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 High-density area
- $68,035
- Median income Near-median income area
- $222,800
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 31.8%
- 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.
- 43rd 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.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 47909 (Lafayette, IN) rose +8.1% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 197.7 in 2023 to 213.8 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
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 average Indiana ZIP), while per-capita income is $34,143. The poverty rate is 13.1%, with unemployment at 2.8%; those measures add context to the income figure. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $222,800 (15% above the average Indiana ZIP), while 66.0% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $1,127.
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. The page also surfaces 9 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Tippecanoe County, so 47909 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 47909
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Lafayette, IN
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 47909.
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
78 establishments
- Construction
Construction
65 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
62 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
55 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
47 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 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
Who lives in ZIP 47909?
34.3
Median Age
48.8%
Male
51.2%
Female
8.3%
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?
$68,035
Median Household Income
-8% vs state ZIP avg
$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
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more US ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
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
18,802housing units
18,802
Total Housing Units
18,168
Occupied Units
634
Vacant Units
2.40
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$222,800
Median Home Value
+15% vs state ZIP avg
$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.
- 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
- 47941 1,300
Dayton (47941)
1,300 residents
- 47955 1,088
Linden (47955)
1,088 residents
- 47981 849
Romney (47981)
849 residents
- 47967 772
New Richmond (47967)
772 residents
- 47983 347
Stockwell (47983)
347 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 47909 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 47909 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 47981
Romney (47981)
$86,023 median income
- 47967
New Richmond (47967)
$81,563 median income
- 47941
Dayton (47941)
$78,553 median income
- 47955
Linden (47955)
$71,591 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 47909 ranks #5 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| 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 |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 47909, 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 (39,373 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 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.
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