Lafayette
City in Contra Costa County, California
Lafayette is a city in Contra Costa County, California, with 25,391 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 322 ft (98 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Saranap, 2.4 miles E.
- 25,391residents (2020 Census)
- 322 ftelevation · 98 m
- 15.0 sq miland area · 38.9 km²
- 1,690 / sq mipopulation density
- 94549main ZIP code (2 in total)
About Lafayette
Lafayette (formerly La Fayette) is a city in Contra Costa County, California, United States. As of 2020, the city's population was 25,391. It was named after the Marquis de Lafayette, a French military officer of the American Revolutionary War.
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- Median household income
- $228,250
- Median home value
- $2,000,001
- Median rent
- $2,892/mo
- Median age
- 45.7
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Lafayette had 25,391 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 25,391 |
|---|---|
| Density | 1,690 per sq mi (652 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Lafayette at a glance
| State | California (CA) |
|---|---|
| County | Contra Costa County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 25,391 (2020) |
| Land area | 15.03 sq mi (38.9 km²) |
| Water area | 0.17 sq mi (0.43 km²) |
| Elevation | 322 ft (98 m) |
| Coordinates | 37.8898° N, 122.1197° W |
| ZIP codes | 94549, 94595 |
| Official website | ci.lafayette.ca.us |
| Census code (GEOID) | 0639122 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Lafayette
- Saranap2.4 mi E
- Acalanes Ridge2.5 mi NE
- Orinda2.7 mi W
- Moraga3.1 mi S
- Castle Hill3.5 mi E
- Reliez Valley3.6 mi N
- Contra Costa Centre4.4 mi NE
- Walnut Creek4.4 mi E
- San Miguel4.5 mi E
- Shell Ridge4.8 mi E
- Pleasant Hill5.0 mi NE
- Alhambra Valley5.4 mi N
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Lafayette
What county is Lafayette in?
Lafayette is in Contra Costa County, California.
What is the population of Lafayette, CA?
25,391 people lived in Lafayette at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Lafayette, CA?
The main ZIP code is 94549. Other ZIP codes: 94595.
What is the elevation of Lafayette?
322 feet (98 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Lafayette?
Saranap (2.4 mi), Acalanes Ridge (2.5 mi), Orinda (2.7 mi), Moraga (3.1 mi), Castle Hill (3.5 mi).
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