PlainZIP

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
$51,687
Median income
$133,100
Median home value
20.2%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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
21th 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.

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 Indiana average), while per-capita income is $27,851. Local economic indicators show a 17.1% poverty rate alongside 4.1% unemployment. Median home value sits at $133,100 (31% below the state average), median rent at $996 a month, and owner-occupancy at 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. Beyond these figures, 8 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing Tippecanoe County, letting you compare 47904 to its immediate surroundings rather than a national baseline 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 47904

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Lafayette, IN

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 47904.

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 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

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Who lives in ZIP 47904?

34.1

Median Age

51.5%

Male

48.5%

Female

11.2%

Foreign-Born

White 75.7%
African American 4.3%
Asian 2.2%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 14.5%
Hispanic or Latino 15.3%

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

How ZIP 47904 ranks nationally

Lafayette, IN household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$51,687 16th percentile higher than 16% 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 61.7%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 20.2%

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

Owner 43.2%
Renter 56.8%

$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 47904 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 47904 ranks #4 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 47904 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 47904 ranks #6 of 7 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
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

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
47901 standard
Lafayette, IN
Pop: 3,518
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 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.

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