ZIP code 47905
Where is ZIP code 47905?
Lafayette, Indiana
Tippecanoe County · Standard ZIP code
ZIP code 47905 belongs to Lafayette, Indiana in Tippecanoe County. 47905 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 42,219 people live in the 47905 area, where the median household income is $65,861. The closest ZIP codes are 47901 (Lafayette, 1.9 mi northwest), 47902 (Lafayette, 2 mi southwest) and 47996 (West Lafayette, 2 mi southwest).
| ZIP code | 47905 |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard ZIP code for street addresses and PO Boxes |
| Status | Active |
| City | Lafayette |
| Also accepted | Colburn, La Fayette |
| State | Indiana (IN) |
| County | Tippecanoe County |
| Time zone | Eastern Time · now |
| Area code | 765 |
| Coordinates | 40.4001, -86.8602 map |
| 3-digit prefix | 479 |
Population and income in 47905
| Population | 42,219 · higher than 97% of Indiana ZIP codes |
|---|---|
| People per square mile | 351 · higher than 69% of Indiana ZIP codes |
| Median age | 36.3 years · lower than 77% of Indiana ZIP codes |
| Men / women | 50% / 50% |
| Median household income | $65,861 · lower than 62% of Indiana ZIP codes |
| Income per person | $36,705 |
| Below the poverty line | 15% |
| Bachelor’s degree or higher | 33% of adults 25+ |
| Median home value | $235,600 · higher than 77% of Indiana ZIP codes |
| Median rent | $1,107 a month |
| Housing units | 18,603 |
| Households | 17,755 (2.36 people on average) |
| Owners / renters | 61% / 39% |
| Land area | 120.36 sq mi (plus 1.24 sq mi of water) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024) for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 47905. Census ZIP areas are close to, but not exactly the same as, USPS delivery areas.
ZIP codes near 47905
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 47901 | Lafayette, IN | 1.9 mi NW | Standard |
| 47902 | Lafayette, IN | 2 mi SW | PO Box only |
| 47996 | West Lafayette, IN | 2 mi SW | PO Box only |
| 47904 | Lafayette, IN | 2 mi N | Standard |
| 47907 | West Lafayette, IN | 3.4 mi NW | Standard |
| 47906 | West Lafayette, IN | 4.5 mi NW | Standard |
| 47941 | Dayton, IN | 4.8 mi E | PO Box only |
| 47909 | Lafayette, IN | 5.5 mi S | Standard |
| 47903 | Lafayette, IN | 6.9 mi S | PO Box only |
| 47924 | Buck Creek, IN | 7.9 mi NE | PO Box only |
| 47920 | Battle Ground, IN | 8.8 mi N | Standard |
| 47983 | Stockwell, IN | 9.2 mi SE | PO Box only |
Straight-line distance between ZIP code center points. Find every ZIP code within 10 miles of 47905 or measure the distance to another ZIP code.
How to address mail to 47905
123 MAIN ST
LAFAYETTE IN 47905
Put the city, the two-letter state code and the ZIP code on the last line. USPS also accepts COLBURN and LA FAYETTE as the city name for 47905. Adding the 4-digit ZIP+4 code (47905-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 47905?
- 47905 is a Lafayette, Indiana ZIP code. Colburn and La Fayette are also accepted as the city name.
- What county is 47905 in?
- ZIP code 47905 is in Tippecanoe County, Indiana.
- What time zone is ZIP code 47905 in?
- 47905 is in the Eastern Time zone (America/Indiana/Indianapolis).
- What area code is 47905?
- Phone numbers in ZIP code 47905 use area code 765.
- What is the population of ZIP code 47905?
- About 42,219 people live in ZIP code 47905, according to the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2020–2024).
- What is the median income in 47905?
- The median household income in 47905 is $65,861 a year, lower than 62% of Indiana ZIP codes.
- What ZIP codes are near 47905?
- The nearest ZIP codes to 47905 are 47901 (Lafayette, 1.9 miles), 47902 (Lafayette, 2 miles), 47996 (West Lafayette, 2 miles) and 47904 (Lafayette, 2 miles).