Lafayette
City in Tippecanoe County, Indiana
Lafayette is a city in Tippecanoe County, Indiana, with 70,783 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 692 ft (211 m) above sea level. The nearest town is West Lafayette, 4.4 miles NW.
- 70,783residents (2020 Census)
- 692 ftelevation · 211 m
- 30.4 sq miland area · 78.7 km²
- 2,330 / sq mipopulation density
- 47901main ZIP code (3 in total)
About Lafayette
Lafayette ( LA(H)F-ee-ET) is a city in and the county seat of Tippecanoe County, Indiana, United States. The population was 70,783 at the 2020 census. It sits across the Wabash River from West Lafayette, home to Purdue University, which plays a major role in both communities. Together, Lafayette and West Lafayette make up the core of the Lafayette metropolitan area, home to 235,066 people in 2020.
Lafayette was founded in 1825 on the southeast bank of the Wabash River near where the river becomes impassable for riverboats upstream, though a French fort and trading post had existed since 1717 on the opposite bank and three miles downstream. It was named for the French general Marquis de Lafayette, a Revolutionary War hero. Lafayette is 63 miles (101 km) northwest of Indianapolis and 125 miles (201 km) southeast of Chicago.
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Living in Lafayette
- Median household income
- $53,716
- Median home value
- $172,800
- Median rent
- $1,079/mo
- Median age
- 33
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Lafayette had 70,783 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 70,783 |
|---|---|
| Density | 2,330 per sq mi (900 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Lafayette at a glance
| State | Indiana (IN) |
|---|---|
| County | Tippecanoe County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 70,783 (2020) |
| Land area | 30.37 sq mi (78.7 km²) |
| Water area | 0.13 sq mi (0.34 km²) |
| Elevation | 692 ft (211 m) |
| Coordinates | 40.3995° N, 86.8628° W |
| ZIP codes | 47901, 47904, 47907 |
| Official website | lafayette.in.gov |
| Census code (GEOID) | 1840788 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Lafayette
- West Lafayette4.4 mi NW
- Dayton5.0 mi E
- Shadeland6.5 mi SW
- Battle Ground7.5 mi N
- Buck Creek8.1 mi NE
- Stockwell9.1 mi SE
- Montmorenci10.0 mi NW
- Americus10.2 mi NE
- West Point10.2 mi W
- Romney10.3 mi S
- Mulberry10.9 mi E
- Colburn11.4 mi NE
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Frequently asked questions about Lafayette
What county is Lafayette in?
Lafayette is in Tippecanoe County, Indiana.
What is the population of Lafayette, IN?
70,783 people lived in Lafayette at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Lafayette, IN?
The main ZIP code is 47901. Other ZIP codes: 47904, 47907.
What is the elevation of Lafayette?
692 feet (211 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Lafayette?
West Lafayette (4.4 mi), Dayton (5.0 mi), Shadeland (6.5 mi), Battle Ground (7.5 mi), Buck Creek (8.1 mi).
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