ZIP Code 47920

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Battle Ground · Tippecanoe County · Indiana

Population
2,414

33/sq mi

Median income
$90,441

▲ 19% vs US

higher than 73% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$276,300

▼ 1% vs US

higher than 63% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
35.9%

Median age 43

Land area
73.6 sq mi

Indiana/Indianapolis

ZIP code 47920 in Battle Ground, Indiana has a population of 2,414. The median household income is $90,441, which is 19% above the national average. Median home value is $276,300, 1% below the US average. 35.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 47920 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 73.6 square miles in Battle Ground, Tippecanoe County, Indiana. The area is home to 2,414 residents, producing a population density of 33 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 47920 against Indiana and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 47920 sits at $90,441 (23% above the Indiana average), while per-capita income is $45,380. The poverty rate stands at 5.2% and the unemployment rate at 0.6%. On housing, the median home value is $276,300 (43% above the state average) with median rent at $883 per month, and 87.1% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 47920 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 35.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 43, and the average commute is . We also surface 8 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Tippecanoe County, so you can benchmark 47920 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 47920

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 47920.

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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 47920, Battle Ground, 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

2,414

Population

73.6

Area (sq mi)

33

People / sq mi

Indiana/Indianapolis

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 47920?

43.0

Median Age

53.2%

Male

46.8%

Female

0.7%

Foreign-Born

White 95.7%
African American 0.2%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 4.2%
Hispanic or Latino 2.7%

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?

$90,441

Median Household Income

+23% vs state

$45,380

Per Capita Income

5.2%

Poverty Rate

0.6%

Unemployment Rate

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

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 71.1%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 35.9%

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

What does housing look like?

917

Total Housing Units

908

Occupied Units

9

Vacant Units

2.56

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 87.1%
Renter 12.9%

$276,300

Median Home Value

+43% vs state

$883

Median Rent

1976

Median Year Built

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

FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals

+17.5%

YoY Change (2024)

219

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+119%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 47920 have increased 17.5% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +119% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 -0.2% 138
2021 +9.0% 150
2022 +12.9% 170
2023 +9.8% 186
2024 +17.5% 219

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 48 business establishments in ZIP 47920, employing approximately 312 people with a combined annual payroll of $11,811,000.

48

Businesses

312

Employees

$11.8M

Annual Payroll

6

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 15 31.3%
Real estate and rental and leasing 5 10.4%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 5 10.4%
Transportation and warehousing 3 6.3%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 3 6.3%
Health care and social assistance 3 6.3%

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 47920 vs 47924 →

ZIP Code City Population Distance
47924 Buck Creek, IN 141 5.2 mi
47904 Lafayette, IN 16,277 8.0 mi
47923 Brookston, IN 3,494 7.2 mi
47905 Lafayette, IN 38,910 9.3 mi
47901 Lafayette, IN 3,518 9.6 mi
47907 West Lafayette, IN 0 9.8 mi
47997 Yeoman, IN 139 9.8 mi
47929 Chalmers, IN 774 10.1 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 47920 in?
ZIP code 47920 (Battle Ground) 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 47920?
ZIP code 47920 in Battle Ground, IN has a population of 2,414 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 47920?
The median household income in ZIP 47920 is $90,441, which is 19% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 47920?
The median home value in ZIP 47920 is $276,300, which is 1% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 47920?
The largest racial group in ZIP 47920 is White at 95.7%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.7% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 47920?
ZIP code 47920 has 48 business establishments employing approximately 312 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 47920?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 47920 are: Construction (15), Real estate and rental and leasing (5), Arts, entertainment, and recreation (5). There are 6 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 47920?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 47920 increased by 17.5% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 119%. 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 47920?
In ZIP code 47920, 71.1% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 35.9% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 47920?
In ZIP code 47920, approximately 87.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 12.9% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 47920?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 47920 is 5.2% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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Official Data Resources for Battle Ground, IN

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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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