LaFayette
City in Walker County, Georgia
LaFayette is a city in Walker County, Georgia, with 6,888 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 810 ft (247 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Rock Spring, 7.7 miles N.
- 6,888residents (2020 Census)
- 810 ftelevation · 247 m
- 8.1 sq miland area · 20.9 km²
- 852 / sq mipopulation density
- 30728ZIP code
About LaFayette
LaFayette ( luh-FET) is a city in, and the county seat of, Walker County, Georgia, United States. As of the 2025 census, the city population was 7,157. It was founded as Chattooga.
LaFayette is part of the Chattanooga, TN-GA Metropolitan Statistical Area.
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Living in LaFayette
- Median household income
- $46,018
- Median home value
- $144,800
- Median rent
- $840/mo
- Median age
- 43
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LaFayette had 6,888 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 6,888 |
|---|---|
| Density | 852 per sq mi (329 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
LaFayette at a glance
| State | Georgia (GA) |
|---|---|
| County | Walker County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 6,888 (2020) |
| Land area | 8.09 sq mi (20.9 km²) |
| Elevation | 810 ft (247 m) |
| Coordinates | 34.7088° N, 85.2815° W |
| ZIP code | 30728 |
| Official website | cityoflafayettega.org |
| Census code (GEOID) | 1344312 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near LaFayette
- Rock Spring7.7 mi N
- Trion11.2 mi S
- Chickamauga11.7 mi N
- Fairview15.3 mi N
- Chattanooga Valley15.3 mi N
- Fort Oglethorpe15.5 mi N
- West Brow16.2 mi NW
- Summerville16.4 mi S
- Ringgold16.8 mi NE
- Tunnel Hill17.2 mi NE
- Trenton17.3 mi NW
- Dalton18.2 mi E
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about LaFayette
What county is LaFayette in?
LaFayette is in Walker County, Georgia.
What is the population of LaFayette, GA?
6,888 people lived in LaFayette at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of LaFayette, GA?
The ZIP code of LaFayette is 30728.
What is the elevation of LaFayette?
810 feet (247 m) above sea level.
What towns are near LaFayette?
Rock Spring (7.7 mi), Trion (11.2 mi), Chickamauga (11.7 mi), Fairview (15.3 mi), Chattanooga Valley (15.3 mi).
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