47905 ZIP Code — Lafayette, IN
Tippecanoe County, Indiana
ZIP code 47905 is located in Lafayette, Indiana, within Tippecanoe County. It covers approximately 120.36 square miles and serves a population of 41,689 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 765.
About ZIP code 47905
The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types. Most homes were built in the 1990s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $200,900. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 61%.
Median household income is $63,072. 30% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 19 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 33% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
41,689
population
120.36
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Eastern (ET)
timezone
47905 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 47905
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 47905. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Lafayette | Acceptable |
| Lafayette | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
47904 Lafayette (3.8 mi)
47901 Lafayette (4.2 mi)
47907 West Lafayette (5.7 mi)
47909 Lafayette (8.4 mi)
47920 Battle Ground (8.5 mi)
47906 West Lafayette (8.8 mi)
46065 Rossville (10 mi)
46058 Mulberry (10.2 mi)
46058 Mulberry (10.2 mi)
47930 Clarks Hill (12.3 mi)
47981 Romney (13.2 mi)
46923 Delphi (14.4 mi)
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 41,689 |
| Population density | 346 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 18 |
| County FIPS | 157 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 120.36 sq mi |
| Water area | 1.24 sq mi |
| Latitude | 40.4217 |
| Longitude | -86.8085 |
| 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 | 43.1% | 48.3% | 42.9% |
| $50k – $100k | 34.8% | 29.1% | 32.7% |
| $100k – $200k | 18.7% | 18.3% | 19.8% |
| Over $200k | 3.5% | 4.3% | 4.5% |
Demographics & statistics
41,689
Population
346
People per sq mi
35.7
Median age
$63,072
Median household income
$34,976
Per capita income
$200,900
Median home value
$1,041
Median monthly rent
61.4%
Home ownership
13.9%
Poverty rate
3.5%
Unemployment
11,522
Housing units
32.9%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
1,391
Under 5
1,378
1,488
5–9
1,473
1,572
10–14
1,557
1,072
15–19
1,062
1,596
20–24
1,581
3,182
25–34
3,150
2,432
35–44
2,407
2,366
45–54
2,342
1,099
55–59
1,089
1,326
60–64
1,312
1,862
65–74
1,843
1,047
75–84
1,036
516
85+
510
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 10,250 | 24.6% |
| 18 and over | 31,439 | 75.4% |
| 65 and over | 6,814 | 16.3% |
| Median age | 35.7 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
76.5%
Black or African American
7.2%
Hispanic or Latino
5.2%
Two or more races
4.5%
Asian
3.5%
Other race
3%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 33,667 | 76.5% |
| Black or African American | 3,162 | 7.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2,306 | 5.2% |
| Two or more races | 1,968 | 4.5% |
| Asian | 1,555 | 3.5% |
| Other race | 1,316 | 3% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 43.1% | 48.3% | 42.9% |
| $50k – $100k | 34.8% | 29.1% | 32.7% |
| $100k – $200k | 18.7% | 18.3% | 19.8% |
| Over $200k | 3.5% | 4.3% | 4.5% |
Under $10k
2.3%
$10k–$15k
4.2%
$15k–$25k
7.0%
$25k–$35k
11.9%
$35k–$50k
13.2%
$50k–$75k
19.2%
$75k–$100k
13.4%
$100k–$150k
17.6%
$150k–$200k
6.1%
$200k+
5.0%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 2.3% |
| $10k–$15k | 4.2% |
| $15k–$25k | 7.0% |
| $25k–$35k | 11.9% |
| $35k–$50k | 13.2% |
| $50k–$75k | 19.2% |
| $75k–$100k | 13.4% |
| $100k–$150k | 17.6% |
| $150k–$200k | 6.1% |
| $200k+ | 5.0% |
| Median income | $63,072 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
4.2%
$50k–$100k
8.9%
$100k–$150k
17.2%
$150k–$200k
19.4%
$200k–$300k
27.4%
$300k–$500k
17.3%
$500k–$1M
4.9%
$1M+
0.7%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $200,900 |
| Median rent / month | $1,041 |
| Owner occupied | 61.4% |
| Renter occupied | 38.6% |
| Vacant | 5.0% |
| Single-family detached | 67.5% |
| Large apartment buildings | 3.7% |
| Mobile homes | 2.1% |
| Median rooms | 5.9 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.50 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.0% |
| 2010–2019 | 8.7% |
| 2000–2009 | 12.1% |
| 1990–1999 | 18.4% |
| 1980–1989 | 8.8% |
| 1970–1979 | 14.3% |
| 1960–1969 | 12.9% |
| 1950–1959 | 8.0% |
| 1940–1949 | 6.4% |
| 1939 or earlier | 10.4% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 0.8% |
| 1 bedroom | 13.3% |
| 2 bedrooms | 23.7% |
| 3 bedrooms | 42.2% |
| 4 bedrooms | 16.8% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 3.3% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 5.7% |
| 1 vehicle | 35.2% |
| 2 vehicles | 38.0% |
| 3 or more | 21.0% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 59.4% |
| Electricity | 30.6% |
| Propane / LP gas | 9.2% |
| Wood | 0.2% |
| Solar | 0.1% |
| No fuel used | 0.4% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 7,987 | 46.2% |
| Cohabiting couple | 1,475 | 8.5% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 3,265 | 18.9% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 4,555 | 26.4% |
| Households with children under 18 | 4,882 | 28.2% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 4,840 | 28.0% |
| Average household size | 2.39 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 32.6% | 26.4% |
| Married | 53.3% | 50.0% |
| Separated | 0.9% | 1.2% |
| Widowed | 2.6% | 9.0% |
| Divorced | 10.5% | 13.4% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
3.0%
Some HS, no diploma
5.0%
HS graduate
31.9%
Some college, no degree
18.4%
Associate's degree
8.9%
Bachelor's degree
20.3%
Graduate / professional
12.6%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 92.0% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 32.9% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 525 | 5.1% |
| Kindergarten | 657 | 6.4% |
| Elementary school | 4,869 | 47.3% |
| High school | 2,053 | 19.9% |
| College / grad school | 2,189 | 21.3% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
27.6%
Manufacturing
25.7%
Retail trade
8.7%
Professional & management
8.3%
Construction
6.5%
Arts, food & hospitality
5.5%
Other services
3.8%
Transportation & utilities
3.4%
Finance & real estate
3.3%
Public administration
3.1%
Wholesale trade
2.0%
Information
1.3%
Agriculture & mining
0.9%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 36.8% |
| Service | 15.7% |
| Sales & office | 18.9% |
| Natural resources & construction | 7.2% |
| Production & transportation | 21.4% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 80.7% |
| Government | 14.9% |
| Self-employed | 4.1% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.3% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 82.4% |
| Carpool | 8.1% |
| Public transit | 1.4% |
| Walk | 1.1% |
| Work from home | 6.3% |
| Other means | 0.8% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 18.5 |
Poverty
All people
13.9%
Under 18 years
24.8%
18 and over
10.4%
Married-couple families
5.5%
Female-led households
31.1%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 30.4% |
| Retirement income | 22.9% |
| Supplemental Security | 2.6% |
| Cash public assistance | 1.1% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 9.0% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 36.9% |
| High blood pressure | 31.7% |
| High cholesterol | 32.9% |
| Diabetes | 10.0% |
| Heart disease | 6.2% |
| Stroke | 2.9% |
| Asthma | 9.8% |
| Arthritis | 23.5% |
| Kidney disease | 2.8% |
| Pulmonary disease | 7.2% |
| Cancer | 6.4% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 18.4% |
| Binge drinking | 16.7% |
| No physical activity | 24.2% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 31.2% |
| Depression | 23.2% |
| Fair or poor health | 14.3% |
| Poor mental health | 15.5% |
| Poor physical health | 10.5% |
| No health insurance | 13.4% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 75.2% |
| Visited dentist | 69.4% |
| Cholesterol screening | 88.2% |
| Teeth loss | 15.4% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 1,724 | 5.5% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 10.7% |
| Under 18 | 2.8% |
| 18–64 years | 8.9% |
| 65 and over | 29.4% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 71.5% |
| Public insurance | 31.8% |
| No insurance | 7.3% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 5.5% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 38,920 | 93.4% |
| Spanish | 1,589 | 4.1% |
| Other Indo-European | 810 | 2.1% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 164 | 0.4% |
| Other languages | 571 | 1.5% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 38,331 | 91.9% |
| Born in same state | 38,187 | 91.6% |
| Born in different state | 28,468 | 68.3% |
| Foreign born | 144 | 0.3% |
| Naturalized citizen | 3,358 | 8.1% |
| Not a US citizen | 1,118 | 33.3% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| French | 4,326 | 10.4% |
| Italian | 3,552 | 8.5% |
| Arab | 2,451 | 5.9% |
| English | 518 | 1.2% |
| Polish | 206 | 0.5% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| German | 81 | 0.2% |
| Norwegian | 77 | 0.2% |
| Irish | 35 | 0.1% |
| Dutch | 9 | 0% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 41.5% |
| Internet access | 94.7% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 47905
What city is ZIP code 47905 in?
ZIP code 47905 is primarily assigned to Lafayette, Indiana.
What county is ZIP code 47905 in?
ZIP code 47905 falls within Tippecanoe County, Indiana.
What is the population of ZIP code 47905?
ZIP code 47905 has an estimated population of 41,689 residents, with a density of 346 people per square mile.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 47905?
The median home value in ZIP code 47905 is $200,900.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 47905?
The median household income in ZIP code 47905 is $63,072, below the national median of ~$75,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 47905 in?
ZIP code 47905 observes the EST timezone.