Battle Ground, IN · standard
ZIP Code 47920
Tippecanoe County, Indiana - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 2,414
- 33/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $90,441
- Median income Above-median income area
- $276,300
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 35.9%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Battle Ground pairs an above-median household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 27%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 37%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 33
- people per sq mi
- 87%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 47920 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 47920 (Battle Ground, IN) rose +17.5% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 186.3 in 2023 to 218.9 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 47920 covers 73.6 square miles in Battle Ground, Tippecanoe County, Indiana (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 2,414 residents on file, a density of 33 people per square mile, in the Indiana/Indianapolis time zone.
ZIP 47920 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $90,441 (23% above the average Indiana ZIP), while per-capita income is $45,380. Both reported hardship measures are comparatively low in absolute terms: poverty is 5.2% and unemployment is 0.6%. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $276,300 (43% above the average Indiana ZIP), while 87.1% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $883.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 35.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 43, and the average commute is -. The page also surfaces 8 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Tippecanoe County, so 47920 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 47920
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Battle Ground, IN
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 47920.
- Construction
Construction
15 establishments
- Real estate and rental and leasing 5
Real estate and rental and leasing
5 establishments
- Arts, entertainment, and recreation 5
Arts, entertainment, and recreation
5 establishments
- Transportation and warehousing 3
Transportation and warehousing
3 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 3
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
3 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 47920, Battle Ground, 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
2,414
Population
73.6
Area (sq mi)
33
People / sq mi
Indiana/Indianapolis
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 47920?
43.0
Median Age
53.2%
Male
46.8%
Female
0.7%
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?
$90,441
Median Household Income
+23% vs state ZIP avg
$45,380
Per Capita Income
5.2%
Poverty Rate
0.6%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 47920 ranks among Indiana ZIPs
Battle Ground, IN household income vs. every Indiana ZIP code
Median household income among 721 reporting Indiana ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$90,441 Top 17% higher than 83% of 721 Indiana ZIPs
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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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
917housing units
917
Total Housing Units
908
Occupied Units
9
Vacant Units
2.56
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$276,300
Median Home Value
+43% vs state ZIP avg
$883
Median Rent
1976
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
+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 47920 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 47905
Lafayette (47905)
38,910 residents
- 47904
Lafayette (47904)
16,277 residents
- 47901 3,518
Lafayette (47901)
3,518 residents
- 47923 3,494
Brookston (47923)
3,494 residents
- 47920 2,414
Battle Ground (47920)
2,414 residents
- 47929 774
Chalmers (47929)
774 residents
- 47924 141
Buck Creek (47924)
141 residents
- 47997 139
Yeoman (47997)
139 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 47920 ranks #5 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 47920 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 47920
Battle Ground (47920)
$90,441 median income
- 47923
Brookston (47923)
$80,205 median income
- 47929
Chalmers (47929)
$73,036 median income
- 47905
Lafayette (47905)
$65,861 median income
- 47904
Lafayette (47904)
$51,687 median income
- 47997
Yeoman (47997)
$49,861 median income
- 47901
Lafayette (47901)
$47,206 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 47920 ranks the highest of 7 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 47920, 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 (2,414 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 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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