City

Lafayette, OR

1 ZIP code  ·  Yamhill County  ·  Oregon

👥4,428Population
💰$96,419Median HH Income▲ 26% above avg
🎂34.2Median Age
🏠$383,000Median Home Value▲ 37% above avg
🎓25.2%College Grads▼ 35% below avg
📊4.2%Unemployment▼ 14% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 53.6% Female 46.4% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 68%Hispanic: 26.2%Asian: 0.4%Other: 3.3%Race
White68.0%
Hispanic26.2%
Asian0.4%
Other3.3%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
7%
5–17
18%
18–24
9%
25–44
29%
45–64
25%
65+
6%

Key Indicators

Median Age34.2 yrs
Avg HH Size3.09
Below Poverty5.8% ▼ 42% below avg
College Grads25.2% ▼ 35% below avg
Unemployment4.2% ▼ 14% below avg
No HS Diploma19 (0.7%)
HS Graduate728 (27.9%)
Some College494 (19%)
Associates708 (27.2%)
Bachelors197 (7.6%)
Graduate Degree460 (17.7%)

Education

No HS: 0.7%HS Grad: 27.9%Some College: 19%Associates: 27.2%Bachelors: 7.6%Graduate: 17.7%Edu
No HS0.7%
HS Grad27.9%
Some College19.0%
Associates27.2%
Bachelors7.6%
Graduate17.7%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 89.1%Renter: 10.9%Tenure
Owner89.1%
Renter10.9%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
4%
$50k–$100k
3%
$100k–$150k
6%
$200k–$300k
12%
$300k–$500k
61%
Over $500k
15%

Financials

Median HH Income$96,419 ▲ 26% above avg
Median Home Value$383,000 ▲ 37% above avg
Home/Income Ratio4.0x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,144/mo
Total Housing Units1,432

Income Distribution

Under $25k
2%
$25k–$50k
15%
$50k–$75k
17%
$75k–$100k
15%
$100k–$150k
38%
$150k–$200k
6%
Over $200k
7%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
89%
Public Transit
1%
Walked
3%
Work From Home
8%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
15%
15–30 min
31%
30–45 min
16%
Over 45 min
37%
Housing Stock

Year Built

1940s–1950s
1%
1960s–1970s
6%
1980s–1990s
35%
2000+
59%
About Lafayette, OR

Lafayette is a city in Oregon, located in Yamhill County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 4,428 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 34.2 years.

Economically, Lafayette is a middle-income community. The median household income of $96,419 is above the national average. Approximately 5.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 4.2%, near the national average.

The real estate market in Lafayette is a mid-range housing market. Median home values stand at $383,000, which is above the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,144 per month. Homeownership is high at 89.1%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Lafayette is moderately educated. 25.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is majority White (68.02%).

Lafayette, OR offers residents above-average earning potential within Oregon.

ZIP Codes in Lafayette
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
97127 4,428 $96,419 $383,000 $1,144 4.2% 25.2% 89.1%