Lake Forest, CA GIS Map
Lake Forest is a city in Orange County, California, with a population of about 85,858. The map below shows its location, boundary and surrounding roads, with federal GIS layers you can turn on for the area.
- County
- Orange County
- Population
- 85,858
- Elevation
- 485 ft
- Coordinates
- 33.6469, -117.6892
- ZIP code
- 92630
- Land area
- 16.7 sq mi
- Time zone
- America/Los Angeles
About Lake Forest, CA
Lake Forest is a city in Orange County, California, United States. The population was 85,858 at the 2020 census.
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Cities Near Lake Forest
- Mission Viejo, CA4 mi
- Irvine, CA8 mi
- Tustin, CA10 mi
- Santa Ana, CA12 mi
- Costa Mesa, CA13 mi
- Newport Beach, CA14 mi
- San Clemente, CA16 mi
- Garden Grove, CA17 mi
Other Cities in Orange County
GIS Data for Lake Forest, CA
The Lake Forest map loads live federal GIS layers in your browser, so you can check flood zones, terrain, land cover and district boundaries for any address in Lake Forest without a separate GIS login. Everything below is drawn from public U.S. government data.
Layers you can turn on
FEMA flood zones
National Flood Hazard Layer — flood insurance rate map zones.
Elevation contours and hillshade
USGS 3DEP terrain, so you can read slope and relief.
Land cover
NLCD land cover classes — forest, developed, wetland, water.
School districts
Census TIGER unified and elementary school district boundaries.
ZIP code and county boundaries
Census TIGER ZCTA and county boundary lines.
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Lake Forest Demographics
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates.
Population
86,281
Households
30,466
Median household income
$135,175
Median age
40.2 years
Median home value
$937,000
Median gross rent
$2,672/mo
Owner-occupied homes
70.5%
Bachelor's degree or higher
50.8%
Below poverty level
8.5%
Land area
16.7 sq mi
Population density
5,162 / sq mi
County
ZIP codes in Lake Forest
Lake Forest Population Growth
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2010 Census and Population Estimates Program (Vintage 2024: April 2020 estimates base and July 1, 2024 estimate).
2010 Census
77,264
April 2020 (estimates base)
85,864
July 2024 estimate
87,159
Change 2010-2020
+11.1%
Change 2020-2024
+1.5%
Photos of Lake Forest
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Photos from Wikimedia Commons, taken in or near Lake Forest. Credits and licenses are shown in the larger view.
Federal Buildings & Leases in Lake Forest
GSA-managed federal properties in and around Lake Forest.
| Property | Address | Status | Sq ft | Lease ends |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pacific Vista | 25520 Commercentre Dr, 92630 | Leased | 75,416 | Oct 2039 |
Source: U.S. GSA Inventory of Owned and Leased Properties (data.gov), September 2026.
Soils of Lake Forest
General soil map unit at the city center: Zamora-Urban land-Ramona
Soil Properties
- Drainage class
- Well drained
- Available water storage (0–150 cm)
- 18.4 cm
- Typical slope
- 5%
- Flooding frequency
- None
Soil Components
- Urban land42%
- Zamora11%
Alfisols · Mollic Haploxeralfs
- Ramona8%
Alfisols · Typic Haploxeralfs
- Myford6%
Alfisols · Typic Palexeralfs
- Ramona6%
Alfisols · Typic Haploxeralfs
- Ramona5%
Alfisols · Typic Haploxeralfs
Source: USDA NRCS U.S. General Soil Map (STATSGO2). General soil map data (1:250,000 scale) is not suitable for site-specific decisions.
Climate of Lake Forest
30-year averages (1991–2020) from the Tustin Irvine Rch, Ca weather station, elevation 235 ft, 5.3 miles from the city center.
Warmest month
Aug · avg high 87°F
Coldest month
Jan · avg low 43°F
Annual precipitation
14.1 in
Average Monthly Temperatures (°F)
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg high °F | 68 | 69 | 72 | 74 | 77 | 80 | 85 | 87 | 87 | 84 | 76 | 70 |
| Avg low °F | 43 | 45 | 48 | 50 | 55 | 58 | 61 | 63 | 61 | 55 | 47 | 43 |
| Precip. in | 3.09 | 3.39 | 2.11 | 0.80 | 0.32 | 0.09 | 0.01 | 0.00 | 0.18 | 0.67 | 1.21 | 2.25 |
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020. Conditions at the station may differ from other parts of the city.
Natural Hazard Risk in Lake Forest
FEMA National Risk Index ratings for Orange County, compared with all U.S. counties.
Overall risk
Score 99.8 of 100
Expected annual loss
Buildings, population & agriculture
Social vulnerability
Susceptibility to hazard impacts
Community resilience
Ability to prepare & recover
Risk by Hazard
- EarthquakeVery High
- Inland FloodingVery High
- WildfireRelatively High
- LandslideRelatively High
- Heat WaveRelatively High
- Coastal FloodingRelatively High
- TornadoRelatively Moderate
- HailRelatively Moderate
- LightningRelatively Moderate
- TsunamiRelatively Low
- Strong WindRelatively Moderate
- DroughtRelatively Low
- AvalancheVery Low
- Winter WeatherVery Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index (December 2025 release). County-level ratings are relative to other U.S. counties and are not a property-specific assessment.
Lake Forest FAQ
What county is Lake Forest in?
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Lake Forest, California is located in Orange County.
What is the population of Lake Forest?
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Lake Forest has a population of about 85,858, making it the number 81 of the 110 California cities listed on GIS Map.
What is the elevation of Lake Forest?
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The elevation of Lake Forest is approximately 485 feet (148 meters) above sea level at the city center.
What ZIP codes are in Lake Forest?
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The ZIP code for Lake Forest is 92630.
What time zone is Lake Forest in?
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Lake Forest is in the Pacific Time zone (America/Los Angeles).
How far is Lake Forest from Sacramento?
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Lake Forest is about 402 miles from Sacramento, the capital of California, in a straight line.
How far is Lake Forest from Los Angeles?
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Lake Forest is about 42 miles from Los Angeles, the largest city in California listed on GIS Map, in a straight line.
What cities are near Lake Forest?
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Cities near Lake Forest include Mission Viejo, CA (4 miles); Irvine, CA (8 miles); Tustin, CA (10 miles); Santa Ana, CA (12 miles); Costa Mesa, CA (13 miles).
Local notes for Lake Forest, CA
Questions and local knowledge from people who know the area. Every note is read before it appears here.