47901 ZIP Code, Lafayette, IN
47901 is a ZIP code in Lafayette, Indiana in Tippecanoe County. It covers 0.6 square miles of land. The closest ZIP codes are 47907, 47904 and 47909. 4,585 people live here in 2,774 households. At about 7,642 people per square mile it is built up to city-neighborhood density, and most households rent (8% own). Median household income is $47,206, well below the Indiana median of $71,957; 38% of residents moved in during the past year.
Quick facts
- Mailing city: Lafayette, IN
- County: Tippecanoe County
- Land area: 0.6 sq mi
- Population: 4,585
- Median household income: $47,206
Key figures
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Residents | 4,585 |
| Households | 2,774 |
| Median household income | $47,206 |
| Income per person | $34,970 |
| Median age | 30.5 |
| Homeowners | 8.1% |
| Median home value | $256,500 |
| Median rent | $1,036 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 56.0% |
| Average commute (minutes) | 16.7 |
| Households with kids under 18 | 8.4% |
| Moved in the past year | 38.2% |
| Below the poverty line | 22.8% |
| Broadband internet | 93.2% |
| Speak a non-English language at home | 14.6% |
Household income
| % of households | Value |
|---|---|
| <$10K | 5.0% |
| $10–15K | 13.0% |
| $15–25K | 5.4% |
| $25–35K | 15.0% |
| $35–50K | 13.1% |
| $50–75K | 17.6% |
| $75–100K | 11.6% |
| $100–150K | 14.8% |
| $150–200K | 1.8% |
| $200K+ | 2.6% |
Age
| % of all residents | Value |
|---|---|
| <10 | 9.2% |
| 10–19 | 5.5% |
| 20–24 | 18.3% |
| 25–34 | 34.2% |
| 35–44 | 11.1% |
| 45–54 | 7.2% |
| 55–64 | 8.6% |
| 65–74 | 5.4% |
| 75+ | 0.4% |
Tenure
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Owned, with mortgage | 4.5% |
| Owned outright | 3.6% |
| Rented | 85.6% |
| Vacant | 6.2% |
Type of building
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Detached house | 11.2% |
| Townhome | 1.6% |
| 2–4 units | 24.8% |
| 5–19 units | 25.8% |
| 20+ units | 36.7% |
| Mobile / other | 0.0% |
Businesses in 47901
328 business establishments with 3,571 employees (ZIP Codes Business Patterns 2023).
- Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services: 79
- Real Estate and Rental and Leasing: 36
- Accommodation and Food Services: 36
- Other Services (except Public Administration): 35
- Retail Trade: 27
- Finance and Insurance: 25
- Health Care and Social Assistance: 21
- Construction: 17
EDDM carrier routes
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Nearby ZIP codes
- 47907 — West Lafayette city, IN (1.3 mi)
- 47904 — Lafayette city, IN (1.6 mi)
- 47909 — Shadeland town, IN (6.5 mi)
- 47905 — Lafayette city, IN (6.6 mi)
- 47906 — West Lafayette city, IN (6.8 mi)
- 47941 — Dayton town, IN (6.9 mi)
- 47924 — Buck Creek CDP, IN (8.5 mi)
- 47920 — Battle Ground town, IN (9 mi)
Areas that include 47901
- Lafayette, IN ZIP codes — 4 ZIP codes
- Tippecanoe County ZIP codes — 15 ZIP codes
- Indiana ZIP code data
Where it ranks
- No. 3 of 9: highest median home value in Tippecanoe County
- No. 1 of 9: highest share of residents who moved in during the past year in Tippecanoe County
- No. 2 of 9: lowest median age in Tippecanoe County
- No. 1 of 9: fastest population growth in Tippecanoe County
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EDDM guides
ZIP code statistics describe the Census ZIP Code Tabulation Area (ZCTA) 47901, which approximates the USPS ZIP code area. Census figures: American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020–2024.
Frequently asked questions
- What city is 47901 in?
- 47901 is a Lafayette, IN mailing address. By land area, 100% lies inside Lafayette.
- What county is 47901 in?
- 47901 is in Tippecanoe County.
- What is the population of 47901?
- About 4,585 people (±735), according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates for 2020–2024. The 2020 Census counted 3,750.
- What is the median household income in 47901?
- $47,206 (±$10,585), compared with $71,957 for Indiana as a whole. Half the households in the ZIP code earn more and half earn less.
- How many carrier routes and mailboxes are in 47901?
- EDDM2GO's stored route library does not include 47901 yet. The EDDM route map loads its carrier routes and mailbox counts when you search the ZIP code.
- What ZIP codes are near 47901?
- The closest, measured center to center: 47907 (1.3 mi, West Lafayette), 47904 (1.6 mi, Lafayette), 47909 (6.5 mi, Shadeland), 47905 (6.6 mi, Lafayette), 47906 (6.8 mi, West Lafayette) and 47941 (6.9 mi, Dayton).
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