Saunders Lake

Census-designated place in Coos County, Oregon

Aerial view of Saunders Lake, Oregon
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Saunders Lake is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Coos County, Oregon, with 1,055 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 197 ft (60 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Lakeside, 4.9 miles NE.

About Saunders Lake

Saunders Lake is an unincorporated community and census-designated place (CDP) in Coos County, Oregon, United States. It was first listed as a CDP prior to the 2020 census. As of the 2020 census, Saunders Lake had a population of 1,055.

The CDP is in northwestern Coos County, along U.S. Route 101, 11 miles (18 km) north of Coos Bay and 16 miles (26 km) south of Reedsport. Saunders Lake, a small water body, is in the northern part of the CDP, draining north through Clear Lake to Saunders Creek, which flows north to Tenmile Creek between Lakeside and the Pacific Ocean.

The Saunders Lake CDP is bordered to the west by the Oregon Dunes National Recreation Area.

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Living in Saunders Lake

Median household income
$63,914
Median home value
$339,700
Median rent
$1,301/mo
Median age
43
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Saunders Lake, OR population

Saunders Lake had 1,055 residents in the 2020 Census.

2020 Census1,055
Density369 per sq mi (142 per km²)

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.

Saunders Lake at a glance

StateOregon (OR)
CountyCoos County
TypeCensus-designated place
Population1,055 (2020)
Land area2.86 sq mi (7.4 km²)
Water area0.10 sq mi (0.26 km²)
Elevation197 ft (60 m)
Coordinates43.5197° N, 124.2117° W
ZIP code97459
Census code (GEOID)4165450

Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.

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Frequently asked questions about Saunders Lake

What county is Saunders Lake in?

Saunders Lake is in Coos County, Oregon.

What is the population of Saunders Lake, OR?

1,055 people lived in Saunders Lake at the 2020 Census.

What is the ZIP code of Saunders Lake, OR?

The ZIP code of Saunders Lake is 97459.

What is the elevation of Saunders Lake?

197 feet (60 m) above sea level.

What towns are near Saunders Lake?

Lakeside (4.9 mi), Glasgow (5.7 mi), North Bend (7.9 mi), Coos Bay (9.6 mi), Winchester Bay (10.5 mi).

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