ZIP Code 47909 - Lafayette Indiana
Overview
ZIP Code 47909 is located in Lafayette Indiana. Portions of 47909 are also in Shadeland and Stockwell and Wea Township and Union Township (Tippecanoe County) and Lauramie Township and Randolph Township (Tippecanoe County) and Fairfield Township (Tippecanoe County) and Wayne Township (Tippecanoe County) and Jackson Township (Tippecanoe County) and Sheffield Township and Wabash Township (Tippecanoe County). 47909 is entirely within Tippecanoe County. Regionally, 47909 is located in the LaFayette Indiana Area.
ZIP Code 47909 Quick Stats
| ZIP Code Name | Lafayette |
| Primary County | Tippecanoe County |
| ZIP Code Type | Standard |
| Population (2022) | 43,169 |
| Area Code(s) | 765 |
| Current Time | EDT |
ZIP Code 47909 Map
47909 Demographics
47909 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 47909 is White. The majority race/ethnicity attending public schools in 47909 is White. The current unemployment level in 47909 is 3.6%.
| Population | 43,169 |
| Population Growth Rate | 0% |
| Population Density | 394 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 15,588 |
| Percentage High Income Households | 1.4% |
| Median Household Income (2021) | $62,661 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2021) | $391,690 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (May 2026) | 3.6% |
| Sales Tax Rate (2025) | 7% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicity | White - 80.56% |
| Public School Majority Race/Ethnicity | White - 62.16% |
47909 Race/Ethnicity Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicity | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 36,050 | 80.56% |
| Black | 3,051 | 6.82% |
| Hispanic | 4,997 | 11.17% |
| Asian | 645 | 1.44% |
| Native American | 9 | 0.02% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 0 | 0% |
47909 Public School Race/Ethnicity Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicity | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 4,039 | 65.52% |
| Black | 788 | 12.78% |
| Hispanic | 1,264 | 20.5% |
| Asian | 60 | 0.97% |
| Native American | 11 | 0.18% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 3 | 0.05% |
47909 Educational Attainment Levels
| Highest Education Level | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 1,752 | 7.81% |
| Bachelor Degree | 4,749 | 21.16% |
| High School Diploma | 6,111 | 27.23% |
| No High School Diploma | 290 | 1.29% |
| GED or Alternate | 1,187 | 5.29% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 3,657 | 16.3% |
| Associates Degree | 2,264 | 10.09% |
| Masters Degree | 1,692 | 7.54% |
| Professional Degree | 401 | 1.79% |
| Doctorate Degree | 338 | 1.51% |
47909 Geography
| Coordinates | 40.324543, -86.89485931 |
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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 | 110 Square Miles |
47909 Schools
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47909 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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