Lafayette, IN ZIP Codes
4 ZIP codes serve Lafayette, Indiana: 47909, 47905, 47904 and 47901. Together they are home to 106,622 residents in 45,638 households. That is more than the 71,159 people counted inside Lafayette city limits, because these ZIP codes reach past its boundary. Median household income ranges from $47,206 in 47901 to $68,035 in 47909.
Lafayette city limits (Census)
| Measure | Census figure |
|---|---|
| Residents | 71,159 |
| Households | 32,242 |
| Median household income | $53,716 |
| Median home value | $172,800 |
| Median age | 33 |
| Median rent | $1,079 |
All 4 ZIP codes together
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Residents (sum of ZIP codes) | 106,622 |
| Households (sum of ZIP codes) | 45,638 |
| Median household income, range across ZIP codes | $47,206 (47901) to $68,035 (47909) |
| Household-weighted average of ZIP medians (an approximation, not a true median) | $63,437 |
| Homeowners | 57.2% |
| Households with kids under 18 | 31.1% |
| Moved in the past year | 14.1% |
| Carrier routes in EDDM2GO's route library | 11 routes, 7,149 homes (1 of 4 ZIP codes) |
Top facts
- Highest median household income in Lafayette: 47909 ($68,035)
- Most residents: 47909 (43,561 people)
- Highest homeownership: 47909 (66.0% own their home)
- Most households with kids: 47909 (36.4% of households)
- Most new movers: 47901 (38.2% moved in last year)
- Youngest median age: 47901 (30.5 years)
- Highest median home value: 47901 ($256,500)
Every ZIP code in Lafayette
| ZIP | Mailing city | Residents | Households | Median income | Home value | Homeowners | With kids | New movers | Carrier routes | Mailboxes | Why listed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 47909 | Lafayette | 43,561 | 18,168 | $68,035 | $222,800 | 66.0% | 36.4% | 12.0% | — | — | 8% of its land; mailing city |
| 47905 | Lafayette | 42,219 | 17,755 | $65,861 | $235,600 | 61.4% | 30.7% | 11.9% | — | — | 13% of its land; mailing city |
| 47904 | Lafayette | 16,257 | 6,941 | $51,687 | $133,100 | 43.2% | 27.0% | 18.9% | 11 | 7,778 | 79% of its land; mailing city |
| 47901 | Lafayette | 4,585 | 2,774 | $47,206 | $256,500 | 8.1% | 8.4% | 38.2% | — | — | 100% of its land; mailing city |
A ZIP code is listed for Lafayette when at least 10% of its land lies inside Lafayette city limits, when it holds at least 10% of the place's land, or when its USPS mailing city is Lafayette. The table shows which applies. Totals add up whole ZIP codes, so they include any parts outside Lafayette.
Counties
- Tippecanoe County — 15 ZIP codes
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Frequently asked questions
- What ZIP codes are in Lafayette, IN?
- 47909, 47905, 47904 and 47901. A ZIP code is listed for Lafayette when at least 10% of its land lies inside Lafayette city limits, when it holds at least 10% of the place's land, or when its USPS mailing city is Lafayette.
- What is the population of Lafayette, IN?
- The Census Bureau counts 71,159 residents inside Lafayette city limits (ACS 2020–2024). The 4 ZIP codes that serve Lafayette hold 106,622 residents in all.
- What is the median household income in Lafayette, IN?
- $53,716 inside Lafayette city limits, per the Census Bureau. Across its ZIP codes the medians run from $47,206 to $68,035.
- Which Lafayette ZIP code has the highest median household income?
- 47909, at $68,035, among ZIP codes with at least 1,000 residents.
- How many carrier routes and mailboxes are in Lafayette, IN?
- For the 1 of 4 ZIP codes in EDDM2GO's stored route library: 11 carrier routes reaching 7,149 residential and 628 business mailboxes. The route map loads the rest when you search them.
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