West Lafayette
City in Tippecanoe County, Indiana
West Lafayette is a city in Tippecanoe County, Indiana, with 44,595 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 614 ft (187 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Lafayette, 4.4 miles SE.
- 44,595residents (2020 Census)
- 614 ftelevation · 187 m
- 13.7 sq miland area · 35.4 km²
- 3,266 / sq mipopulation density
- 47907main ZIP code (3 in total)
About West Lafayette
West Lafayette ( LA(H)F-ee-ET) is a city in Tippecanoe County, Indiana, United States. The population was 44,595 at the 2020 census. West Lafayette sits across the Wabash River from its sister city, Lafayette, and is a college town, home to Purdue University. It is the most densely populated city in Indiana, located 65 miles (105 km) northwest of Indianapolis and 113 miles (182 km) southeast of Chicago.
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Living in West Lafayette
- Median household income
- $34,891
- Median home value
- $350,000
- Median rent
- $1,225/mo
- Median age
- 21.4
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West Lafayette had 44,595 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 44,595 |
|---|---|
| Density | 3,266 per sq mi (1,261 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
West Lafayette at a glance
| State | Indiana (IN) |
|---|---|
| County | Tippecanoe County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 44,595 (2020) |
| Land area | 13.65 sq mi (35.4 km²) |
| Water area | 0.23 sq mi (0.60 km²) |
| Elevation | 614 ft (187 m) |
| Coordinates | 40.4437° N, 86.9236° W |
| ZIP codes | 47907, 47901, 47904 |
| Official website | westlafayette.in.gov |
| Census code (GEOID) | 1882862 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near West Lafayette
- Lafayette4.4 mi SE
- Battle Ground5.8 mi NE
- Montmorenci5.8 mi W
- Shadeland7.2 mi S
- Buck Creek9.0 mi E
- Otterbein9.0 mi W
- Dayton9.2 mi SE
- West Point9.3 mi SW
- Green Hill10.1 mi W
- Americus10.2 mi NE
- Brookston11.3 mi N
- Colburn12.3 mi NE
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Frequently asked questions about West Lafayette
What county is West Lafayette in?
West Lafayette is in Tippecanoe County, Indiana.
What is the population of West Lafayette, IN?
44,595 people lived in West Lafayette at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of West Lafayette, IN?
The main ZIP code is 47907. Other ZIP codes: 47901, 47904.
What is the elevation of West Lafayette?
614 feet (187 m) above sea level.
What towns are near West Lafayette?
Lafayette (4.4 mi), Battle Ground (5.8 mi), Montmorenci (5.8 mi), Shadeland (7.2 mi), Buck Creek (9.0 mi).
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