Lafayette, IN · standard
ZIP Code 47904
Tippecanoe County, Indiana - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 16,277
- 1,114/sq mi High-density area
- $51,687
- Median income Below-median income area
- $133,100
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 20.2%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Lafayette pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a low-density, mixed-tenure area.
- 16th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 21st pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 1,114
- people per sq mi
- 43%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 47904 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 47904 (Lafayette, IN) rose +11.8% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 195.6 in 2023 to 218.7 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 47904 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Lafayette, Tippecanoe County, Indiana, home to 16,277 residents across 14.6 square miles, a density of 1,114 people per square mile, in the Indiana/Indianapolis time zone.
ZIP 47904 reports a modest median household income of $51,687 (30% below the average Indiana ZIP), while per-capita income is $27,851. The poverty rate is 17.1%, with unemployment at 4.1%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $133,100 (31% below the average Indiana ZIP), and median rent is $996; owner occupancy is 43.2%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 20.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 34.1, and the average commute is 16 minutes. The page also surfaces 8 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Tippecanoe County, so 47904 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 47904
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Lafayette, IN
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 + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, 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; 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 ZIP avg
$27,851
Per Capita Income
17.1%
Poverty Rate
4.1%
Unemployment Rate
16.2 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 47904 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)
$51,687 11th percentile higher than 11% 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
7,557housing units
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 ZIP avg
$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 47904 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
- 47924 141
Buck Creek (47924)
141 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 47904 ranks #4 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 47904 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
- 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 47904 ranks #6 of 7 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| 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 |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 47904, 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 (16,277 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 47904 in?
ZIP code 47904 (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 47904?
ZIP code 47904 in Lafayette, IN has a population of 16,277 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 47904?
The median household income in ZIP 47904 is $51,687, which is 32% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 47904?
The median home value in ZIP 47904 is $133,100, which is 52% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 47904?
The largest racial group in ZIP 47904 is White at 75.7%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 15.3% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 47904?
ZIP code 47904 has 473 business establishments employing approximately 8,254 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 47904?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 47904 are: Health care and social assistance (94), Retail trade (92), Other services (except public administration) (55). There are 14 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 47904?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 47904 increased by 11.8% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 119%. 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 47904?
In ZIP code 47904, 61.7% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 20.2% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 47904?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 47904 is 16.2 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 47904?
In ZIP code 47904, approximately 43.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 56.8% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 47904?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 47904 is 17.1% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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