ZIP Code 47905 - Lafayette Indiana
Overview
ZIP Code 47905 is located in Lafayette Indiana. Portions of 47905 are also in Dayton and Americus and Colburn and Stockwell and Buck Creek and Sheffield Township and Perry Township (Tippecanoe County) and Washington Township (Tippecanoe County) and Fairfield Township (Tippecanoe County) and Wea Township and Lauramie Township. 47905 is entirely within Tippecanoe County. Regionally, 47905 is located in the LaFayette Indiana Area.
ZIP Code 47905 Quick Stats
| ZIP Code Name | Lafayette |
| Primary County | Tippecanoe County |
| ZIP Code Type | Standard |
| Population (2022) | 41,689 |
| Area Code(s) | 765 |
| Current Time | EDT |
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47905 Demographics
47905 can be classified socioeconomically as Lower Middle Class class compared to other ZIP Codes in Indiana based on Median Household Income and Average Adjusted Gross Income. The majority race/ethnicity residing in 47905 is White. The majority race/ethnicity attending public schools in 47905 is White. The current unemployment level in 47905 is 3.6%.
| Population | 41,689 |
| Population Growth Rate | 0% |
| Population Density | 347 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 16,383 |
| Percentage High Income Households | 2.8% |
| Median Household Income (2021) | $58,314 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2021) | $511,390 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (May 2026) | 3.6% |
| Sales Tax Rate (2025) | 7% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicity | White - 80.79% |
| Public School Majority Race/Ethnicity | White - 56.6% |
47905 Race/Ethnicity Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicity | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 34,670 | 80.79% |
| Black | 2,840 | 6.62% |
| Hispanic | 4,023 | 9.37% |
| Asian | 1,352 | 3.15% |
| Native American | 31 | 0.07% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 0 | 0% |
47905 Public School Race/Ethnicity Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicity | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 3,674 | 60.04% |
| Black | 901 | 14.72% |
| Hispanic | 1,458 | 23.83% |
| Asian | 70 | 1.14% |
| Native American | 9 | 0.15% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 7 | 0.11% |
47905 Educational Attainment Levels
| Highest Education Level | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 1,559 | 6.54% |
| Bachelor Degree | 4,812 | 20.18% |
| High School Diploma | 7,765 | 32.57% |
| No High School Diploma | 275 | 1.15% |
| GED or Alternate | 1,003 | 4.21% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 3,662 | 15.36% |
| Associates Degree | 2,048 | 8.59% |
| Masters Degree | 2,028 | 8.51% |
| Professional Degree | 329 | 1.38% |
| Doctorate Degree | 362 | 1.52% |
47905 Geography
| Coordinates | 40.42084885, -86.76641083 |
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| Region | LaFayette Indiana Area |
| Metropolitan/Micropolitan Stat Area | Lafayette-West Lafayette, IN |
| Time Zone | Eastern Daylight Time |
| IANA Timezone | America/Indiana/Indianapolis |
| Area | 120 Square Miles |
47905 Schools
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47905 Weather and Climate Data
| Plant Hardiness Zone | Zone 5b: -15F to -10F | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Average First Frost Date | October 1 - 10 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Average Last Frost Date | May 1 - 10 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Koppen-Geiger Climate Zone | Dfa - Humid Continental Hot Summers | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Ecoregion | 55b - Loamy High Lime Till Plains | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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