Lake City
Borough in Erie County, Pennsylvania

Lake City is a borough in Erie County, Pennsylvania, with 2,935 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 722 ft (220 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Girard, 1.7 miles SE.
- 2,935residents (2020 Census)
- 722 ftelevation · 220 m
- 1.8 sq miland area · 4.7 km²
- 1,633 / sq mipopulation density
- 16423ZIP code
About Lake City
Lake City is a borough in Erie County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 2,936 at the 2020 census. As of the 2025 census estimates the population had decreased to 2,824. It is part of the Erie Metropolitan Statistical Area.
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Living in Lake City
- Median household income
- $75,048
- Median home value
- $165,600
- Median rent
- $871/mo
- Median age
- 34.5
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Lake City had 2,935 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 2,935 |
|---|---|
| Density | 1,633 per sq mi (631 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Lake City at a glance
| State | Pennsylvania (PA) |
|---|---|
| County | Erie County |
| Type | Borough |
| Population | 2,935 (2020) |
| Land area | 1.80 sq mi (4.7 km²) |
| Water area | 0.01 sq mi (0.02 km²) |
| Elevation | 722 ft (220 m) |
| Coordinates | 42.0177° N, 80.3463° W |
| ZIP code | 16423 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 4240960 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Lake City
- Girard1.7 mi SE
- Avonia3.9 mi NE
- Platea4.7 mi S
- Fairview5.7 mi E
- Springfield6.8 mi SW
- Cranesville8.0 mi S
- Albion8.9 mi S
- Franklin9.2 mi SE
- Elk Creek9.5 mi S
- Conneaut10.5 mi SW
- McKean10.7 mi E
- Millcreek12.6 mi E
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Lake City
What county is Lake City in?
Lake City is in Erie County, Pennsylvania.
What is the population of Lake City, PA?
2,935 people lived in Lake City at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Lake City, PA?
The ZIP code of Lake City is 16423.
What is the elevation of Lake City?
722 feet (220 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Lake City?
Girard (1.7 mi), Avonia (3.9 mi), Platea (4.7 mi), Fairview (5.7 mi), Springfield (6.8 mi).
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