Saunders Lake
Census-designated place in Coos County, Oregon

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.
- 1,055residents (2020 Census)
- 197 ftelevation · 60 m
- 2.9 sq miland area · 7.4 km²
- 369 / sq mipopulation density
- 97459ZIP code
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 had 1,055 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 1,055 |
|---|---|
| Density | 369 per sq mi (142 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Saunders Lake at a glance
| State | Oregon (OR) |
|---|---|
| County | Coos County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 1,055 (2020) |
| Land area | 2.86 sq mi (7.4 km²) |
| Water area | 0.10 sq mi (0.26 km²) |
| Elevation | 197 ft (60 m) |
| Coordinates | 43.5197° N, 124.2117° W |
| ZIP code | 97459 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 4165450 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Saunders Lake
- Lakeside4.9 mi NE
- Glasgow5.7 mi S
- North Bend7.9 mi S
- Coos Bay9.6 mi S
- Winchester Bay10.5 mi N
- Bunker Hill11.9 mi S
- Barview12.8 mi S
- Reedsport13.3 mi N
- Gardiner15.6 mi N
- Coquille23.5 mi S
- Dunes City27.6 mi N
- Bandon29.8 mi S
Straight-line distance between town centers.
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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