ZIP Code 47904
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Lafayette · Tippecanoe County · Indiana
- Population
- 16,277
- Median income
- $51,687
- Median home value
- $133,100
- Bachelor's or higher
- 20.2%
- Land area
- 14.6 sq mi
1,114/sq mi
▼ 32% vs US
higher than 16% of US ZIPs
▼ 52% vs US
higher than 21% of US ZIPs
Median age 34.1
Indiana/Indianapolis
ZIP code 47904 in Lafayette, Indiana has a population of 16,277. The median household income is $51,687, which is 32% below the national average. Median home value is $133,100, 52% below the US average. 20.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 47904 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 14.6 square miles in Lafayette, Tippecanoe County, Indiana. The area is home to 16,277 residents, producing a population density of 1,114 people per square mile, and falls within the Indiana/Indianapolis time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 47904 against Indiana and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 47904 sits at $51,687 (30% below the Indiana average), while per-capita income is $27,851. The poverty rate stands at 17.1% and the unemployment rate at 4.1%. On housing, the median home value is $133,100 (31% below the state average) with median rent at $996 per month, and 43.2% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 47904 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 20.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 34.1, and the average commute is 16 minutes. We also surface 8 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Tippecanoe County, so you can benchmark 47904 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →
Top industries in ZIP 47904
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 47904.
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
94 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
92 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
55 establishments
- Construction
Construction
40 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
39 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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 47904, Lafayette, IN · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.
Quick Facts
16,277
Population
14.6
Area (sq mi)
1,114
People / sq mi
Indiana/Indianapolis
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 47904?
34.1
Median Age
51.5%
Male
48.5%
Female
11.2%
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?
$51,687
Median Household Income
-30% vs state
$27,851
Per Capita Income
17.1%
Poverty Rate
4.1%
Unemployment Rate
16.2 min
Mean Commute Time
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?
7,557
Total Housing Units
6,941
Occupied Units
616
Vacant Units
2.19
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$133,100
Median Home Value
-31% vs state
$996
Median Rent
1951
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
+11.8%
YoY Change (2024)
219
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+119%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 47904 have increased 11.8% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +119% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +5.4% | 133 |
| 2021 | +14.2% | 152 |
| 2022 | +17.2% | 178 |
| 2023 | +10.1% | 196 |
| 2024 | +11.8% | 219 |
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 473 business establishments in ZIP 47904, employing approximately 8,254 people with a combined annual payroll of $407,869,000.
473
Businesses
8,254
Employees
$407.9M
Annual Payroll
14
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Health care and social assistance | 94 | 19.9% |
| Retail trade | 92 | 19.4% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 55 | 11.6% |
| Construction | 40 | 8.5% |
| Accommodation and food services | 39 | 8.3% |
| Finance and insurance | 30 | 6.3% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 26 | 5.5% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 23 | 4.9% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 20 | 4.2% |
| Manufacturing | 18 | 3.8% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 15 | 3.2% |
| Wholesale trade | 12 | 2.5% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 4 | 0.8% |
| Information | 3 | 0.6% |
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 47904 vs 47901 →
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 47901 | Lafayette, IN | 3,518 | 1.6 mi |
| 47907 | West Lafayette, IN | 0 | 2.3 mi |
| 47905 | Lafayette, IN | 38,910 | 6.0 mi |
| 47909 | Lafayette, IN | 39,373 | 8.0 mi |
| 47906 | West Lafayette, IN | 66,972 | 6.7 mi |
| 47920 | Battle Ground, IN | 2,414 | 8.0 mi |
| 47924 | Buck Creek, IN | 141 | 6.9 mi |
| 47941 | Dayton, IN | 1,300 | 6.9 mi |
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023). Business data: Source: Census ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023. Home value trends: Source: FHFA House Price Index (HPI), Five-Digit ZIP Codes.
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