ZIP code 47901
Where is ZIP code 47901?
Lafayette, Indiana
Tippecanoe County · Standard ZIP code
ZIP code 47901 belongs to Lafayette, Indiana in Tippecanoe County. 47901 is a standard ZIP code, so it covers street addresses as well as PO Boxes. It is in the Eastern Time zone and uses area code 765. About 4,585 people live in the 47901 area, where the median household income is $47,206. The closest ZIP codes are 47904 (Lafayette, 1 mi northeast), 47907 (West Lafayette, 1.5 mi west) and 47905 (Lafayette, 1.9 mi southeast).
| ZIP code | 47901 |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard ZIP code for street addresses and PO Boxes |
| Status | Active |
| City | Lafayette |
| Also accepted | La Fayette |
| State | Indiana (IN) |
| County | Tippecanoe County |
| Time zone | Eastern Time · now |
| Area code | 765 |
| Coordinates | 40.4177, -86.8884 map |
| 3-digit prefix | 479 |
Population and income in 47901
| Population | 4,585 · higher than 59% of Indiana ZIP codes |
|---|---|
| People per square mile | 7,642 · higher than 99% of Indiana ZIP codes |
| Median age | 30.5 years · lower than 93% of Indiana ZIP codes |
| Men / women | 51% / 49% |
| Median household income | $47,206 · lower than 94% of Indiana ZIP codes |
| Income per person | $34,970 |
| Below the poverty line | 23% |
| Bachelor’s degree or higher | 56% of adults 25+ |
| Median home value | $256,500 · higher than 83% of Indiana ZIP codes |
| Median rent | $1,036 a month |
| Housing units | 2,959 |
| Households | 2,774 (1.63 people on average) |
| Owners / renters | 8.1% / 92% |
| Land area | 0.6 sq mi (plus 0.02 sq mi of water) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024) for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 47901. Census ZIP areas are close to, but not exactly the same as, USPS delivery areas.
ZIP codes near 47901
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 47904 | Lafayette, IN | 1 mi NE | Standard |
| 47907 | West Lafayette, IN | 1.5 mi W | Standard |
| 47905 | Lafayette, IN | 1.9 mi SE | Standard |
| 47902 | Lafayette, IN | 2 mi S | PO Box only |
| 47996 | West Lafayette, IN | 2 mi S | PO Box only |
| 47906 | West Lafayette, IN | 2.6 mi NW | Standard |
| 47909 | Lafayette, IN | 6.6 mi S | Standard |
| 47941 | Dayton, IN | 6.7 mi SE | PO Box only |
| 47920 | Battle Ground, IN | 8.1 mi NE | Standard |
| 47924 | Buck Creek, IN | 8.2 mi NE | PO Box only |
| 47962 | Montmorenci, IN | 8.3 mi NW | PO Box only |
| 47903 | Lafayette, IN | 8.5 mi SE | PO Box only |
Straight-line distance between ZIP code center points. Find every ZIP code within 10 miles of 47901 or measure the distance to another ZIP code.
How to address mail to 47901
123 MAIN ST
LAFAYETTE IN 47901
Put the city, the two-letter state code and the ZIP code on the last line. USPS also accepts LA FAYETTE as the city name for 47901. Adding the 4-digit ZIP+4 code (47901-XXXX) helps mail sort faster but isn’t required.
Other ZIP codes in Lafayette, IN
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Questions
- What city is ZIP code 47901?
- 47901 is a Lafayette, Indiana ZIP code. La Fayette is also accepted as the city name.
- What county is 47901 in?
- ZIP code 47901 is in Tippecanoe County, Indiana.
- What time zone is ZIP code 47901 in?
- 47901 is in the Eastern Time zone (America/Indiana/Indianapolis).
- What area code is 47901?
- Phone numbers in ZIP code 47901 use area code 765.
- What is the population of ZIP code 47901?
- About 4,585 people live in ZIP code 47901, according to the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2020–2024).
- What is the median income in 47901?
- The median household income in 47901 is $47,206 a year, lower than 94% of Indiana ZIP codes.
- What ZIP codes are near 47901?
- The nearest ZIP codes to 47901 are 47904 (Lafayette, 1 miles), 47907 (West Lafayette, 1.5 miles), 47905 (Lafayette, 1.9 miles) and 47902 (Lafayette, 2 miles).