ZIP code 47906
Where is ZIP code 47906?
West Lafayette, Indiana
Tippecanoe County · Standard ZIP code
ZIP code 47906 belongs to West Lafayette, Indiana in Tippecanoe County. 47906 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 codes 219 and 765. About 75,198 people live in the 47906 area, where the median household income is $53,103. The closest ZIP codes are 47907 (West Lafayette, 1.4 mi south), 47901 (Lafayette, 2.6 mi southeast) and 47904 (Lafayette, 2.9 mi southeast).
| ZIP code | 47906 |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard ZIP code for street addresses and PO Boxes |
| Status | Active |
| City | West Lafayette |
| Also accepted | La Fayette, Lafayette, W Lafayette |
| State | Indiana (IN) |
| County | Tippecanoe County |
| Time zone | Eastern Time · now |
| Area codes | 219, 765 |
| Coordinates | 40.444, -86.9237 map |
| 3-digit prefix | 479 |
Population and income in 47906
| Population | 75,198 · higher than 100% of Indiana ZIP codes |
|---|---|
| People per square mile | 563 · higher than 74% of Indiana ZIP codes |
| Median age | 22.3 years · lower than 98% of Indiana ZIP codes |
| Men / women | 54% / 46% |
| Median household income | $53,103 · lower than 87% of Indiana ZIP codes |
| Income per person | $31,335 |
| Below the poverty line | 29% |
| Bachelor’s degree or higher | 64% of adults 25+ |
| Median home value | $323,200 · higher than 94% of Indiana ZIP codes |
| Median rent | $1,217 a month |
| Housing units | 29,603 |
| Households | 27,234 (2.21 people on average) |
| Owners / renters | 44% / 57% |
| Land area | 133.58 sq mi (plus 1.73 sq mi of water) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024) for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 47906. Census ZIP areas are close to, but not exactly the same as, USPS delivery areas.
ZIP codes near 47906
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 47907 | West Lafayette, IN | 1.4 mi S | Standard |
| 47901 | Lafayette, IN | 2.6 mi SE | Standard |
| 47904 | Lafayette, IN | 2.9 mi SE | Standard |
| 47902 | Lafayette, IN | 4.1 mi S | PO Box only |
| 47996 | West Lafayette, IN | 4.1 mi S | PO Box only |
| 47905 | Lafayette, IN | 4.5 mi SE | Standard |
| 47962 | Montmorenci, IN | 5.8 mi W | PO Box only |
| 47920 | Battle Ground, IN | 7.7 mi NE | Standard |
| 47909 | Lafayette, IN | 8.6 mi S | Standard |
| 47924 | Buck Creek, IN | 9 mi E | PO Box only |
| 47941 | Dayton, IN | 9.2 mi SE | PO Box only |
| 47992 | Westpoint, IN | 9.2 mi SW | Standard |
Straight-line distance between ZIP code center points. Find every ZIP code within 10 miles of 47906 or measure the distance to another ZIP code.
How to address mail to 47906
123 MAIN ST
WEST LAFAYETTE IN 47906
Put the city, the two-letter state code and the ZIP code on the last line. USPS also accepts LA FAYETTE, LAFAYETTE and W LAFAYETTE as the city name for 47906. Adding the 4-digit ZIP+4 code (47906-XXXX) helps mail sort faster but isn’t required.
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Questions
- What city is ZIP code 47906?
- 47906 is a West Lafayette, Indiana ZIP code. La Fayette, Lafayette and W Lafayette are also accepted as the city name.
- What county is 47906 in?
- ZIP code 47906 is in Tippecanoe County, Indiana.
- What time zone is ZIP code 47906 in?
- 47906 is in the Eastern Time zone (America/Indiana/Indianapolis).
- What area code is 47906?
- Phone numbers in ZIP code 47906 use area codes 219 and 765.
- What is the population of ZIP code 47906?
- About 75,198 people live in ZIP code 47906, according to the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2020–2024).
- What is the median income in 47906?
- The median household income in 47906 is $53,103 a year, lower than 87% of Indiana ZIP codes.
- What ZIP codes are near 47906?
- The nearest ZIP codes to 47906 are 47907 (West Lafayette, 1.4 miles), 47901 (Lafayette, 2.6 miles), 47904 (Lafayette, 2.9 miles) and 47902 (Lafayette, 4.1 miles).