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West Lafayette city, IN

ZIP 47906 — Commute & Transit

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2019–2023 5-Year Estimates. Page data updated 2026-08-02.

Working ClassLarge CommunityLow Snow Area

Commute modes, vehicles, walkability, and job access

Commute & Transit in West Lafayette city, IN (47906)

Commute Mode

66% drive; mixed commute patterns.

Household Vehicles

Typical household vehicle ownership.

Commute Indicators
Work From Home
13.1%-14% vs US avg
x
No Vehicle
0.9%-90% vs US avg
x
N/A
Avg Commute
9:00-9:59 a.m.
Peak Departure
Walkability

EPA Smart Location Database. High scores mean less car dependency.

Walkability Score (1–100)50
x

Somewhat walkable

Transit Access

EPA Smart Location Database (residential-weighted).

Distance to nearest transit (mi)
0.19
Transit stops within ½ mile
17.85
Jobs accessible by transit (45 min)
20,088

Commute & Transit key statistics

Commute statistics
Commute
Mean commute (min)180.0
Drive alone66.0%
Work from home13.1%
Transit4.0%