Rent Paid


Less than $500:19519.52%
$500 to $999:11411.41%
$1,000 to $1,499:21621.62%
$1,500 to $1,999:27927.93%
$2,000 to $2,499:676.71%
$2,500 to $2,999:383.80%
$3,000 or more:50.50%
No Rent:858.51%
Total:999100%
Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Median Gross Rent Over Time


Group20112102201320142015201620172018201920202021202220232024
Median Rent$900$831$848$869$878$861$924$939$887$866$917$1,044$1,091$1,264
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Housing Occupancy


Owner Occupied (with mortgage):1,96742.88%
Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage):1,62135.34%
Renter Occupied:99921.78%
Total Occupied Housing Units:4,587100%

Occupied Housing Units:4,58784.27%
Vacant Housing Units (not graphed):85615.73%
Total Housing Units:5,443100%
Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Housing Type (Single-Family, Multi-Family, Other)


Single-Family Units:3,69067.79%
Multi-Family Units:59911.00%
Other Units:1,15421.20%
Total Housing Units:5,443100%
Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Education, Health & Community


In 2024, 20.90% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is far lower than the national rate (35.70%). High school or higher is 90.60%, which is comparable to the national rate (89.60%). The uninsured rate is 4.60%, which is falls below the national rate (8.40%). Public coverage is 57.60%, which is far higher than the national rate (36.70%). The share of people in poverty is 10.00%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.80%), down 0.10 percentage points since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 0.30 percentage points. Poverty has been broadly stable, which may reflect structural barriers or offsetting gains and setbacks. Among residents ages 3+, the largest enrollment group is elementary (49.44%). College enrollment is 20.88%, which is comparable to the national rate (26.70%), meaning the community mirrors broader higher-education participation.

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Tables DP02 and DP03.

Educational Attainment of Adults (25 and Older)


Less than 9th grade:2462.91%
9th to 12th grade, no diploma:5536.54%
High school graduate (includes equivalency):2,73032.27%
Some college, no degree:2,37328.05%
Associate's degree:7879.30%
Bachelor's degree:99411.75%
Graduate or professional degree:7779.18%
Total:8,460100%
High school or higher:7,66190.56%
Bachelor's degree or higher:1,77120.93%
Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

Health Insurance Coverage by Type (Private, Public, Uninsured)


Private Insurance:6,55248.02%
Public Insurance:6,56948.14%
No Insurance:5243.84%
Total:13,645100%
Has Health Insurance:13,12196.16%
Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Percentage of People in Poverty Over Time (2011-2024)


Group20112102201320142015201620172018201920202021202220232024
% of People in Poverty9.8%10.2%9.7%14.0%12.6%13.9%14.0%14.9%10.0%9.5%8.7%9.3%9.7%10.0%
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Note: Counts of Families & People in poverty are not published at the ZIP Code level due to small sample sizes. Percentages shown are survey estimates from the American Community Survey (ACS). They may differ from official poverty statistics. The U.S. Census Bureau defines poverty status by comparing a family's or individual's total income with federal poverty thresholds that vary by family size and composition.

School Enrollment by Education Level (Ages 3 and Older)


Nursery School, Preschool:712.75%
Kindergarten:1525.89%
Elementary school (grades 1-8):1,27649.44%
High school (grades 9-12):54321.04%
College or graduate school:53920.88%
Total:2,581100%
Early Childhood:2238.64%
K-12 (Primary & Secondary School):1,97176.37%
Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

Business & Employment Statistics


ZIP Code 95453 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2024), there are 361 business establishments, employing about 3,580 people with an annual payroll of $192,684,000. USPS data shows 4,976 residential mailboxes and 533 business mailboxes, reflecting local delivery coverage.

# Residential Mailboxes:4,976Source: USPS
# Business Mailboxes:533Source: USPS
Total Delivery Receptacles:6,257Source: USPS
Single Family Delivery Units:3,130Source: USPS
Multi Family Delivery Units:271Source: USPS
# of Businesses:361Source: CBP
1st Quarter Payroll:$45,557,000Source: CBP
Annual Payroll:$192,684,000Source: CBP
# of Employees:3,580Source: CBP

Geography, Land Area, & Statistical Classifications


ZIP Code 95453 is located in Lake County, California, within the Clearlake, CA Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA 17340) and California's 4th Congressional District. This Micro area has a population of 64,665 people, about 18.52% of whom live in ZIP Code 95453. It covers 87.042 sq mi of land and a water area of 0.594 sq mi.

CBSA Name:Clearlake, CASource: Census
CBSA Number:17340Source: Census
CBSA Type:MicroSource: Census
CBSA Division:--Source: Census
CBSA Population:64,665Source: Census
MSA:Source: Census
Land Area:87.042 sq miSource: Census
Water Area:0.594 sq miSource: Census
Congressional District:04Source: USPS
Congressional Land Area:12836.2 sq miSource: Census
PMSA:Source: Census
Intro Date:< 2004-10Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Place FIPS Code:0639710Source: Census
Place Name:Lakeport city; CaliforniaSource: Census

Adjacent & Nearby ZIP Codes


95454 | | 95452

Schools in ZIP Code 95453


ZIP Code 95453 is in the Lakeport Unified School District, which serves grades Kindergarten thru 12th. There are 8 public schools and 2 private school(s) in this ZIP Code. It also has 6 colleges, universities or post secondary education institutions nearby which would be a short commute to.

Clear Lake High 350 Lange St.
Lakeport, CA 95453
District: Lakeport Unified School District
Lakeport Elementary 150 Lange St.
Lakeport, CA 95453
District: Lakeport Unified School District
Natural High (Continuation) 2548 Howard Ave.
Lakeport, CA 95453
District: Lakeport Unified School District
Terrace Middle 250 Lange St.
Lakeport, CA 95453
District: Lakeport Unified School District
Lakeport Alternative (Home School) 2548 Howard Ave.
Lakeport, CA 95453
District: Lakeport Unified School District
Lakeport Community Day 2548 Howard Ave.
Lakeport, CA 95453
District: Lakeport Unified School District
Renaissance Court 1111 Whalen Way
Lakeport, CA 95453
Lloyd Hance Community 1510 Argonaut Rd.
Lakeport, CA 95453
Westlake Sda School 6585 Westlake Rd
Lakeport, CA 95453
District: Private School
Konocti Christian Academy 401 Martin St
Lakeport, CA 95453
District: Private School

Colleges & Post Secondary Schools near ZIP Code 95453


Dharma Realm Buddhist University 1991 Virtue Way
Ukiah, CA 95482-6050
Type: Post Secondary
Ukiah Adult School 1056 North Bush Street
Ukiah, CA 95482-3865
Type: Post Secondary
Mendocino College 1000 Hensley Creek Road
Ukiah, CA 95482
Type: Post Secondary
Lytles Redwood Empire Beauty College 186 Wikiup Dr
Santa Rosa, CA 95403
Type: Post Secondary
Empire College 3035 Cleveland Ave
Santa Rosa, CA 95403-2126
Type: Post Secondary
Santa Rosa Junior College 1501 Mendocino Avenue
Santa Rosa, CA 95401-4395
Type: Post Secondary

Sources & References


Our sources include trusted federal and licensed data from the United States Postal Service, U.S. Census Bureau, U.S. Geological Survey, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, and the National Center for Education Statistics, along with proprietary datasets created by ZIP-Codes.com. Data last updated on February 1, 2026.

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