City

Lafayette, NJ

1 ZIP code  ·  Sussex County  ·  New Jersey

👥4,513Population
💰$116,042Median HH Income▲ 52% above avg
🎂52.6Median Age
🏠$412,500Median Home Value▲ 48% above avg
🎓46.6%College Grads▲ 20% above avg
📊3.1%Unemployment▼ 36% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 48.3% Female 51.7% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 85.8%Hispanic: 8.8%Black: 0.8%Asian: 2.8%Other: 1.1%Race
White85.8%
Hispanic8.8%
Black0.8%
Asian2.8%
Other1.1%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
4%
5–17
12%
18–24
3%
25–44
20%
45–64
33%
65+
13%

Key Indicators

Median Age52.6 yrs
Avg HH Size2.43
Below Poverty6.7% ▼ 33% below avg
College Grads46.6% ▲ 20% above avg
Unemployment3.1% ▼ 36% below avg
No HS Diploma40 (1.2%)
HS Graduate1,134 (32.7%)
Some College239 (6.9%)
Associates440 (12.7%)
Bachelors244 (7%)
Graduate Degree1,372 (39.6%)

Education

No HS: 1.2%HS Grad: 32.7%Some College: 6.9%Associates: 12.7%Bachelors: 7%Graduate: 39.6%Edu
No HS1.2%
HS Grad32.7%
Some College6.9%
Associates12.7%
Bachelors7.0%
Graduate39.6%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 88%Renter: 12%Tenure
Owner88.0%
Renter12.0%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
5%
$50k–$100k
1%
$100k–$150k
2%
$150k–$200k
5%
$200k–$300k
16%
$300k–$500k
38%
Over $500k
32%

Financials

Median HH Income$116,042 ▲ 52% above avg
Median Home Value$412,500 ▲ 48% above avg
Home/Income Ratio3.6x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,438/mo
Total Housing Units1,694
Vacant Units81

Income Distribution

Under $25k
9%
$25k–$50k
11%
$50k–$75k
15%
$75k–$100k
10%
$100k–$150k
18%
$150k–$200k
12%
Over $200k
26%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
83%
Public Transit
0%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
15%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
30%
15–30 min
20%
30–45 min
19%
Over 45 min
31%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
7%
1960s–1970s
20%
1980s–1990s
18%
2000+
53%
About Lafayette, NJ

Lafayette is a city in New Jersey, located in Sussex County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 4,513 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 52.6 years.

Economically, Lafayette is a upper-middle-income community. The median household income of $116,042 is significantly above the national average. Approximately 6.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 3.1%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Lafayette is a premium housing market. Median home values stand at $412,500, which is above the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,438 per month. Homeownership is high at 88.0%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Lafayette is well-educated. 46.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — above the national average. The community is primarily White (85.75%).

Lafayette, NJ offers residents above-average earning potential within New Jersey.

ZIP Codes in Lafayette
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
07848 4,513 $116,042 $412,500 $1,438 3.1% 46.6% 88.0%