47906 ZIP Code
West Lafayette, Indiana
January 12, 2026
| ZIP Code: | 47906 |
| City/Town: | West Lafayette |
| County: | Tippecanoe |
| State: | Indiana |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 73,916 |
| Median Household Income: | $46,732 |
| Per Capita Income: | $16,059 |
| Total Housing Units: | 27,990 |
| Median Home Value: | $258,800 |
| Land Area: | 133.6 sq miles
346.0 sq km |
| Water Area: | 1.7 sq miles
4.5 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 40.4796, -86.9892 |
Population Information (47906 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 73,916 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 39,924 | 54.0% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 33,992 | 46.0% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 22.3 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 2,695 | 3.6% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 2,341 | 3.2% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 3,207 | 4.3% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 13,859 | 18.7% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 21,838 | 29.5% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 8,171 | 11.1% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 5,233 | 7.1% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 5,274 | 7.1% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 2,345 | 3.2% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 2,308 | 3.1% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 4,044 | 5.5% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 1,356 | 1.8% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 1,245 | 1.7% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (47906 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $258,800 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 5.3 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $1,068 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 27,990 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 25,718 | 91.9% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 2,272 | 8.1% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 11,305 | 44.0% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 14,413 | 56.0% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (47906 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 29,976 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 328 | 1.1% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 885 | 3.0% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 4,878 | 16.3% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 3,617 | 12.1% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 2,035 | 6.8% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 8,574 | 28.6% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 9,659 | 32.2% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 96.0% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 60.8% | 34.3% |
Income Information (47906 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $46,732 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $76,222 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $93,277 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $16,059 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (47906 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 35,484 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 34,248 | 96.7% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 1,154 | 3.3% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 29,619 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 24,131 | 70.5% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 9,052 | 26.4% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 1,014 | 3.0% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 51 | 0.1% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (47906 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 53,122 | 71.9% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 3,460 | 4.7% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 113 | 0.2% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 11,777 | 15.9% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 14 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 2,001 | 2.7% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 3,429 | 4.6% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 3,709 | 5.0% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 4,692 | 6.3% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 2,281 | 3.1% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 385 | 0.5% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 234 | 0.3% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 1,792 | 2.4% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (47906 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 4,408 | 17.1% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 1,216 | 4.7% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 2,663 | 10.4% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 2,939 | 11.4% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 1,988 | 7.7% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 3,192 | 12.4% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 3,038 | 11.8% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 2,933 | 11.4% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 1,534 | 6.0% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 1,807 | 7.0% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (47906 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 19,958 | 58.3% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 2,133 | 6.2% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 1,378 | 4.0% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 4,111 | 12.0% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 1,050 | 3.1% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 3,744 | 10.9% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 17.0 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (47906 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 348 | 1.0% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 1,039 | 3.0% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 3,325 | 9.7% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 202 | 0.6% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 3,242 | 9.5% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 1,190 | 3.5% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 356 | 1.0% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 1,213 | 3.5% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 2,730 | 8.0% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 14,585 | 42.6% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 4,234 | 12.4% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 1,199 | 3.5% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 585 | 1.7% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (47906 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 29.7% | 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 (47906 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 70,192 | 95.0% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 63,654 | 86.1% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 11,190 | 15.1% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 3,172 | 4.3% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (47906 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 20,850 | 81.1% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 4,551 | 17.7% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 3,573 | 13.9% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 495 | 1.9% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 122 | 0.5% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 582 | 2.3% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (47906 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 12,208 | 43.6% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 916 | 3.3% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 715 | 2.6% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 1,030 | 3.7% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 2,810 | 10.0% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 4,198 | 15.0% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 4,834 | 17.3% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 1,279 | 4.6% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (47906 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 257 | 0.9% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 5,157 | 18.4% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 6,176 | 22.1% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 4,300 | 15.4% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 3,471 | 12.4% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 2,618 | 9.4% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 2,811 | 10.0% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 1,160 | 4.1% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 400 | 1.4% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 1,640 | 5.9% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (47906 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 1,330 | 4.8% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 3,348 | 12.0% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 6,391 | 22.8% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 9,466 | 33.8% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 6,327 | 22.6% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 1,128 | 4.0% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (47906 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 12,576 | 48.9% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 1,460 | 5.7% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 11,319 | 44.0% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 7 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 81 | 0.3% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 93 | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 182 | 0.7% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (47906 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 2,642 | 10.3% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 9,356 | 36.4% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 8,783 | 34.2% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 4,937 | 19.2% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (47906 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 920 | 8.1% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 174 | 1.5% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 1,122 | 9.9% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 1,238 | 11.0% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 3,359 | 29.7% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 3,309 | 29.3% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 1,111 | 9.8% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 72 | 0.6% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (47906 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,505 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $543 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $1,068 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.62 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.05 | 2.38 |
Households (47906 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 25,718 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 9,110 | 35.4% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 4,229 | 16.4% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 8,394 | 32.6% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 6,635 | 25.8% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 5,563 | 21.6% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 4,582 | 17.8% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.30 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 3.01 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (47906 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 35,768 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 23,812 | 66.6% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 10,086 | 28.2% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 561 | 1.6% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 1,208 | 3.4% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 17,037 | 47.6% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (47906 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 43,374 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 838 | 1.9% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 562 | 1.3% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 4,387 | 10.1% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 2,491 | 5.7% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 35,096 | 80.9% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (47906 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 63,535 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 1,599 | 2.5% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 73,364 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 4,975 | 6.8% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 322 | 6.5% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 2,839 | 57.1% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 1,814 | 36.5% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (47906 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 46,629 | 63.1% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 26,816 | 36.3% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 11,394 | 42.5% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 12,540 | 46.8% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 6,069 | 22.6% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 2,882 | 10.7% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (47906 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 60,197 | 81.4% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 738 | 1.0% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 13,719 | 1858.9% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 13,719 | 1858.9% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 13,719 | 1858.9% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 923 | 125.1% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 1,092 | 148.0% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 109 | 14.8% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 1,872 | 253.7% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 195 | 26.4% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (47906 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 71,221 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 56,565 | 79.4% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 14,656 | 20.6% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 2,418 | 3.4% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 4,001 | 5.6% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 6,809 | 9.6% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 1,428 | 2.0% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (47906 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 25,718 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 25,239 | 98.1% | 89.4% |
West Lafayette, IN47906