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 High-density area
- $47,206
- Median income Below-median income area
- $256,500
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 56.0%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 47901 (Lafayette, IN) rose +3.3% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 195.1 in 2023 to 201.6 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
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 average Indiana ZIP), while per-capita income is $34,970. The poverty rate is 22.8%, so the area-level income figures should not be treated as typical household experience. Housing costs run above the statewide ZIP benchmark while renting is common: median home value is $256,500 (33% above the average Indiana ZIP), with only 8.1% owner-occupied homes and median rent of $1,036.
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 -. The page also surfaces 9 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Tippecanoe County, so 47901 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
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.
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
79 establishments
- Real estate and rental and leasing
Real estate and rental and leasing
36 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
36 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
35 establishments
- Retail trade 27
Retail trade
27 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, 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
Who lives in ZIP 47901?
30.5
Median Age
51.0%
Male
49.0%
Female
13.7%
Foreign-Born
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 ZIP avg
$34,970
Per Capita Income
22.8%
Poverty Rate
3.8%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 47901 ranks among Indiana ZIPs
Lafayette, IN household income vs. every Indiana ZIP code
Median household income among 721 reporting Indiana ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$47,206 6th percentile higher than 6% of 721 Indiana ZIPs
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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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
2,959housing units
2,959
Total Housing Units
2,774
Occupied Units
185
Vacant Units
1.63
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$256,500
Median Home Value
+33% vs state ZIP avg
$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.
- 47906
West Lafayette (47906)
66,972 residents
- 47909
Lafayette (47909)
39,373 residents
- 47905
Lafayette (47905)
38,910 residents
- 47904 16,277
Lafayette (47904)
16,277 residents
- 47901 3,518
Lafayette (47901)
3,518 residents
- 47920 2,414
Battle Ground (47920)
2,414 residents
- 47941 1,300
Dayton (47941)
1,300 residents
- 47983 347
Stockwell (47983)
347 residents
- 47924 141
Buck Creek (47924)
141 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 47901 ranks #5 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 47901 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 47920
Battle Ground (47920)
$90,441 median income
- 47941
Dayton (47941)
$78,553 median income
- 47909
Lafayette (47909)
$68,035 median income
- 47905
Lafayette (47905)
$65,861 median income
- 47983
Stockwell (47983)
$60,756 median income
- 47906
West Lafayette (47906)
$53,103 median income
- 47904
Lafayette (47904)
$51,687 median income
- 47901
Lafayette (47901)
$47,206 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.
| 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 |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 47901, both outside IN so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (3,518 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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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.
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