Clearlake
City in Lake County, California

Clearlake is a city in Lake County, California, with 16,685 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 1,417 ft (432 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Lower Lake, 3.5 miles SE.
- 16,685residents (2020 Census)
- 1,417 ftelevation · 432 m
- 10.1 sq miland area · 26.2 km²
- 1,647 / sq mipopulation density
- 95422ZIP code
About Clearlake
Clearlake is a city in Lake County, California, United States. Clearlake is 4.5 miles (7.2 km) north-northwest of Lower Lake, at an elevation of 1,417 feet (432 m). As of the 2020 census, the city had a total population of 16,685, up from 15,250 in the 2010 census. It takes its name from Clear Lake.
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- Median household income
- $41,867
- Median home value
- $214,200
- Median rent
- $1,240/mo
- Median age
- 38.8
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Clearlake had 16,685 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 16,685 |
|---|---|
| Density | 1,647 per sq mi (636 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Clearlake at a glance
| State | California (CA) |
|---|---|
| County | Lake County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 16,685 (2020) |
| Land area | 10.13 sq mi (26.2 km²) |
| Water area | 0.45 sq mi (1.17 km²) |
| Elevation | 1,417 ft (432 m) |
| Coordinates | 38.9600° N, 122.6332° W |
| ZIP code | 95422 |
| Official website | clearlake.ca.us |
| Census code (GEOID) | 0613945 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Clearlake
- Lower Lake3.5 mi SE
- Clearlake Oaks4.4 mi N
- Clearlake Riviera4.8 mi W
- Soda Bay8.4 mi W
- Spring Valley8.4 mi N
- Cobb9.9 mi SW
- Lucerne10.0 mi NW
- Kelseyville10.7 mi W
- Hidden Valley Lake11.8 mi S
- Middletown14.4 mi S
- Lakeport16.5 mi W
- Nice16.5 mi NW
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Clearlake
What county is Clearlake in?
Clearlake is in Lake County, California.
What is the population of Clearlake, CA?
16,685 people lived in Clearlake at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Clearlake, CA?
The ZIP code of Clearlake is 95422.
What is the elevation of Clearlake?
1,417 feet (432 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Clearlake?
Lower Lake (3.5 mi), Clearlake Oaks (4.4 mi), Clearlake Riviera (4.8 mi), Soda Bay (8.4 mi), Spring Valley (8.4 mi).
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