Forest Lake
Census-designated place in Lake County, Illinois
Forest Lake is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Lake County, Illinois, with 1,784 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 797 ft (243 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Hawthorn Woods, 1.8 miles NW.
- 1,784residents (2020 Census)
- 797 ftelevation · 243 m
- 0.3 sq miland area · 0.9 km²
- 5,106 / sq mipopulation density
- 60047ZIP code
About Forest Lake
Forest Lake is an unincorporated community and census-designated place (CDP) in Ela Township of Lake County, Illinois, United States. It is about 35 miles (56 km) northwest of downtown Chicago. Per the 2020 census, the population was 1,784. The community was founded in 1935 as a vacation community for Chicago residents.
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Living in Forest Lake
- Median household income
- $96,250
- Median home value
- $346,400
- Median age
- 42.3
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Forest Lake had 1,784 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 1,784 |
|---|---|
| Density | 5,106 per sq mi (1,971 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Forest Lake at a glance
| State | Illinois (IL) |
|---|---|
| County | Lake County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 1,784 (2020) |
| Land area | 0.35 sq mi (0.9 km²) |
| Water area | 0.06 sq mi (0.16 km²) |
| Elevation | 797 ft (243 m) |
| Coordinates | 42.2118° N, 88.0525° W |
| ZIP code | 60047 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 1726896 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Forest Lake
- Hawthorn Woods1.8 mi NW
- Lake Zurich2.0 mi SW
- Kildeer2.1 mi S
- Long Grove2.4 mi SE
- Deer Park3.6 mi SW
- North Barrington3.9 mi W
- Indian Creek3.9 mi E
- Mundelein4.6 mi NE
- Vernon Hills4.9 mi E
- Tower Lakes5.4 mi W
- Buffalo Grove5.6 mi SE
- Barrington5.7 mi SW
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Forest Lake
What county is Forest Lake in?
Forest Lake is in Lake County, Illinois.
What is the population of Forest Lake, IL?
1,784 people lived in Forest Lake at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Forest Lake, IL?
The ZIP code of Forest Lake is 60047.
What is the elevation of Forest Lake?
797 feet (243 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Forest Lake?
Hawthorn Woods (1.8 mi), Lake Zurich (2.0 mi), Kildeer (2.1 mi), Long Grove (2.4 mi), Deer Park (3.6 mi).
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