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47909 is the zip code for

Lafayette, IN

Also in this location:
Shadeland, IN
Stockwell, IN

Total population
39,373
Housing units
16,554
Land area
(sq. miles)
115.70
Density
(people per sq. mile)
340.30
Water area
(sq. miles)
0.37

Demographic data for zip code 47909

Gender:

Male
18,958
Female
20,415
Median age
Male
31.30
Female
32.40
Gender

Households:

Total households
15,372
Family households
10,340
Nonfamily households
5,032
Average household size
2.56
Average family size
3.09
Households

Housing units:

Total housing units
16,554
Occupied housing units
15,372
Owner-occupied
10,271
Renter-occupied
5,101
Vacant housing units
1,182
Housing units

Age:

Under 5 years
3,316
5 to 9 years
3,043
10 to 14 years
2,778
15 to 19 years
2,877
20 to 24 years
3,089
25 to 34 years
6,458
35 to 44 years
5,390
45 to 54 years
4,985
55 to 59 years
2,148
60 to 64 years
1,725
65 to 74 years
2,168
75 to 84 years
1,059
85 years and over
337
Median age
31.80
Age

Race:

White
32,352
Hispanic or Latino
3,580
Black or African American
2,093
Asian
550
American Indian & Alaska Native
83
Native Hawaiian & Other Pacific Islander
19
Other (One Race)
44
Two or More Races
652
Race
* Based on 2010, 2000 U.S. Census data

Economic data for zip code 47909

Employment status:

Population
(16 years and over)
29,564
Civilian labor force
21,994
Employed
20,325
Unemployed
1,669
Armed Forces
0
Not in labor force
7,570
Percent Unemployed
7.6%
Employment status

Commuting to work:

Workers
(16 years and over)
19,753
Car, truck, or van
Drove alone
16,487
Carpooled
2,294
Public transportation
(excluding taxicab)
198
Walked
116
Other means
160
Worked at home
498
Mean travel time
18.3 min.
Commuting to work

Occupation:

Civilian employed population
(16 years and over)
20,325
Management / business / science / arts
6,829
Service
3,768
Sales / office
4,527
Natural resources / construction / maintenance
1,484
Production / transportation / material moving
3,717
Occupation

Industry:

Civilian employed population
(16 years and over)
20,325
Agriculture / forestry / fishing / hunting / mining
197
Construction
1,002
Manufacturing
3,976
Wholesale trade
278
Retail trade
2,683
Transportation / warehousing / utilities
481
Information
266
Finance / insurance / real estate / rental / leasing
1,097
Professional / scientific / management / administrative / waste management services
1,407
Educational services / health care / social assistance
5,712
Arts / entertainment / recreation / accommodation / food services
1,817
Public administration
553
Other services
856
Industry

Class of worker:

Civilian employed population
(16 years and over)
20,325
Private wage & salary workers
16,407
Government workers
3,008
Self-employed
(in own not incorporated business)
910
Unpaid family workers
0
Class of worker

Income:

Total households
15,410
Less than $10,000
1,256
$10,000 to $14,999
476
$15,000 to $24,999
1,822
$25,000 to $34,999
1,508
$35,000 to $49,999
2,351
$50,000 to $74,999
3,412
$75,000 to $99,999
2,137
$100,000 to $149,999
1,676
$150,000 to $199,999
554
$200,000 or more
218
Median household income
$51,780
Mean household income
$61,820
Percentage of people whose income in the past 12 months is below the poverty level
11.9%
Income
* Based on 2007-2011 American Community Survey 5-year estimates

Public schools in 47909

Name & AddressPhone# of studentsFree lunchPupils per teacher
Amelia Earhart Elem Sch
3280 S 9th St
(765) 772-47404611550.0
Edgelea Elementary School
2910 S 18th St
(765) 772-47805862170.0
James Cole Elementary School
6418 E 900 S
(765) 523-2141273680.0
Mayflower Mill Elem Sch
200 E 500 S
(765) 538-38757082300.0
Mccutcheon High School
4951 Us 231 S
(765) 474-14881,7131450.0
Miami Elementary School
2401 Beck Ln
(765) 772-48004782380.0
Mintonye Elementary School
2000 W 800 S
(765) 538-2780399670.0
Wea Ridge Elementary School
1333 E 430 S
(765) 471-93218811680.0
Wea Ridge Middle School
4410 S 150 E
(765) 471-2164598860.0

Public libraries around Lafayette, IN

NameAddress
West Lafayette Public Library
208 West Columbia Street
West Lafayette, IN 47906
Tippecanoe County Public Library
627 South Street
Lafayette, IN 47901

Universities and Colleges around 47909

NameAddressPhone
Purdue University Cont'd - Library-Veterinary MedicalUnion Building
Lafayette, IN 47901
(765) 496-7251
Purdue University - Farm Operations- Farms- Animal Sciences Research & Education Center Mon5675 West 600 North
West Lafayette, IN 47906
(765) 583-2400
Purdue University Forestry1010 North 725 West
West Lafayette, IN 47906
(765) 583-3507
Purdue University - Engineering Schools- Engineering LibraryPotter Building
Lafayette, IN 47901
(765) 494-2871
Purdue University - University Mail ServicesHansen Building
Lafayette, IN 47901
(765) 496-6548
Purdue University - Farms- Agronomy Center Acre4540 USHighway 52 West
West Lafayette, IN 47906
(765) 463-2632

Hospitals and Medical Centers around 47909

NameAddressPhone# of beds
Greater Lafayette Health Serv
2400 South Street
Lafayette, IN 47904
(765) 447-6811418
Jasper County Hospital1104 East Grace Street
Rensselaer, IN 47978
(219) 866-514166
St Clare Medical Center1710 Lafayette Road
Crawfordsville, IN 47933
(765) 362-280089
St Vincent Williamsport Hosp
412 North Monroe Street
Williamsport, IN 47993
(765) 762-400022
Wabash Valley Hospital2900 North River Road
West Lafayette, IN 47906
(765) 463-255570
White County Memorial Hospital1101 O'connor Boulevard
Monticello, IN 47960
(219) 583-711159

Restaurants, dining rooms and coffee shops in 47909

Restaurant nameAddressCuisinePhone
Burger KingW W 240 S
Lafayette, IN 47909
Fast Food, Hamburgers765-474-0054
Burger King2680 Us Highway 231 S
Lafayette, IN 47909
Fast Food, Hamburgers765-477-7401
Domino's Pizza2826 Us Highway 231 S
Lafayette, IN 47909
Pizza765-477-1100
Domino's Pizza35 Beck Ln
Lafayette, IN 47909
Pizza765-474-2444
McDonald's2812 Us Highway 231 S
Lafayette, IN 47909
Fast Food, Hamburgers, Sandwiches765-474-6477
Papa John's109 Beck Ln
Lafayette, IN 47909
Pizza765-477-0044
Subway Sandwiches & Salads2820 Us Highway 231 S
Lafayette, IN 47909
Fast Food, Salads, Sandwiches765-474-3787

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