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U.S. ZIP Code · IN47906

Tippecanoe County · Lafayette-West Lafayette, IN

Typical home value

$365,632[1]

Zillow Home Value Index, as of April 2026

Appreciation

1-year
+0.9%
5-year / yr
+6.0%
10-year / yr
+6.3%

Relative price

vs U.S.
+28.7%
vs metro
+60.7%
vs state
+58.0%
ZIP 47906 location in IN
Location of ZIP 47906 in IN

Price history

Zillow Home Value Index — monthly, smoothed and seasonally adjusted.

The typical home in 47906 is worth $365,632 — 60.7% above the Lafayette-West Lafayette, IN median. Over the past year, values have risen 0.9%. Homes here rent for a typical $1,724 a month — a 5.7% gross rental yield. The effective property tax rate is 0.7%.

#Rent & investment

Typical asking rent, and the returns it implies at the current home value.

Monthly rent
$1,724[2]
Gross yield
5.7%[2]
Cap rate
3.4%[2]

#Property tax

Effective rate — total real estate taxes paid relative to total home value.

Effective tax rate
0.7%[3]
Typical annual tax
$2,693[3]

#Climate risk

FEMA National Risk Index ratings for Tippecanoe County. "Not Applicable" means the hazard does not threaten the county.

Overall risk
Relatively Moderate[4]
Riverine flood
Relatively Moderate
Coastal flood
Not Applicable
Wildfire
Very Low
Drought
Relatively Low
Heat wave
Relatively Moderate
Hurricane
Very Low
Tornado
Relatively Moderate
Earthquake
Relatively Low
Winter weather
Relatively High

#Who lives here

Population
75,198[3]
Median household income
$53,103[3]

#Migration

Household moves in and out of Tippecanoe County over a year, from IRS tax-return data.

Net migration
-1,217[5]
Moved in
4,879
Moved out
6,096

Schools

Open public schools in this ZIP, from the NCES Common Core of Data.

Public schools
8
Elementary
3
Middle
3
High
2
  • William Henry Harrison High School

    High · Grades 9–12 · Tippecanoe School Corp

    2,169 students

  • West Lafayette Jr/Sr High School

    High · Grades 7–12 · West Lafayette Com School Corp

    1,110 students

  • Klondike Elementary School

    Elementary · Grades K–5 · Tippecanoe School Corp

    932 students

  • Burnett Creek Elementary School

    Elementary · Grades K–5 · Tippecanoe School Corp

    775 students

  • Battle Ground Middle School

    Middle · Grades 6–8 · Tippecanoe School Corp

    722 students

Run the numbers

Interactive calculators pre-filled with this ZIP's typical home value, rent, and property-tax rate. Edit any field to recompute.

Gross yield5.7%
Net yield (after ~40% expenses)3.4%
Annual rent$20,686

Gross and net yield are estimates based on the inputs and the selected expense ratio. Actual income and expenses will vary by property and market. Not investment advice.

Monthly payment$1,849
Loan principal$292,506
Down payment$73,126
Total interest paid$373,075

Estimated monthly payments include principal and interest only. Actual costs will include property tax, insurance, possibly PMI, and HOA fees not modeled here. Loan terms shown are estimates; consult a licensed lender for current rates and qualification.

Own : rent ratio1.38
Monthly cost to own$2,379
Monthly rent$1,724

Renting is meaningfully cheaper month-to-month.

This calculator projects multi-year scenarios based on assumptions about appreciation, rent growth, and investment returns — none of which are guaranteed. Actual outcomes depend on variables this tool cannot know. Not financial or real estate advice.

#Metro ranking

Where this ZIP sits among others in its metro area.

Appreciation
4th percentile[1]
Rental yield
40th percentile[2]
Property tax
88th percentile[3]

Rankings

Top-10 lists this ZIP code appears on.

Frequently asked

How much is a home worth in ZIP code 47906?
The typical home in 47906 is worth $365,632, based on the Zillow Home Value Index.
Are home values rising in 47906?
Home values in 47906 are up 0.9% over the past year, and up 6.0% a year over five years.
What is the typical rent in 47906?
A typical home in 47906 rents for about $1,724 a month, a gross rental yield of 5.7%.
What is the property tax rate in 47906?
The effective property tax rate in 47906 is 0.7% — roughly $2,693 a year on a typical home.
Who lives in 47906?
ZIP code 47906 has a population of 75,198 and a median household income of $53,103.

#Comparable ZIPs

Same metro, nearest typical home value. Each card shows the comparable ZIP's headline numbers so you can scan at a glance.

  • West Point CDP, IN

    Typical home
    $362,084
    Gross yield
  • Battle Ground, IN

    Typical home
    $332,536
    Gross yield
  • Romney CDP, IN

    Typical home
    $327,047
    Gross yield
  • Lafayette, IN

    Typical home
    $293,835
    Gross yield
    5.1%
  • IN

    Typical home
    $290,598
    Gross yield
  • Shadeland, IN

    Typical home
    $278,827
    Gross yield
    7.2%

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