Lancaster, CA GIS Map
Lancaster is a city in Los Angeles County, California, with a population of about 173,516. The map below shows its location, boundary and surrounding roads, with federal GIS layers you can turn on for the area.
- County
- Los Angeles County
- Population
- 173,516
- Elevation
- 2,359 ft
- Coordinates
- 34.6868, -118.1542
- ZIP codes (6)
- 93534, 93535, 93536, 93539, 93584, 93586
- Land area
- 94.3 sq mi
- Time zone
- America/Los Angeles
About Lancaster, CA
Lancaster is a charter city in northern Los Angeles County, in the Antelope Valley of the western Mojave Desert in Southern California, United States. As of the 2020 census, the population was 173,516, making Lancaster the 158th-most populous city in the United States and the 31st most populous in California. Lancaster is a twin city with its southern neighbor Palmdale; together, they are the principal cities within the Antelope Valley region.
Source: Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Cities Near Lancaster
- Palmdale, CA8 mi
- Santa Clarita, CA30 mi
- Pasadena, CA37 mi
- Glendale, CA38 mi
- Alhambra, CA41 mi
- Baldwin Park, CA43 mi
- El Monte, CA43 mi
- Los Angeles, CA44 mi
Other Cities in Los Angeles County
GIS Data for Lancaster, CA
The Lancaster 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 Lancaster 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.
Map tools
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Lancaster Demographics
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates.
Population
169,169
Households
52,374
Median household income
$81,511
Median age
34.5 years
Median home value
$446,600
Median gross rent
$1,764/mo
Owner-occupied homes
60.4%
Bachelor's degree or higher
20%
Below poverty level
15.6%
Land area
94.3 sq mi
Population density
1,794 / sq mi
County
Lancaster 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
156,633
April 2020 (estimates base)
173,584
July 2024 estimate
167,426
Change 2010-2020
+10.8%
Change 2020-2024
-3.5%
Photos of Lancaster
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Federal Buildings & Leases in Lancaster
GSA-managed federal properties in and around Lancaster.
| Property | Address | Status | Sq ft | Lease ends |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ionian Plaza | 42225 10th St W, 93534 | Leased | 15,846 | Oct 2032 |
| Toneman Business Park | 610 W Avenue L, 93534 | Leased | 9,696 | Jan 2027 |
| Aegean Plaza | 42281 10th St W, 93534 | Leased | 2,781 | Aug 2032 |
| 44811 Date Avenue | 44811 Date Ave, 93534 | Leased | 2,687 | Nov 2028 |
Source: U.S. GSA Inventory of Owned and Leased Properties (data.gov), September 2026.
Soils of Lancaster
General soil map unit at the city center: Wasco-Rosamond-Cajon
Soil Properties
- Drainage class
- Somewhat excessively drained
- Hydrologic soil group
- A (high infiltration, low runoff)
- Available water storage (0–150 cm)
- 13.1 cm
- Typical slope
- 6%
- Flooding frequency
- None
Soil Components
- Cajon21%
Entisols · Typic Torripsamments
- Cajon15%
Entisols · Typic Torripsamments
- Wasco8%
Entisols · Typic Torriorthents
- Pond7%
Alfisols · Natric Haploxeralfs
- Wasco7%
Entisols · Typic Torriorthents
- Oban7%
Aridisols · Typic Natrargids
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 Lancaster
30-year averages (1991–2020) from the Lancaster Wm J Fox Fld, Ca weather station, elevation 2,338 ft, 5 miles from the city center.
Warmest month
Jul · avg high 98°F
Coldest month
Dec · avg low 30°F
Annual precipitation
6.8 in
Average Monthly Temperatures (°F)
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg high °F | 59 | 62 | 67 | 73 | 82 | 91 | 98 | 98 | 91 | 80 | 67 | 58 |
| Avg low °F | 31 | 34 | 40 | 45 | 53 | 62 | 67 | 65 | 57 | 46 | 35 | 30 |
| Precip. in | 1.46 | 1.76 | 0.96 | 0.39 | 0.10 | 0.05 | 0.14 | 0.01 | 0.12 | 0.34 | 0.37 | 1.11 |
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 Lancaster
FEMA National Risk Index ratings for Los Angeles County, compared with all U.S. counties.
Overall risk
Score 100 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
- WildfireVery High
- Heat WaveRelatively High
- LandslideRelatively High
- TornadoRelatively High
- LightningVery High
- HailRelatively Moderate
- AvalancheRelatively High
- Coastal FloodingRelatively High
- Strong WindRelatively Moderate
- Winter WeatherRelatively Moderate
- TsunamiRelatively Low
- DroughtRelatively Low
- Cold WaveVery 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.
Lancaster FAQ
What county is Lancaster in?
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Lancaster, California is located in Los Angeles County.
What is the population of Lancaster?
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Lancaster has a population of about 173,516, making it the number 29 of the 110 California cities listed on GIS Map.
What is the elevation of Lancaster?
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The elevation of Lancaster is approximately 2,359 feet (719 meters) above sea level at the city center.
What ZIP codes are in Lancaster?
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ZIP codes for Lancaster include 93534, 93535, 93536, 93539, 93584, 93586.
What time zone is Lancaster in?
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Lancaster is in the Pacific Time zone (America/Los Angeles).
How far is Lancaster from Sacramento?
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Lancaster is about 327 miles from Sacramento, the capital of California, in a straight line.
How far is Lancaster from Los Angeles?
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Lancaster is about 44 miles from Los Angeles, the largest city in California listed on GIS Map, in a straight line.
What cities are near Lancaster?
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Cities near Lancaster include Palmdale, CA (8 miles); Santa Clarita, CA (30 miles); Pasadena, CA (37 miles); Glendale, CA (38 miles); Alhambra, CA (41 miles).
Local notes for Lancaster, CA
Questions and local knowledge from people who know the area. Every note is read before it appears here.