47904 ZIP Code
Lafayette, Indiana
January 12, 2026
| ZIP Code: | 47904 |
| City/Town: | Lafayette |
| County: | Tippecanoe |
| State: | Indiana |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 16,112 |
| Median Household Income: | $44,243 |
| Per Capita Income: | $33,393 |
| Total Housing Units: | 7,822 |
| Median Home Value: | $109,900 |
| Land Area: | 5.8 sq miles
14.9 sq km |
| Water Area: | 0.2 sq miles
0.5 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 40.4386, -86.8753 |
Population Information (47904 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 16,112 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 8,305 | 51.5% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 7,807 | 48.5% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 34.7 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 1,001 | 6.2% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 1,026 | 6.4% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 921 | 5.7% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 606 | 3.8% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 1,495 | 9.3% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 3,085 | 19.1% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 2,316 | 14.4% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 1,754 | 10.9% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 850 | 5.3% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 897 | 5.6% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 1,334 | 8.3% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 525 | 3.3% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 302 | 1.9% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (47904 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $109,900 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 5.1 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $927 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 7,822 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 7,292 | 93.2% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 530 | 6.8% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 3,115 | 42.7% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 4,177 | 57.3% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (47904 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 11,063 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 537 | 4.9% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 971 | 8.8% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 4,461 | 40.3% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 2,156 | 19.5% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 691 | 6.2% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 1,656 | 15.0% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 591 | 5.3% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 86.4% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 20.3% | 34.3% |
Income Information (47904 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $44,243 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $55,460 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $52,720 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $33,393 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (47904 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 8,174 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 7,799 | 95.4% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 373 | 4.6% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 4,852 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 6,289 | 80.6% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 1,054 | 13.5% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 456 | 5.8% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (47904 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 13,205 | 82.0% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 809 | 5.0% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 37 | 0.2% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 240 | 1.5% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 451 | 2.8% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 1,370 | 8.5% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 987 | 6.1% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 2,092 | 13.0% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 1,875 | 11.6% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 20 | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 9 | 0.1% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 188 | 1.2% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (47904 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 532 | 7.3% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 292 | 4.0% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 716 | 9.8% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 1,072 | 14.7% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 1,552 | 21.3% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 1,662 | 22.8% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 632 | 8.7% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 494 | 6.8% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 131 | 1.8% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 209 | 2.9% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (47904 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 5,927 | 76.0% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 523 | 6.7% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 207 | 2.7% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 196 | 2.5% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 75 | 1.0% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 594 | 7.6% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 16.4 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (47904 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 23 | 0.3% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 490 | 6.3% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 1,505 | 19.3% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 136 | 1.7% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 1,091 | 14.0% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 212 | 2.7% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 54 | 0.7% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 223 | 2.9% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 557 | 7.1% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 2,094 | 26.8% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 912 | 11.7% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 303 | 3.9% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 199 | 2.6% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (47904 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 17.9% | 8.8% |
| All people below poverty level: | -- | -- | -- |
| Under 18 years: | -- | -- | 16.3% |
| 18 to 64 years: | -- | -- | 11.0% |
| 65 years and over: | -- | -- | 10.3% |
Health Insurance (47904 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 13,984 | 86.8% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 9,298 | 57.7% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 5,912 | 36.7% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 1,293 | 8.0% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (47904 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 5,721 | 78.5% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 1,642 | 22.5% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 1,407 | 19.3% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 625 | 8.6% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 152 | 2.1% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 1,042 | 14.3% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (47904 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 5,064 | 64.7% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 69 | 0.9% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 894 | 11.4% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 792 | 10.1% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 202 | 2.6% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 179 | 2.3% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 467 | 6.0% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 155 | 2.0% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (47904 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 7 | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 217 | 2.8% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 274 | 3.5% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 293 | 3.7% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 839 | 10.7% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 463 | 5.9% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 699 | 8.9% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 1,488 | 19.0% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 876 | 11.2% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 2,666 | 34.1% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (47904 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 285 | 3.6% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 1,669 | 21.3% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 2,464 | 31.5% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 2,879 | 36.8% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 472 | 6.0% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 53 | 0.7% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (47904 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 5,213 | 71.5% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 33 | 0.5% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 2,011 | 27.6% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 0 | 0.0% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 30 | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 5 | 0.1% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (47904 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 1,039 | 14.2% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 3,127 | 42.9% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 2,437 | 33.4% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 689 | 9.4% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (47904 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 119 | 3.8% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 1,108 | 35.6% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 1,210 | 38.8% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 449 | 14.4% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 33 | 1.1% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 72 | 2.3% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 121 | 3.9% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 3 | 0.1% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (47904 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $892 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $309 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $927 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.11 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.04 | 2.38 |
Households (47904 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 7,292 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 2,008 | 27.5% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 784 | 10.8% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 2,145 | 29.4% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 2,213 | 30.3% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 1,616 | 22.2% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 1,592 | 21.8% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.07 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 2.93 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (47904 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 6,814 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 3,192 | 46.8% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 2,142 | 31.4% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 251 | 3.7% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 1,029 | 15.1% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 2,050 | 30.1% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (47904 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 3,782 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 185 | 4.9% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 129 | 3.4% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 1,505 | 39.8% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 588 | 15.5% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 1,375 | 36.4% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (47904 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 12,793 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 741 | 5.8% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 15,277 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 2,247 | 14.7% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 167 | 7.4% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 1,427 | 63.5% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 653 | 29.1% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (47904 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 12,576 | 78.1% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 3,307 | 20.5% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 2,069 | 62.6% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 1,032 | 31.2% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 382 | 11.6% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 206 | 6.2% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (47904 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 15,049 | 93.4% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 74 | 0.5% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 1,063 | 1436.5% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 1,063 | 1436.5% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 1,063 | 1436.5% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 129 | 174.3% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 41 | 55.4% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 598 | 808.1% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 15 | 20.3% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (47904 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 15,111 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 13,690 | 90.6% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 1,421 | 9.4% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 1,166 | 7.7% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 97 | 0.6% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 140 | 0.9% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 18 | 0.1% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (47904 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 7,292 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 6,794 | 93.2% | 89.4% |
Lafayette, IN47904