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Lafayette, IN — ZIP 47905

Population: 42,219 (Census ACS)

The median home value in ZIP 47905 (Lafayette, IN) is $298,176 — up 2.7% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $380,000 after a median 27 days on market. Typical rent runs $1,300/month. 9 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Moderate, with coldwave, strongwind, winterweather the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 9.5% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$298,176

Median home value

+2.7%

1-year change

27

Median days on market

Relatively Moderate

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$298,176
1-year appreciation
+2.7%
3-year appreciation
+14.1%
5-year appreciation
+33.1%
10-year appreciation
+98.7%
All-time peak (2026-07)
$298,176
House Price Index (state)
367.2 (+2.9% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$380,000
Median list price
$219,900
Median price per sqft
$121
1-year sale-price change
-27.6%
Median days on market
27 days
Homes sold (recent period)
2
For-sale inventory
138
Sale-to-list ratio
100.0%
Active listings
1
1-year forecast
+2.6%
Days to pending
22 days
New listings (monthly)
59

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Typical rent
$1,300/mo
1-year rent change
+4.3%
Studio fair-market rent
$750/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$937/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,156/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,502/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,734/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Below Average)
90.5 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
16.2¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$11.50/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.00%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
9
Elementary schools
4
Middle schools
4
High schools
1
School districts serving the area
Lafayette School Corporation, Tippecanoe School Corp
Schools include
Glen Acres Elementary School, Jefferson High School, Lafayette Tecumseh Jr High School, Thomas Miller Elementary School, East Tipp Middle School

Source: NCES school directory, 2022-23 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Moderate
Top hazards (county)
coldWave, strongWind, winterWeather, hail, heatWave
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coldWave: Relatively High · drought: Relatively Low · earthquake: Relatively Low · hail: Relatively Moderate · heatWave: Relatively Moderate · iceStorm: Relatively Moderate
FEMA flood zone
AE
Flood risk level
High
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 2% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
29.3%
Radon potential (county)
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Tippecanoe Sanitary Landfill, Inc (6.1 mi)
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA flood data (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Annual precipitation
42.2 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
6a (extreme annual low -10 to -5°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
42
Days with Good air quality
237
Days with Moderate air quality
106
Days with Unhealthy air quality
1
Highest AQI recorded (year)
206

Source: EPA air quality data (nearest monitoring station, annual)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
12.0 / 20
Transit service frequency
1,149
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
22,784
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
17,169

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

Airports within 30 mi
28
Nearest airport
Etter Airport (1 mi)
Nearest major airport
Purdue University Airport (LAF) (9 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
3
Hospitals include
FRANCISCAN HEALTH LAFAYETTE, INDIANA UNIVERSITY HEALTH ARNETT HOSPITAL, SYCAMORE SPRINGS
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.5 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
4.0 / 5
EV charging stations (within 10 mi)
36
Solar radiation rating
Fair (3.9 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
-1,109 tax filers

Source: IRS county-to-county migration data (county-level, ~12-month lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,982
Housing built before 1970
34.0%
Housing built 2000 or later
22.9%
Median annual property tax
$1,410
Mean commute to work
17 min
Households with broadband internet
63.2%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
74,485
Average weekly wage
$1,052
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Administrative Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
456

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

ZIP 47905State medianUS median
Median home value$298,176$237,170$289,727
Median sale price$380,000$238,000$325,000
Median days on market27 days38 days51 days
Typical rent$1,300/mo$1,331/mo$1,808/mo
Median annual property tax$1,410$1,179$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the median home value in ZIP 47905?
$298,176.
What is the median sale price in ZIP 47905?
$380,000.
How long do homes take to sell in ZIP 47905?
Median days on market: 27 days.
What is typical rent in ZIP 47905?
Typical rent: $1,300/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in ZIP 47905?
Overall risk: Relatively Moderate (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: coldWave, strongWind, winterWeather, hail, heatWave.
Is ZIP 47905 in a flood zone?
High (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone AE.
What is the wildfire risk in ZIP 47905?
Risk to homes is higher than 2% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in ZIP 47905?
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near ZIP 47905?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve ZIP 47905?
9 schools (4 elementary, 4 middle, 1 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is ZIP 47905 walkable?
Walkability index: 12.0/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in ZIP 47905?
Good. Median AQI: 42. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in ZIP 47905?
Regional Price Parity: 90.5 (100 = US average) (Below Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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