City

Lafayette, TN

1 ZIP code  ·  Macon County  ·  Tennessee

👥16,887Population
💰$60,215Median HH Income▼ 21% below avg
🎂39.0Median Age
🏠$231,400Median Home Value▼ 17% below avg
🎓22.8%College Grads▼ 41% below avg
📊2.5%Unemployment▼ 50% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 50.3% Female 49.7% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 87.9%Hispanic: 9.4%Black: 0.6%Other: 2%Race
White87.9%
Hispanic9.4%
Black0.6%
Other2.0%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
7%
5–17
18%
18–24
9%
25–44
26%
45–64
25%
65+
8%

Key Indicators

Median Age39.0 yrs
Avg HH Size2.72
Below Poverty11.3% ▲ 13% above avg
College Grads22.8% ▼ 41% below avg
Unemployment2.5% ▼ 50% below avg
No HS Diploma116 (1.2%)
HS Graduate4,717 (47.2%)
Some College2,367 (23.7%)
Associates508 (5.1%)
Bachelors767 (7.7%)
Graduate Degree1,509 (15.1%)

Education

No HS: 1.2%HS Grad: 47.2%Some College: 23.7%Associates: 5.1%Bachelors: 7.7%Graduate: 15.1%Edu
No HS1.2%
HS Grad47.2%
Some College23.7%
Associates5.1%
Bachelors7.7%
Graduate15.1%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 73%Renter: 27%Tenure
Owner73.0%
Renter27.0%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
4%
$50k–$100k
8%
$100k–$150k
12%
$150k–$200k
16%
$200k–$300k
29%
$300k–$500k
25%
Over $500k
6%

Financials

Median HH Income$60,215 ▼ 21% below avg
Median Home Value$231,400 ▼ 17% below avg
Home/Income Ratio3.8x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$821/mo
Total Housing Units6,958
Vacant Units824

Income Distribution

Under $25k
19%
$25k–$50k
21%
$50k–$75k
20%
$75k–$100k
17%
$100k–$150k
14%
$150k–$200k
6%
Over $200k
4%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
94%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
6%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
33%
15–30 min
22%
30–45 min
10%
Over 45 min
35%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
9%
1960s–1970s
10%
1980s–1990s
19%
2000+
60%
About Lafayette, TN

Lafayette is a city in Tennessee, located in Macon County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 16,887 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 39 years.

Economically, Lafayette is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $60,215 is below the national average. Approximately 11.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 2.5%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Lafayette is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $231,400, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $821 per month. Homeownership is high at 73.0%, 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 (87.89%).

Lafayette, TN offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Tennessee.

ZIP Codes in Lafayette
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
37083 16,887 $60,215 $231,400 $821 2.5% 22.8% 73.0%