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Cities in ZIP code 47909

The list below includes the cities that the US Post Office accepts for ZIP code 47909. The preferred city may not be the city in which the ZIP is located. The city for 47909 is usually the name of the main post office. When mailing your package or letter, always include the preferred or acceptable cities. Using any city in the list of unacceptable cities may result in delays.

Primary/preferred city:

Lafayette, IN

Acceptable:

Shadeland

Stats and Demographics for the 47909 ZIP Code

ZIP code 47909 is located in central Indiana and covers a slightly higher than average land area compared to other ZIP codes in the United States. It also has a slightly less than average population density.

The people living in ZIP code 47909 are primarily white. The number of people in their late 20s to early 40s is extremely large while the number of young adults is large. There are also a slightly higher than average number of single parents and a slightly less than average number of families. The percentage of children under 18 living in the 47909 ZIP code is large compared to other areas of the country.

Real Estate and Housing

ZIP code 47909 has a small percentage of vacancies.

The majority of household are owned or have a mortgage. Homes in ZIP code 47909 were primarily built in the 2000s or the 1990s. Looking at 47909 real estate data, the median home value of $123,000 is slightly less than average compared to the rest of the country. It is also slightly higher than average compared to nearby ZIP codes. So you are less likely to find inexpensive homes in 47909. Rentals in 47909 are most commonly 2 bedrooms. The rent for 2 bedrooms is normally $500-$749/month including utilities. 3+ bedrooms are also common and rent for $750-$999/month. Prices for rental property include ZIP code 47909 apartments, townhouses, and homes that are primary residences.

Employment, Income, Earnings, and Work

The median household income of $52,439 is slightly higher than average compared to the rest of the country. It is also slightly higher than average compared to nearby ZIP codes. So 47909 is likely to be one of the nicer parts of town with a more affluent demographic.

As with most parts of the country, vehicles are the most common form of transportation to places of employment. In most parts of the country, the majority of commuters get to work in under half an hour. More commuters in 47909 get to experience these short commute times than most other ZIP codes. It is very uncommon, compared to the rest of the US, for employees to have to travel more than 45 minutes to their place of employment.

For more information, see Lafayette, IN poverty.

Schools and Education

The area has some of the highest percentages of people who attended college of any ZIP.

Schools in ZIP Code 47909

ZIP Code 47909 is in the following school districts: Lafayette School Corporation, Tippecanoe School Corporation, and Private. There are 11 different elementary schools and high schools with mailing addresses in ZIP code 47909.

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