Lake Catherine
Census-designated place in Lake County, Illinois

Lake Catherine is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Lake County, Illinois, with 1,279 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 735 ft (224 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Channel Lake, 1.2 miles W.
- 1,279residents (2020 Census)
- 735 ftelevation · 224 m
- 0.9 sq miland area · 2.4 km²
- 1,407 / sq mipopulation density
- 53179ZIP code
About Lake Catherine
Lake Catherine is an unincorporated community and census-designated place (CDP) in Lake County, Illinois, United States. Per the 2020 census, the population was 1,279.
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Living in Lake Catherine
- Median household income
- $91,667
- Median home value
- $257,200
- Median rent
- $1,161/mo
- Median age
- 51.2
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Lake Catherine had 1,279 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 1,279 |
|---|---|
| Density | 1,407 per sq mi (543 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Lake Catherine at a glance
| State | Illinois (IL) |
|---|---|
| County | Lake County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 1,279 (2020) |
| Land area | 0.91 sq mi (2.4 km²) |
| Water area | 0.54 sq mi (1.41 km²) |
| Elevation | 735 ft (224 m) |
| Coordinates | 42.4860° N, 88.1243° W |
| ZIP code | 53179 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 1740988 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Lake Catherine
- Channel Lake1.2 mi W
- Antioch3.0 mi E
- Salem Lakes, WI3.5 mi N
- Fox Lake5.0 mi SW
- Fox Lake Hills5.2 mi S
- Lake Villa5.2 mi SE
- Paddock Lake, WI5.9 mi N
- Spring Grove6.4 mi SW
- Bristol, WI6.7 mi NE
- Twin Lakes, WI6.7 mi W
- Venetian Village6.8 mi SE
- Lindenhurst6.9 mi SE
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Lake Catherine
What county is Lake Catherine in?
Lake Catherine is in Lake County, Illinois.
What is the population of Lake Catherine, IL?
1,279 people lived in Lake Catherine at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Lake Catherine, IL?
The ZIP code of Lake Catherine is 53179.
What is the elevation of Lake Catherine?
735 feet (224 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Lake Catherine?
Channel Lake (1.2 mi), Antioch (3.0 mi), Salem Lakes (3.5 mi), Fox Lake (5.0 mi), Fox Lake Hills (5.2 mi).
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