ZIP code 47996
Where is ZIP code 47996?
West Lafayette, Indiana
Tippecanoe County · PO Box only ZIP code
ZIP code 47996 belongs to West Lafayette, Indiana in Tippecanoe County. 47996 is a PO Box only ZIP code: it is used for post office boxes at the West Lafayette post office, not for street addresses. It is in the Eastern Time zone and uses area code 765. The closest ZIP codes are 47902 (Lafayette, 0 mi north), 47905 (Lafayette, 2 mi northeast) and 47901 (Lafayette, 2 mi north).
| ZIP code | 47996 |
|---|---|
| Type | PO Box only (no street delivery) |
| Status | Active |
| City | West Lafayette |
| Also accepted | Lafayette, W Lafayette |
| State | Indiana (IN) |
| County | Tippecanoe County |
| Time zone | Eastern Time · now |
| Area code | 765 |
| Coordinates | 40.3887, -86.8949 map |
| 3-digit prefix | 479 |
The Census Bureau doesn’t publish population figures for po box only ZIP codes because nobody lives at a PO Box or a single organization’s address. For figures about the area, see the nearby standard ZIP codes below.
ZIP codes near 47996
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 47902 | Lafayette, IN | 0 mi N | PO Box only |
| 47905 | Lafayette, IN | 2 mi NE | Standard |
| 47901 | Lafayette, IN | 2 mi N | Standard |
| 47907 | West Lafayette, IN | 2.7 mi NW | Standard |
| 47904 | Lafayette, IN | 2.9 mi NE | Standard |
| 47906 | West Lafayette, IN | 4.1 mi N | Standard |
| 47909 | Lafayette, IN | 4.6 mi S | Standard |
| 47941 | Dayton, IN | 6.4 mi E | PO Box only |
| 47903 | Lafayette, IN | 6.9 mi SE | PO Box only |
| 47992 | Westpoint, IN | 8.8 mi W | Standard |
| 47962 | Montmorenci, IN | 9.1 mi NW | PO Box only |
| 47981 | Romney, IN | 9.1 mi S | Standard |
Straight-line distance between ZIP code center points. Find every ZIP code within 10 miles of 47996 or measure the distance to another ZIP code.
How to address mail to 47996
PO BOX 123
WEST LAFAYETTE IN 47996
Put the city, the two-letter state code and the ZIP code on the last line. USPS also accepts LAFAYETTE and W LAFAYETTE as the city name for 47996. Adding the 4-digit ZIP+4 code (47996-XXXX) helps mail sort faster but isn’t required.
Other ZIP codes in West Lafayette, IN
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Questions
- What city is ZIP code 47996?
- 47996 is a West Lafayette, Indiana ZIP code. Lafayette and W Lafayette are also accepted as the city name.
- What county is 47996 in?
- ZIP code 47996 is in Tippecanoe County, Indiana.
- What time zone is ZIP code 47996 in?
- 47996 is in the Eastern Time zone (America/Indiana/Indianapolis).
- What area code is 47996?
- Phone numbers in ZIP code 47996 use area code 765.
- Can I use 47996 for a street address?
- No. 47996 is only for PO Boxes. Street addresses in West Lafayette use 47906, 47907.
- What ZIP codes are near 47996?
- The nearest ZIP codes to 47996 are 47902 (Lafayette, 0 miles), 47905 (Lafayette, 2 miles), 47901 (Lafayette, 2 miles) and 47907 (West Lafayette, 2.7 miles).