City

La Fayette, GA

1 ZIP code  ·  Walker County  ·  Georgia

👥19,023Population
💰$49,388Median HH Income▼ 35% below avg
🎂42.4Median Age
🏠$133,700Median Home Value▼ 52% below avg
🎓21.3%College Grads▼ 45% below avg
📊4.6%Unemployment≈ Avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 48.7% Female 51.3% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 89.8%Hispanic: 2.3%Black: 3.4%Asian: 1.1%Other: 3.3%Race
White89.8%
Hispanic2.3%
Black3.4%
Asian1.1%
Other3.3%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
16%
18–24
7%
25–44
24%
45–64
28%
65+
9%

Key Indicators

Median Age42.4 yrs
Avg HH Size2.47
Below Poverty15.9% ▲ 59% above avg
College Grads21.3% ▼ 45% below avg
Unemployment4.6% ≈ Avg
No HS Diploma391 (3.3%)
HS Graduate3,853 (32.4%)
Some College2,860 (24.1%)
Associates2,249 (18.9%)
Bachelors970 (8.2%)
Graduate Degree1,559 (13.1%)

Education

No HS: 3.3%HS Grad: 32.4%Some College: 24.1%Associates: 18.9%Bachelors: 8.2%Graduate: 13.1%Edu
No HS3.3%
HS Grad32.4%
Some College24.1%
Associates18.9%
Bachelors8.2%
Graduate13.1%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 69.2%Renter: 30.8%Tenure
Owner69.2%
Renter30.8%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
11%
$50k–$100k
26%
$100k–$150k
21%
$150k–$200k
13%
$200k–$300k
16%
$300k–$500k
12%
Over $500k
1%

Financials

Median HH Income$49,388 ▼ 35% below avg
Median Home Value$133,700 ▼ 52% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.7x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$820/mo
Total Housing Units8,225
Vacant Units753

Income Distribution

Under $25k
26%
$25k–$50k
22%
$50k–$75k
21%
$75k–$100k
12%
$100k–$150k
15%
$150k–$200k
3%
Over $200k
2%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
92%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
7%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
33%
15–30 min
21%
30–45 min
25%
Over 45 min
21%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
14%
1960s–1970s
14%
1980s–1990s
15%
2000+
54%
About La Fayette, GA

La Fayette is a city in Georgia, located in Walker County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 19,023 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 42.4 years.

Economically, La Fayette is a working-class community. The median household income of $49,388 is below the national average. Approximately 15.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 4.6%, near the national average.

The real estate market in La Fayette is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $133,700, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $820 per month. Homeownership is high at 69.2%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of La Fayette is less-educated. 21.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (89.78%).

La Fayette, GA offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Georgia.

ZIP Codes in La Fayette
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
30728 19,023 $49,388 $133,700 $820 4.6% 21.3% 69.2%