ZIP Code 47942 Demographics

Benton County, Indiana  ·  ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates

ACS 2022 Data

Population & Income Overview

Key statistics for ZIP code 47942 compared to county averages.

Total Population

771

↓ 91.1% vs county

Median HH Income

$80,114

↑ +36.7% vs county

Median Home Value

$102,400

↓ 16.5% vs county

Median Age

44.3 yrs

↓ +9.7% vs county

Unemployment Rate

0.5%

↑ 87.7% vs county

Income & Housing Comparison

How ZIP 47942 compares to Benton County and Indiana overall. Data from ACS 2022 5-year estimates.

Median Household Income ZIP 47942 $80k Benton $59k Indiana $67k

Source: ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates, Table B19013

Median Home Value ZIP 47942 $102k Benton $123k Indiana $184k

Source: ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates, Table B25077

Education & Employment

Bachelor's Rate

12.5%

of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher

Owner Occupancy

86.1%

of occupied housing units are owner-occupied

Median Gross Rent

$697

per month including utilities

Rent vs. Buy Affordability

Compare estimated monthly costs of home ownership vs renting in ZIP Code 47942 using local Census metrics.

Median Home Value$102,400
Down Payment (20%)$20,480
Interest Rate6.5%
Loan Term

Estimated Monthly Costs

Buy (Mortgage, Tax, Ins.)
$650P&I: $518 | Tax: $102 | Ins: $30
Rent (Local Median)
$697
Buying is CheaperBuying a home is estimated to save you $47/month compared to local rents.

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Location & Neighboring Areas

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Nearby ZIP Codes

ZIP codes geographically closest to 47942, sorted by distance.

47944 7.8 mi away benton county 47948 10.7 mi away newton county 47921 14.9 mi away benton county 47917 15.2 mi away benton county 47971 15.2 mi away benton county 47975 19.2 mi away warren county 61938 96.5 mi away coles county 62440 99.2 mi away coles county

About Benton County

Benton County is located in Indiana and has a total population of 8,709. The county's median household income is $58,620 and median home value is $122,600. ZIP code 47942 is one of many ZCTAs within this county.

View all ZIP codes in Benton County

Data source: American Community Survey (ACS) 2022 5-Year Estimates, U.S. Census Bureau. ZCTAs (ZIP Code Tabulation Areas) are used as proxies for USPS ZIP codes. Some USPS ZIP codes may not have a corresponding ZCTA.