City

Lafayette, IN

6 ZIP codes  ·  Tippecanoe County  ·  Indiana

👥105,762Population
💰$61,633Median HH Income▼ 19% below avg
🎂34.9Median Age
🏠$197,430Median Home Value▼ 29% below avg
🎓41.8%College Grads▲ 8% above avg
📊2.8%Unemployment▼ 42% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 49.5% Female 50.5% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 74%Hispanic: 12.2%Black: 7.2%Asian: 2.9%Other: 3.3%Race
White74.0%
Hispanic12.2%
Black7.2%
Asian2.9%
Other3.3%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
7%
5–17
18%
18–24
10%
25–44
30%
45–64
22%
65+
6%

Key Indicators

Median Age34.9 yrs
Avg HH Size2.33
Below Poverty14.2% ▲ 42% above avg
College Grads41.8% ▲ 8% above avg
Unemployment2.8% ▼ 42% below avg
No HS Diploma1,065 (1.7%)
HS Graduate19,376 (30.6%)
Some College8,904 (14.1%)
Associates7,411 (11.7%)
Bachelors5,976 (9.5%)
Graduate Degree20,502 (32.4%)

Education

No HS: 1.7%HS Grad: 30.6%Some College: 14.1%Associates: 11.7%Bachelors: 9.5%Graduate: 32.4%Edu
No HS1.7%
HS Grad30.6%
Some College14.1%
Associates11.7%
Bachelors9.5%
Graduate32.4%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 58.4%Renter: 41.6%Tenure
Owner58.4%
Renter41.6%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
4%
$50k–$100k
10%
$100k–$150k
20%
$150k–$200k
18%
$200k–$300k
27%
$300k–$500k
17%
Over $500k
4%

Financials

Median HH Income$61,633 ▼ 19% below avg
Median Home Value$197,429 ▼ 29% below avg
Home/Income Ratio3.2x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,070/mo
Total Housing Units47,415
Vacant Units2,301

Income Distribution

Under $25k
17%
$25k–$50k
21%
$50k–$75k
20%
$75k–$100k
14%
$100k–$150k
18%
$150k–$200k
6%
Over $200k
5%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
88%
Public Transit
2%
Walked
2%
Work From Home
9%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
43%
15–30 min
46%
30–45 min
6%
Over 45 min
5%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
3%
1940s–1950s
13%
1960s–1970s
9%
1980s–1990s
17%
2000+
58%
About Lafayette, IN

Lafayette is a city in Indiana, located in Tippecanoe County. The city spans 6 ZIP codes and is home to approximately 105,762 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 34.87 years.

Economically, Lafayette is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $61,632 is below the national average. Approximately 14.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 2.8%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Lafayette is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $197,429, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,069 per month.

The population of Lafayette is well-educated. 41.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (74%).

Lafayette, IN offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Indiana. Spread across 6 ZIP codes, the city's neighborhoods vary in character, density, and demographics — explore each ZIP code below for a detailed breakdown.

ZIP Codes in Lafayette
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
47901 4,342 $46,425 $257,400 $954 4.2% 61.4% 9.8%
47904 16,340 $46,841 $118,700 $965 3.8% 27.8% 41.3%
47905 42,109 $63,115 $215,500 $1,101 2.3% 42.9% 62.4%
47909 42,971 $67,341 $203,600 $1,091 2.8% 44.1% 65.9%

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