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West Lafayette, IN
City in Tippecanoe County, Indiana. ZIP codes: 47907.
Population
45,159
Land area
13.6sq mi
People per sq mi
3,330
ZIP codes
1
West Lafayette and its ZIP codes
West Lafayette at a glance
- West Lafayette is about 17 times as dense as Indiana as a whole.
- It is the 23rd most populous of 967 cities and towns in Indiana.
- Households here earn a median of $34,891 a year, 52% less than the Indiana figure of $71,957.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $350,000 (60% above Indiana) and median rent is $1,225 a month.
Local data for West Lafayette, IN
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
West Lafayette, IN, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$34,891
Poverty rate
37.3%
Median home value
$350,000
Median rent
$1,225/mo
Homeownership
29.4%
Bachelor's or higher
73.3%
Median age
21.4
Average commute
16.1 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (8,928), Irish Americans (4,725), Indian Americans (4,172).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Tippecanoe County. PPP loans are for West Lafayette.
Unemployment rate
3.6%
Aug 2026, -0.5 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$62,087
91,936 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$52,373
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$1.08B
FY 2026, $5,815 per person
PPP loans
$784K
5 loans, 118 jobs reported
How people get to work
West Lafayette, IN, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone48.3%
- Carpooled4.5%
- Public transit4.8%
- Walked22.4%
- Bicycle3.3%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.6%
- Worked from home15.1%
Average one-way commute: 16.1 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
West Lafayette, 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 zone6 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in West Lafayette, IN, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
25.5%
U.S. 33.3% -7.8 pts
Diabetes
6.1%
U.S. 12.1% -6.0 pts
Smoking
12.7%
U.S. 12.8% about the same
Uninsured (18-64)
10.2%
U.S. 11.1% -0.9 pts
ZIP codes in West Lafayette
1 in or overlapping West Lafayette. Population shown
Cities near West Lafayette
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| LafayetteCity | 4.8 mi | 30.4 |
| MontmorenciCensus-designated place | 5.6 mi | 0.3 |
| Battle GroundTown | 5.8 mi | 1 |
| ShadelandTown | 6.2 mi | 27.1 |
| OtterbeinTown | 8.7 mi | 1.3 |
| West PointCensus-designated place | 9.1 mi | 0.4 |
| Buck CreekCensus-designated place | 9.2 mi | 0.1 |
| DaytonTown | 9.7 mi | 1.1 |
| Green HillCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 0.5 |
| AmericusCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 0.2 |
| BrookstonTown | 11 mi | 0.7 |
| ColburnCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 0.1 |
| RomneyCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 0.4 |
| StockwellCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 0.5 |
| IndependenceCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 0.2 |
| ChalmersTown | 15 mi | 0.3 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is West Lafayette, IN in?
- West Lafayette is in Tippecanoe County, Indiana.
- What ZIP codes are in West Lafayette, IN?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping West Lafayette include 47907.
- What is the population of West Lafayette, IN?
- About 45,159 people live in West Lafayette, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near West Lafayette?
- Nearby places include Lafayette (4.8 mi), Montmorenci (5.6 mi), Battle Ground (5.8 mi), Shadeland (6.2 mi), Otterbein (8.7 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023