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Lafayette, CA
City in Contra Costa County, California. ZIP codes: 94549.
Population
25,285
Land area
15sq mi
People per sq mi
1,683
ZIP codes
1
Lafayette and its ZIP codes
Lafayette at a glance
- Lafayette is about 6.7 times as dense as California as a whole.
- It is the 303rd most populous of 1,570 cities and towns in California.
- Households here earn a median of $228,250 a year, about 2.3 times the California figure of $99,122.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at more than $2,000,000 and median rent is $2,892 a month.
Local data for Lafayette, CA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Lafayette, CA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$228,250
Poverty rate
2.9%
Median home value
$2,000,000+
Median rent
$2,892/mo
Homeownership
77.1%
Bachelor's or higher
79.0%
Median age
45.7
Average commute
29.3 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (3,806), Irish Americans (3,725), Italian Americans (2,353).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Contra Costa County. PPP loans are for Lafayette.
Unemployment rate
5.0%
Aug 2026, -0.2 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$87,200
374,448 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$108,259
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$7.1B
FY 2026, $6,088 per person
PPP loans
$127M
1,428 loans, 13,240 jobs reported
How people get to work
Lafayette, CA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone41.4%
- Carpooled1.7%
- Public transit10.1%
- Walked2.6%
- Bicycle0.8%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.5%
- Worked from home42.9%
Average one-way commute: 29.3 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Lafayette, CA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very High
Top: earthquake
Storm events since 1996
472
Countywide, mostly strong wind
Flood insurance policies
2,681
0.9% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
88° / 42°F
17.7 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Lafayette, CA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
24.6%
U.S. 33.3% -8.7 pts
Diabetes
8.9%
U.S. 12.1% -3.2 pts
Smoking
6.1%
U.S. 12.8% -6.7 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
3.1%
U.S. 11.1% -8.0 pts
ZIP codes in Lafayette
1 in or overlapping Lafayette. Population shown
Cities near Lafayette
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| SaranapCensus-designated place | 2.6 mi | 1.1 |
| Acalanes RidgeCensus-designated place | 2.7 mi | 0.5 |
| OrindaCity | 2.8 mi | 12.9 |
| Reliez ValleyCensus-designated place | 3.4 mi | 2.4 |
| MoragaTown | 3.6 mi | 9.5 |
| Castle HillCensus-designated place | 3.9 mi | 0.6 |
| San MiguelCensus-designated place | 4.4 mi | 1.1 |
| Contra Costa CentreCensus-designated place | 4.4 mi | 0.6 |
| Pleasant HillCity | 4.8 mi | 7.1 |
| Shell RidgeCensus-designated place | 5 mi | 0.4 |
| Alhambra ValleyCensus-designated place | 5.1 mi | 1.6 |
| Walnut CreekCity | 5.8 mi | 19.8 |
| North GateCensus-designated place | 6.9 mi | 0.7 |
| AlamoCensus-designated place | 7 mi | 9.8 |
| PachecoCensus-designated place | 7.2 mi | 0.8 |
| MartinezCity | 7.3 mi | 12.6 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Lafayette, CA in?
- Lafayette is in Contra Costa County, California.
- What ZIP codes are in Lafayette, CA?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Lafayette include 94549.
- What is the population of Lafayette, CA?
- About 25,285 people live in Lafayette, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Lafayette?
- Nearby places include Saranap (2.6 mi), Acalanes Ridge (2.7 mi), Orinda (2.8 mi), Reliez Valley (3.4 mi), Moraga (3.6 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023