Forest Lake
City in Washington County, Minnesota
Forest Lake is a city in Washington County, Minnesota, with 20,611 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 912 ft (278 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Hugo, 6.0 miles S.
- 20,611residents (2020 Census)
- 912 ftelevation · 278 m
- 30.5 sq miland area · 79.1 km²
- 675 / sq mipopulation density
- 55025ZIP code
About Forest Lake
Forest Lake is a city in Washington County, Minnesota, United States, 27 miles northeast of Saint Paul and 29 miles northeast of Minneapolis. The population was 20,611 at the 2020 census.
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Living in Forest Lake
- Median household income
- $92,944
- Median home value
- $393,500
- Median rent
- $1,421/mo
- Median age
- 39.6
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Forest Lake had 20,611 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 20,611 |
|---|---|
| Density | 675 per sq mi (261 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Forest Lake at a glance
| State | Minnesota (MN) |
|---|---|
| County | Washington County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 20,611 (2020) |
| Land area | 30.55 sq mi (79.1 km²) |
| Water area | 4.98 sq mi (12.90 km²) |
| Elevation | 912 ft (278 m) |
| Coordinates | 45.2508° N, 92.9669° W |
| ZIP code | 55025 |
| Official website | ci.forest-lake.mn.us |
| Census code (GEOID) | 2721770 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Forest Lake
- Hugo6.0 mi S
- Wyoming6.1 mi N
- Scandia6.5 mi E
- Columbus6.9 mi W
- Centerville7.2 mi SW
- Chisago City8.7 mi N
- Lino Lakes8.9 mi SW
- Marine on St. Croix10.0 mi SE
- Dellwood10.5 mi S
- Martin Lake10.9 mi NW
- Lindstrom11.1 mi NE
- Ham Lake11.1 mi W
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Forest Lake
What county is Forest Lake in?
Forest Lake is in Washington County, Minnesota.
What is the population of Forest Lake, MN?
20,611 people lived in Forest Lake at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Forest Lake, MN?
The ZIP code of Forest Lake is 55025.
What is the elevation of Forest Lake?
912 feet (278 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Forest Lake?
Hugo (6.0 mi), Wyoming (6.1 mi), Scandia (6.5 mi), Columbus (6.9 mi), Centerville (7.2 mi).
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