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Forest Lake, MN

City in Washington County, Minnesota. ZIP codes: 55025.

Population

20,729

Land area

30.5sq mi

People per sq mi

679

ZIP codes

1

Forest Lake and its ZIP codes

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Forest Lake at a glance

  • Forest Lake is about 9.4 times as dense as Minnesota as a whole.
  • By population, it ranks 59th among 914 cities and towns in Minnesota.
  • The median household income is $92,944, 4% above the Minnesota median of $89,062.
  • A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $393,500 (19% above Minnesota) and median rent is $1,421 a month.

Local data for Forest Lake, MN

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

Forest Lake, MN, American Community Survey 2020-2024

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Median household income

$92,944

Poverty rate

7.0%

Median home value

$393,500

Median rent

$1,421/mo

Homeownership

72.9%

Bachelor's or higher

35.4%

Median age

39.6

Average commute

24.2 min

Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (7,431), Irish Americans (2,655), Swedish Americans (2,506).

Home values and rentsIncome, education and commute

Economy and federal money

Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Washington County. PPP loans are for Forest Lake.

Details

Unemployment rate

4.3%

Sep 2026, +1.0 pts in a year

Average annual pay

$63,636

96,635 jobs, 2025

Income per person

$86,217

BEA, 2024

Federal spending

$1.6B

FY 2026, $6,106 per person

Washington County economyFederal spending

How people get to work

Forest Lake, MN, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates

  • Drove alone72.2%
  • Carpooled6.6%
  • Public transit0.2%
  • Walked2.5%
  • Bicycle0.3%
  • Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.4%
  • Worked from home17.7%

Average one-way commute: 24.2 minutes for people who do not work from home.

Environment and hazard risk

Forest Lake, MN, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA

Full report

Natural hazard risk

Relatively Moderate

Top: strong wind

Storm events since 1996

533

Countywide, mostly hail

Flood insurance policies

247

0.3% of homes, county

July high / Jan low

83° / 3°F

33.1 inches of rain a year

Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone

Health statistics

Share of adults in Forest Lake, MN, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

34.5%

U.S. 33.3% +1.2 pts

Diabetes

10.6%

U.S. 12.1% -1.5 pts

Smoking

13.5%

U.S. 12.8% +0.7 pts

Uninsured (18-64)

6.7%

U.S. 11.1% -4.4 pts

ZIP codes in Forest Lake

1 in or overlapping Forest Lake. Population shown

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Cities near Forest Lake

NameDistanceLand area (sq mi)
WyomingCity5.5 mi20.7
ColumbusCity6 mi44.8
HugoCity6.1 mi33.5
ScandiaCity6.3 mi34.9
CentervilleCity7.8 mi2.1
Chisago CityCity7.8 mi17.8
Lino LakesCity9.3 mi28.2
Marine on St. CroixCity9.5 mi3.9
LindstromCity10 mi3.8
DellwoodCity11 mi2.7
Martin LakeCensus-designated place11 mi1.4
StacyCity11 mi28.5
Center CityCity12 mi0.6
Ham LakeCity12 mi34.4
Circle PinesCity12 mi1.7
GrantCity12 mi25.1

Frequently asked questions

What county is Forest Lake, MN in?
Forest Lake is in Washington County, Minnesota.
What ZIP codes are in Forest Lake, MN?
ZIP codes in or overlapping Forest Lake include 55025.
What is the population of Forest Lake, MN?
About 20,729 people live in Forest Lake, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What cities are near Forest Lake?
Nearby places include Wyoming (5.5 mi), Columbus (6 mi), Hugo (6.1 mi), Scandia (6.3 mi), Centerville (7.8 mi).

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023