ZIP Code 47949 Demographics

Fountain County, Indiana  ·  ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates

ACS 2022 Data

Population & Income Overview

Key statistics for ZIP code 47949 compared to county averages.

Total Population

1,641

↓ 90.0% vs county

Median HH Income

$73,598

↑ +21.5% vs county

Median Home Value

$95,300

↓ 22.8% vs county

Median Age

33.8 yrs

↑ 21.6% vs county

Unemployment Rate

5.1%

↑ 1.7% vs county

Income & Housing Comparison

How ZIP 47949 compares to Fountain County and Indiana overall. Data from ACS 2022 5-year estimates.

Median Household Income ZIP 47949 $74k Fountain $61k Indiana $67k

Source: ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates, Table B19013

Median Home Value ZIP 47949 $95k Fountain $123k Indiana $184k

Source: ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates, Table B25077

Education & Employment

Bachelor's Rate

9.1%

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

Owner Occupancy

89.9%

of occupied housing units are owner-occupied

Median Gross Rent

$975

per month including utilities

Rent vs. Buy Affordability

Compare estimated monthly costs of home ownership vs renting in ZIP Code 47949 using local Census metrics.

Median Home Value$95,300
Down Payment (20%)$19,060
Interest Rate6.5%
Loan Term

Estimated Monthly Costs

Buy (Mortgage, Tax, Ins.)
$605P&I: $482 | Tax: $95 | Ins: $28
Rent (Local Median)
$975
Buying is CheaperBuying a home is estimated to save you $370/month compared to local rents.

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Location & Neighboring Areas

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Nearby ZIP Codes

ZIP codes geographically closest to 47949, sorted by distance.

47990 4.2 mi away montgomery county 47916 6.6 mi away montgomery county 47859 12.1 mi away parke county 47989 12.4 mi away montgomery county 47933 12.6 mi away montgomery county 47965 13.4 mi away montgomery county 46175 18.5 mi away putnam county 47954 20.1 mi away montgomery county

About Fountain County

Fountain County is located in Indiana and has a total population of 16,468. The county's median household income is $60,559 and median home value is $123,400. ZIP code 47949 is one of many ZCTAs within this county.

View all ZIP codes in Fountain 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.