ZIP Code 47941

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Dayton · Tippecanoe County · Indiana

Population
1,300

634/sq mi

Median income
$78,553

▲ 3% vs US

higher than 60% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$175,400

▼ 37% vs US

higher than 37% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
19.2%

Median age 31.8

Land area
2.1 sq mi

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.

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 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

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 47941?

31.8

Median Age

50.3%

Male

49.7%

Female

2.6%

Foreign-Born

White 90.5%
African American 1.5%
Asian 0.3%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 2.4%
Hispanic or Latino 9.9%

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?

High School Graduate or Higher 57.3%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 19.2%

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

Owner 81.3%
Renter 18.7%

$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)

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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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 47941 in?
ZIP code 47941 (Dayton) 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 47941?
ZIP code 47941 in Dayton, IN has a population of 1,300 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 47941?
The median household income in ZIP 47941 is $78,553, which is 3% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 47941?
The median home value in ZIP 47941 is $175,400, which is 37% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 47941?
The largest racial group in ZIP 47941 is White at 90.5%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 9.9% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 47941?
ZIP code 47941 has 20 business establishments employing approximately 74 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 47941?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 47941 are: Construction (5), Retail trade (5), Real estate and rental and leasing (3). There are 3 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 47941?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 47941 increased by 9.6% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 123%. 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 47941?
In ZIP code 47941, 57.3% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 19.2% 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 47941?
In ZIP code 47941, approximately 81.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 18.7% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 47941?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 47941 is 11.7% 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 Dayton, 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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