City

La Fayette, NY

1 ZIP code  ·  Onondaga County  ·  New York

👥3,764Population
💰$87,917Median HH Income▲ 15% above avg
🎂41.2Median Age
🏠$200,900Median Home Value▼ 28% below avg
🎓58.7%College Grads▲ 52% above avg
📊4.2%Unemployment▼ 15% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 47.0% Female 53.0% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 84.5%Hispanic: 2.3%Black: 2.8%Other: 9.3%Race
White84.5%
Hispanic2.3%
Black2.8%
Other9.3%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
4%
5–17
15%
18–24
7%
25–44
26%
45–64
24%
65+
10%

Key Indicators

Median Age41.2 yrs
Avg HH Size2.39
Below Poverty3.9% ▼ 61% below avg
College Grads58.7% ▲ 52% above avg
Unemployment4.2% ▼ 15% below avg
HS Graduate536 (20.4%)
Some College321 (12.2%)
Associates225 (8.6%)
Bachelors549 (20.9%)
Graduate Degree991 (37.8%)

Education

HS Grad: 20.4%Some College: 12.2%Associates: 8.6%Bachelors: 20.9%Graduate: 37.8%Edu
HS Grad20.4%
Some College12.2%
Associates8.6%
Bachelors20.9%
Graduate37.8%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 76.1%Renter: 23.9%Tenure
Owner76.1%
Renter23.9%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
7%
$50k–$100k
7%
$100k–$150k
11%
$150k–$200k
25%
$200k–$300k
37%
$300k–$500k
8%
Over $500k
4%

Financials

Median HH Income$87,917 ▲ 15% above avg
Median Home Value$200,900 ▼ 28% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.3x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,285/mo
Total Housing Units1,627
Vacant Units56

Income Distribution

Under $25k
4%
$25k–$50k
10%
$50k–$75k
21%
$75k–$100k
15%
$100k–$150k
21%
$150k–$200k
21%
Over $200k
8%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
91%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
8%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
22%
15–30 min
47%
30–45 min
27%
Over 45 min
4%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
3%
1940s–1950s
7%
1960s–1970s
19%
1980s–1990s
15%
2000+
57%
About La Fayette, NY

La Fayette is a city in New York, located in Onondaga County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 3,764 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 41.2 years.

Economically, La Fayette is a middle-income community. The median household income of $87,917 is above the national average. Approximately 3.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 4.2%, below the national average.

The real estate market in La Fayette is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $200,900, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,285 per month. Homeownership is high at 76.1%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of La Fayette is well-educated. 58.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — significantly above the national average. The community is primarily White (84.51%).

La Fayette, NY offers residents above-average earning potential within New York.

ZIP Codes in La Fayette
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
13084 3,764 $87,917 $200,900 $1,285 4.2% 58.7% 76.1%