47909 ZIP Code – Lafayette, Indiana
47909 is a ZIP code serving Lafayette, Indiana in Tippecanoe County with a population of approximately 43,169 residents. The median household income is $64,328 — near the Indiana average and near the national average. The median home value of $180,700 is below the national average, with 66.0% owner-occupied housing (decreasing). . Median rent is $1,050, which is near the U.S. average. Housing consists of 74% single-family (decreasing), 19% apartments (increasing).
The area reports an unemployment rate of 2.8%, well below the national average. An estimated 12.8% of the population falls below the poverty line, near the national figure. Bachelor's degree attainment is 32.4%, above the national average. Residents have a median age of 35.0, below the U.S. median. Neighboring ZIP codes include 47981, 47901, 47907.
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ZIP 47909 vs. Indiana vs. U.S.
| Metric | ZIP 47909 | IN Avg. | U.S. Avg. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 43k | 8,642 | 10k |
| Median Household Income | $64k | $69k | $73k |
| Median Home Value | $180k | $165k | $258k |
| Median Rent | $1,050 | $898 | $1,088 |
| Median Age | 35.0 | 41.0 | 43.2 |
| Unemployment Rate | 2.8% | 4.2% | 5.0% |
| Poverty Rate | 12.8% | 11.3% | 13.3% |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 32.4% | 21.0% | 26.9% |
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Nearby ZIP Codes
- 47981 – Romney
- 47901 – Lafayette
- 47907 – West Lafayette
- 47983 – Stockwell
- 47941 – Dayton
- 47904 – Lafayette
- 47992 – Westpoint
- 47955 – Linden
- 47905 – Lafayette
- 47930 – Clarks Hill
Nearby ZIP Code Comparison
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Median Income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 47981 | ROMNEY | 887 | $87,727 |
| 47901 | LAFAYETTE | 4,497 | $40,527 |
| 47907 | WEST LAFAYETTE | Not provided | Not provided |
| 47983 | STOCKWELL | 167 | $80,573 |
| 47941 | DAYTON | 1,096 | $69,650 |