Question 1

Is 47906 a safe area?

Accepted Answer

ZIP code 47906 in West Lafayette has a crime score of 50/100, which is roughly average for the region. Reported incidents per 1,000 residents track close to the West Lafayette city median. Both violent and property crime fall within the expected range for an urban ZIP code. Reviewing the Full Crime Report for 47906 and checking the local police department's crime mapping tool for current incident patterns before making decisions is recommended.

Question 2

What are the best schools near 47906?

Accepted Answer

ZIP code 47906 has a school score of 100/100, based on NCES EdFacts math and reading proficiency data for public schools in and near ZIP 47906. Schools in this area perform significantly above state averages — proficiency rates consistently outpace both the city and national benchmarks. For families prioritizing public school quality, 47906 ranks among the stronger ZIP codes in West Lafayette. Scores reflect SY 2020-21 EdFacts assessment data; individual school performance may vary, and reviewing each school's most recent state report card is recommended.

Question 3

What is the average home price in 47906?

Accepted Answer

The median home sale price in 47906 is approximately $366K, based on recent Zillow Research ZHVI data. This places 47906 near the metro median for comparable neighborhoods. Median rent in 47906 is available in the Full Market Report. Prices fluctuate with market conditions; Zillow data reflects trailing sale prices, not current listing prices.

Question 4

Is 47906 a good place to live?

Accepted Answer

ZIP code 47906 has an overall NeighborScore of 64/100, placing it in the moderate range for West Lafayette. The score combines crime rate (40% weight), school quality (35%), and relative property value (25%), each normalized to the metro area. At 64/100, 47906 scores similarly to the middle tier of West Lafayette neighborhoods — neither among the strongest nor the weakest performers. Individual priorities (commute, school age, budget) should guide how much weight you give this composite vs. the component scores.

West Lafayette — ZIP 47906

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School	Grades	Students	Math ↓	Reading
Burnett Creek Elementary School	KG–05	—	—	—
Battle Ground Middle School	06–08	—	—	—
Klondike Elementary School	KG–05	—	—	—
Klondike Middle School	06–08	—	—	—
William Henry Harrison High School	09–12	—	—	—
West Lafayette Elementary School	KG–03	—	—	—
West Lafayette Intermediate School	04–06	—	—	—
West Lafayette Jr/Sr High School	07–12	—	—	—