ZIP Code 47906
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West Lafayette · Tippecanoe County · Indiana
- Population
- 66,972
- Median income
- $53,103
- Median home value
- $323,200
- Bachelor's or higher
- 63.9%
- Land area
- 349.9 sq mi
191/sq mi
▼ 30% vs US
higher than 18% of US ZIPs
▲ 16% vs US
higher than 70% of US ZIPs
Median age 22.3
Indiana/Indianapolis
ZIP code 47906 in West Lafayette, Indiana has a population of 66,972. The median household income is $53,103, which is 30% below the national average. Median home value is $323,200, 16% above the US average. 63.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 47906 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 349.9 square miles in West Lafayette, Tippecanoe County, Indiana. The area is home to 66,972 residents, producing a population density of 191 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 47906 against Indiana and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 47906 sits at $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%. On housing, the median home value is $323,200 (67% above the state average) with median rent at $1,217 per month, and 43.5% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 47906 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 63.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 22.3, and the average commute is 17 minutes. We also surface 5 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Tippecanoe County, so you can benchmark 47906 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 47906
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 47906.
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
184 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
143 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
99 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
92 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
90 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 47906, West 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
66,972
Population
349.9
Area (sq mi)
191
People / sq mi
Indiana/Indianapolis
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 47906?
22.3
Median Age
53.7%
Male
46.3%
Female
17.4%
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?
$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
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?
29,603
Total Housing Units
27,234
Occupied Units
2,369
Vacant Units
2.21
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$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.
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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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