Lakeside
City in Buena Vista County, Iowa

Lakeside is a city in Buena Vista County, Iowa, with 700 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 1,404 ft (428 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Storm Lake, 2.0 miles NW.
- 700residents (2020 Census)
- 1,404 ftelevation · 428 m
- 0.2 sq miland area · 0.6 km²
- 3,094 / sq mipopulation density
- 50588ZIP code
About Lakeside
Lakeside is a city in Buena Vista County, Iowa, United States. The population was 700 at the time of the 2020 census. It is the most densely populated city in Iowa.
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Living in Lakeside
- Median household income
- $106,250
- Median home value
- $246,400
- Median rent
- $1,206/mo
- Median age
- 40.5
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Lakeside had 700 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 700 |
|---|---|
| Density | 3,094 per sq mi (1,195 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Lakeside at a glance
| State | Iowa (IA) |
|---|---|
| County | Buena Vista County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 700 (2020) |
| Land area | 0.23 sq mi (0.6 km²) |
| Elevation | 1,404 ft (428 m) |
| Coordinates | 42.6174° N, 95.1774° W |
| ZIP code | 50588 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 1942645 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Lakeside
- Storm Lake2.0 mi NW
- Alta7.5 mi NW
- Truesdale7.7 mi N
- Nemaha8.4 mi SE
- Newell8.8 mi E
- Schaller10.3 mi SW
- Early10.9 mi S
- Rembrandt14.4 mi N
- Galva14.5 mi SW
- Varina14.5 mi E
- Aurelia14.7 mi NW
- Albert City16.2 mi NE
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Frequently asked questions about Lakeside
What county is Lakeside in?
Lakeside is in Buena Vista County, Iowa.
What is the population of Lakeside, IA?
700 people lived in Lakeside at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Lakeside, IA?
The ZIP code of Lakeside is 50588.
What is the elevation of Lakeside?
1,404 feet (428 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Lakeside?
Storm Lake (2.0 mi), Alta (7.5 mi), Truesdale (7.7 mi), Nemaha (8.4 mi), Newell (8.8 mi).
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