47906 ZIP Code – West Lafayette, Indiana
ZIP code 47906 is one of the most populous ZIP codes located in West Lafayette, Indiana, within Tippecanoe County with a population of approximately 73,916 residents. The median household income of $46,732 is below the Indiana average and below the national average. At $258,800, median home values run near the national average, with 43.5% owner-occupied housing (decreasing). ; median rent of $1,068 is similarly near the national average. Housing consists of 50% single-family (decreasing), 40% apartments (increasing), 6% duplex/multi-family.
The unemployment rate is 3.1%, below the national average. The poverty rate is 28.7%, well above the national average. About 62.3% of residents have completed a four-year degree, well above the national rate. Residents have a median age of 22.3, well below the U.S. median. The surrounding area includes ZIP codes 47907, 47904, 47901.
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ZIP 47906 vs. Indiana vs. U.S.
| Metric | ZIP 47906 | IN Avg. | U.S. Avg. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 73k | 8,642 | 10k |
| Median Household Income | $46k | $69k | $73k |
| Median Home Value | $258k | $165k | $258k |
| Median Rent | $1,068 | $898 | $1,088 |
| Median Age | 22.3 | 41.0 | 43.2 |
| Unemployment Rate | 3.1% | 4.2% | 5.0% |
| Poverty Rate | 28.7% | 11.3% | 13.3% |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 62.3% | 21.0% | 26.9% |
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Nearby ZIP Codes
- 47907 – West Lafayette
- 47904 – Lafayette
- 47901 – Lafayette
- 47970 – Otterbein
- 47923 – Brookston
- 47920 – Battle Ground
- 47986 – Templeton
- 47924 – Buck Creek
- 47992 – Westpoint
- 47909 – Lafayette
Nearby ZIP Code Comparison
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Median Income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 47907 | WEST LAFAYETTE | Not provided | Not provided |
| 47904 | LAFAYETTE | 16,112 | $44,243 |
| 47901 | LAFAYETTE | 4,497 | $40,527 |
| 47970 | OTTERBEIN | 2,195 | $64,762 |
| 47923 | BROOKSTON | 3,545 | $77,439 |