The 47909 ZIP Code is associated with the city of Lafayette in Indiana in Tippecanoe County in the United States. The current population estimate is 43,291. It is estimated that 15.6% of residents in the 47909 ZIP Code are aged 62 years and older, while the region overall has a median age of 34.0 years. In this Indiana region, an estimated 28.0% have a bachelor's degree or higher, while the per capita income comes in at about $29,802. An estimated 7% of the population in this ZIP lives below the poverty line, while the median househould income is $60,516.
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The median household income in ZIP Code 47909 is $60,516, while the region's mean household income is $73,677. Breaking income down further, per capita income in the region is $29,802. The per capita income in ZIP Code 47909 of $29,802 is approximately 0.08% more than the per capita income in Indiana overall of $29,777. An estimated 6.8% of the population is living below the poverty line in this region. This rate is approximately 28.42% lower than the overall poverty rate in the U.S. of 9.5%. Regarding household income, approximately 24.0% of the population in 47909 earn $50,000 to $74,999 per year, while an estimated 17.9% earn $100,000 to $149,999 per year, and 2.2% of 47909 residents earn $200,000 or more per year.
| Household Income | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 per year | 4.8% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 per year | 2.9% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 per year | 9.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 per year | 8.5% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 per year | 14.3% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 per year | 24.0% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 per year | 11.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 per year | 17.9% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 per year | 4.5% |
| $200,000 or more per year | 2.2% |
Looking at race in the population that makes up ZIP Code 47909, 98.2% is one race, while 1.8% are two or more races. Approximately 10.2% of 47909 residents are hispanic or Latino (of any race). The most common race in 47909 (race alone or in combination with one or more other races), is White (88.3%), followed by Black or African American (9.2%) .
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 88.3% |
| Black or African American | 9.2% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.1% |
| Asian | 1.8% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 0.3% |
| Some other race | 2.6% |
Residents of ZIP Code 47909 are younger than average. The median age of 34.0 years in ZIP Code 47909 is approximately 10.76% lower than the overall median age in the U.S. of 38.1 years. About 74.5% of residents are aged 18 years and older, and 15.6% of residents are 62 years and over. Approximately 15.4% of the population in 47909 falls in the age group 25 to 34 years, while an estimated 13.3% are aged 35 to 44 years. On the low end of the scale, 1.0% of 47909 residents are aged 85 years and over.
| Age Range | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 5 years | 8.8% |
| 5 to 9 years | 6.2% |
| 10 to 14 years | 6.6% |
| 15 to 19 years | 5.5% |
| 20 to 24 years | 8.9% |
| 25 to 34 years | 15.4% |
| 35 to 44 years | 13.3% |
| 45 to 54 years | 10.9% |
| 55 to 59 years | 5.9% |
| 60 to 64 years | 6.6% |
| 65 to 74 years | 7.4% |
| 75 to 84 years | 3.5% |
| 85 years and over | 1.0% |
In ZIP Code 47909, 90.0% of the population lists "English only" as the language spoken in home, while 8.0% of lists Spanish. Additionally, Asian and Pacific Islander languages are spoken in 1.0% of homes, and other Indo-European languages are spoken in 0.8% of homes. Lastly, 0.2% of homes list "other languages" as spoken in the home. All percentages referenced are for the population 5 years and older in this Tippecanoe County region.
| Language Spoken | Percent |
|---|---|
| English only | 90.0% |
| Spanish | 8.0% |
| Other Indo-European languages | 1.0% |
| Asian and Pacific Islander languages | 0.8% |
| Other languages | 0.2% |
Regarding the age of homes in ZIP Code 47909, an estimated 20.3% of homes were built between 1990 and 1999. Additionally, 17.5% of homes in the region were built between 2000 and 2009, while an estimated 1.7% of homes were built between 1940 and 1949 in this Tippecanoe County region.
| Year Home Built | Percent |
|---|---|
| Built in 2014 or later | 4.8% |
| Built between 2010 and 2013 | 3.4% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 17.5% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 20.3% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 12.7% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 14.4% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 13.6% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 8.7% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 1.7% |
| Built in 1939 or earlier | 2.9% |
In ZIP Code 47909, 91.8% of the population graduated high school, while 28.0% have a bachelor's degree or higher. In this region, 2.8% achieved an education level less than 9th grade, while 9.3% hold a graduate or professional degree. Approximately 30.6% in this Tippecanoe County region reached the highest level of high school graduate (including equivalency).
| Education Level | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than 9th grade | 2.8% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma | 5.4% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency) | 30.6% |
| Some college, no degree | 23.6% |
| Associate's degree | 9.7% |
| Bachelor's degree | 18.7% |
| Graduate or professional degree | 9.3% |
| Health Issue | Percent of adults* |
|---|
One of the top preventative health measures in ZIP Code 47909 is current access to health insurance, as an estimated 90.2% of adults 18 and older take part in this preventive measure. Additionally, % of those 18 and above in 47909 list , as a preventive measure.
| Preventive Measure | Percent of adults* |
|---|---|
| Current access to health insurance | 90.2% |
| Risk Behavior | Percent of adults* |
|---|
| Region | Residential | Commercial | Industrial |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZIP Code 47909 | 12.35¢/kWh | 10.04¢/kWh | 7.03¢/kWh |
| Indiana | 14.8¢/kWh | 12.49¢/kWh | 8.2¢/kWh |
| United States | 16.62¢/kWh | 13.58¢/kWh | 8.81¢/kWh |
| Month | ZIP Code 47909 | Low (WA) | High (AZ) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 1.9 | 5.84 | |
| Feb | 3 | 6.31 | |
| Mar | 3.65 | 7.02 | |
| Apr | 5.13 | 7.3 | |
| May | 5.17 | 7.13 | |
| Jun | 5.72 | 6.95 | |
| Jul | 6.22 | 6.51 | |
| Aug | 6.08 | 6.65 | |
| Sep | 5.15 | 7.02 | |
| Oct | 3.32 | 6.92 | |
| Nov | 2.33 | 5.99 | |
| Dec | 1.78 | 5.46 |
Regarding consumer complaints about financial products in ZIP Code 47909, credit reporting or other personal consumer reports have received the most complaints in 47909 in the past 12 months. Credit reporting or credit repair services received the second most complaints. The most frequent complaint overall in this Tippecanoe County region was incorrect information on a report.
| Complaint Product | Number of Complaints* |
|---|---|
| Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports | 95 |
| Credit reporting or credit repair services | 87 |
| Debt collection | 18 |
| Checking or savings account | 16 |
| Student loan | 6 |
| Other | 20 |
| Complaint Issue | Number of Complaints* |
|---|---|
| Incorrect information on your report | 76 |
| Improper use of your report | 71 |
| Problem with a credit reporting company's investigation | 26 |
| Managing an account | 10 |
| Problem with a company's investigation into an existing problem | 10 |
| Other | 49 |
In 47909, 74.5% of the population is in the labor force. Recent estimates place 2.7% as working from home, while the total labor force in the region has a mean travel to time to work of 18.1 minutes. Approximately 27.1% of the employed population 16 years and over in 47909 work in educational services, and health care and social assistance, while an estimated 24.2% work in manufacturing. On the lower end of the scale, just 0.7% of 47909 workers 16 years and over work in agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining.
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining | 0.7% |
| Construction | 4.5% |
| Manufacturing | 24.2% |
| Wholesale trade | 1.7% |
| Retail trade | 11.1% |
| Transportation and warehousing, and utilities | 3.0% |
| Information | 1.3% |
| Finance and insurance, and real estate and rental and leasing | 4.1% |
| Professional, scientific, management, and administrative | 8.7% |
| Educational services, and health care and social assistance | 27.1% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation, and accommodation and food services | 7.7% |
| Other services, except public administration | 3.4% |
| Public administration | 2.5% |