City

Lafayette, LA

12 ZIP codes  ·  Lafayette County  ·  Louisiana

👥155,968Population
💰$67,856Median HH Income▼ 11% below avg
🎂36.8Median Age
🏠$239,216Median Home Value▼ 14% below avg
🎓46.8%College Grads▲ 21% above avg
📊5.3%Unemployment≈ Avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 48.8% Female 51.2% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 57.5%Hispanic: 7.3%Black: 28.9%Asian: 2.3%Other: 3.5%Race
White57.5%
Hispanic7.3%
Black28.9%
Asian2.3%
Other3.5%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
16%
18–24
9%
25–44
28%
45–64
24%
65+
8%

Key Indicators

Median Age36.8 yrs
Avg HH Size2.34
Below Poverty18.1% ▲ 81% above avg
College Grads46.8% ▲ 21% above avg
Unemployment5.3% ≈ Avg
No HS Diploma1,262 (1.3%)
HS Graduate25,330 (26.1%)
Some College9,862 (10.1%)
Associates14,660 (15.1%)
Bachelors6,805 (7%)
Graduate Degree39,311 (40.4%)

Education

No HS: 1.3%HS Grad: 26.1%Some College: 10.1%Associates: 15.1%Bachelors: 7%Graduate: 40.4%Edu
No HS1.3%
HS Grad26.1%
Some College10.1%
Associates15.1%
Bachelors7.0%
Graduate40.4%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 58.4%Renter: 41.6%Tenure
Owner58.4%
Renter41.6%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
6%
$50k–$100k
6%
$100k–$150k
9%
$150k–$200k
14%
$200k–$300k
31%
$300k–$500k
23%
Over $500k
11%

Financials

Median HH Income$67,856 ▼ 11% below avg
Median Home Value$239,215 ▼ 14% below avg
Home/Income Ratio3.5x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,053/mo
Total Housing Units72,815
Vacant Units7,425

Income Distribution

Under $25k
22%
$25k–$50k
17%
$50k–$75k
16%
$75k–$100k
13%
$100k–$150k
16%
$150k–$200k
7%
Over $200k
10%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
88%
Public Transit
0%
Walked
2%
Work From Home
10%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
36%
15–30 min
42%
30–45 min
13%
Over 45 min
9%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
11%
1960s–1970s
17%
1980s–1990s
13%
2000+
58%
About Lafayette, LA

Lafayette is a city in Louisiana, located in Lafayette County. The city spans 12 ZIP codes and is home to approximately 155,968 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 36.82 years.

Economically, Lafayette is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $67,856 is near the national average. Approximately 18.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 5.3%, near the national average.

The real estate market in Lafayette is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $239,215, which is near the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,053 per month.

The population of Lafayette is well-educated. 46.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — above the national average. The community is majority White (57.54%).

Lafayette, LA offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Louisiana. Spread across 12 ZIP codes, the city's neighborhoods vary in character, density, and demographics — explore each ZIP code below for a detailed breakdown.

ZIP Codes in Lafayette
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
70501 26,956 $31,723 $117,200 $867 11.3% 24.8% 42.3%
70503 28,883 $94,360 $326,800 $1,087 1.9% 62.3% 67.7%
70506 41,550 $55,553 $215,700 $1,024 5.3% 46.1% 51.6%
70507 19,215 $64,010 $206,700 $937 3.4% 42.1% 71.6%
70508 39,364 $88,017 $299,200 $1,244 4.4% 53.6% 63.4%

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