Lake Forest
City in Lake County, Illinois
Lake Forest is a city in Lake County, Illinois, with 19,367 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 663 ft (202 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Bannockburn, 3.0 miles S.
- 19,367residents (2020 Census)
- 663 ftelevation · 202 m
- 17.2 sq miland area · 44.5 km²
- 1,126 / sq mipopulation density
- 60045main ZIP code (2 in total)
About Lake Forest
Lake Forest is a city in Lake County, Illinois, United States, 31 miles (50 km) north of downtown Chicago. The population was 19,367 at the 2020 census. The city is along the shore of Lake Michigan, and is part of the Chicago metropolitan area and the North Shore. Lake Forest was founded with Lake Forest College and was laid out as a town in 1857, a stop for travelers making their way south to Chicago. The Lake Forest City Hall, designed by Charles Sumner Frost, was completed in 1898. It originally housed the fire department, the Lake Forest Library, and city offices.
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Living in Lake Forest
- Median household income
- $235,081
- Median home value
- $938,300
- Median rent
- $1,815/mo
- Median age
- 46.1
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Lake Forest had 19,367 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 19,367 |
|---|---|
| Density | 1,126 per sq mi (435 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Lake Forest at a glance
| State | Illinois (IL) |
|---|---|
| County | Lake County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 19,367 (2020) |
| Land area | 17.20 sq mi (44.5 km²) |
| Water area | 0.07 sq mi (0.17 km²) |
| Elevation | 663 ft (202 m) |
| Coordinates | 42.2354° N, 87.8573° W |
| ZIP codes | 60045, 60040 |
| Official website | cityoflakeforest.com |
| Census code (GEOID) | 1741105 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Lake Forest
- Bannockburn3.0 mi S
- Highwood3.0 mi SE
- Lake Bluff3.3 mi N
- Mettawa3.3 mi W
- Knollwood3.6 mi N
- Lincolnshire4.1 mi SW
- Highland Park4.4 mi SE
- Riverwoods4.7 mi SW
- Deerfield4.8 mi S
- Green Oaks5.2 mi NW
- Vernon Hills5.3 mi W
- North Chicago5.6 mi N
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Frequently asked questions about Lake Forest
What county is Lake Forest in?
Lake Forest is in Lake County, Illinois.
What is the population of Lake Forest, IL?
19,367 people lived in Lake Forest at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Lake Forest, IL?
The main ZIP code is 60045. Other ZIP codes: 60040.
What is the elevation of Lake Forest?
663 feet (202 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Lake Forest?
Bannockburn (3.0 mi), Highwood (3.0 mi), Lake Bluff (3.3 mi), Mettawa (3.3 mi), Knollwood (3.6 mi).
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