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 High-density area
- $65,861
- Median income Near-median income area
- $235,600
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 32.6%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 47905 (Lafayette, IN) rose +8.8% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 195.4 in 2023 to 212.6 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
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 average Indiana ZIP), while per-capita income is $36,705. The poverty rate is 14.6%, with unemployment at 2.6%; those measures add context to the income figure. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $235,600 (22% above the average Indiana ZIP), while 61.4% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $1,107.
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. The page also surfaces 9 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Tippecanoe County, so 47905 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 47905
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Lafayette, IN
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 + 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
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 ZIP avg
$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
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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
18,603housing units
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 ZIP avg
$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 47905 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 47909
Lafayette (47909)
39,373 residents
- 47905
Lafayette (47905)
38,910 residents
- 47904
Lafayette (47904)
16,277 residents
- 47901 3,518
Lafayette (47901)
3,518 residents
- 47920 2,414
Battle Ground (47920)
2,414 residents
- 46058 2,149
Mulberry (46058)
2,149 residents
- 47941 1,300
Dayton (47941)
1,300 residents
- 47983 347
Stockwell (47983)
347 residents
- 47924 141
Buck Creek (47924)
141 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 47905 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 47905 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
- 46058
Mulberry (46058)
$77,719 median income
- 47909
Lafayette (47909)
$68,035 median income
- 47905
Lafayette (47905)
$65,861 median income
- 47983
Stockwell (47983)
$60,756 median income
- 47904
Lafayette (47904)
$51,687 median income
- 47901
Lafayette (47901)
$47,206 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.
| 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 |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 47905, 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 (38,910 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 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.
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