Lake Wilderness
Census-designated place in Spotsylvania County, Virginia

Lake Wilderness is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Spotsylvania County, Virginia, with 2,960 residents (2020 Census). The nearest town is Lake of the Woods, 2.6 miles NW.
- 2,960residents (2020 Census)
- 2.1 sq miland area · 5.4 km²
- 1,408 / sq mipopulation density
- 22508ZIP code
About Lake Wilderness
Lake Wilderness is a census-designated place in Spotsylvania County, Virginia, United States. As of the 2020 census, Lake Wilderness had a population of 2,960. It is flanked on three sides by the Wilderness Battlefield section of the Fredericksburg and Spotsylvania National Military Park.
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Living in Lake Wilderness
- Median household income
- $120,700
- Median home value
- $353,100
- Median rent
- $1,859/mo
- Median age
- 36.1
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Lake Wilderness had 2,960 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 2,960 |
|---|---|
| Density | 1,408 per sq mi (544 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Lake Wilderness at a glance
| State | Virginia (VA) |
|---|---|
| County | Spotsylvania County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 2,960 (2020) |
| Land area | 2.10 sq mi (5.4 km²) |
| Water area | 0.09 sq mi (0.25 km²) |
| Coordinates | 38.3041° N, 77.7265° W |
| ZIP code | 22508 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 5143600 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Lake Wilderness
- Lake of the Woods2.6 mi NW
- Spotsylvania Courthouse10.2 mi SE
- Stafford Lakes Village10.5 mi E
- Rhoadesville11.4 mi W
- England Run12.8 mi E
- Fredericksburg13.0 mi E
- Falls Run13.5 mi E
- Unionville14.0 mi W
- Falmouth14.4 mi E
- Chatham Heights14.7 mi E
- Ferry Farm15.8 mi E
- Brandy Station15.9 mi NW
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Lake Wilderness
What county is Lake Wilderness in?
Lake Wilderness is in Spotsylvania County, Virginia.
What is the population of Lake Wilderness, VA?
2,960 people lived in Lake Wilderness at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Lake Wilderness, VA?
The ZIP code of Lake Wilderness is 22508.
What towns are near Lake Wilderness?
Lake of the Woods (2.6 mi), Spotsylvania Courthouse (10.2 mi), Stafford Lakes Village (10.5 mi), Rhoadesville (11.4 mi), England Run (12.8 mi).
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