PlainZIP

Lafayette, IN · standard

ZIP Code 47901

Tippecanoe County, Indiana - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

3,518
2,289/sq mi
$47,206
Median income
$256,500
Median home value
56.0%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Lafayette pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with above-median home values, in a suburban-density, renter-heavy area.

11th pct
household income, US ZIPs
Top 41%
home value, US ZIPs
2,289
people per sq mi
8%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 47901 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 47901 covers 1.5 square miles in Lafayette, Tippecanoe County, Indiana (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 3,518 residents on file, a density of 2,289 people per square mile, in the Indiana/Indianapolis time zone.

ZIP 47901 reports a modest median household income of $47,206 (36% below the Indiana average), while per-capita income is $34,970. 22.8% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 3.8%. Housing costs here run $256,500 for a typical home value (33% above the state average), with rent averaging $1,036 a month; 8.1% of homes are owner-occupied.

This is a highly-educated ZIP: 56.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 30.5, and the average commute is -. A geography-based comparison follows: 9 ZIP codes within about 10 miles of 47901, plus 6 more within Tippecanoe County, give a clearer read than the national average alone.

Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →

Top industries in ZIP 47901

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Lafayette, IN

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 47901.

establishments

What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 47901, Lafayette, IN · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

3,518

Population

1.5

Area (sq mi)

2,289

People / sq mi

Indiana/Indianapolis

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 47901?

30.5

Median Age

51.0%

Male

49.0%

Female

13.7%

Foreign-Born

White 70.8%
African American 19.3%
Asian 5.7%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 3.3%
Hispanic or Latino 2.7%

Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

How much do residents earn?

$47,206

Median Household Income

-36% vs state

$34,970

Per Capita Income

22.8%

Poverty Rate

3.8%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 47901 ranks nationally

Lafayette, IN household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$47,206 11th percentile higher than 11% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). This entry sits in this band. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Above this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 74.2%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 56.0%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

2,959

Total Housing Units

2,774

Occupied Units

185

Vacant Units

1.63

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 8.1%
Renter 91.9%

$256,500

Median Home Value

+33% vs state

$1,036

Median Rent

1938

Median Year Built

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

How have home values changed over time?

FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals

+3.3%

YoY Change (2024)

202

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+102%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 47901 have increased 3.3% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +102% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +0.7% 135
2021 +16.5% 158
2022 -0.3% 157
2023 +24.3% 195
2024 +3.3% 202

Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 328 business establishments in ZIP 47901, employing approximately 3,571 people with a combined annual payroll of $157,502,000.

328

Businesses

3,571

Employees

$157.5M

Annual Payroll

14

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Professional, scientific, and technical services 79 24.1%
Real estate and rental and leasing 36 11.0%
Accommodation and food services 36 11.0%
Other services (except public administration) 35 10.7%
Retail trade 27 8.2%
Finance and insurance 25 7.6%
Health care and social assistance 21 6.4%
Construction 17 5.2%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 15 4.6%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 12 3.7%
Wholesale trade 8 2.4%
Educational services 6 1.8%
Manufacturing 5 1.5%
Transportation and warehousing 3 0.9%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

Nearby ZIP Codes

Want a side-by-side? Compare 47901 vs 47907 →

ZIP 47901 vs its nearest neighbors, by population

Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 47901 ranks #5 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 47901 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

median income

What this shows By household income, ZIP 47901 ranks #8 of 8 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
47907 West Lafayette, IN 0 1.4 mi
47904 Lafayette, IN 16,277 1.6 mi
47909 Lafayette, IN 39,373 6.5 mi
47905 Lafayette, IN 38,910 6.5 mi
47941 Dayton, IN 1,300 6.8 mi
47906 West Lafayette, IN 66,972 7.0 mi
47920 Battle Ground, IN 2,414 9.6 mi
47924 Buck Creek, IN 141 8.2 mi
47983 Stockwell, IN 347 11.6 mi

More ZIP Codes in Tippecanoe County

47906 standard
West Lafayette, IN
Pop: 66,972
47909 standard
Lafayette, IN
Pop: 39,373
47905 standard
Lafayette, IN
Pop: 38,910
47904 standard
Lafayette, IN
Pop: 16,277
47920 standard
Battle Ground, IN
Pop: 2,414
47992 standard
Westpoint, IN
Pop: 1,465

Related Areas

Tippecanoe County Lafayette, IN Indiana

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 47901 in? ▼
ZIP code 47901 (Lafayette) is located in Tippecanoe County, Indiana. Tippecanoe County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/tippecanoe-in.
What is the population of ZIP code 47901? ▼
ZIP code 47901 in Lafayette, IN has a population of 3,518 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 47901? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 47901 is $47,206, which is 38% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 47901? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 47901 is $256,500, which is 8% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 47901? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 47901 is White at 70.8%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.7% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 47901? ▼
ZIP code 47901 has 328 business establishments employing approximately 3,571 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 47901? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 47901 are: Professional, scientific, and technical services (79), Real estate and rental and leasing (36), Accommodation and food services (36). There are 14 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 47901? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 47901 increased by 3.3% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 102%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 47901? ▼
In ZIP code 47901, 74.2% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 56.0% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 47901? ▼
In ZIP code 47901, approximately 8.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 91.9% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 47901? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 47901 is 22.8% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.