ZIP Code 47905
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Lafayette · Tippecanoe County · Indiana
- Population
- 38,910
- Median income
- $65,861
- Median home value
- $235,600
- Bachelor's or higher
- 32.6%
- Land area
- 309.3 sq mi
126/sq mi
▼ 14% vs US
higher than 40% of US ZIPs
▼ 15% vs US
higher than 54% of US ZIPs
Median age 36.3
Indiana/Indianapolis
ZIP code 47905 in Lafayette, Indiana has a population of 38,910. The median household income is $65,861, which is 14% below the national average. Median home value is $235,600, 15% below the US average. 32.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 47905 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 309.3 square miles in Lafayette, Tippecanoe County, Indiana. The area is home to 38,910 residents, producing a population density of 126 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 47905 against Indiana and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 47905 sits at $65,861 (11% below the Indiana average), while per-capita income is $36,705. The poverty rate stands at 14.6% and the unemployment rate at 2.6%. On housing, the median home value is $235,600 (22% above the state average) with median rent at $1,107 per month, and 61.4% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 47905 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 32.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 36.3, and the average commute is 18 minutes. We also surface 9 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Tippecanoe County, so you can benchmark 47905 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 47905
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 47905.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
245 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
225 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
161 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
133 establishments
- Construction
Construction
113 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 47905, 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
38,910
Population
309.3
Area (sq mi)
126
People / sq mi
Indiana/Indianapolis
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 47905?
36.3
Median Age
49.7%
Male
50.3%
Female
9.6%
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?
$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
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?
18,603
Total Housing Units
17,755
Occupied Units
848
Vacant Units
2.36
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$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
Want a side-by-side? Compare 47905 vs 47941 →
| 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 |
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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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