47909 ZIP Code
Lafayette, Indiana
January 12, 2026
| ZIP Code: | 47909 |
| City/Town: | Lafayette |
| County: | Tippecanoe |
| State: | Indiana |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 43,169 |
| Median Household Income: | $64,328 |
| Per Capita Income: | $39,318 |
| Total Housing Units: | 17,920 |
| Median Home Value: | $180,700 |
| Land Area: | 118.0 sq miles
305.7 sq km |
| Water Area: | 0.4 sq miles
1.1 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 40.3246, -86.8963 |
Population Information (47909 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 43,169 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 20,868 | 48.3% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 22,301 | 51.7% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 34.0 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 3,212 | 7.4% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 2,982 | 6.9% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 3,300 | 7.6% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 2,992 | 6.9% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 3,581 | 8.3% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 6,145 | 14.2% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 6,272 | 14.5% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 4,789 | 11.1% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 2,074 | 4.8% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 2,881 | 6.7% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 3,078 | 7.1% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 1,446 | 3.3% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 417 | 1.0% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (47909 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $180,700 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 5.7 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $1,050 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 17,920 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 17,284 | 96.5% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 636 | 3.5% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 10,975 | 63.5% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 6,309 | 36.5% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (47909 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 27,102 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 1,321 | 4.9% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 1,505 | 5.6% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 7,719 | 28.5% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 5,643 | 20.8% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 2,807 | 10.4% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 5,414 | 20.0% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 2,693 | 9.9% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 89.6% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 29.9% | 34.3% |
Income Information (47909 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $64,328 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $78,491 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $80,645 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $39,318 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (47909 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 23,327 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 22,546 | 96.7% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 771 | 3.3% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 9,490 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 18,525 | 82.2% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 3,182 | 14.1% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 802 | 3.6% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 37 | 0.2% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (47909 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 35,258 | 81.7% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 3,097 | 7.2% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 24 | 0.1% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 811 | 1.9% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 1,871 | 4.3% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 2,108 | 4.9% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 2,891 | 6.7% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 5,402 | 12.5% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 3,909 | 9.1% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 265 | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 205 | 0.5% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 1,023 | 2.4% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (47909 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 796 | 4.6% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 578 | 3.3% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 1,413 | 8.2% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 1,381 | 8.0% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 2,395 | 13.9% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 3,486 | 20.2% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 2,351 | 13.6% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 3,330 | 19.3% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 1,072 | 6.2% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 482 | 2.8% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (47909 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 18,909 | 83.9% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 1,632 | 7.2% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 127 | 0.6% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 167 | 0.7% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 94 | 0.4% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 1,131 | 5.0% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 17.8 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (47909 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 101 | 0.4% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 1,067 | 4.7% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 5,430 | 24.1% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 395 | 1.8% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 2,324 | 10.3% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 838 | 3.7% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 44 | 0.2% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 844 | 3.7% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 2,061 | 9.1% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 6,158 | 27.3% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 1,899 | 8.4% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 1,006 | 4.5% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 379 | 1.7% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (47909 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 12.0% | 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 (47909 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 40,217 | 93.2% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 31,544 | 73.1% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 12,703 | 29.4% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 2,942 | 6.8% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (47909 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 14,304 | 82.8% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 4,302 | 24.9% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 3,391 | 19.6% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 637 | 3.7% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 353 | 2.0% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 1,557 | 9.0% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (47909 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 13,028 | 72.7% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 585 | 3.3% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 409 | 2.3% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 282 | 1.6% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 1,649 | 9.2% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 952 | 5.3% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 679 | 3.8% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 291 | 1.6% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 45 | 0.3% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (47909 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 126 | 0.7% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 2,053 | 11.5% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 3,238 | 18.1% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 3,615 | 20.2% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 2,091 | 11.7% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 1,427 | 8.0% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 2,384 | 13.3% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 1,841 | 10.3% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 572 | 3.2% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 573 | 3.2% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (47909 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 169 | 0.9% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 1,466 | 8.2% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 3,871 | 21.6% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 9,154 | 51.1% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 2,839 | 15.8% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 421 | 2.3% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (47909 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 10,709 | 62.0% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 1,178 | 6.8% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 5,248 | 30.4% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 27 | 0.2% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 61 | 0.4% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 26 | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 35 | 0.2% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (47909 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 837 | 4.8% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 6,115 | 35.4% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 6,954 | 40.2% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 3,378 | 19.5% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (47909 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 201 | 1.8% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 1,060 | 9.7% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 2,505 | 22.8% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 2,394 | 21.8% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 2,949 | 26.9% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 1,583 | 14.4% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 237 | 2.2% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 46 | 0.4% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (47909 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,238 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $427 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $1,050 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.65 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.22 | 2.38 |
Households (47909 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 17,284 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 8,398 | 48.6% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 3,589 | 20.8% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 3,251 | 18.8% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 4,201 | 24.3% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 5,968 | 34.5% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 3,552 | 20.6% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.50 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 3.08 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (47909 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 16,269 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 5,170 | 31.8% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 8,715 | 53.6% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 482 | 3.0% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 1,742 | 10.7% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 5,235 | 32.2% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (47909 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 11,398 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 509 | 4.5% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 388 | 3.4% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 5,048 | 44.3% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 2,632 | 23.1% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 2,821 | 24.7% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (47909 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 31,505 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 2,073 | 6.6% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 43,159 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 4,129 | 9.6% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 277 | 6.7% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 2,362 | 57.2% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 1,490 | 36.1% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (47909 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 36,860 | 85.4% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 5,768 | 13.4% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 3,479 | 60.3% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 2,010 | 34.8% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 1,157 | 20.1% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 279 | 4.8% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (47909 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 39,923 | 92.5% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 376 | 0.9% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 3,246 | 863.3% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 3,246 | 863.3% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 3,246 | 863.3% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 143 | 38.0% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 146 | 38.8% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 2,396 | 637.2% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 0 | 0.0% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (47909 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 39,957 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 35,563 | 89.0% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 4,394 | 11.0% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 3,350 | 8.4% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 694 | 1.7% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 223 | 0.6% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 127 | 0.3% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (47909 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 17,284 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 16,649 | 96.3% | 89.4% |
Lafayette, IN47909