ZIP code 47909
Where is ZIP code 47909?
Lafayette, Indiana
Tippecanoe County · Standard ZIP code
ZIP code 47909 belongs to Lafayette, Indiana in Tippecanoe County. 47909 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 43,561 people live in the 47909 area, where the median household income is $68,035. The closest ZIP codes are 47903 (Lafayette, 3.6 mi east), 47902 (Lafayette, 4.6 mi north) and 47996 (West Lafayette, 4.6 mi north).
| ZIP code | 47909 |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard ZIP code for street addresses and PO Boxes |
| Status | Active |
| City | Lafayette |
| Also accepted | Shadeland |
| State | Indiana (IN) |
| County | Tippecanoe County |
| Time zone | Eastern Time · now |
| Area code | 765 |
| Coordinates | 40.3228, -86.8881 map |
| 3-digit prefix | 479 |
Population and income in 47909
| Population | 43,561 · higher than 98% of Indiana ZIP codes |
|---|---|
| People per square mile | 369 · higher than 70% of Indiana ZIP codes |
| Median age | 34.3 years · lower than 84% of Indiana ZIP codes |
| Men / women | 49% / 51% |
| Median household income | $68,035 · lower than 57% of Indiana ZIP codes |
| Income per person | $34,143 |
| Below the poverty line | 13% |
| Bachelor’s degree or higher | 32% of adults 25+ |
| Median home value | $222,800 · higher than 72% of Indiana ZIP codes |
| Median rent | $1,127 a month |
| Housing units | 18,802 |
| Households | 18,168 (2.4 people on average) |
| Owners / renters | 66% / 34% |
| Land area | 118.02 sq mi (plus 0.43 sq mi of water) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024) for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 47909. Census ZIP areas are close to, but not exactly the same as, USPS delivery areas.
ZIP codes near 47909
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 47903 | Lafayette, IN | 3.6 mi E | PO Box only |
| 47902 | Lafayette, IN | 4.6 mi N | PO Box only |
| 47996 | West Lafayette, IN | 4.6 mi N | PO Box only |
| 47981 | Romney, IN | 4.8 mi S | Standard |
| 47905 | Lafayette, IN | 5.5 mi N | Standard |
| 47901 | Lafayette, IN | 6.6 mi N | Standard |
| 47983 | Stockwell, IN | 6.6 mi SE | PO Box only |
| 47941 | Dayton, IN | 7 mi NE | PO Box only |
| 47907 | West Lafayette, IN | 7.2 mi N | Standard |
| 47904 | Lafayette, IN | 7.3 mi N | Standard |
| 47906 | West Lafayette, IN | 8.6 mi N | Standard |
| 47992 | Westpoint, IN | 9.2 mi W | Standard |
Straight-line distance between ZIP code center points. Find every ZIP code within 10 miles of 47909 or measure the distance to another ZIP code.
How to address mail to 47909
123 MAIN ST
LAFAYETTE IN 47909
Put the city, the two-letter state code and the ZIP code on the last line. USPS also accepts SHADELAND as the city name for 47909. Adding the 4-digit ZIP+4 code (47909-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 47909?
- 47909 is a Lafayette, Indiana ZIP code. Shadeland is also accepted as the city name.
- What county is 47909 in?
- ZIP code 47909 is in Tippecanoe County, Indiana.
- What time zone is ZIP code 47909 in?
- 47909 is in the Eastern Time zone (America/Indiana/Indianapolis).
- What area code is 47909?
- Phone numbers in ZIP code 47909 use area code 765.
- What is the population of ZIP code 47909?
- About 43,561 people live in ZIP code 47909, according to the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2020–2024).
- What is the median income in 47909?
- The median household income in 47909 is $68,035 a year, lower than 57% of Indiana ZIP codes.
- What ZIP codes are near 47909?
- The nearest ZIP codes to 47909 are 47903 (Lafayette, 3.6 miles), 47902 (Lafayette, 4.6 miles), 47996 (West Lafayette, 4.6 miles) and 47981 (Romney, 4.8 miles).