ZIP Code 47909
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Lafayette · Tippecanoe County · Indiana
- Population
- 39,373
- Median income
- $68,035
- Median home value
- $222,800
- Bachelor's or higher
- 31.8%
- Land area
- 299.4 sq mi
132/sq mi
▼ 11% vs US
higher than 43% of US ZIPs
▼ 20% vs US
higher than 50% of US ZIPs
Median age 34.3
Indiana/Indianapolis
ZIP code 47909 in Lafayette, Indiana has a population of 39,373. The median household income is $68,035, which is 11% below the national average. Median home value is $222,800, 20% below the US average. 31.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 47909 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 299.4 square miles in Lafayette, Tippecanoe County, Indiana. The area is home to 39,373 residents, producing a population density of 132 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 47909 against Indiana and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 47909 sits at $68,035 (8% below the Indiana average), while per-capita income is $34,143. The poverty rate stands at 13.1% and the unemployment rate at 2.8%. 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 direct signal of whether 47909 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 31.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 34.3, and the average commute is 18 minutes. We also surface 9 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Tippecanoe County, so you can benchmark 47909 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 47909
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, 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; HUD FMR + 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
$34,143
Per Capita Income
13.1%
Poverty Rate
2.8%
Unemployment Rate
18.0 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?
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
$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 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 |
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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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