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Tippecanoe County
Lafayette, IN
47901
47901 ZIP Code — Lafayette, IN
Tippecanoe County, Indiana
ZIP code 47901 is located in
Lafayette ,
Indiana ,
within Tippecanoe County .
It covers approximately 0.60 square miles and serves a population of
4,497 residents.
This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone,
served by area code 765 .
About ZIP code 47901
The housing stock consists of a significant share of large multi-unit buildings. Most homes were built in the pre-1940, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $256,100. Renters make up the majority at 92%, typical of denser urban areas.
Median household income is $40,527. Poverty affects 27% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 19% of households reflects economic stress in the area.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 14 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is high — 56% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33%.
Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (22%) compared to national benchmarks.
Overall, ZIP code 47901 reflects a community defined by a highly educated population, economic challenges above the national average, and elevated reliance on food assistance.
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Demographics
updated 05/2026
Population
Total population
4,497
Population density
7,495 / sq mi
State FIPS
18
County FIPS
157
Geography
Land area
0.60 sq mi
Water area
0.02 sq mi
Latitude
40.4176
Longitude
-86.8878
Timezone
Eastern (ET)
Area code
765
Economics
updated 05/2026
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
59.0%
48.3%
42.9%
$50k – $100k
31.1%
29.1%
32.7%
$100k – $200k
6.8%
18.3%
19.8%
Over $200k
3.2%
4.3%
4.5%
Demographics & statistics
$40,527
Median household income
$256,100
Median home value
55.5%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Age summary
Group Count % Under 18 541 12.0% 18 and over 3,956 88.0% 65 and over 194 4.3% Median age 28.4 years
Race & ethnicity
Black or African American
14.2%
Group Count % White 3,436 75.4% Black or African American 647 14.2% Asian 197 4.3% Two or more races 172 3.8% Hispanic or Latino 63 1.4% Other race 45 1%
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
59.0%
48.3%
42.9%
$50k – $100k
31.1%
29.1%
32.7%
$100k – $200k
6.8%
18.3%
19.8%
Over $200k
3.2%
4.3%
4.5%
Range % of households Under $10k 6.5% $10k–$15k 14.4% $15k–$25k 10.6% $25k–$35k 12.8% $35k–$50k 16.2% $50k–$75k 10.8% $75k–$100k 7.4% $100k–$150k 15.4% $150k–$200k 3.0% $200k+ 2.8% Median income $40,527
Housing
Housing overview
Metric Value Median home value $256,100 Median rent / month $904 Owner occupied 7.6% Renter occupied 92.4% Vacant 6.7% Single-family detached 9.6% Large apartment buildings 27.1% Mobile homes 0.0% Median rooms 3.3 Avg household size (owned) 2.19
Year built
Era % 2020 or later 1.4% 2010–2019 7.9% 2000–2009 1.0% 1990–1999 6.8% 1980–1989 1.3% 1970–1979 4.5% 1960–1969 4.0% 1950–1959 4.9% 1940–1949 4.7% 1939 or earlier 63.5%
Bedrooms
Size % of units No bedroom (studio) 8.6% 1 bedroom 58.2% 2 bedrooms 19.4% 3 bedrooms 11.2% 4 bedrooms 1.2% 5+ bedrooms 1.3%
Vehicles per household
Vehicles % of households No vehicle 29.7% 1 vehicle 39.7% 2 vehicles 28.4% 3 or more 2.2%
Heating fuel
Fuel type % Utility gas 42.2% Electricity 53.2% Propane / LP gas 2.5% Wood 0.4% No fuel used 1.2%
Households & families
Household type Count % Married-couple family 487 18.2% Cohabiting couple 331 12.4% Male householder, no spouse 939 35.1% Female householder, no spouse 920 34.4% Households with children under 18 319 11.9% Households with seniors (65+) 170 6.4% Average household size 1.66
Marital status
Status Male Female Never married 63.4% 49.9% Married 22.7% 23.9% Separated 0.2% 11.2% Widowed 0.2% 1.8% Divorced 13.4% 13.1%
Education
Some college, no degree
25.4%
Graduate / professional
28.4%
Metric % HS diploma or higher 97.3% Bachelor's or higher 55.5%
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
Type Count % Nursery / preschool 0 0.0% Kindergarten 36 3.8% Elementary school 228 23.8% High school 10 1.0% College / grad school 682 71.3%
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
39.1%
Arts, food & hospitality
18.7%
Public administration
3.6%
Finance & real estate
2.4%
Professional & management
1.9%
Transportation & utilities
0.8%
Occupation
Category % Management, business & arts 58.0% Service 17.4% Sales & office 7.5% Natural resources & construction 2.2% Production & transportation 14.9%
Employment type
Type % Private sector 83.5% Government 16.0% Self-employed 0.6% Unpaid family workers 0.0%
Commute
Method % Drive alone 54.8% Carpool 10.9% Public transit 9.3% Walk 7.3% Work from home 17.3% Other means 0.4% Avg commute (minutes) 14.0
Poverty
Married-couple families
3.9%
Female-led households
48.1%
Income support
Source % of households Social Security 15.0% Retirement income 8.8% Supplemental Security 3.9% Cash public assistance 1.7% Food stamps / SNAP 18.5%
Health indicators
Condition % Obesity 37.2% High blood pressure 25.8% High cholesterol 25.4% Diabetes 7.7% Heart disease 4.4% Stroke 2.2% Asthma 10.4% Arthritis 16.8% Kidney disease 2.1% Pulmonary disease 6.3% Cancer 3.8%
Behavior / access % Smoking 21.6% Binge drinking 19.7% No physical activity 24.5% Less than 7 hrs sleep 33.0% Depression 25.1% Fair or poor health 14.4% Poor mental health 18.3% Poor physical health 10.0% No health insurance 15.3% Visited doctor (checkup) 71.1% Visited dentist 62.7% Cholesterol screening 80.7% Teeth loss 17.1%
Veterans & disability
Veterans Count % Civilian veterans 142 3.6%
Disability % Any disability 18.1% Under 18 1.3% 18–64 years 19.4% 65 and over 40.2%
Health insurance coverage
Type % Private insurance 66.1% Public insurance 30.8% No insurance 12.4% Uninsured under 19 10.7%
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
Language Count % English only 4,266 94.9% Spanish 217 5.1% Other Indo-European 10 0.2% Asian & Pacific Islander 19 0.4% Other languages 103 2.4%
Place of birth & citizenship
Origin Count % Native born (US) 3,927 87.3% Born in same state 3,691 82.1% Born in different state 2,203 49.0% Foreign born 236 5.2% Naturalized citizen 570 12.7% Not a US citizen 66 11.6%
Ancestry
Ancestry Count % Italian 509 11.3% French 437 9.7% Polish 198 4.4% Arab 124 2.8%
Ancestry Count % German 46 1% English 31 0.7% Dutch 24 0.5%
Technology access
Metric % of households Computer access 59.5% Internet access 95.0%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 47901
What city is ZIP code 47901 in?
ZIP code 47901 is primarily assigned to Lafayette, Indiana.
What county is ZIP code 47901 in?
ZIP code 47901 falls within Tippecanoe County, Indiana.
Is ZIP code 47901 mostly rentals?
92% of occupied units in ZIP code 47901 are renter-occupied.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 47901?
27% of residents in ZIP code 47901 live below the poverty line, above the national average.
How educated is the population of ZIP code 47901?
56% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well above the national average of ~33%, reflecting a highly educated population.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 47901?
The median household income in ZIP code 47901 is $40,527, below the national median of ~$75,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 47901 in?
ZIP code 47901 observes the EST timezone.
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