ZIP Code 47906 - West Lafayette Indiana
Overview
ZIP Code 47906 is located in West Lafayette Indiana. Portions of 47906 are also in Battle Ground and Otterbein and Green Hill and Montmorenci and Wabash Township (Tippecanoe County) and Shelby Township (Tippecanoe County) and Tippecanoe Township (Tippecanoe County) and Round Grove Township and Medina Township and Wayne Township (Tippecanoe County). 47906 is primarily within Tippecanoe County, with some portions in White County and Warren County. Regionally, 47906 is located in the LaFayette Indiana Area.
ZIP Code 47906 Quick Stats
| ZIP Code Name | West Lafayette |
| Primary County | Tippecanoe County |
| ZIP Code Type | Standard |
| Population (2022) | 73,916 |
| Area Code(s) | 765 |
| Current Time | EDT |
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47906 Demographics
47906 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 47906 is White. The majority race/ethnicity attending public schools in 47906 is White. The current unemployment level in 47906 is 3.6%.
| Population | 73,916 |
| Population Growth Rate | 0% |
| Population Density | 558 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 22,411 |
| Percentage High Income Households | 4.8% |
| Median Household Income (2021) | $48,542 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2021) | $445,700 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (May 2026) | 3.6% |
| Sales Tax Rate (2025) | 7% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicity | White - 72.75% |
| Public School Majority Race/Ethnicity | White - 66.36% |
47906 Race/Ethnicity Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicity | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 52,571 | 72.71% |
| Black | 3,126 | 4.32% |
| Hispanic | 4,127 | 5.71% |
| Asian | 12,293 | 17% |
| Native American | 145 | 0.2% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 39 | 0.05% |
47906 Public School Race/Ethnicity Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicity | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 4,819 | 70.26% |
| Black | 475 | 6.93% |
| Hispanic | 814 | 11.87% |
| Asian | 737 | 10.75% |
| Native American | 10 | 0.15% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 4 | 0.06% |
47906 Educational Attainment Levels
| Highest Education Level | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 1,069 | 4.18% |
| Bachelor Degree | 6,827 | 26.72% |
| High School Diploma | 4,139 | 16.2% |
| No High School Diploma | 189 | 0.74% |
| GED or Alternate | 652 | 2.55% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 2,654 | 10.39% |
| Associates Degree | 1,319 | 5.16% |
| Masters Degree | 4,965 | 19.43% |
| Professional Degree | 762 | 2.98% |
| Doctorate Degree | 2,973 | 11.64% |
47906 Geography
| Coordinates | 40.48582077, -86.98509216 |
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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 | 133 Square Miles |
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47906 Weather and Climate Data
| Plant Hardiness Zone | Zone 5b: -15F to -10F | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Average First Frost Date | October 11 - 20 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 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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