City

Lafayette, OH

1 ZIP code  ·  Allen County  ·  Ohio

👥339Population
💰$49,653Median HH Income▼ 35% below avg
🎂32.3Median Age
🏠$121,700Median Home Value▼ 56% below avg
🎓22.8%College Grads▼ 41% below avg
📊9.9%Unemployment▲ 102% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 50.7% Female 49.3% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 93.5%Other: 6.5%Race
White93.5%
Other6.5%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
12%
5–17
20%
18–24
3%
25–44
34%
45–64
17%
65+
10%

Key Indicators

Median Age32.3 yrs
Avg HH Size2.37
Below Poverty7.7% ▼ 23% below avg
College Grads22.8% ▼ 41% below avg
Unemployment9.9% ▲ 102% above avg
HS Graduate107 (47.8%)
Some College18 (8%)
Associates48 (21.4%)
Bachelors35 (15.6%)
Graduate Degree16 (7.1%)

Education

HS Grad: 47.8%Some College: 8%Associates: 21.4%Bachelors: 15.6%Graduate: 7.1%Edu
HS Grad47.8%
Some College8.0%
Associates21.4%
Bachelors15.6%
Graduate7.1%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 65.7%Renter: 34.3%Tenure
Owner65.7%
Renter34.3%

Home Value Distribution

$50k–$100k
15%
$100k–$150k
55%
$150k–$200k
21%
$300k–$500k
9%

Financials

Median HH Income$49,653 ▼ 35% below avg
Median Home Value$121,700 ▼ 56% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.5x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$743/mo
Total Housing Units165
Vacant Units22

Income Distribution

Under $25k
9%
$25k–$50k
40%
$50k–$75k
16%
$75k–$100k
13%
$100k–$150k
19%
$150k–$200k
4%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
96%
Work From Home
4%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
25%
15–30 min
51%
30–45 min
20%
Over 45 min
4%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
10%
1940s–1950s
3%
1960s–1970s
3%
1980s–1990s
15%
2000+
69%
About Lafayette, OH

Lafayette is a city in Ohio, located in Allen County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 339 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 32.3 years.

Economically, Lafayette is a working-class community. The median household income of $49,653 is below the national average. Approximately 7.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 9.9%, more than double the national average.

The real estate market in Lafayette is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $121,700, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $743 per month. Homeownership is high at 65.7%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Lafayette is less-educated. 22.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (93.51%).

Lafayette, OH offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Ohio.

ZIP Codes in Lafayette
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
45854 339 $49,653 $121,700 $743 9.9% 22.8% 65.7%