Tippecanoe County GIS Maps
Tippecanoe County, Indiana, has 186,251 residents and covers 498.9 square miles. The population grew 7.8% between the 2010 and 2020 census. More residents moved in than left over that decade. The FIPS code for Tippecanoe County is 18157.
Lafayette is the county's largest population center. Tippecanoe County also includes 13 zip codes, 4 public school districts and 31 municipalities. Those boundaries help explain why population, schools, and housing can look different from one part of the county to another. The map below shows how those county lines, zip codes, and school districts fit together, and the sections that follow use that same geography to show population, demographics, school enrollment and housing patterns in more detail.
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Tippecanoe County Trends
- Population
- 186,251▴
- Median Home Value
- $217,600▴
- K-12 Enrollment
- 24,697▴
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Tippecanoe County Maps
The maps below show a few of the county map styles included in our downloads. County packages include map exports in JPEG, PNG, SVG, PDF and GeoTIFF formats plus more than 20 GIS layers for mapping, research and analysis. Available layers include zip codes, area codes, subdivisions, school districts, political boundaries, roads, water features, points of interest and more.
County packages also include historical county demographics, business intelligence, analytical dashboards, AI-ready prompts, markdown files and related reference data. Everything is organized to save hours of manual work collecting current data, cleaning it and joining it together. That makes it easier to move faster on analytics, due diligence, business planning and location research. Paid packages are built for commercial use, but some package contents include source-specific attribution or notice guidance. Review Licensing & Data Source Notices.
Tippecanoe County Population
Tippecanoe County had 186,251 residents in 2020. That was 7.8% higher than in 2010. Tippecanoe County added 37,296 people between 2000 and 2020, which points to steady long-term growth. The county is fairly spread out, with about 373 people per square mile. Some of the county's most populated postal areas include Lafayette, Lafayette and Lafayette.
Population Trend in Tippecanoe County IN
Tippecanoe County Population per 2000, 2010 and 2020 census counts with a baseline 2030 projection.
Tippecanoe County Zip Codes
Tippecanoe County has 13 zip codes. Some of the county's most populated zip codes include Lafayette (47906), Lafayette (47909) and Lafayette (47905). Lafayette is the largest zip by population, with about 73,579 residents or 40% of the county total. Together, the three largest zips account for about 85% of all county residents based on 2020 population estimates.
Most Populated Zip Codes in Tippecanoe County IN
| ZIP | Area | Population | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| 47906 | Lafayette | 73,579 | ▴ 9.9% |
| 47909 | Lafayette | 42,759 | ▴ 8.6% |
| 47905 | Lafayette | 41,787 | ▴ 7.4% |
| 47904 | Lafayette | 16,571 | ▴ 1.8% |
| 47901 | Lafayette | 3,750 | ▴ 6.6% |
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Tippecanoe County Zip Code populations and trends per most recent census data.
Tippecanoe County Demographics
Tippecanoe County has a median age of 28.8, which makes the county a little younger than Indiana overall. About 20.5% of residents are under 18, while 12% are 65 or older. That gives the county a fairly even mix of younger families and older adults. The largest age group is 25 to 44 at about 29.7% of the population, which points to a solid working-age base. About 40.1% of adults have a bachelor's degree or higher, above the statewide figure of 28.8%. The county is majority White by population, with Hispanic, Asian, Black and multiracial residents making up a meaningful share of the local mix.
Key Demographics for Tippecanoe County IN
Median Age
28.8
Under 18
20.5%
Age 65+
12%
Bachelor's+
40.1%
Tippecanoe County School Districts
Tippecanoe County is served by 4 public school districts with 24,697 students enrolled in 2024. The largest districts on the county map are Tippecanoe School Corporation, Lafayette School Corporation and West Lafayette Community School Corporation. Those three districts account for about 94% of public school enrollment in the map area. Total enrollment has stayed fairly steady in recent years, based on district totals from 2017 to 2024.
Largest School Districts by Enrollment in Tippecanoe County IN
| District | Enrollment | Share | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tippecanoe School Corporation | 13,663 | 55.3% | ▴ 1% |
| Lafayette School Corporation | 7,090 | 28.7% | ▾ -0.9% |
| West Lafayette Community School Corporation | 2,343 | 9.5% | — 0% |
| Benton Community School Corporation | 1,601 | 6.5% | ▾ -1.1% |
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Tippecanoe County school district enrollment and trends per most recent NCES reporting data.
Tippecanoe County Housing & Real Estate
Tippecanoe County has a median home value of $217,600 and a median gross rent of $1,088. About 54% of occupied homes in the county are owner-occupied, so the local housing market leans heavily toward ownership. Home values run above the Indiana median, while rents come in above the state average. In March 2026, the median listing price was $421,975 and homes spent about 37 days on the market.
Tippecanoe County Housing Mix
Tippecanoe County housing mix: owner, renter and vacant units.
Tippecanoe County Housing Trends
Tippecanoe County median home value and rent trend (last 5 years).
Businesses in Tippecanoe County, IN
Tippecanoe County has 6,851 business listings across 766 categories. The largest categories in Tippecanoe County business listings are Churches & Religious Organizations (155, 2.3%), College University (129, 1.9%), and Real Estate Agents (116, 1.7%). The full Tippecanoe County business listings dataset includes names, categories, addresses and contact details where available. Tippecanoe County packages also include U.S. Census County Business Patterns data with establishment counts, employment and payroll by industry sector.
Top Business Categories in Tippecanoe County, IN
| Category | Businesses | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Churches & Religious Organizations | 155 | 2.3% |
| College University | 129 | 1.9% |
| Real Estate Agents | 116 | 1.7% |
| Landmark And Historical Building | 115 | 1.7% |
| Insurance Agencies | 97 | 1.4% |
| Community & Nonprofits | 92 | 1.3% |
| Auto Repair | 90 | 1.3% |
| ATMs | 89 | 1.3% |
| Pizza Restaurants | 87 | 1.3% |
| Medical Offices | 75 | 1.1% |
Tippecanoe County Business Listings
| Business | Category | City |
|---|---|---|
| Indiana Center For Recovery | Abuse And Addiction Treatment | Lafayette |
| University Book Store | Academic Bookstore | West Lafayette |
| Chauncey Square | Accommodation | West Lafayette |
| Klemme and Co | Accountant | Lafayette |
| East Branch Wea Creek | Active Life | Lafayette |
| Jin Chinese Acupuncture | Acupuncture | Lafayette |
| New Directions, Inc. | Addiction Rehabilitation Center | Lafayette |
| Cirilla's | Adult Entertainment | Lafayette |
| Outdoor Cover Warehouse | Adventure Sports Center | West Lafayette |
| Treefrog Marketing | Advertising Agency | Lafayette |
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Tippecanoe County business listings sourced from Overture Maps. Includes locations with a high level of confidence.
Tippecanoe County Basemaps
Tippecanoe County map and data packages include a set of useful basemaps to help you get started quickly. These include a custom light grey canvas, USGS topo, imagery and other reference layers that make it easier to build clear, meaningful county maps using the included GIS layers, your own data or both. Pre-rendered map tiles for the light grey basemap are included so you can use them offline or host them on your own CDN.
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- Historical county demographics, housing, income and trend data
- ZIP code population files and school district enrollment history
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- Map exports in PNG, JPEG, PDF, SVG and GeoTIFF formats
- Offline-ready data explorer, map and analytics tools
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