West Lafayette, IN 47906

Population 67,388

47906 is zip code located in West Lafayette, Indiana. The population is 67,388, making 47906 the largest zipcode in West Lafayette and the largest in Tippecanoe County.

There are 9 public schools in 47906 with an average Homefacts rating of A-. The total crime rate for West Lafayette is very low , and there are 27 registered sex offenders residing in the zip code 47906. Unemployment in 47906 is low.

Zip codes within West Lafayette include 47907 and 47996.

West Lafayette Neighborhood Report

Schools

School Rating is Excellent

Crime Rate

68.22% Lower than national avg.

Registered Offenders

70.41% Lower than national avg.

Environmental Hazards

83 Found nearby

Unemployment

Low 2.4%

Property Values

Median Property Value $0

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9 Public Schools view public schools

Summary
There are 9 K-12 public schools in 47906, IN and 1 private school. Homefacts rates 47906's schools as Excellent, with an overall A- rating.

0 Colleges & Universities view all colleges & universities

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27 Registered Offenders search the registered offender database

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*100 is national avg. Greater than 100 means higher crime, lower means less crime.
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Property Report Overview

Housing Inventory

Property Type
  • Vacant
    9.1%
  • Rented
    52.9%
  • Owned
    38%

432 Building Permits View All

  • In 2014, the city of West Lafayette, IN issued 432 building permits. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes. Of those 432 permits, 129 were issued for single family homes and 303 were issued for multi-family homes.
  • In 2013, the city of West Lafayette, IN issued 555 building permits. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes. Of those 555 permits, 57 were issued for single family homes and 498 were issued for multi-family homes.
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Fair Market Rents

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  • Property Type Rent
  • Studio: $760
  • 1 Bedroom: $870
  • 2 Bedrooms: $1,020
  • 3 Bedrooms: $1,310
  • 4 Bedrooms: $1,610

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Environmental Hazards

83 Environmental Hazards

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Health Hazards

  • Air Quality HEALTHY (261/283)
    West Lafayette, IN has 92.23% good air quality.
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  • Radon ZONE 1 COUNTY
    West Lafayette, IN is a red zone.
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  • UV Index MODERATE 4.36 Average
    West Lafayette, IN is a moderate risk area for ultra-violet rays.
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Weather

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Average Monthly Temperature

  • January 25.63°
  • February 30.17°
  • March 43.85°
  • April 54.75°
  • May 62.97°
  • June 72.3°
  • July 75.62°
  • August 72.86°
  • September 66.62°
  • October 54.9°
  • November 41.17°
  • December 31.62°

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Natural Disasters

Probability of Natural Disasters for West Lafayette, IN

Earthquakes
West Lafayette, IN has a very low risk of earthquakes.
Hurricanes
West Lafayette, IN has no risk of hurricanes.
Hail
West Lafayette, IN has a moderate risk of hail storms.
Tornadoes
West Lafayette, IN has a very high risk of tornadoes.

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Median Household Income

Median Household Income in 47906: $40,571

Unemployment

Unemployment in West Lafayette is 2.4%. It is lower than the state and national averages, 3.1% and 7.7% respectively

Workforce Breakdown

Blue Collar - 34.12%
White Collar - 65.88%

Politics

State Representatives

  • Gov. Mike Pence
  • Sen. Daniel Coats
  • Sen. Joe Donnelly

City Representatives

  • Todd Rokita

Neighborhood Info

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21 FCC Towers view all

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