Lafayette, CA: Population, ZIP Codes & Nearby Cities

Lafayette, CA is a small incorporated city located in Contra Costa County in the state of California. Our data estimates 26,638 residents, places it at 37.892°N, 122.119°W, and lists it in Pacific time. This page explains its population rank, ZIP codes, nearby cities and distance to big metros.

What are the key facts about Lafayette, CA?

What is the population of Lafayette, CA?

Lafayette has an estimated population of 26,638. That makes it the 304th largest of the 1,470 places we list in California, and the 13th largest of 50 places in Contra Costa County. The typical place in California has about 3,379 residents, so Lafayette is roughly 7.9 times the size of a typical neighbor in the state.

Estimates for places of this size carry wider margins of error than those for big cities, so treat the figure as a guide to scale. Our guide to understanding city population numbers explains why sources disagree.

Places in California with a similar population include Belmont (26,941), Lemon Grove (26,811), Lemoore (26,725), West Whittier-Los Nietos (26,654), Norco (26,604). Comparing these pages is a quick way to see how Lafayette differs from communities of the same scale.

How dense is Lafayette?

Lafayette has about 1,769 people per square mile (683 per square kilometer), which we classify as suburban. Within California, it is denser than about 57% of the listed places. Land at this level is usually a mix of single-family neighborhoods, shopping corridors and parks, where driving is common but destinations are close. Read how to interpret population density to see how we draw these lines.

What ZIP codes does Lafayette use?

Lafayette uses one ZIP code: 94549. A single code usually means a compact delivery area, but the same code may also serve addresses just outside the town line. Codes beginning with 9 are assigned to the Pacific states (Alaska, California, Hawaii, Oregon and Washington). Learn more in our guide to how ZIP codes work or check any code with the ZIP code lookup.

What time zone is Lafayette in?

Lafayette is in the Pacific time zone, which is UTC−8 from Coordinated Universal Time in standard time (IANA zone America/Los_Angeles). The area observes daylight saving time, so clocks move forward in March and back in November. The nearest listed place in a different time zone is Bullhead City, AZ, about 462 miles away, which gives a sense of how far the nearest zone boundary may be. Current local time: see the Pacific time hub. For the rules behind these zones, read US time zones explained.

Where is Lafayette located in California?

Lafayette lies in the western part of California, at 37.892° north latitude and 122.119° west longitude. The state capital, Sacramento, is about 58 miles to the northeast. The closest listed place in another state is Gardnerville Ranchos, NV, roughly 146 miles to the northeast, which shows how near Lafayette is to a state line. For big-city services, the nearest place with more than 100,000 people is Concord, CA, 8 miles to the northeast.

Which cities are near Lafayette, CA?

The closest listed place to Lafayette is Saranap, CA, 2.4 miles to the east. Of the eight nearest places below, 8 are in the same county. Distances are straight-line (great-circle) miles measured between place centers; see how distance is calculated.

Which county is Lafayette in?

Lafayette is in Contra Costa County, which has the Federal Information Processing Standards (FIPS) code 06013. The county contains 50 places in our data, 28 of which have their own page here and 22 smaller communities that appear only in county and state lists. Other places in the county include Concord (652,308), Antioch (302,419), Richmond (110,567), San Ramon (75,995), Pittsburg (72,588). Codes like this one help separate places that share a name; see the guide to counties and FIPS codes.

How far is Lafayette from major US cities?

Among six major hubs, Lafayette is closest to Los Angeles, CA at about 333 miles and farthest from New York, NY at about 2,552 miles in a straight line. Road distances are usually 10 to 30 percent longer. Try the distance calculator for any other pair.

Are there other places called Lafayette?

Yes. Our data lists 10 other places named Lafayette: Lafayette, LA (264,357), Lafayette, IN (157,820), Lafayette, CO (99,645), LaFayette, GA (7,589), Lafayette, TN (5,417), Lafayette, OR (4,265), Lafayette, VA (569), Lafayette, MN (493), and 2 more. When you search for Lafayette, add the state or county so you land on the right one. This page covers the Lafayette in Contra Costa County, California.

Planning a move to Lafayette?

If you are weighing Lafayette, start with the practical numbers: how far it is from where you live, whether it changes your time zone, and how its size and density compare with your current city. Use the distance calculator to measure the trip from where you live. The radius search tool lists every place within any distance of it. Our checklist for comparing cities explains what to check next.

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Population and density come from a compiled dataset and are estimates. They may differ from official Census Bureau counts. Verify important figures at census.gov.