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Lafayette, LA
City in Lafayette Parish, Louisiana. ZIP codes: 70501, 70503, 70506, 70507, 70508.
Population
121,715
Land area
56.2sq mi
People per sq mi
2,166
ZIP codes
5
Lafayette and its ZIP codes
Lafayette at a glance
- Lafayette is about 20 times as dense as Louisiana as a whole.
- It is the 5th most populous of 488 cities and towns in Louisiana.
- The median household income is $61,915, close to the Louisiana median.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $257,000 (19% above Louisiana) and median rent is $1,100 a month.
Local data for Lafayette, LA
Counts from official public data
- Hospitals7
- Emergency Rooms3
- Nursing Homes7
- Schools38
- Colleges9
- Libraries5
- Banks66
- Post Offices10
- Parks45
- Grocery Stores84
- Restaurants716
- Affordable Housing16
- Home Health Agencies11
- Hospice Care11
- Dialysis Centers4
- Rehab & Long-Term Care Hospitals7
- Community Health Centers7
- Mental Health & Addiction Treatment7
- Private Schools10
- Community Colleges & Trade Schools8
- Toxic Release Facilities8
- Historic Places19
Housing and community stats
Lafayette, LA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$61,915
Poverty rate
18.3%
Median home value
$257,000
Median rent
$1,100/mo
Homeownership
53.1%
Bachelor's or higher
41.1%
Median age
36.9
Average commute
20.0 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: French Americans (20,336), German Americans (10,903), Irish Americans (6,936).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Lafayette Parish. PPP loans are for Lafayette.
Unemployment rate
3.2%
Aug 2026, -0.4 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$59,616
139,145 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$69,524
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$1.5B
FY 2026, $6,151 per person
PPP loans
$657M
8,783 loans, 76,203 jobs reported
How people get to work
Lafayette, LA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone80.4%
- Carpooled5.5%
- Public transit0.5%
- Walked2.0%
- Bicycle0.5%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.2%
- Worked from home9.9%
Average one-way commute: 20.0 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Lafayette, LA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively High
Top: lightning
Storm events since 1996
308
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
16,022
19.0% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
91° / 41°F
64.7 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone19 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Lafayette, LA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
34.5%
U.S. 33.3% +1.2 pts
Diabetes
14.0%
U.S. 12.1% +1.9 pts
Smoking
16.1%
U.S. 12.8% +3.3 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
8.3%
U.S. 11.1% -2.8 pts
ZIP codes in Lafayette
5 in or overlapping Lafayette. Population shown
Cities near Lafayette
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| ScottCity | 3.7 mi | 11.7 |
| OssunCensus-designated place | 6.2 mi | 3.4 |
| BroussardCity | 7 mi | 18.2 |
| MiltonCensus-designated place | 7 mi | 4.6 |
| YoungsvilleCity | 8 mi | 12.5 |
| CarencroCity | 8.3 mi | 7.9 |
| MauriceVillage | 8.6 mi | 2.8 |
| DusonTown | 9.2 mi | 3 |
| Breaux BridgeCity | 10 mi | 7.7 |
| CanktonVillage | 10 mi | 2 |
| CadeCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 6.7 |
| ParksVillage | 13 mi | 0.8 |
| RayneCity | 13 mi | 3.8 |
| St. MartinvilleCity | 14 mi | 3.2 |
| SunsetTown | 14 mi | 3.2 |
| Grand CoteauTown | 14 mi | 2.4 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Lafayette, LA in?
- Lafayette is in Lafayette Parish, Louisiana.
- What ZIP codes are in Lafayette, LA?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Lafayette include 70501, 70503, 70506, 70507, 70508.
- What is the population of Lafayette, LA?
- About 121,715 people live in Lafayette, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Lafayette?
- Nearby places include Scott (3.7 mi), Ossun (6.2 mi), Broussard (7 mi), Milton (7 mi), Youngsville (8 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023