City

La Fayette, KY

1 ZIP code  ·  Christian County  ·  Kentucky

👥176Population
💰$50,833Median HH Income▼ 33% below avg
🎂40.5Median Age
🏠$108,300Median Home Value▼ 61% below avg
🎓13.8%College Grads▼ 64% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 40.9% Female 59.1% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 88.6%Hispanic: 1.1%Black: 7.4%Other: 2.8%Race
White88.6%
Hispanic1.1%
Black7.4%
Other2.8%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
3%
5–17
15%
18–24
7%
25–44
32%
45–64
25%
65+
11%

Key Indicators

Median Age40.5 yrs
Avg HH Size2.00
Below Poverty7.4% ▼ 26% below avg
College Grads13.8% ▼ 64% below avg
No HS Diploma1 (0.8%)
HS Graduate53 (43.1%)
Some College14 (11.4%)
Associates38 (30.9%)
Bachelors4 (3.3%)
Graduate Degree13 (10.6%)

Education

No HS: 0.8%HS Grad: 43.1%Some College: 11.4%Associates: 30.9%Bachelors: 3.3%Graduate: 10.6%Edu
No HS0.8%
HS Grad43.1%
Some College11.4%
Associates30.9%
Bachelors3.3%
Graduate10.6%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 81.8%Renter: 18.2%Tenure
Owner81.8%
Renter18.2%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
8%
$50k–$100k
36%
$100k–$150k
36%
$150k–$200k
4%
$200k–$300k
8%
$300k–$500k
7%

Financials

Median HH Income$50,833 ▼ 33% below avg
Median Home Value$108,300 ▼ 61% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.1x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$950/mo
Total Housing Units96
Vacant Units8

Income Distribution

Under $25k
33%
$25k–$50k
12%
$50k–$75k
27%
$75k–$100k
10%
$100k–$150k
12%
$150k–$200k
6%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
88%
Work From Home
12%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
1%
15–30 min
61%
30–45 min
37%
Over 45 min
1%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
4%
1940s–1950s
5%
1960s–1970s
9%
1980s–1990s
25%
2000+
57%
About La Fayette, KY

La Fayette is a city in Kentucky, located in Christian County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 176 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 40.5 years.

Economically, La Fayette is a working-class community. The median household income of $50,833 is below the national average. Approximately 7.4% of residents live below the poverty line.

The real estate market in La Fayette is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $108,300, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $950 per month. Homeownership is high at 81.8%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of La Fayette is less-educated. 13.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well below the national average. The community is primarily White (88.64%).

La Fayette, KY offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Kentucky.

ZIP Codes in La Fayette
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
42254 176 $50,833 $108,300 $950 0.0% 13.8% 81.8%