Lafayette, CA ZIP Codes, Map and Demographics

ZIP Code	Type	PopulationPop	% of Population% of Pop	Alias Names
94549	Standard	28,637	40.90%
94595	Standard	17,716	25.30%	Lafayette
94597	Standard	23,661	33.79%	Lafayette

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Population & Demographics

Lafayette, CA has 69,533 residents, with an average household size of 2.7. The gender split is 48.9% male and 51.1% female - about the same as the national split. By age, the top brackets are 30-34 (6.0%) and 35-39 (7.0%). By race, White and Some Other Race are the largest groups. Hispanic or Latino (of any race) is 8.2%. Those born outside the United States make up 14.1% (about the same as the Nation).

Explore More: Population Over Time By Age & Gender By Race By Gender Nativity & Citizenship

Source: U.S. Census 2020 Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC) and U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates.

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Total Population:	28,637
Total Households:	10,691
Total Housing Units:	32,899
Average Household Size:	2.23
Average Family Size:	2.86

All ZIP Codes assigned this City name by the USPS.

Total Population:	25,391
Total Households:	9,506
Total Housing Units:	9,999
Average Household Size:	2.66
Average Family Size:	2.57

Data for the U.S. Census Place.

Population Over Time (with 2010 & 2020 Census Benchmarks)

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Group	2010	2011	2102	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023
Census ACS Population Estimate	--	63,465	63,673	64,302	65,780	66,722	68,603	70,209	70,311	71,020	70,337	69,725	69,451	69,533
Decennial Census	63,566	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	70,014	--	--	--

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP05. DEMOGRAPHIC AND HOUSING ESTIMATES

Population by Age & Gender (Total, Male, Female)

Median Age: 45.8

Male Median Age: 45.3

Female Median Age: 46.4

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Group	< 5	5-9	10-14	15-19	20-24	25-29	30-34	35-39	40-44	45-49	50-54	55-59	60-64	65-69	70-74	75-79	80-84	85+
Male	1,658	1,768	1,990	1,856	1,182	1,574	1,964	2,192	1,867	2,081	2,120	2,154	2,082	1,966	2,017	1,625	1,167	1,366
Female	1,517	1,797	1,896	1,712	1,250	1,675	2,157	2,128	2,082	2,177	2,204	2,291	2,430	2,673	2,807	2,371	1,740	2,478
Total	3,175	3,565	3,886	3,568	2,432	3,249	4,121	4,320	3,949	4,258	4,324	4,445	4,512	4,639	4,824	3,996	2,907	3,844

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

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Population by Race

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White:	20,845	75.40%
Black:	237	0.86%
Hispanic:*	2,341	8.47%
Asian:	3,603	13.03%
American Indian:	66	0.24%
Hawaiian:	35	0.13%
Other:	518	1.87%
Total:	27,645	100%

All ZIP Codes assigned this City name by the USPS.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

* NOTE: Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity, not a race. This means individuals who identify as Hispanic will also be included in one of the race categories (such as White or Black). As a result, the totals shown here may exceed 100% when Hispanic is displayed alongside racial groups.

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Gender Breakdown

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Gender	Count	Percentage	Median Age
Males:	13,997	48.88%	45.3 years
Females:	14,640	51.12%	46.4 years
Total:	28,637	100%	45.8 years

All ZIP Codes assigned this City name by the USPS.

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Gender	Count	Percentage	Median Age
Males:	12,423	48.93%	44.9 years
Females:	12,968	51.07%	45.6 years
Total:	25,391	100%	45.2 years

Data for the U.S. Census Place.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

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Nativity & Citizenship

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Native, born in the United States:	53,933	77.56%
Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad:	1,716	2.47%
Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen:	9,078	13.06%
Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen:	4,806	19.97%
Total Population:	69,533	100%
Total Native Population:	55,649	80.03%
Total Foreign-born Population:	13,884	19.97%

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

Note: Nativity and Citizenship derived from American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Total Population listed here will not match official ZIP Code population totals, which are based on the Decennial Census.

Income & Employment

ZIP Codes in Lafayette, CA have an average household income of $157,329 (much higher than the State by 63.3%, and much higher than the Nation by 100.3%). Family vs nonfamily earnings show a significant gap ($187,381 vs $92,113). Employment participation is about the same as the Nation (63.3%). The unemployment rate is 4.9%, which is about the same as the Nation (5.2%).

Explore More: Income Over Time Household Income Employment Status By Occupation

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Tables DP02, DP03, DP04 and DP05.

Median Income Over Time (Household, Family, Nonfamily, Male, Female)

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Income Type	2011	2102	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023
Median Household Income	$92,349	$92,812	$93,317	$94,671	$96,483	$101,223	$106,735	$112,912	$122,129	$128,630	$136,289	$149,614	$157,329
Median Family Income	$118,217	$117,527	$120,045	$123,982	$127,095	$136,551	$145,369	$154,545	$165,679	$165,795	$174,126	$184,144	$187,381
Median NonFamily Income	$53,212	$54,144	$55,534	$55,682	$55,130	$57,305	$60,811	$64,131	$65,209	$71,329	$79,678	$85,952	$92,113
Median Male Income	$94,641	$101,626	$103,007	$107,880	$106,469	$109,194	$114,475	$116,418	$121,368	$119,641	$123,405	$135,245	$155,515
Median Female Income	$69,620	$73,574	$75,334	$75,231	$75,510	$77,294	$82,242	$86,980	$91,680	$99,631	$105,024	$121,201	$124,502

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Average Household Income

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Source: U.S. Census 2019-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

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Employment Status

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Employed:	32,021	55.60%
Unemployed:	1,901	3.30%
Not In Labor Force:	23,667	41.10%
Total:	57,589	100%

All ZIP Codes assigned this City name by the USPS.

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

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Employment by Occupation (Civilian Employed Population, 16 and Over)

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Management, business, science, and arts:	21,421	66.90%
Service:	3,172	9.91%
Sales and Office:	5,340	16.68%
Natural resources, construction, and maintenance:	723	2.26%
Production, transportation, and material moving:	1,365	4.26%
Total Civilian Employed Population:	32,021	100%

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS.

Housing & Affordability

In Lafayette, CA, the median home value is $1,968,500 - much higher than the State by 183.1%, and up $487,500 (32.9%) since 2020. Renters pay an average of $2,902 per month - much higher than the State by 48.4%, and up $600 (26.1%) since 2020. Most renters in Lafayette pay $2,000+ (83.7%). About 6.3% pay under $1,000 and 83.7% pay $2,000+; the under $1,000 share is much lower than the Nation. Of occupied housing, owners make up 77.3% (72.3% have a mortgage) and renters make up 22.7% - owners are much higher than the Nation.

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Table DP03, SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS.

Median Home Value (Comparison)

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Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Median Home Value Over Time (2011-2024)

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Group	2011	2102	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023
Median Home Value	$997,200	$985,900	$973,500	$976,600	$1,013,500	$1,096,000	$1,172,100	$1,234,900	$1,361,100	$1,481,000	$1,547,800	$1,838,500	$1,968,500

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

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Gross Rent Paid

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Less than $500:	211	2.19%
$500 to $999:	123	1.27%
$1,000 to $1,499:	486	5.04%
$1,500 to $1,999:	1,033	10.70%
$2,000 to $2,499:	2,425	25.13%
$2,500 to $2,999:	1,336	13.84%
$3,000 or more:	3,666	37.99%
No Rent:	370	3.83%
Total:	9,650	100%

All ZIP Codes assigned this City name by the USPS.

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Median Gross Rent Over Time (2011-2024)

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Group	2011	2102	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023
Median Rent	$1,580	$1,615	$1,526	$1,616	$1,680	$1,792	$1,930	$2,034	$2,230	$2,302	$2,782	$2,938	$2,902

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

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Housing Occupancy

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Owner Occupied (with mortgage):	12,534	41.28%
Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage):	8,179	26.94%
Renter Occupied:	9,650	31.78%
Total Occupied Housing Units:	30,363	100%

Occupied Housing Units:	30,363	95.25%
Vacant Housing Units (not graphed):	1,515	4.75%
Total Housing Units:	31,878	100%

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Education, Health & Community

77.0% of adults (25+) have a bachelor-s degree or higher, well above the state rate (36.5%) and well above the national average (35.0%). High school or higher is 99.1%, which is well above the state rate (84.6%). The share of people in poverty is 1.8%, which is below the state rate (8.4%) and below the national rate (8.7%), up 0.5 percentage points since 2011 and up 1.3 percentage points from its 2019 pre-pandemic level.

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Tables DP02 and DP03.

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Educational Attainment of Adults (25 and Older)

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Less than 9th grade:	502	0.96%
9th to 12th grade, no diploma:	635	1.22%
High school graduate (includes equivalency):	4,111	7.88%
Some college, no degree:	6,827	13.08%
Associate's degree:	3,058	5.86%
Bachelor's degree:	19,750	37.84%
Graduate or professional degree:	17,316	33.17%
Total:	52,199	100%
High school graduate or higher:	51,062	97.82%
Bachelor's degree or higher:	37,066	71.01%

All ZIP Codes assigned this City name by the USPS.

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

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Health Insurance Coverage by Type (Private, Public, Uninsured)

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Private Insurance:	57,515	69.80%
Public Insurance:	23,781	28.86%
No Insurance:	1,099	1.33%
Total:	82,395	100%
Has Health Insurance:	81,296	98.67%

All ZIP Codes assigned this City name by the USPS.

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Percentage of People in Poverty Over Time (2011-2024)

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Group	2011	2102	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023
% of People in Poverty	1.3%	1.0%	1.0%	1.6%	1.3%	1.4%	1.3%	1.2%	0.5%	1.0%	1.1%	1.9%	1.8%

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Note: Counts of Families & People in poverty are not published at the ZIP Code level due to small sample sizes. Percentages shown are survey estimates from the American Community Survey (ACS). They may differ from official poverty statistics. The U.S. Census Bureau defines poverty status by comparing a family's or individual's total income with federal poverty thresholds that vary by family size and composition.

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School Enrollment by Education Level (Ages 3 and Older)

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Nursery School, Preschool:	869	5.69%
Kindergarten:	612	4.01%
Elementary school (grades 1-8):	6,500	42.56%
High school (grades 9-12):	3,389	22.19%
College or graduate school:	3,902	25.55%
Total:	15,272	100%
Early Childhood:	1,481	9.70%
K-12 (Primary & Secondary School):	10,501	68.76%

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

ZIP Codes:	3 Standard, 0 PO Box [See All]
County:	Contra Costa County, CA
Area Codes:	341,369,510,707,925
Time Zone:	Pacific (GMT -08:00)
Local Time:	12:00:00 AM
Population:	25,391 (Census Place) [More Demographics]
Statistical Area:	San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA [Learn More]
Coordinates:	37.9010, -122.1189
Land Area:	29.12 sq miles (ZIP Codes)
Quick Link:	https://www.zip-codes.com/city/ca-lafayette.asp

Native, born in the United States:	21,031	83.20%
Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad:	692	2.74%
Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen:	2,254	8.92%
Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen:	1,300	14.06%
Total Population:	25,277	100%
Total Native Population:	21,723	85.94%
Total Foreign-born Population:	3,554	14.06%

Management, business, science, and arts:	8,368	70.44%
Service:	969	8.16%
Sales and Office:	2,010	16.92%
Natural resources, construction, and maintenance:	287	2.42%
Production, transportation, and material moving:	246	2.07%
Total Civilian Employed Population:	11,880	100%

Owner Occupied (with mortgage):	5,150	55.83%
Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage):	1,977	21.43%
Renter Occupied:	2,098	22.74%
Total Occupied Housing Units:	9,225	100%

Less than 9th grade:	71	0.41%
9th to 12th grade, no diploma:	85	0.49%
High school graduate (includes equivalency):	894	5.15%
Some college, no degree:	1,801	10.38%
Associate's degree:	1,146	6.61%
Bachelor's degree:	6,765	38.99%
Graduate or professional degree:	6,588	37.97%
Total:	17,350	100%
High school graduate or higher:	17,194	99.10%
Bachelor's degree or higher:	13,353	76.96%

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Population & Demographics

Population Over Time (with 2010 & 2020 Census Benchmarks)

Population by Age & Gender (Total, Male, Female)

Population by Race

Gender Breakdown

Nativity & Citizenship

Income & Employment

Median Income Over Time (Household, Family, Nonfamily, Male, Female)

Average Household Income

Employment Status

Employment by Occupation (Civilian Employed Population, 16 and Over)

Housing & Affordability

Median Home Value (Comparison)

Median Home Value Over Time (2011-2024)

Gross Rent Paid

Median Gross Rent Over Time (2011-2024)

Housing Occupancy

Education, Health & Community

Educational Attainment of Adults (25 and Older)

Health Insurance Coverage by Type (Private, Public, Uninsured)

Percentage of People in Poverty Over Time (2011-2024)

School Enrollment by Education Level (Ages 3 and Older)

Business & Employment Statistics

Geography, Land Area, and Statistical Classifications

Adjacent & Nearby Cities from Lafayette, CA

Sources & References

White:	18,489	75.49%
Black:	180	0.73%
Hispanic:*	2,075	8.47%
Asian:	3,201	13.07%
American Indian:	58	0.24%
Hawaiian:	28	0.11%
Other:	462	1.89%
Total:	24,493	100%

Employed:	11,880	60.86%
Unemployed:	615	3.15%
Not In Labor Force:	7,024	35.99%
Total:	19,519	100%

Less than $500:	71	3.38%
$500 to $999:	57	2.72%
$1,000 to $1,499:	75	3.57%
$1,500 to $1,999:	126	6.01%
$2,000 to $2,499:	511	24.36%
$2,500 to $2,999:	239	11.39%
$3,000 or more:	940	44.80%
No Rent:	79	3.77%
Total:	2,098	100%

Occupied Housing Units:	9,225	94.96%
Vacant Housing Units (not graphed):	490	5.04%
Total Housing Units:	9,715	100%

Private Insurance:	22,450	78.02%
Public Insurance:	6,075	21.11%
No Insurance:	249	0.87%
Total:	28,774	100%
Has Health Insurance:	28,525	99.13%

Nursery School, Preschool:	527	7.27%
Kindergarten:	235	3.24%
Elementary school (grades 1-8):	3,463	47.79%
High school (grades 9-12):	1,833	25.29%
College or graduate school:	1,189	16.41%
Total:	7,247	100%
Early Childhood:	762	10.51%
K-12 (Primary & Secondary School):	5,531	76.32%

# Residential Mailboxes:	11,153Source: USPS
# Business Mailboxes:	886Source: USPS
Total Delivery Receptacles:	12,879Source: USPS
Single Family Delivery Units:	9,228Source: USPS
Multi Family Delivery Units:	1,619Source: USPS

# of Businesses:	1,069Source: CBP
1st Quarter Payroll:	$150,039,000Source: CBP
Annual Payroll:	$631,548,000Source: CBP
# of Employees:	8,904Source: CBP

CBSA Name:	San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CASource: Census
CBSA Number:	41860Source: Census
CBSA Type:	MetroSource: Census
CBSA Division:	--Source: Census
CBSA Population:	4,653,593Source: Census
MSA:	San Francisco-Oakland-San Jose, CA CMSASource: Census
PMSA:	Oakland, CA PMSASource: Census

Land Area:	29.117 sq miSource: Census
Water Area:	0.166 sq miSource: Census
Congressional District(s):	01,02,03,04,05,06,07,10,12Source: USPS
Intro Date:	< 2004-10Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Place FIPS Code:	39122Source: Census
Place Name:	Lafayette city; CaliforniaSource: Census