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Lakeside, FL
Census-designated place in Clay County, Florida. ZIP codes: 32065, 32073.
Population
32,105
Land area
13.5sq mi
People per sq mi
2,386
ZIP codes
2
Lakeside and its ZIP codes
Lakeside at a glance
- Lakeside is about 5.7 times as dense as Florida as a whole.
- By population, it ranks 134th among 955 cities and towns in Florida.
- The median household income is $81,684, 10% above the Florida median of $74,568.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $273,900 (24% below Florida) and median rent is $1,479 a month.
Local data for Lakeside, FL
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Lakeside, FL, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$81,684
Poverty rate
8.9%
Median home value
$273,900
Median rent
$1,479/mo
Homeownership
68.9%
Bachelor's or higher
23.6%
Median age
39.5
Average commute
28.6 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (3,588), Irish Americans (3,089), Italian Americans (1,235).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Clay County. PPP loans are for Lakeside.
Unemployment rate
4.7%
Aug 2026, +0.2 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$61,207
57,660 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$59,301
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$1.9B
FY 2026, $8,715 per person
PPP loans
$134M
2,306 loans, 18,122 jobs reported
How people get to work
Lakeside, FL, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone76.8%
- Carpooled6.9%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.6%
- Bicycle0.2%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.8%
- Worked from home13.7%
Average one-way commute: 28.6 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Lakeside, FL, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: lightning
Storm events since 1996
540
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
4,005
5.1% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
92° / 47°F
47.6 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Lakeside, FL, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
35.0%
U.S. 33.3% +1.7 pts
Diabetes
12.8%
U.S. 12.1% +0.7 pts
Smoking
14.1%
U.S. 12.8% +1.3 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
11.9%
U.S. 11.1% +0.8 pts
ZIP codes in Lakeside
2 in or overlapping Lakeside. Population shown
Cities near Lakeside
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Bellair-Meadowbrook TerraceCensus-designated place | 3.7 mi | 4.1 |
| Fleming IslandCensus-designated place | 4.1 mi | 15.8 |
| Oakleaf PlantationCensus-designated place | 4.2 mi | 16.4 |
| Orange ParkTown | 4.4 mi | 3.6 |
| Asbury LakeCensus-designated place | 5.9 mi | 17 |
| MiddleburgCensus-designated place | 9.6 mi | 19.6 |
| Fruit CoveCensus-designated place | 9.7 mi | 16.1 |
| Penney FarmsTown | 11 mi | 1.5 |
| Green Cove SpringsCity | 12 mi | 8.6 |
| JacksonvilleCity | 16 mi | 747.3 |
| BaldwinTown | 17 mi | 2 |
| LawteyCity | 19 mi | 1.5 |
| World Golf VillageCensus-designated place | 20 mi | 27 |
| NocateeCensus-designated place | 21 mi | 26.8 |
| Palm ValleyCensus-designated place | 23 mi | 12.2 |
| MacclennyCity | 24 mi | 4.7 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Lakeside, FL in?
- Lakeside is in Clay County, Florida.
- What ZIP codes are in Lakeside, FL?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Lakeside include 32065, 32073.
- What is the population of Lakeside, FL?
- About 32,105 people live in Lakeside, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Lakeside?
- Nearby places include Bellair-Meadowbrook Terrace (3.7 mi), Fleming Island (4.1 mi), Oakleaf Plantation (4.2 mi), Orange Park (4.4 mi), Asbury Lake (5.9 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023