ZIP Code 47996: West Lafayette, IN
West Lafayette in Tippecanoe County, Indiana uses ZIP code 47996. Its reference point is at latitude 40.3887 and longitude -86.8949 (40°23'19.3"N 86°53'41.6"W).
Location Overview of ZIP Code 47996
West Lafayette has 3 ZIP codes in our directory, and Tippecanoe County has 17.
Indiana has 1,010 ZIP codes listed in total.
The nearest listed ZIP code is 47902 (Lafayette), which shares the same reference point.
| ZIP code | 47996 |
|---|---|
| Place | West Lafayette |
| County | Tippecanoe County |
| State | Indiana |
| Country | United States |
| Latitude | 40.3887 |
| Longitude | -86.8949 |
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Map of ZIP Code 47996
Map centred on 40.3887, -86.8949. The pin marks the ZIP code's reference point, not its boundary.
Photos of West Lafayette, Indiana
Video: West Lafayette, Indiana
West Lafayette | Virtual Tour — by Cornerstone Autism Center · Watch on YouTube
ZIP Codes Near 47996
These 16 ZIP codes have the closest reference points to 47996, measured in a straight line.
Nearby Cities and Towns
The closest places to ZIP code 47996, measured in a straight line from its reference point. Road distances will be longer.
- Lafayette – 1.5 mi southeast
- Dayton – 6.4 mi east
- Westpoint – 8.8 mi west
- Montmorenci – 9.1 mi northwest
- Romney – 9.1 mi south
- Stockwell – 9.7 mi southeast
- Buck Creek – 9.7 mi northeast
- Battle Ground – 10 mi north
- Clarks Hill – 11 mi southeast
- Mulberry – 13 mi east
- Linden – 14 mi south
- Brookston – 15 mi north
Schools Near West Lafayette
School places are usually allocated by home address, so families living around ZIP code 47996 should confirm their catchment school with the local education authority for West Lafayette, Tippecanoe County.
Looking at nearby areas such as Lafayette, Dayton and Westpoint widens the choice of state, private and international schools. The links below open live Google Maps results centred on this location.
Parks and Outdoor Recreation
Parks, playgrounds and walking trails around West Lafayette are easiest to find on the map above or with the searches below, which are centred on ZIP code 47996.
Hospitals and Healthcare
Hospitals, clinics and pharmacies serving West Lafayette can be found with the searches below. In an emergency in the United States, call 911.
Residents may also use facilities in nearby Lafayette, Dayton and Westpoint.
Shopping and Dining in West Lafayette
Restaurants, supermarkets and shopping centres in and around West Lafayette are listed in the Google Maps searches below, with current opening hours and reviews.
Libraries and Historical Places
Public libraries, museums and historic sites near West Lafayette, Indiana can be found with the searches below.
For local history, try the archives of Tippecanoe County along with the name West Lafayette.
Roads, Rivers and Lakes
From ZIP code 47996, Lafayette shares the same reference point, Dayton lies about 6.4 mi to the east, Westpoint lies about 8.8 mi to the west, Montmorenci lies about 9.1 mi to the northwest and Romney lies about 9.1 mi to the south in a straight line. Use the directions link for routes and road names.
Rivers, lakes and coastline near West Lafayette show up on the map above, or you can search for them directly.
Frequently Asked Questions About ZIP Code 47996
Photo & Video Credits
- Photo 1 (“Purdue MackeyArena”): Unknown author, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons.
- Photo 2 (“Purdue UniversityHall”): Unknown author, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons.
- Photo 3 (“Purdue CaryQuadrangle”): Unknown author, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons.
- Photo 4 (“Greetings from Purdue University, Lafayette, Indiana - Large Letter Postcard (5020132692)”): Steve Shook from Moscow, Idaho, USA, CC BY 2.0, 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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