PlainZIP

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
$90,441
Median income
$276,300
Median home value
35.9%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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.

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 Indiana average), while per-capita income is $45,380. 5.2% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 0.6%. Median home value sits at $276,300 (43% above the state average), median rent at $883 a month, and owner-occupancy at 87.1%.

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 -. To put 47920 in local context, 8 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 6 additional ZIPs in Tippecanoe County, for a geography-aware comparison.

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.

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 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

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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

How ZIP 47920 ranks nationally

Battle Ground, IN household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$90,441 Top 27% higher than 73% 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%). Below this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). This entry sits in this band. $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 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)

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

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ZIP 47920 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 47920 ranks #5 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 47920 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 47920 ranks the highest of 7 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
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

More ZIP Codes in Tippecanoe County

47906 standard
West Lafayette, IN
Pop: 66,972
47909 standard
Lafayette, IN
Pop: 39,373
47905 standard
Lafayette, IN
Pop: 38,910
47904 standard
Lafayette, IN
Pop: 16,277
47901 standard
Lafayette, IN
Pop: 3,518
47992 standard
Westpoint, IN
Pop: 1,465

Related Areas

Tippecanoe County Battle Ground, IN Indiana

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.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.