County ProfileLA
Lafayette County
Population: 241,753 · 18 ZIP codes
Demographics
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (ACS/Decennial). Estimates vary by year.
People
Total population
241,753
People
Median age
36.5
Housing
Total households
100,903
Income
Median household income
$67,451
Housing
Total housing units
112,184
Employment
Employment rate
61.9%
Education
Bachelor’s degree or higher
35.3%
Healthcare
Insured population
91.3%
County details
Local time 04:29:50(CT)| Name | Lafayette |
|---|---|
| Total ZIP codes | 18total |
| ZIP codes (by type) | 10 Standard7 PO Box1 Unique |
| Area code | 337 |
| Timezone | Central Time (CT) |
| Coordinates | 30.2065065, -92.06417 |
| Land area | 268.8 sq miles(696.3 km²) |
Map of Lafayette county, Louisiana with ZIP codes
Cities and Communities in Lafayette County
Compare the largest cities in Lafayette County by population, median income, and growth. Use the table below to analyze key demographic shifts across the region.
— Data unavailable or suppressed by the U.S. Census Bureau for areas with small sample sizes to protect individual privacy.
ZIP Codes in Lafayette County
Review the most populated postal areas across Lafayette County. Use the ranking below to compare resident density and demographic scales between the county's major zones.
| ZIP | City | Median incomeHousehold | Population (ZIP) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 70508 | Lafayette | $86,005 | 40,343 |
| 70506 | Lafayette | $57,379 | 39,801 |
| 70592 | Youngsville | $93,204 | 28,975 |
| 70501 | Lafayette | $33,365 | 28,721 |
| 70503 | Lafayette | $94,688 | 27,497 |
| 70520 | Carencro | $62,575 | 20,017 |
| 70507 | Lafayette | $64,049 | 17,791 |
| 70518 | Broussard | $106,710 | 16,683 |
| 70583 | Scott | $51,470 | 11,981 |
| 70529 | Duson | $51,632 | 11,842 |
| 70558 | Milton | — | 140 |
| 70502 | Lafayette | — | — |
| 70504 | Lafayette | — | — |
| 70505 | Lafayette | — | — |
| 70509 | Lafayette | — | — |
| 70593 | Lafayette | — | — |
| 70596 | Lafayette | — | — |
| 70598 | Lafayette | — | — |
Data Sources & Citations
The geographic and demographic information presented on this site is compiled from publicly available, authoritative sources, including:
- United States Census BureauDemographic, population, housing, and socioeconomic data sourced from Census Bureau datasets, including the Decennial Census and the American Community Survey (ACS).Census Data
- United States Postal Service (USPS)ZIP code classifications, delivery types, and postal designations used for reference purposes. USPS ZIP codes are intended for mail delivery and may not always align exactly with Census geographic boundaries.USPS