ZIP Code 47906: West Lafayette, Indiana
West Lafayette, IN uses ZIP code 47906, which falls within Tippecanoe County, Indiana. Its reference point is at latitude 40.444 and longitude -86.9237 (40°26'38.4"N 86°55'25.3"W).
Location Overview of ZIP Code 47906
West Lafayette, IN has 3 ZIP codes in our directory. Besides 47906, they include 47907, 47996.
Across Tippecanoe County there are 17 ZIP codes listed, and Indiana has 1,010 in total.
The nearest listed ZIP code is 47907 in West Lafayette, IN, about 1.4 mi to the south.
| ZIP code | 47906 |
|---|---|
| City | West Lafayette |
| County | Tippecanoe County |
| State | Indiana (IN) |
| Latitude | 40.444 |
| Longitude | -86.9237 |
| DMS | 40°26'38.4"N 86°55'25.3"W |
| Nearest ZIP | 47907 (West Lafayette, 1.4 mi) |
Map of ZIP Code 47906
Map centered on 40.444, -86.9237. The pin marks the ZIP code's reference point, not its boundary.
Photos of West Lafayette, IN
Video: West Lafayette, IN
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ZIP Codes Near 47906
These 15 ZIP codes have the closest reference points to 47906, measured in a straight line.
Nearby Cities and Towns
The closest communities to ZIP code 47906, measured in a straight line from its reference point, are Lafayette, IN (2.6 mi southeast), Montmorenci, IN (5.8 mi west) and Battle Ground, IN (7.7 mi northeast). Distances are approximate and road distances will be longer.
- Lafayette, IN – 2.6 mi southeast
- Montmorenci, IN – 5.8 mi west
- Battle Ground, IN – 7.7 mi northeast
- Buck Creek, IN – 9.0 mi east
- Dayton, IN – 9.2 mi southeast
- Westpoint, IN – 9.2 mi southwest
- Brookston, IN – 11 mi north
- Otterbein, IN – 12 mi northwest
Schools Near West Lafayette, IN
If you are moving to ZIP code 47906, check the school district serving West Lafayette and Tippecanoe County to confirm which public schools serve your street address.
Searching nearby communities such as Lafayette and Montmorenci can widen the list of public, private and charter options. The links below open live Google Maps results centered on 47906.
Parks and Outdoor Recreation
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Hospitals and Healthcare
Hospitals, urgent care clinics and pharmacies serving West Lafayette, IN can be found with the searches below. In a medical emergency, call 911.
Residents of ZIP code 47906 may also use facilities in nearby Lafayette, Montmorenci and Battle Ground.
Shopping and Dining in West Lafayette
For places to eat and shop near West Lafayette, IN, the searches below show up-to-date listings around ZIP code 47906.
Libraries and Historical Places
Public libraries, museums and historic sites near West Lafayette, Indiana can be found with the searches below, which are centered on ZIP code 47906.
To research local history, try searching for Tippecanoe County records and archives along with the name West Lafayette.
Roads, Rivers and Lakes
From ZIP code 47906, Lafayette lies about 2.6 mi to the southeast, Montmorenci lies about 5.8 mi to the west, Battle Ground lies about 7.7 mi to the northeast, Buck Creek lies about 9.0 mi to the east and Dayton lies about 9.2 mi to the southeast. Use the directions link for turn-by-turn routes and road names.
Rivers, lakes and other water features near West Lafayette show up on the map above, or you can search for them directly.
Frequently Asked Questions About ZIP Code 47906
Photo & Video Credits
- Photo 1 (“Purdue MackeyArena”): Unknown author, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons.
- Photo 2 (“Purdue CaryQuadrangle”): Unknown author, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons.
- Video: “West Lafayette | Virtual Tour” by Cornerstone Autism Center, embedded from YouTube. All rights belong to the creator.
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