Deer Lake
Census-designated place in Fayette County, Pennsylvania

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.
- 482residents (2020 Census)
- 1,936 ftelevation · 590 m
- 1.5 sq miland area · 3.9 km²
- 318 / sq mipopulation density
- 15421ZIP code
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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Living in Deer Lake
- Median household income
- $150,114
- Median home value
- $220,300
- Median age
- 61.4
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Deer Lake had 482 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 482 |
|---|---|
| Density | 318 per sq mi (123 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Deer Lake at a glance
| State | Pennsylvania (PA) |
|---|---|
| County | Fayette County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 482 (2020) |
| Land area | 1.51 sq mi (3.9 km²) |
| Water area | 0.09 sq mi (0.24 km²) |
| Elevation | 1,936 ft (590 m) |
| Coordinates | 39.8478° N, 79.5901° W |
| ZIP code | 15421 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 4218568 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Deer Lake
- Chalkhill1.3 mi W
- Farmington3.1 mi SE
- Wharton4.8 mi S
- Ohiopyle5.1 mi E
- Lemont Furnace5.8 mi NW
- Stewart6.1 mi E
- Hopwood6.3 mi W
- North Union6.3 mi NW
- East Uniontown6.6 mi NW
- South Union7.1 mi W
- Leith-Hatfield7.8 mi W
- Uniontown8.0 mi NW
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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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