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West Lafayette, IN · standard

ZIP Code 47906

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

66,972
191/sq mi
$53,103
Median income
$323,200
Median home value
63.9%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

West Lafayette pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with above-median home values, in a rural, mixed-tenure and unusually populous area.

18th pct
household income, US ZIPs
Top 30%
home value, US ZIPs
191
people per sq mi
44%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 47906 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 47906 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in West Lafayette, Tippecanoe County, Indiana, with 66,972 residents across 349.9 square miles, a density of 191 people per square mile, in the Indiana/Indianapolis time zone.

ZIP 47906 reports a modest median household income of $53,103 (28% below the Indiana average), while per-capita income is $31,335. The poverty rate stands at 28.6% and the unemployment rate at 3.7%. Median home value sits at $323,200 (67% above the state average), median rent at $1,217 a month, and owner-occupancy at 43.5%.

This is a highly-educated ZIP: 63.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 22.3, and the average commute is 17 minutes. Beyond these figures, 5 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing Tippecanoe County, letting you compare 47906 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 47906

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in West Lafayette, IN

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 47906.

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 47906, West 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

66,972

Population

349.9

Area (sq mi)

191

People / sq mi

Indiana/Indianapolis

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 47906?

22.3

Median Age

53.7%

Male

46.3%

Female

17.4%

Foreign-Born

White 69.9%
African American 4.3%
Asian 16.3%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 5.9%
Hispanic or Latino 7.7%

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?

$53,103

Median Household Income

-28% vs state

$31,335

Per Capita Income

28.6%

Poverty Rate

3.7%

Unemployment Rate

17.2 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 47906 ranks nationally

West Lafayette, IN household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$53,103 18th percentile higher than 18% 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 78.4%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 63.9%

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

What does housing look like?

29,603

Total Housing Units

27,234

Occupied Units

2,369

Vacant Units

2.21

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 43.5%
Renter 56.5%

$323,200

Median Home Value

+67% vs state

$1,217

Median Rent

1999

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

+7.3%

YoY Change (2024)

227

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+127%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 47906 have increased 7.3% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +127% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +4.1% 149
2021 +12.3% 168
2022 +15.3% 193
2023 +9.3% 211
2024 +7.3% 227

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 918 business establishments in ZIP 47906, employing approximately 14,179 people with a combined annual payroll of $655,199,000.

918

Businesses

14,179

Employees

$655.2M

Annual Payroll

16

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Accommodation and food services 184 20.0%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 143 15.6%
Other services (except public administration) 99 10.8%
Retail trade 92 10.0%
Health care and social assistance 90 9.8%
Real estate and rental and leasing 68 7.4%
Construction 57 6.2%
Finance and insurance 49 5.3%
Manufacturing 28 3.0%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 27 2.9%
Information 26 2.8%
Transportation and warehousing 13 1.4%
Wholesale trade 12 1.3%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 12 1.3%
Educational services 9 1.0%
Utilities 4 0.4%

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 47906 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 47906 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 47906 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 47906 ranks #3 of 5 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
47907 West Lafayette, IN 0 5.7 mi
47904 Lafayette, IN 16,277 6.7 mi
47970 Otterbein, IN 2,034 7.7 mi
47901 Lafayette, IN 3,518 7.0 mi
47923 Brookston, IN 3,494 9.1 mi

More ZIP Codes in Tippecanoe County

47909 standard
Lafayette, IN
Pop: 39,373
47905 standard
Lafayette, IN
Pop: 38,910
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 West Lafayette, IN Indiana

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 47906 in? ▼
ZIP code 47906 (West 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 47906? ▼
ZIP code 47906 in West Lafayette, IN has a population of 66,972 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 47906? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 47906 is $53,103, which is 30% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 47906? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 47906 is $323,200, which is 16% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 47906? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 47906 is White at 69.9%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 7.7% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 47906? ▼
ZIP code 47906 has 918 business establishments employing approximately 14,179 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 47906? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 47906 are: Accommodation and food services (184), Professional, scientific, and technical services (143), Other services (except public administration) (99). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 47906? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 47906 increased by 7.3% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 127%. 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 47906? ▼
In ZIP code 47906, 78.4% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 63.9% 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 47906? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 47906 is 17.2 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 47906? ▼
In ZIP code 47906, approximately 43.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 56.5% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 47906? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 47906 is 28.6% 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.