PlainZIP

Lafayette, IN · standard

ZIP Code 47909

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

39,373
132/sq mi
$68,035
Median income
$222,800
Median home value
31.8%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

43th pct
household income, US ZIPs
Top 50%
home value, US ZIPs
132
people per sq mi
66%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 47909 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 47909 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Lafayette, Tippecanoe County, Indiana, with 39,373 residents across 299.4 square miles, a density of 132 people per square mile, in the Indiana/Indianapolis time zone.

ZIP 47909 reports a modest median household income of $68,035 (8% below the Indiana average), while per-capita income is $34,143. Local economic indicators show a 13.1% poverty rate alongside 2.8% unemployment. On housing, the median home value is $222,800 (15% above the state average) with median rent at $1,127 per month, and 66.0% of occupied units are owner-occupied.

A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 31.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 34.3, and the average commute is 18 minutes. A geography-based comparison follows: 9 ZIP codes within about 10 miles of 47909, 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 47909

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Lafayette, IN

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 47909.

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 47909, 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

39,373

Population

299.4

Area (sq mi)

132

People / sq mi

Indiana/Indianapolis

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 47909?

34.3

Median Age

48.8%

Male

51.2%

Female

8.3%

Foreign-Born

White 76.0%
African American 8.5%
Asian 2.5%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 8.4%
Hispanic or Latino 12.5%

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?

$68,035

Median Household Income

-8% vs state

$34,143

Per Capita Income

13.1%

Poverty Rate

2.8%

Unemployment Rate

18.0 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 47909 ranks nationally

Lafayette, IN household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$68,035 43rd percentile higher than 43% 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 62.6%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 31.8%

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

What does housing look like?

18,802

Total Housing Units

18,168

Occupied Units

634

Vacant Units

2.40

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 66.0%
Renter 34.0%

$222,800

Median Home Value

+15% vs state

$1,127

Median Rent

1991

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

+8.1%

YoY Change (2024)

214

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+114%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 47909 have increased 8.1% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +114% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +3.3% 139
2021 +14.0% 158
2022 +13.4% 179
2023 +10.3% 198
2024 +8.1% 214

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 540 business establishments in ZIP 47909, employing approximately 7,844 people with a combined annual payroll of $335,649,000.

540

Businesses

7,844

Employees

$335.6M

Annual Payroll

15

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Other services (except public administration) 78 14.4%
Construction 65 12.0%
Health care and social assistance 62 11.5%
Retail trade 55 10.2%
Accommodation and food services 47 8.7%
Real estate and rental and leasing 39 7.2%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 37 6.8%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 36 6.7%
Transportation and warehousing 34 6.3%
Finance and insurance 29 5.4%
Manufacturing 19 3.5%
Wholesale trade 17 3.1%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 8 1.5%
Information 5 0.9%
Educational services 4 0.7%

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 47909 vs 47901 →

ZIP 47909 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 47909 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 47909 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 47909 ranks #5 of 9 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
47901 Lafayette, IN 3,518 6.5 mi
47981 Romney, IN 849 5.6 mi
47907 West Lafayette, IN 0 7.0 mi
47904 Lafayette, IN 16,277 8.0 mi
47955 Linden, IN 1,088 9.0 mi
47983 Stockwell, IN 347 7.7 mi
47941 Dayton, IN 1,300 7.6 mi
47967 New Richmond, IN 772 10.2 mi
47905 Lafayette, IN 38,910 9.8 mi

More ZIP Codes in Tippecanoe County

47906 standard
West Lafayette, IN
Pop: 66,972
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 Lafayette, IN Indiana

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 47909 in? ▼
ZIP code 47909 (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 47909? ▼
ZIP code 47909 in Lafayette, IN has a population of 39,373 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 47909? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 47909 is $68,035, which is 11% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 47909? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 47909 is $222,800, which is 20% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 47909? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 47909 is White at 76.0%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 12.5% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 47909? ▼
ZIP code 47909 has 540 business establishments employing approximately 7,844 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 47909? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 47909 are: Other services (except public administration) (78), Construction (65), Health care and social assistance (62). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 47909? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 47909 increased by 8.1% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 114%. 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 47909? ▼
In ZIP code 47909, 62.6% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 31.8% 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 47909? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 47909 is 18.0 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 47909? ▼
In ZIP code 47909, approximately 66.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 34.0% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 47909? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 47909 is 13.1% 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.