Deer Lake

Census-designated place in Fayette County, Pennsylvania

Aerial view of Deer Lake, Pennsylvania
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Deer Lake is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Fayette County, Pennsylvania, with 482 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 1,936 ft (590 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Chalkhill, 1.3 miles W.

About Deer Lake

Deer Lake is an unincorporated community and census-designated place in Wharton Township, Fayette County, Pennsylvania, United States. It is 1 mile (1.6 km) east of Chalkhill and 5 miles (8 km) northwest of Farmington in the Laurel Highlands of southwestern Pennsylvania. As of the 2010 census, the population was 495.

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Median household income
$150,114
Median home value
$220,300
Median age
61.4
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Deer Lake, PA population

Deer Lake had 482 residents in the 2020 Census.

2020 Census482
Density318 per sq mi (123 per km²)

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

Deer Lake at a glance

StatePennsylvania (PA)
CountyFayette County
TypeCensus-designated place
Population482 (2020)
Land area1.51 sq mi (3.9 km²)
Water area0.09 sq mi (0.24 km²)
Elevation1,936 ft (590 m)
Coordinates39.8478° N, 79.5901° W
ZIP code15421
Census code (GEOID)4218568

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

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Frequently asked questions about Deer Lake

What county is Deer Lake in?

Deer Lake is in Fayette County, Pennsylvania.

What is the population of Deer Lake, PA?

482 people lived in Deer Lake at the 2020 Census.

What is the ZIP code of Deer Lake, PA?

The ZIP code of Deer Lake is 15421.

What is the elevation of Deer Lake?

1,936 feet (590 m) above sea level.

What towns are near Deer Lake?

Chalkhill (1.3 mi), Farmington (3.1 mi), Wharton (4.8 mi), Ohiopyle (5.1 mi), Lemont Furnace (5.8 mi).

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