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Shadeland, IN
Town in Tippecanoe County, Indiana. ZIP codes: 47909.
Population
1,921
Land area
27.1sq mi
People per sq mi
71
ZIP codes
1
Shadeland and its ZIP codes
Shadeland at a glance
- Shadeland is 63% less dense than Indiana as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $82,708 a year, 15% more than the Indiana figure of $71,957.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $270,000 (24% above Indiana) and median rent is $1,121 a month.
Local data for Shadeland, IN
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Shadeland, IN, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$82,708
Poverty rate
15.0%
Median home value
$270,000
Median rent
$1,121/mo
Homeownership
81.2%
Bachelor's or higher
29.9%
Median age
39.2
Average commute
17.2 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (427), Irish Americans (201), Mexican Americans (133).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Tippecanoe County. PPP loans are for Shadeland.
Unemployment rate
3.5%
Sep 2026, +0.2 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$62,087
91,936 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$52,373
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$1.1B
FY 2026, $5,815 per person
How people get to work
Shadeland, IN, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone76.6%
- Carpooled6.0%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.8%
- Bicycle0.2%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.7%
- Worked from home15.6%
Average one-way commute: 17.2 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Shadeland, IN, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: cold wave
Storm events since 1996
598
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
177
0.3% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
84° / 18°F
37.0 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone2 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Shadeland, IN, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
27.8%
U.S. 33.3% -5.5 pts
Diabetes
11.3%
U.S. 12.1% -0.8 pts
Smoking
12.2%
U.S. 12.8% -0.6 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
5.9%
U.S. 11.1% -5.2 pts
ZIP codes in Shadeland
1 in or overlapping Shadeland. Population shown
Cities near Shadeland
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| West PointCensus-designated place | 4.3 mi | 0.4 |
| West LafayetteCity | 6.2 mi | 13.6 |
| LafayetteCity | 6.5 mi | 30.4 |
| RomneyCensus-designated place | 7.9 mi | 0.4 |
| MontmorenciCensus-designated place | 8.6 mi | 0.3 |
| Green HillCensus-designated place | 8.9 mi | 0.5 |
| DaytonTown | 10 mi | 1.1 |
| OtterbeinTown | 11 mi | 1.3 |
| StockwellCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 0.5 |
| IndependenceCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 0.2 |
| New RichmondTown | 11 mi | 0.2 |
| Battle GroundTown | 12 mi | 1 |
| LindenTown | 12 mi | 0.4 |
| Buck CreekCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 0.1 |
| WingateTown | 14 mi | 0.2 |
| NewtownTown | 15 mi | 0.5 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Shadeland, IN in?
- Shadeland is in Tippecanoe County, Indiana.
- What ZIP codes are in Shadeland, IN?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Shadeland include 47909.
- What is the population of Shadeland, IN?
- About 1,921 people live in Shadeland, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Shadeland?
- Nearby places include West Point (4.3 mi), West Lafayette (6.2 mi), Lafayette (6.5 mi), Romney (7.9 mi), Montmorenci (8.6 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023