ZIP Code 47941
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Dayton · Tippecanoe County · Indiana
- Population
- 1,300
- Median income
- $78,553
- Median home value
- $175,400
- Bachelor's or higher
- 19.2%
- Land area
- 2.1 sq mi
634/sq mi
▲ 3% vs US
higher than 60% of US ZIPs
▼ 37% vs US
higher than 37% of US ZIPs
Median age 31.8
Indiana/Indianapolis
ZIP code 47941 in Dayton, Indiana has a population of 1,300. The median household income is $78,553, which is 3% above the national average. Median home value is $175,400, 37% below the US average. 19.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 47941 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 2.1 square miles in Dayton, Tippecanoe County, Indiana. The area is home to 1,300 residents, producing a population density of 634 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 47941 against Indiana and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 47941 sits at $78,553 (7% above the Indiana average), while per-capita income is $31,371. The poverty rate stands at 11.7% and the unemployment rate at 2.2%. On housing, the median home value is $175,400 (9% below the state average) with median rent at $947 per month, and 81.3% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 47941 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 19.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 31.8, and the average commute is —. We also surface 9 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Tippecanoe County, so you can benchmark 47941 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 47941
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 47941.
- Construction
Construction
5 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
5 establishments
- Real estate and rental and leasing
Real estate and rental and leasing
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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 47941, Dayton, 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
1,300
Population
2.1
Area (sq mi)
634
People / sq mi
Indiana/Indianapolis
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 47941?
31.8
Median Age
50.3%
Male
49.7%
Female
2.6%
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?
$78,553
Median Household Income
+7% vs state
$31,371
Per Capita Income
11.7%
Poverty Rate
2.2%
Unemployment Rate
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?
491
Total Housing Units
470
Occupied Units
21
Vacant Units
2.46
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$175,400
Median Home Value
-9% vs state
$947
Median Rent
1980
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
+9.6%
YoY Change (2024)
223
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+123%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 47941 have increased 9.6% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +123% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +3.6% | 135 |
| 2021 | +7.3% | 145 |
| 2022 | +30.1% | 188 |
| 2023 | +8.2% | 204 |
| 2024 | +9.6% | 223 |
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 20 business establishments in ZIP 47941, employing approximately 74 people with a combined annual payroll of $1,961,000.
20
Businesses
74
Employees
$2.0M
Annual Payroll
3
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 5 | 25.0% |
| Retail trade | 5 | 25.0% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 3 | 15.0% |
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 47941 vs 47905 →
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 47905 | Lafayette, IN | 38,910 | 3.1 mi |
| 47983 | Stockwell, IN | 347 | 6.7 mi |
| 47924 | Buck Creek, IN | 141 | 7.7 mi |
| 46058 | Mulberry, IN | 2,149 | 6.7 mi |
| 47901 | Lafayette, IN | 3,518 | 6.8 mi |
| 47904 | Lafayette, IN | 16,277 | 6.9 mi |
| 47930 | Clarks Hill, IN | 1,094 | 9.7 mi |
| 47909 | Lafayette, IN | 39,373 | 7.6 mi |
| 47907 | West Lafayette, IN | 0 | 8.2 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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