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Lafayette, CO
City in Boulder County, Colorado. ZIP codes: 80026.
Population
30,602
Land area
9.3sq mi
People per sq mi
3,307
ZIP codes
1
Lafayette and its ZIP codes
Lafayette at a glance
- Lafayette is about 58 times as dense as Colorado as a whole.
- It is the 32nd most populous of 472 cities and towns in Colorado.
- Households here earn a median of $119,040 a year, 25% more than the Colorado figure of $95,470.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $686,500 (27% above Colorado) and median rent is $2,121 a month.
Local data for Lafayette, CO
Counts from official public data
- Hospitals1
- Emergency Rooms1
- Nursing Homes1
- Schools12
- Libraries1
- Banks5
- Post Offices1
- Parks25
- Grocery Stores7
- Restaurants108
- Affordable Housing1
- Home Health Agencies1
- Hospice Care1
- Dialysis Centers1
- Community Health Centers5
- Mental Health & Addiction Treatment2
- Private Schools4
- Toxic Release Facilities3
- Historic Places6
Housing and community stats
Lafayette, CO, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$119,040
Poverty rate
5.6%
Median home value
$686,500
Median rent
$2,121/mo
Homeownership
65.7%
Bachelor's or higher
63.5%
Median age
39.1
Average commute
23.6 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (4,069), Irish Americans (3,847), Mexican Americans (3,365).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Boulder County. PPP loans are for Lafayette.
Unemployment rate
4.6%
Aug 2026, +0.7 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$101,259
191,487 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$104,808
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$3.19B
FY 2026, $9,642 per person
PPP loans
$106M
1,331 loans, 11,738 jobs reported
How people get to work
Lafayette, CO, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone60.0%
- Carpooled5.8%
- Public transit1.2%
- Walked1.1%
- Bicycle0.3%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.5%
- Worked from home30.1%
Average one-way commute: 23.6 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Lafayette, CO, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: lightning
Storm events since 1996
1,987
Countywide, mostly winter storm
Flood insurance policies
2,543
2.3% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
91° / 19°F
14.5 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone6 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Lafayette, CO, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
17.4%
U.S. 33.3% -15.9 pts
Diabetes
7.1%
U.S. 12.1% -5.0 pts
Smoking
8.9%
U.S. 12.8% -3.9 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
8.3%
U.S. 11.1% -2.8 pts
ZIP codes in Lafayette
1 in or overlapping Lafayette. Population shown
Cities near Lafayette
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| BroomfieldCity | 3.5 mi | 33 |
| LouisvilleCity | 3.5 mi | 8 |
| LeynerCensus-designated place | 4.2 mi | 0.2 |
| SuperiorTown | 4.9 mi | 3.9 |
| Paragon EstatesCensus-designated place | 5 mi | 1.7 |
| ErieTown | 5.5 mi | 21.4 |
| GunbarrelCensus-designated place | 6.4 mi | 6.2 |
| ValmontCensus-designated place | 6.8 mi | 0.3 |
| WestminsterCity | 7.1 mi | 31.6 |
| NiwotCensus-designated place | 8.2 mi | 4 |
| NorthglennCity | 8.8 mi | 7.4 |
| BoulderCity | 8.9 mi | 26.9 |
| Eldorado SpringsCensus-designated place | 9 mi | 2.6 |
| Federal HeightsCity | 9.5 mi | 1.8 |
| DaconoCity | 9.6 mi | 9.3 |
| ThorntonCity | 9.6 mi | 36.5 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Lafayette, CO in?
- Lafayette is in Boulder County, Colorado.
- What ZIP codes are in Lafayette, CO?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Lafayette include 80026.
- What is the population of Lafayette, CO?
- About 30,602 people live in Lafayette, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Lafayette?
- Nearby places include Broomfield (3.5 mi), Louisville (3.5 mi), Leyner (4.2 mi), Superior (4.9 mi), Paragon Estates (5 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023