PlainZIP

Lafayette, IN · standard

ZIP Code 47905

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

38,910
126/sq mi
$65,861
Median income
$235,600
Median home value
32.6%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Lafayette pairs a below-median household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

40th pct
household income, US ZIPs
Top 46%
home value, US ZIPs
126
people per sq mi
61%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 47905 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 47905 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Lafayette, Tippecanoe County, Indiana, with 38,910 residents across 309.3 square miles, a density of 126 people per square mile, in the Indiana/Indianapolis time zone.

ZIP 47905 reports a modest median household income of $65,861 (11% below the Indiana average), while per-capita income is $36,705. Local economic indicators show a 14.6% poverty rate alongside 2.6% unemployment. Housing costs here run $235,600 for a typical home value (22% above the state average), with rent averaging $1,107 a month; 61.4% of homes are owner-occupied.

A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 32.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 36.3, and the average commute is 18 minutes. A geography-based comparison follows: 9 ZIP codes within about 10 miles of 47905, 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 47905

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Lafayette, IN

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 47905.

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 47905, 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

38,910

Population

309.3

Area (sq mi)

126

People / sq mi

Indiana/Indianapolis

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 47905?

36.3

Median Age

49.7%

Male

50.3%

Female

9.6%

Foreign-Born

White 75.9%
African American 7.8%
Asian 2.9%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 10.6%
Hispanic or Latino 12.7%

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?

$65,861

Median Household Income

-11% vs state

$36,705

Per Capita Income

14.6%

Poverty Rate

2.6%

Unemployment Rate

18.4 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 47905 ranks nationally

Lafayette, IN household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$65,861 40th percentile higher than 40% 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%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). This entry sits in this band. $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 64.9%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 32.6%

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

What does housing look like?

18,603

Total Housing Units

17,755

Occupied Units

848

Vacant Units

2.36

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 61.4%
Renter 38.6%

$235,600

Median Home Value

+22% vs state

$1,107

Median Rent

1982

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

+8.8%

YoY Change (2024)

213

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+113%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 47905 have increased 8.8% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +113% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +3.6% 138
2021 +12.1% 155
2022 +14.8% 178
2023 +10.0% 195
2024 +8.8% 213

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 1,401 business establishments in ZIP 47905, employing approximately 38,602 people with a combined annual payroll of $2,231,091,000.

1,401

Businesses

38,602

Employees

$2.2B

Annual Payroll

16

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 245 17.5%
Health care and social assistance 225 16.1%
Accommodation and food services 161 11.5%
Other services (except public administration) 133 9.5%
Construction 113 8.1%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 79 5.6%
Finance and insurance 78 5.6%
Real estate and rental and leasing 74 5.3%
Wholesale trade 66 4.7%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 65 4.6%
Transportation and warehousing 55 3.9%
Manufacturing 46 3.3%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 21 1.5%
Information 16 1.1%
Educational services 12 0.9%
Management of companies and enterprises 8 0.6%

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

Nearby ZIP Codes

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ZIP 47905 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 47905 ranks #2 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 47905 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 47905 ranks #5 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
47941 Dayton, IN 1,300 3.1 mi
47924 Buck Creek, IN 141 4.7 mi
47901 Lafayette, IN 3,518 6.5 mi
47904 Lafayette, IN 16,277 6.0 mi
47983 Stockwell, IN 347 9.8 mi
47907 West Lafayette, IN 0 7.9 mi
46058 Mulberry, IN 2,149 7.5 mi
47920 Battle Ground, IN 2,414 9.3 mi
47909 Lafayette, IN 39,373 9.8 mi

More ZIP Codes in Tippecanoe County

47906 standard
West Lafayette, IN
Pop: 66,972
47909 standard
Lafayette, IN
Pop: 39,373
47904 standard
Lafayette, IN
Pop: 16,277
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 47905 in? ▼
ZIP code 47905 (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 47905? ▼
ZIP code 47905 in Lafayette, IN has a population of 38,910 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 47905? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 47905 is $65,861, which is 14% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 47905? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 47905 is $235,600, which is 15% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 47905? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 47905 is White at 75.9%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 12.7% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 47905? ▼
ZIP code 47905 has 1,401 business establishments employing approximately 38,602 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 47905? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 47905 are: Retail trade (245), Health care and social assistance (225), Accommodation and food services (161). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 47905? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 47905 increased by 8.8% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 113%. 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 47905? ▼
In ZIP code 47905, 64.9% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 32.6% 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 47905? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 47905 is 18.4 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 47905? ▼
In ZIP code 47905, approximately 61.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 38.6% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 47905? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 47905 is 14.6% 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.