47909 ZIP Code, Lafayette, IN
47909 is a ZIP code in Lafayette, Indiana in Tippecanoe County. It covers 118 square miles of land. The closest ZIP codes are 47981, 47901 and 47907. 43,561 people live here in 18,168 households, more than in 9 of every 10 Indiana ZIP codes. With about 369 people per square mile it is lightly settled, and owners and renters are mixed (66% own). Median household income is $68,035, close to the Indiana median of $71,957.
Quick facts
- Mailing city: Lafayette, IN
- County: Tippecanoe County
- Land area: 118 sq mi
- Population: 43,561
- Median household income: $68,035
Key figures
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Residents | 43,561 |
| Households | 18,168 |
| Median household income | $68,035 |
| Income per person | $34,143 |
| Median age | 34.3 |
| Homeowners | 66.0% |
| Median home value | $222,800 |
| Median rent | $1,127 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 31.8% |
| Average commute (minutes) | 18 |
| Households with kids under 18 | 36.4% |
| Moved in the past year | 12.0% |
| Below the poverty line | 13.1% |
| Broadband internet | 93.6% |
| Speak a non-English language at home | 9.5% |
Household income
| % of households | Value |
|---|---|
| <$10K | 3.3% |
| $10–15K | 3.9% |
| $15–25K | 9.5% |
| $25–35K | 6.2% |
| $35–50K | 15.0% |
| $50–75K | 16.4% |
| $75–100K | 16.4% |
| $100–150K | 18.2% |
| $150–200K | 6.6% |
| $200K+ | 4.5% |
Age
| % of all residents | Value |
|---|---|
| <10 | 13.7% |
| 10–19 | 14.5% |
| 20–24 | 7.3% |
| 25–34 | 15.4% |
| 35–44 | 13.9% |
| 45–54 | 11.5% |
| 55–64 | 11.3% |
| 65–74 | 8.0% |
| 75+ | 4.3% |
Tenure
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Owned, with mortgage | 44.4% |
| Owned outright | 20.0% |
| Rented | 32.3% |
| Vacant | 3.3% |
Type of building
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Detached house | 72.3% |
| Townhome | 2.0% |
| 2–4 units | 4.5% |
| 5–19 units | 16.6% |
| 20+ units | 2.9% |
| Mobile / other | 1.8% |
Businesses in 47909
540 business establishments with 7,844 employees (ZIP Codes Business Patterns 2023).
- Other Services (except Public Administration): 78
- Construction: 65
- Health Care and Social Assistance: 62
- Retail Trade: 55
- Accommodation and Food Services: 47
- Real Estate and Rental and Leasing: 39
- Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services: 37
- Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services: 36
EDDM carrier routes
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Nearby ZIP codes
- 47981 — Romney CDP, IN (5.7 mi)
- 47901 — Lafayette city, IN (6.5 mi)
- 47907 — West Lafayette city, IN (6.8 mi)
- 47983 — Stockwell CDP, IN (7 mi)
- 47941 — Dayton town, IN (7.5 mi)
- 47904 — Lafayette city, IN (8 mi)
- 47992 — West Point CDP, IN (8.1 mi)
- 47955 — Linden town, IN (9.2 mi)
Areas that include 47909
- Lafayette, IN ZIP codes — 4 ZIP codes
- Shadeland, IN ZIP codes — 1 ZIP code
- Stockwell, IN ZIP codes — 2 ZIP codes
- Tippecanoe County ZIP codes — 15 ZIP codes
- Indiana ZIP code data
Where it ranks
- No. 4 of 9: highest median household income in Tippecanoe County
- No. 5 of 9: highest share of owner-occupied homes in Tippecanoe County
- No. 4 of 9: highest share of households with children in Tippecanoe County
- No. 4 of 9: highest share of residents who moved in during the past year in Tippecanoe County
- No. 5 of 9: lowest median age in Tippecanoe County
- No. 5 of 9: highest median age in Tippecanoe County
- No. 5 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) 47909, which approximates the USPS ZIP code area. Census figures: American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020–2024.
Frequently asked questions
- What city is 47909 in?
- 47909 is a Lafayette, IN mailing address. By land area, 23% lies inside Shadeland, 8% lies inside Lafayette and 2% lies inside Stockwell; the rest is outside any Census-defined city or community.
- What county is 47909 in?
- 47909 is in Tippecanoe County.
- What is the population of 47909?
- About 43,561 people (±876), according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates for 2020–2024. The 2020 Census counted 42,759.
- What is the median household income in 47909?
- $68,035 (±$4,277), 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 47909?
- EDDM2GO's stored route library does not include 47909 yet. The EDDM route map loads its carrier routes and mailbox counts when you search the ZIP code.
- What ZIP codes are near 47909?
- The closest, measured center to center: 47981 (5.7 mi, Romney), 47901 (6.5 mi, Lafayette), 47907 (6.8 mi, West Lafayette), 47983 (7 mi, Stockwell), 47941 (7.5 mi, Dayton) and 47904 (8 mi, Lafayette).
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