Lafayette California Map

About Lafayette, California

Lafayette is a locality in Contra Costa County, California, United States. It has a population of 25,285. The population density is 649.6 people per km². Lafayette is located at 37.8858°N, 122.1180°W. It observes the Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles) timezone. ZIP code: 94549.

Lafayette unfolds into a landscape of rolling hills, a verdant embrace that softens the edges of the East Bay. It lies 3.2 miles west-south-west of Walnut Creek, CA (from Walnut Creek, CA: bearing 244°T), and is situated 7.9 miles south-west of Concord. Sunlight, particularly in the late afternoon, spills across the terrain in warm, molten waves, illuminating the varied greens of oak and chaparral. The air here carries a dry, earthy scent, a subtle perfume of sun-baked soil and resilient wild grasses. Streets wind with an almost organic flow, following the natural contours of the land, leading past well-tended gardens that spill over low walls and hint at the quiet diligence of their caretakers. The distant hum of the wider metropolitan area is a muted murmur, a reminder of proximity without intrusion, leaving Lafayette to its own contemplative rhythm. This enclave, cradled by the Diablo Range foothills, bears the imprint of its agricultural past, a heritage still visible in the scattered orchards and vineyards that punctuate the more modern residential developments. The fertile land, once the domain of ranches and farms, now supports a thriving local economy largely centered on service industries and the businesses that cater to its discerning populace. Lafayette’s character is shaped by a blend of tradition and forward-looking ambition, a place where the echoes of early settlers mingle with the contemporary pulse of its residents. Notable for its strong sense of community and its commitment to preserving its natural beauty, Lafayette offers a tranquil counterpoint to the urban sprawl, a place where the quality of light at dusk seems to slow time itself.

About This Lafayette Map Page

This page provides an interactive Google map of Lafayette, California with street, satellite and terrain views and integrated Street View imagery. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service, with current observations and a 7-day forecast also powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while a Wikipedia summary or an editorially written description provides background on Lafayette and Contra Costa County.

Detailed location data for Lafayette includes the ZIP code (94549), telephone area code (510), county seat of Contra Costa County (Martinez), and school district assignment (Acalanes Union High School District). These are among the most commonly searched location details for any US city or town.

Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Lafayette is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.