City

Lafayette, MN

1 ZIP code  ·  Nicollet County  ·  Minnesota

👥865Population
💰$97,344Median HH Income▲ 28% above avg
🎂43.2Median Age
🏠$200,400Median Home Value▼ 28% below avg
🎓39.9%College Grads≈ Avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 51.2% Female 48.8% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 96.9%Hispanic: 0.7%Other: 1.5%Race
White96.9%
Hispanic0.7%
Other1.5%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
12%
18–24
10%
25–44
25%
45–64
29%
65+
13%

Key Indicators

Median Age43.2 yrs
Avg HH Size2.61
Below Poverty2.3% ▼ 77% below avg
College Grads39.9% ≈ Avg
No HS Diploma2 (0.3%)
HS Graduate168 (26.9%)
Some College72 (11.5%)
Associates133 (21.3%)
Bachelors88 (14.1%)
Graduate Degree161 (25.8%)

Education

No HS: 0.3%HS Grad: 26.9%Some College: 11.5%Associates: 21.3%Bachelors: 14.1%Graduate: 25.8%Edu
No HS0.3%
HS Grad26.9%
Some College11.5%
Associates21.3%
Bachelors14.1%
Graduate25.8%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 92.2%Renter: 7.9%Tenure
Owner92.2%
Renter7.9%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
1%
$50k–$100k
12%
$100k–$150k
20%
$150k–$200k
18%
$200k–$300k
28%
$300k–$500k
15%
Over $500k
6%

Financials

Median HH Income$97,344 ▲ 28% above avg
Median Home Value$200,400 ▼ 28% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.1x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$840/mo
Total Housing Units377
Vacant Units46

Income Distribution

Under $25k
5%
$25k–$50k
8%
$50k–$75k
22%
$75k–$100k
15%
$100k–$150k
28%
$150k–$200k
15%
Over $200k
8%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
92%
Walked
0%
Work From Home
7%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
26%
15–30 min
43%
30–45 min
21%
Over 45 min
10%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
3%
1940s–1950s
14%
1960s–1970s
10%
1980s–1990s
8%
2000+
65%
About Lafayette, MN

Lafayette is a city in Minnesota, located in Nicollet County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 865 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 43.2 years.

Economically, Lafayette is a middle-income community. The median household income of $97,344 is above the national average. Approximately 2.3% of residents live below the poverty line.

The real estate market in Lafayette is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $200,400, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $840 per month. Homeownership is high at 92.2%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Lafayette is moderately educated. 39.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (96.88%).

Lafayette, MN offers residents above-average earning potential within Minnesota.

ZIP Codes in Lafayette
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
56054 865 $97,344 $200,400 $840 0.0% 39.9% 92.2%