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 High-density area
- $78,553
- Median income Near-median income area
- $175,400
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 19.2%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 47941 (Dayton, IN) rose +9.6% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 203.6 in 2023 to 223.0 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
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 average Indiana ZIP), while per-capita income is $31,371. The poverty rate is 11.7%, with unemployment at 2.2%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $175,400 (9% below the average Indiana ZIP) and median rent is $947; 81.3% of occupied 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 -. The page also surfaces 9 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Tippecanoe County, so 47941 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 47941
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Dayton, IN
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 + 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
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 ZIP avg
$31,371
Per Capita Income
11.7%
Poverty Rate
2.2%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 47941 ranks among Indiana ZIPs
Dayton, 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)
$78,553 Top 34% higher than 66% 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
491housing units
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 ZIP avg
$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.
- 47909
Lafayette (47909)
39,373 residents
- 47905
Lafayette (47905)
38,910 residents
- 47904
Lafayette (47904)
16,277 residents
- 47901 3,518
Lafayette (47901)
3,518 residents
- 46058 2,149
Mulberry (46058)
2,149 residents
- 47941 1,300
Dayton (47941)
1,300 residents
- 47930 1,094
Clarks Hill (47930)
1,094 residents
- 47983 347
Stockwell (47983)
347 residents
- 47924 141
Buck Creek (47924)
141 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 47941 ranks #6 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 47941 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 47941
Dayton (47941)
$78,553 median income
- 46058
Mulberry (46058)
$77,719 median income
- 47909
Lafayette (47909)
$68,035 median income
- 47905
Lafayette (47905)
$65,861 median income
- 47983
Stockwell (47983)
$60,756 median income
- 47930
Clarks Hill (47930)
$60,719 median income
- 47904
Lafayette (47904)
$51,687 median income
- 47901
Lafayette (47901)
$47,206 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.
| 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 |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 47941, 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 (1,300 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 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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