47905 ZIP Code
Lafayette, Indiana
January 12, 2026
| ZIP Code: | 47905 |
| City/Town: | Lafayette |
| County: | Tippecanoe |
| State: | Indiana |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 41,689 |
| Median Household Income: | $63,072 |
| Per Capita Income: | $40,661 |
| Total Housing Units: | 18,196 |
| Median Home Value: | $200,900 |
| Land Area: | 120.4 sq miles
311.7 sq km |
| Water Area: | 1.2 sq miles
3.2 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 40.4219, -86.7636 |
Population Information (47905 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 41,689 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 20,947 | 50.2% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 20,742 | 49.8% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 35.7 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 2,769 | 6.6% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 2,961 | 7.1% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 3,129 | 7.5% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 2,134 | 5.1% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 3,177 | 7.6% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 6,332 | 15.2% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 4,839 | 11.6% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 4,708 | 11.3% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 2,188 | 5.2% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 2,638 | 6.3% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 3,705 | 8.9% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 2,083 | 5.0% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 1,026 | 2.5% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (47905 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $200,900 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 5.9 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $1,041 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 18,196 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 17,282 | 95.0% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 914 | 5.0% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 10,608 | 61.4% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 6,674 | 38.6% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (47905 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 27,519 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 828 | 3.0% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 1,378 | 5.0% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 8,772 | 31.9% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 5,055 | 18.4% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 2,436 | 8.9% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 5,592 | 20.3% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 3,458 | 12.6% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 92.0% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 32.9% | 34.3% |
Income Information (47905 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $63,072 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $83,722 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $79,035 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $40,661 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (47905 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 21,153 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 20,392 | 96.5% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 742 | 3.5% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 11,229 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 16,454 | 80.7% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 3,038 | 14.9% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 841 | 4.1% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 59 | 0.3% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (47905 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 33,667 | 80.8% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 3,162 | 7.6% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 21 | 0.1% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 1,555 | 3.7% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 1,316 | 3.2% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 1,968 | 4.7% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 2,306 | 5.5% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 3,666 | 8.8% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 2,846 | 6.8% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 194 | 0.5% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 110 | 0.3% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 516 | 1.2% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (47905 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 406 | 2.3% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 729 | 4.2% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 1,215 | 7.0% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 2,054 | 11.9% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 2,280 | 13.2% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 3,319 | 19.2% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 2,320 | 13.4% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 3,041 | 17.6% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 1,058 | 6.1% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 860 | 5.0% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (47905 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 16,695 | 81.9% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 1,631 | 8.0% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 288 | 1.4% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 221 | 1.1% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 152 | 0.7% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 1,271 | 6.2% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 18.5 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (47905 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 189 | 0.9% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 1,324 | 6.5% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 5,237 | 25.7% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 414 | 2.0% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 1,780 | 8.7% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 684 | 3.4% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 261 | 1.3% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 667 | 3.3% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 1,695 | 8.3% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 5,626 | 27.6% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 1,112 | 5.5% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 774 | 3.8% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 629 | 3.1% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (47905 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 13.9% | 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 (47905 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 38,403 | 92.1% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 29,639 | 71.1% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 13,175 | 31.6% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 3,038 | 7.3% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (47905 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 13,859 | 80.2% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 5,259 | 30.4% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 3,962 | 22.9% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 445 | 2.6% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 183 | 1.1% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 1,556 | 9.0% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (47905 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 12,288 | 67.5% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 625 | 3.4% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 873 | 4.8% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 1,249 | 6.9% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 1,375 | 7.6% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 735 | 4.0% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 670 | 3.7% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 381 | 2.1% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (47905 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 1,586 | 8.7% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 2,208 | 12.1% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 3,347 | 18.4% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 1,610 | 8.8% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 2,601 | 14.3% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 2,352 | 12.9% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 1,448 | 8.0% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 1,159 | 6.4% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 1,885 | 10.4% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (47905 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 146 | 0.8% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 2,421 | 13.3% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 4,305 | 23.7% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 7,671 | 42.2% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 3,061 | 16.8% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 592 | 3.3% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (47905 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 10,262 | 59.4% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 1,585 | 9.2% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 5,295 | 30.6% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 5 | 0.0% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 39 | 0.2% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 19 | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 8 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 69 | 0.4% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (47905 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 988 | 5.7% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 6,090 | 35.2% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 6,568 | 38.0% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 3,636 | 21.0% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (47905 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 446 | 4.2% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 948 | 8.9% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 1,822 | 17.2% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 2,055 | 19.4% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 2,907 | 27.4% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 1,840 | 17.3% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 515 | 4.9% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 75 | 0.7% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (47905 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,297 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $453 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $1,041 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.50 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.22 | 2.38 |
Households (47905 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 17,282 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 7,987 | 46.2% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 3,075 | 17.8% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 3,265 | 18.9% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 4,555 | 26.4% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 4,882 | 28.2% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 4,840 | 28.0% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.39 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 3.04 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (47905 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 16,061 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 5,240 | 32.6% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 8,560 | 53.3% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 425 | 2.6% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 1,688 | 10.5% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 4,426 | 27.6% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (47905 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 10,293 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 525 | 5.1% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 657 | 6.4% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 4,869 | 47.3% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 2,053 | 19.9% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 2,189 | 21.3% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (47905 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 31,420 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 1,724 | 5.5% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 41,441 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 4,434 | 10.7% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 288 | 6.5% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 2,183 | 49.2% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 1,963 | 44.3% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (47905 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 35,331 | 84.7% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 5,630 | 13.5% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 3,469 | 61.6% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 2,105 | 37.4% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 1,058 | 18.8% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 56 | 1.0% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (47905 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 38,331 | 91.9% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 144 | 0.3% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 3,358 | 2331.9% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 3,358 | 2331.9% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 3,358 | 2331.9% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 249 | 172.9% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 93 | 64.6% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 1,530 | 1062.5% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 176 | 122.2% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (47905 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 38,920 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 35,813 | 92.0% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 3,107 | 8.0% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 1,328 | 3.4% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 501 | 1.3% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 1,225 | 3.1% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 53 | 0.1% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (47905 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 17,282 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 16,363 | 94.7% | 89.4% |
Lafayette, IN47905