City

Lake Forest, CA

1 ZIP code  ·  Orange County  ·  California

👥66,461Population
💰$119,984Median HH Income▲ 57% above avg
🎂40.1Median Age
🏠$858,900Median Home Value▲ 208% above avg
🎓57.5%College Grads▲ 49% above avg
📊4.9%Unemployment≈ Avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 49.4% Female 50.6% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 46.9%Hispanic: 27.1%Black: 1.8%Asian: 19.1%Other: 4.4%Race
White46.9%
Hispanic27.1%
Black1.8%
Asian19.1%
Other4.4%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
7%
5–17
14%
18–24
7%
25–44
28%
45–64
27%
65+
8%

Key Indicators

Median Age40.1 yrs
Avg HH Size2.83
Below Poverty9.7% ≈ Avg
College Grads57.5% ▲ 49% above avg
Unemployment4.9% ≈ Avg
No HS Diploma639 (1.4%)
HS Graduate7,456 (16.7%)
Some College4,257 (9.5%)
Associates6,632 (14.8%)
Bachelors4,407 (9.9%)
Graduate Degree21,318 (47.7%)

Education

No HS: 1.4%HS Grad: 16.7%Some College: 9.5%Associates: 14.8%Bachelors: 9.9%Graduate: 47.7%Edu
No HS1.4%
HS Grad16.7%
Some College9.5%
Associates14.8%
Bachelors9.9%
Graduate47.7%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 68.1%Renter: 31.9%Tenure
Owner68.1%
Renter31.9%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
2%
$50k–$100k
2%
$100k–$150k
2%
$150k–$200k
2%
$200k–$300k
2%
$300k–$500k
12%
Over $500k
78%

Financials

Median HH Income$119,984 ▲ 57% above avg
Median Home Value$858,900 ▲ 208% above avg
Home/Income Ratio7.2x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$2,614/mo
Total Housing Units24,390
Vacant Units1,148

Income Distribution

Under $25k
8%
$25k–$50k
8%
$50k–$75k
11%
$75k–$100k
13%
$100k–$150k
20%
$150k–$200k
13%
Over $200k
26%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
75%
Public Transit
1%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
23%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
26%
15–30 min
42%
30–45 min
21%
Over 45 min
11%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
0%
1940s–1950s
7%
1960s–1970s
35%
1980s–1990s
2%
2000+
56%
About Lake Forest, CA

Lake Forest is a city in California, located in Orange County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 66,461 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 40.1 years.

Economically, Lake Forest is a upper-middle-income community. The median household income of $119,984 is significantly above the national average. Approximately 9.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 4.9%, near the national average.

The real estate market in Lake Forest is among the most expensive housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $858,900, which is more than double the national average. Renters typically pay around $2,614 per month. Homeownership is high at 68.1%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Lake Forest is well-educated. 57.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — above the national average. The community is racially diverse, with White as the largest group at 46.9%.

Lake Forest, CA offers residents above-average earning potential within California.

ZIP Codes in Lake Forest
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
92630 66,461 $119,984 $858,900 $2,614 4.9% 57.5% 68.1%