47905 ZIP Code, Lafayette, IN
47905 is a ZIP code in Lafayette, Indiana in Tippecanoe County. It covers 120 square miles of land. The closest ZIP codes are 47941, 47924 and 47904. 42,219 people live here in 17,755 households, more than in 9 of every 10 Indiana ZIP codes. With about 351 people per square mile it is lightly settled, and owners and renters are mixed (61% own). Median household income is $65,861, close to the Indiana median of $71,957.
Quick facts
- Mailing city: Lafayette, IN
- County: Tippecanoe County
- Land area: 120 sq mi
- Population: 42,219
- Median household income: $65,861
Key figures
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Residents | 42,219 |
| Households | 17,755 |
| Median household income | $65,861 |
| Income per person | $36,705 |
| Median age | 36.3 |
| Homeowners | 61.4% |
| Median home value | $235,600 |
| Median rent | $1,107 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 32.6% |
| Average commute (minutes) | 18.4 |
| Households with kids under 18 | 30.7% |
| Moved in the past year | 11.9% |
| Below the poverty line | 14.6% |
| Broadband internet | 90.6% |
| Speak a non-English language at home | 10.1% |
Household income
| % of households | Value |
|---|---|
| <$10K | 3.1% |
| $10–15K | 3.2% |
| $15–25K | 6.5% |
| $25–35K | 8.2% |
| $35–50K | 16.1% |
| $50–75K | 18.5% |
| $75–100K | 15.1% |
| $100–150K | 16.6% |
| $150–200K | 5.8% |
| $200K+ | 6.9% |
Age
| % of all residents | Value |
|---|---|
| <10 | 13.8% |
| 10–19 | 12.1% |
| 20–24 | 7.0% |
| 25–34 | 15.6% |
| 35–44 | 12.1% |
| 45–54 | 11.5% |
| 55–64 | 11.6% |
| 65–74 | 9.4% |
| 75+ | 6.8% |
Tenure
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Owned, with mortgage | 35.3% |
| Owned outright | 23.6% |
| Rented | 36.6% |
| Vacant | 4.5% |
Type of building
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Detached house | 67.4% |
| Townhome | 4.0% |
| 2–4 units | 10.7% |
| 5–19 units | 12.9% |
| 20+ units | 2.8% |
| Mobile / other | 2.3% |
Businesses in 47905
1,401 business establishments with 38,602 employees (ZIP Codes Business Patterns 2023).
- Retail Trade: 245
- Health Care and Social Assistance: 225
- Accommodation and Food Services: 161
- Other Services (except Public Administration): 133
- Construction: 113
- Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services: 79
- Finance and Insurance: 78
- Real Estate and Rental and Leasing: 74
EDDM carrier routes
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Nearby ZIP codes
- 47941 — Dayton town, IN (3.2 mi)
- 47924 — Buck Creek CDP, IN (4.7 mi)
- 47904 — Lafayette city, IN (6 mi)
- 47901 — Lafayette city, IN (6.6 mi)
- 46058 — Mulberry town, IN (7.5 mi)
- 47907 — West Lafayette city, IN (7.9 mi)
- 46065 — Rossville town, IN (8.1 mi)
- 47920 — Battle Ground town, IN (9 mi)
Areas that include 47905
- Lafayette, IN ZIP codes — 4 ZIP codes
- Dayton, IN ZIP codes — 2 ZIP codes
- Colburn, IN ZIP codes — 1 ZIP code
- Americus, IN ZIP codes — 1 ZIP code
- Tippecanoe County ZIP codes — 15 ZIP codes
- Indiana ZIP code data
Where it ranks
- No. 5 of 9: highest median household income in Tippecanoe County
- No. 5 of 9: highest median home value in Tippecanoe County
- No. 5 of 9: highest share of residents who moved in during the past year in Tippecanoe County
- No. 3 of 9: highest median age in Tippecanoe County
- No. 4 of 9: fastest population growth in Tippecanoe County
Mail every home in 47905
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EDDM guides
ZIP code statistics describe the Census ZIP Code Tabulation Area (ZCTA) 47905, which approximates the USPS ZIP code area. Census figures: American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020–2024.
Frequently asked questions
- What city is 47905 in?
- 47905 is a Lafayette, IN mailing address. By land area, 13% lies inside Lafayette and 1% lies inside Americus; the rest is outside any Census-defined city or community.
- What county is 47905 in?
- 47905 is in Tippecanoe County.
- What is the population of 47905?
- About 42,219 people (±1,390), according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates for 2020–2024. The 2020 Census counted 41,787.
- What is the median household income in 47905?
- $65,861 (±$2,897), 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 47905?
- EDDM2GO's stored route library does not include 47905 yet. The EDDM route map loads its carrier routes and mailbox counts when you search the ZIP code.
- What ZIP codes are near 47905?
- The closest, measured center to center: 47941 (3.2 mi, Dayton), 47924 (4.7 mi, Buck Creek), 47904 (6 mi, Lafayette), 47901 (6.6 mi, Lafayette), 46058 (7.5 mi, Mulberry) and 47907 (7.9 mi, West Lafayette).
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