47909 ZIP Code — Lafayette, IN
Tippecanoe County, Indiana
ZIP code 47909 is located in Lafayette, Indiana, within Tippecanoe County. It covers approximately 118.02 square miles and serves a population of 43,169 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 765.
About ZIP code 47909
The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1990s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $180,700. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 64%.
Median household income is $64,328.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 18 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 30% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
43,169
population
118.02
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Eastern (ET)
timezone
47909 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 47909
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 47909. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Lafayette | Acceptable |
| Lafayette | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
47981 Romney (4.8 mi)
47901 Lafayette (7.1 mi)
47907 West Lafayette (7.7 mi)
47992 Westpoint (8.4 mi)
47905 Lafayette (8.4 mi)
47930 Clarks Hill (8.7 mi)
47955 Linden (8.7 mi)
47904 Lafayette (8.7 mi)
47967 New Richmond (11.5 mi)
47906 West Lafayette (11.9 mi)
47994 Wingate (13.6 mi)
46058 Mulberry (13.7 mi)
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 43,169 |
| Population density | 366 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 18 |
| County FIPS | 157 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 118.02 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.43 sq mi |
| Latitude | 40.3149 |
| Longitude | -86.8862 |
| 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 | 39.6% | 48.3% | 42.9% |
| $50k – $100k | 33.7% | 29.1% | 32.7% |
| $100k – $200k | 24.3% | 18.3% | 19.8% |
| Over $200k | 2.4% | 4.3% | 4.5% |
Demographics & statistics
43,169
Population
366
People per sq mi
34.0
Median age
$64,328
Median household income
$31,521
Per capita income
$180,700
Median home value
$1,050
Median monthly rent
63.5%
Home ownership
12.0%
Poverty rate
3.3%
Unemployment
11,611
Housing units
29.9%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
1,553
Under 5
1,659
1,442
5–9
1,540
1,595
10–14
1,705
1,447
15–19
1,545
1,731
20–24
1,850
2,971
25–34
3,174
3,032
35–44
3,240
2,315
45–54
2,474
1,003
55–59
1,071
1,393
60–64
1,488
1,488
65–74
1,590
699
75–84
747
202
85+
215
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 11,654 | 27.0% |
| 18 and over | 31,515 | 73.0% |
| 65 and over | 4,941 | 11.4% |
| Median age | 34.0 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
76.5%
Black or African American
6.7%
Hispanic or Latino
6.3%
Two or more races
4.6%
Other race
4.1%
Asian
1.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.1%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 35,258 | 76.5% |
| Black or African American | 3,097 | 6.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2,891 | 6.3% |
| Two or more races | 2,108 | 4.6% |
| Other race | 1,871 | 4.1% |
| Asian | 811 | 1.8% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 24 | 0.1% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 39.6% | 48.3% | 42.9% |
| $50k – $100k | 33.7% | 29.1% | 32.7% |
| $100k – $200k | 24.3% | 18.3% | 19.8% |
| Over $200k | 2.4% | 4.3% | 4.5% |
Under $10k
4.6%
$10k–$15k
3.3%
$15k–$25k
8.2%
$25k–$35k
8.0%
$35k–$50k
13.9%
$50k–$75k
20.2%
$75k–$100k
13.6%
$100k–$150k
19.3%
$150k–$200k
6.2%
$200k+
2.8%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 4.6% |
| $10k–$15k | 3.3% |
| $15k–$25k | 8.2% |
| $25k–$35k | 8.0% |
| $35k–$50k | 13.9% |
| $50k–$75k | 20.2% |
| $75k–$100k | 13.6% |
| $100k–$150k | 19.3% |
| $150k–$200k | 6.2% |
| $200k+ | 2.8% |
| Median income | $64,328 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
1.8%
$50k–$100k
9.7%
$100k–$150k
22.8%
$150k–$200k
21.8%
$200k–$300k
26.9%
$300k–$500k
14.4%
$500k–$1M
2.2%
$1M+
0.4%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $180,700 |
| Median rent / month | $1,050 |
| Owner occupied | 63.5% |
| Renter occupied | 36.5% |
| Vacant | 3.5% |
| Single-family detached | 72.7% |
| Large apartment buildings | 3.8% |
| Mobile homes | 1.6% |
| Median rooms | 5.7 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.65 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.7% |
| 2010–2019 | 11.5% |
| 2000–2009 | 18.1% |
| 1990–1999 | 20.2% |
| 1980–1989 | 11.7% |
| 1970–1979 | 8.0% |
| 1960–1969 | 13.3% |
| 1950–1959 | 10.3% |
| 1940–1949 | 3.2% |
| 1939 or earlier | 3.2% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 0.9% |
| 1 bedroom | 8.2% |
| 2 bedrooms | 21.6% |
| 3 bedrooms | 51.1% |
| 4 bedrooms | 15.8% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 2.3% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 4.8% |
| 1 vehicle | 35.4% |
| 2 vehicles | 40.2% |
| 3 or more | 19.5% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 62.0% |
| Electricity | 30.4% |
| Propane / LP gas | 6.8% |
| Fuel oil | 0.2% |
| Wood | 0.4% |
| No fuel used | 0.2% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 8,398 | 48.6% |
| Cohabiting couple | 1,434 | 8.3% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 3,251 | 18.8% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 4,201 | 24.3% |
| Households with children under 18 | 5,968 | 34.5% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 3,552 | 20.6% |
| Average household size | 2.50 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 31.8% | 30.1% |
| Married | 53.6% | 50.1% |
| Separated | 1.0% | 1.3% |
| Widowed | 3.0% | 4.8% |
| Divorced | 10.7% | 13.7% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
4.9%
Some HS, no diploma
5.6%
HS graduate
28.5%
Some college, no degree
20.8%
Associate's degree
10.4%
Bachelor's degree
20.0%
Graduate / professional
9.9%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 89.6% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 29.9% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 509 | 4.5% |
| Kindergarten | 388 | 3.4% |
| Elementary school | 5,048 | 44.3% |
| High school | 2,632 | 23.1% |
| College / grad school | 2,821 | 24.7% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
27.3%
Manufacturing
24.1%
Retail trade
10.3%
Professional & management
9.1%
Arts, food & hospitality
8.4%
Construction
4.7%
Other services
4.5%
Transportation & utilities
3.7%
Finance & real estate
3.7%
Wholesale trade
1.8%
Public administration
1.7%
Agriculture & mining
0.4%
Information
0.2%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 34.7% |
| Service | 16.1% |
| Sales & office | 17.3% |
| Natural resources & construction | 7.1% |
| Production & transportation | 24.9% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 82.2% |
| Government | 14.1% |
| Self-employed | 3.6% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.2% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 85.7% |
| Carpool | 7.4% |
| Public transit | 0.6% |
| Walk | 0.8% |
| Work from home | 5.1% |
| Other means | 0.4% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 17.8 |
Poverty
All people
12.0%
Under 18 years
16.2%
18 and over
10.4%
Married-couple families
2.0%
Female-led households
26.6%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 24.9% |
| Retirement income | 19.6% |
| Supplemental Security | 3.7% |
| Cash public assistance | 2.0% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 9.0% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 36.8% |
| High blood pressure | 28.4% |
| High cholesterol | 30.0% |
| Diabetes | 8.6% |
| Heart disease | 5.1% |
| Stroke | 2.4% |
| Asthma | 9.9% |
| Arthritis | 20.4% |
| Kidney disease | 2.3% |
| Pulmonary disease | 6.3% |
| Cancer | 5.3% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 18.7% |
| Binge drinking | 18.1% |
| No physical activity | 22.9% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 31.8% |
| Depression | 23.9% |
| Fair or poor health | 12.9% |
| Poor mental health | 16.3% |
| Poor physical health | 9.6% |
| No health insurance | 13.2% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 73.7% |
| Visited dentist | 69.7% |
| Cholesterol screening | 87.0% |
| Teeth loss | 14.8% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 2,073 | 6.6% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 9.6% |
| Under 18 | 2.4% |
| 18–64 years | 8.9% |
| 65 and over | 30.2% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 73.1% |
| Public insurance | 29.4% |
| No insurance | 6.8% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 3.7% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 39,957 | 92.6% |
| Spanish | 1,860 | 4.7% |
| Other Indo-European | 1,514 | 3.8% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 284 | 0.7% |
| Other languages | 44 | 0.1% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 39,923 | 92.5% |
| Born in same state | 39,547 | 91.6% |
| Born in different state | 28,254 | 65.4% |
| Foreign born | 376 | 0.9% |
| Naturalized citizen | 3,246 | 7.5% |
| Not a US citizen | 1,169 | 36.0% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Italian | 4,098 | 9.5% |
| French | 3,911 | 9.1% |
| Arab | 2,321 | 5.4% |
| English | 1,030 | 2.4% |
| Polish | 372 | 0.9% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| German | 197 | 0.5% |
| Irish | 136 | 0.3% |
| Norwegian | 71 | 0.2% |
| Dutch | 7 | 0% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 40.0% |
| Internet access | 96.3% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 47909
What city is ZIP code 47909 in?
ZIP code 47909 is primarily assigned to Lafayette, Indiana.
What county is ZIP code 47909 in?
ZIP code 47909 falls within Tippecanoe County, Indiana.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 47909?
The median home value in ZIP code 47909 is $180,700.
What is the population of ZIP code 47909?
ZIP code 47909 has an estimated population of 43,169 residents, with a density of 366 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 47909?
The median household income in ZIP code 47909 is $64,328, below the national median of ~$75,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 47909 in?
ZIP code 47909 observes the EST timezone.