Lakeport, CA · standard

ZIP Code 95453

Lake County, California — Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

11,256
52/sq mi
$71,419
Median income
$403,300
Median home value
20.9%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Lakeport pairs a below-median household income with upper-quartile home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

49th pct
household income, US ZIPs
Top 20%
home value, US ZIPs
52
people per sq mi
78%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 95453 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 95453 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 216.9 square miles in Lakeport, Lake County, California. The area is home to 11,256 residents, producing a population density of 52 people per square mile, and falls within the Los Angeles time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 95453 against California and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 95453 sits at $71,419 (30% below the California average), while per-capita income is $40,820. The poverty rate stands at 15.0% and the unemployment rate at 7.2%. On housing, the median home value is $403,300 (48% below the state average) with median rent at $1,264 per month, and 78.2% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 95453 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 20.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 42.5, and the average commute is 25 minutes. We also surface 4 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Lake County, so you can benchmark 95453 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →

Top industries in ZIP 95453

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 95453.

establishments

What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 95453, Lakeport, CA · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

11,256

Population

216.9

Area (sq mi)

52

People / sq mi

Los Angeles

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 95453?

42.5

Median Age

50.4%

Male

49.6%

Female

6.4%

Foreign-Born

White 74.6%
African American 1.1%
Asian 2.8%
American Indian or Alaska Native 4.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 1.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 11.0%
Hispanic or Latino 16.1%

Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

How much do residents earn?

$71,419

Median Household Income

-30% vs state

$40,820

Per Capita Income

15.0%

Poverty Rate

7.2%

Unemployment Rate

25.4 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 95453 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income — the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$71,419 49th percentile higher than 49% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). This entry sits in this band. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Census Bureau — ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 53.2%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 20.9%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

5,443

Total Housing Units

4,587

Occupied Units

856

Vacant Units

2.47

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 78.2%
Renter 21.8%

$403,300

Median Home Value

-48% vs state

$1,264

Median Rent

1980

Median Year Built

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals

-7.3%

YoY Change (2024)

231

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+131%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 95453 have decreased 7.3% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +131% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +3.1% 190
2021 +13.1% 215
2022 +9.1% 235
2023 +6.3% 250
2024 -7.3% 231

Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 361 business establishments in ZIP 95453, employing approximately 3,580 people with a combined annual payroll of $192,684,000.

361

Businesses

3,580

Employees

$192.7M

Annual Payroll

15

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Health care and social assistance 74 20.5%
Retail trade 54 15.0%
Other services (except public administration) 42 11.6%
Accommodation and food services 39 10.8%
Construction 36 10.0%
Real estate and rental and leasing 24 6.7%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 19 5.3%
Finance and insurance 18 5.0%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 16 4.4%
Manufacturing 11 3.0%
Information 7 1.9%
Transportation and warehousing 6 1.7%
Wholesale trade 4 1.1%
Educational services 4 1.1%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 4 1.1%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

Nearby ZIP Codes

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ZIP 95453 vs its nearest neighbors, by population

Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 95453 ranks the most populous — useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 95453 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

median income

What this shows By household income, ZIP 95453 ranks #2 of 4 neighboring ZIPs — local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
95435 Finley, CA 82 4.5 mi
95464 Nice, CA 2,673 7.4 mi
95493 Witter Springs, CA 198 9.8 mi
95451 Kelseyville, CA 11,213 10.6 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 95453 in?
ZIP code 95453 (Lakeport) is located in Lake County, California. Lake County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/lake-ca.
What is the population of ZIP code 95453?
ZIP code 95453 in Lakeport, CA has a population of 11,256 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 95453?
The median household income in ZIP 95453 is $71,419, which is 6% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 95453?
The median home value in ZIP 95453 is $403,300, which is 45% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 95453?
The largest racial group in ZIP 95453 is White at 74.6%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 16.1% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 95453?
ZIP code 95453 has 361 business establishments employing approximately 3,580 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 95453?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 95453 are: Health care and social assistance (74), Retail trade (54), Other services (except public administration) (42). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 95453?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 95453 decreased by 7.3% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 131%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 95453?
In ZIP code 95453, 53.2% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 20.9% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 95453?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 95453 is 25.4 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 95453?
In ZIP code 95453, approximately 78.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 21.8% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 95453?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 95453 is 15.0% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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