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Lafayette County, AR
4 cities and towns and 5 ZIP codes in Lafayette County, Arkansas.
Population
6,136
Land area
529sq mi
People per sq mi
12
ZIP codes
5
Cities and towns in Lafayette County
Lafayette County at a glance
- Lafayette County is 80% less dense than Arkansas as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $41,278 a year, 32% less than the Arkansas figure of $60,773.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $81,000 (57% below Arkansas) and median rent is $755 a month.
- The biggest population centers are Stamps (1,404), Lewisville (903) and Bradley (528).
Local data for Lafayette County, AR
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Lafayette County, AR, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$41,278
Poverty rate
22.3%
Median home value
$81,000
Median rent
$755/mo
Homeownership
79.3%
Bachelor's or higher
9.0%
Median age
49.0
Average commute
29.7 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (347), Scottish Americans (139), German Americans (119).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, income, federal spending and pandemic loans
Unemployment rate
4.5%
Aug 2026, -1.2 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$40,730
1,047 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$55,234
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$150M
FY 2026, $23,742 per person
PPP loans
$10.91M
287 loans, 1,204 jobs reported
Campaign donations
$12.19K
Itemized, 2026 cycle
How people get to work
Lafayette County, AR, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone83.3%
- Carpooled8.7%
- Public transit0.3%
- Walked1.5%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other2.8%
- Worked from home3.4%
Average one-way commute: 29.7 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Lafayette County, AR, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: ice storm
Storm events since 1996
461
Most often thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
1
0.0% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
93° / 33°F
52.9 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone9 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Lafayette County, AR, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
46.0%
U.S. 33.3% +12.7 pts
Diabetes
20.6%
U.S. 12.1% +8.5 pts
Smoking
21.5%
U.S. 12.8% +8.7 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
14.1%
U.S. 11.1% +3.0 pts
Cities, towns and ZIP codes in Lafayette County
Population shown
Frequently asked questions
- What is the largest city in Lafayette County, AR?
- Stamps is the largest city or town in Lafayette County, with about 1,404 residents.
- How many ZIP codes are in Lafayette County?
- Lafayette County includes 5 ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, including 71826, 71827, 71845, 71860, 71861.
- What is the population of Lafayette County, AR?
- About 6,136 people live in Lafayette County, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What counties border Lafayette County?
- Lafayette County borders Bossier Parish, LA, Miller County, Webster Parish, LA, Columbia County, Hempstead County, Nevada County.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023