PlainZIP

Dayton, IN · standard

ZIP Code 47941

Tippecanoe County, Indiana - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

1,300
634/sq mi
$78,553
Median income
$175,400
Median home value
19.2%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Dayton pairs an above-median household income with below-median home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 40%
household income, US ZIPs
37th pct
home value, US ZIPs
634
people per sq mi
81%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 47941 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 47941 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Dayton, Tippecanoe County, Indiana, home to just 1,300 residents across 2.1 square miles, a density of 634 people per square mile, in the Indiana/Indianapolis time zone.

ZIP 47941 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $78,553 (7% above the Indiana average), while per-capita income is $31,371. Local economic indicators show a 11.7% poverty rate alongside 2.2% unemployment. Housing costs here run $175,400 for a typical home value (9% below the state average), with rent averaging $947 a month; 81.3% of homes are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 19.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 31.8, and the average commute is -. To put 47941 in local context, 9 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 47941

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Dayton, IN

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 + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, 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; 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

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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

How ZIP 47941 ranks nationally

Dayton, IN household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$78,553 Top 40% higher than 60% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $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 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)

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 47941 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 47941 ranks #6 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 47941 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 47941 ranks the highest of 8 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
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

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
47920 standard
Battle Ground, IN
Pop: 2,414

Related Areas

Tippecanoe County Dayton, IN Indiana

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.

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