47904 ZIP Code — Lafayette, IN
Tippecanoe County, Indiana
ZIP code 47904 is located in Lafayette, Indiana, within Tippecanoe County. It covers approximately 5.77 square miles and serves a population of 16,112 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 765.
About ZIP code 47904
The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types. Most homes were built in the pre-1940, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $109,900. Renters make up the majority at 57%, typical of denser urban areas.
Median household income is $44,243. Poverty affects 18% of residents, above the national average.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 16 minutes is near the national average.
College attainment at 20% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.
Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (23%) compared to national benchmarks.
16,112
population
5.77
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Eastern (ET)
timezone
47904 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 47904
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 47904. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Lafayette | Acceptable |
| Lafayette | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
47901 Lafayette (1.7 mi)
47907 West Lafayette (2.4 mi)
47905 Lafayette (3.8 mi)
47906 West Lafayette (5 mi)
47920 Battle Ground (8.4 mi)
47909 Lafayette (8.7 mi)
47923 Brookston (12.1 mi)
47992 Westpoint (12.5 mi)
47981 Romney (13.3 mi)
46065 Rossville (13.6 mi)
46058 Mulberry (14 mi)
46058 Mulberry (14 mi)
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 16,112 |
| Population density | 2,792 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 18 |
| County FIPS | 157 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 5.77 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.18 sq mi |
| Latitude | 40.4403 |
| Longitude | -86.8772 |
| Timezone | Eastern (ET) |
| Area code | 765 |
Total population by age
Gender
Race & ethnicity
Economics
updated 05/2026
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 66.6% | 48.3% | 42.9% |
| $50k – $100k | 22.4% | 29.1% | 32.7% |
| $100k – $200k | 9.6% | 18.3% | 19.8% |
| Over $200k | 1.3% | 4.3% | 4.5% |
Demographics & statistics
16,112
Population
2,792
People per sq mi
34.7
Median age
$44,243
Median household income
$25,645
Per capita income
$109,900
Median home value
$927
Median monthly rent
42.7%
Home ownership
17.9%
Poverty rate
4.6%
Unemployment
3,645
Housing units
20.3%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
516
Under 5
485
529
5–9
497
475
10–14
446
312
15–19
294
771
20–24
724
1,590
25–34
1,495
1,194
35–44
1,122
904
45–54
850
438
55–59
412
462
60–64
435
688
65–74
646
271
75–84
254
156
85+
146
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 3,317 | 20.6% |
| 18 and over | 12,795 | 79.4% |
| 65 and over | 2,161 | 13.4% |
| Median age | 34.7 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
77.2%
Two or more races
8%
Hispanic or Latino
5.8%
Black or African American
4.7%
Other race
2.6%
Asian
1.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.2%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 13,205 | 77.2% |
| Two or more races | 1,370 | 8% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 987 | 5.8% |
| Black or African American | 809 | 4.7% |
| Other race | 451 | 2.6% |
| Asian | 240 | 1.4% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 37 | 0.2% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 66.6% | 48.3% | 42.9% |
| $50k – $100k | 22.4% | 29.1% | 32.7% |
| $100k – $200k | 9.6% | 18.3% | 19.8% |
| Over $200k | 1.3% | 4.3% | 4.5% |
Under $10k
7.3%
$10k–$15k
4.0%
$15k–$25k
9.8%
$25k–$35k
14.7%
$35k–$50k
21.3%
$50k–$75k
22.8%
$75k–$100k
8.7%
$100k–$150k
6.8%
$150k–$200k
1.8%
$200k+
2.9%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 7.3% |
| $10k–$15k | 4.0% |
| $15k–$25k | 9.8% |
| $25k–$35k | 14.7% |
| $35k–$50k | 21.3% |
| $50k–$75k | 22.8% |
| $75k–$100k | 8.7% |
| $100k–$150k | 6.8% |
| $150k–$200k | 1.8% |
| $200k+ | 2.9% |
| Median income | $44,243 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
3.8%
$50k–$100k
35.6%
$100k–$150k
38.8%
$150k–$200k
14.4%
$200k–$300k
1.1%
$300k–$500k
2.3%
$500k–$1M
3.9%
$1M+
0.1%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $109,900 |
| Median rent / month | $927 |
| Owner occupied | 42.7% |
| Renter occupied | 57.3% |
| Vacant | 6.8% |
| Single-family detached | 64.7% |
| Large apartment buildings | 6.0% |
| Mobile homes | 2.0% |
| Median rooms | 5.1 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.11 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.1% |
| 2010–2019 | 2.8% |
| 2000–2009 | 3.5% |
| 1990–1999 | 3.7% |
| 1980–1989 | 10.7% |
| 1970–1979 | 5.9% |
| 1960–1969 | 8.9% |
| 1950–1959 | 19.0% |
| 1940–1949 | 11.2% |
| 1939 or earlier | 34.1% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 3.6% |
| 1 bedroom | 21.3% |
| 2 bedrooms | 31.5% |
| 3 bedrooms | 36.8% |
| 4 bedrooms | 6.0% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 0.7% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 14.2% |
| 1 vehicle | 42.9% |
| 2 vehicles | 33.4% |
| 3 or more | 9.4% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 71.5% |
| Electricity | 27.6% |
| Propane / LP gas | 0.5% |
| No fuel used | 0.1% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 2,008 | 27.5% |
| Cohabiting couple | 926 | 12.7% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 2,145 | 29.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 2,213 | 30.3% |
| Households with children under 18 | 1,616 | 22.2% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 1,592 | 21.8% |
| Average household size | 2.07 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 46.8% | 32.3% |
| Married | 31.4% | 34.1% |
| Separated | 2.9% | 2.7% |
| Widowed | 3.7% | 8.3% |
| Divorced | 15.1% | 22.6% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
4.9%
Some HS, no diploma
8.8%
HS graduate
40.3%
Some college, no degree
19.5%
Associate's degree
6.2%
Bachelor's degree
15.0%
Graduate / professional
5.3%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 86.4% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 20.3% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 185 | 4.9% |
| Kindergarten | 129 | 3.4% |
| Elementary school | 1,505 | 39.8% |
| High school | 588 | 15.5% |
| College / grad school | 1,375 | 36.4% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
26.8%
Manufacturing
19.3%
Retail trade
14.0%
Arts, food & hospitality
11.7%
Professional & management
7.1%
Construction
6.3%
Other services
3.9%
Finance & real estate
2.9%
Transportation & utilities
2.7%
Public administration
2.6%
Wholesale trade
1.7%
Information
0.7%
Agriculture & mining
0.3%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 30.4% |
| Service | 20.8% |
| Sales & office | 17.8% |
| Natural resources & construction | 8.1% |
| Production & transportation | 22.9% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 80.6% |
| Government | 13.5% |
| Self-employed | 5.8% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.0% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 78.8% |
| Carpool | 7.0% |
| Public transit | 2.8% |
| Walk | 2.6% |
| Work from home | 7.9% |
| Other means | 1.0% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 16.4 |
Poverty
All people
17.9%
Under 18 years
21.0%
18 and over
17.0%
Married-couple families
5.6%
Female-led households
26.4%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 22.5% |
| Retirement income | 19.3% |
| Supplemental Security | 8.6% |
| Cash public assistance | 2.1% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 14.3% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 39.3% |
| High blood pressure | 32.2% |
| High cholesterol | 30.3% |
| Diabetes | 10.6% |
| Heart disease | 6.7% |
| Stroke | 3.3% |
| Asthma | 10.5% |
| Arthritis | 23.1% |
| Kidney disease | 3.0% |
| Pulmonary disease | 8.5% |
| Cancer | 5.6% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 22.7% |
| Binge drinking | 17.2% |
| No physical activity | 28.6% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 33.1% |
| Depression | 24.5% |
| Fair or poor health | 17.9% |
| Poor mental health | 17.5% |
| Poor physical health | 12.2% |
| No health insurance | 16.9% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 73.9% |
| Visited dentist | 61.5% |
| Cholesterol screening | 84.0% |
| Teeth loss | 21.7% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 741 | 5.8% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 14.7% |
| Under 18 | 5.0% |
| 18–64 years | 14.0% |
| 65 and over | 36.2% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 60.9% |
| Public insurance | 38.7% |
| No insurance | 8.5% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 0.8% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 15,111 | 93.8% |
| Spanish | 661 | 4.4% |
| Other Indo-European | 597 | 4.0% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 35 | 0.2% |
| Other languages | 29 | 0.2% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 15,049 | 93.4% |
| Born in same state | 14,975 | 92.9% |
| Born in different state | 10,868 | 67.5% |
| Foreign born | 74 | 0.5% |
| Naturalized citizen | 1,063 | 6.6% |
| Not a US citizen | 174 | 16.4% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Italian | 997 | 6.2% |
| French | 894 | 5.5% |
| Arab | 599 | 3.7% |
| English | 281 | 1.7% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Polish | 80 | 0.5% |
| Dutch | 6 | 0% |
| German | 2 | 0% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 45.3% |
| Internet access | 93.2% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 47904
What city is ZIP code 47904 in?
ZIP code 47904 is primarily assigned to Lafayette, Indiana.
What county is ZIP code 47904 in?
ZIP code 47904 falls within Tippecanoe County, Indiana.
Is ZIP code 47904 mostly rentals?
57% of occupied units in ZIP code 47904 are renter-occupied.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 47904?
18% of residents in ZIP code 47904 live below the poverty line, above the national average.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 47904?
The median home value in ZIP code 47904 is $109,900.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 47904?
The median household income in ZIP code 47904 is $44,243, below the national median of ~$75,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 47904 in?
ZIP code 47904 observes the EST timezone.