ZIP Code 47987 Demographics

Fountain County, Indiana  ·  ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates

ACS 2022 Data

Population & Income Overview

Key statistics for ZIP code 47987 compared to county averages.

Total Population

3,687

↓ 77.6% vs county

Median HH Income

$64,824

↑ +7.0% vs county

Median Home Value

$139,900

↑ +13.4% vs county

Median Age

46.2 yrs

↓ +7.2% vs county

Unemployment Rate

5.0%

↑ 3.7% vs county

Income & Housing Comparison

How ZIP 47987 compares to Fountain County and Indiana overall. Data from ACS 2022 5-year estimates.

Median Household Income ZIP 47987 $65k Fountain $61k Indiana $67k

Source: ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates, Table B19013

Median Home Value ZIP 47987 $140k Fountain $123k Indiana $184k

Source: ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates, Table B25077

Education & Employment

Bachelor's Rate

5.5%

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

Owner Occupancy

86.2%

of occupied housing units are owner-occupied

Median Gross Rent

$833

per month including utilities

Rent vs. Buy Affordability

Compare estimated monthly costs of home ownership vs renting in ZIP Code 47987 using local Census metrics.

Median Home Value$139,900
Down Payment (20%)$27,980
Interest Rate6.5%
Loan Term

Estimated Monthly Costs

Buy (Mortgage, Tax, Ins.)
$888P&I: $707 | Tax: $140 | Ins: $41
Rent (Local Median)
$833
Renting is CheaperRenting is estimated to save you $55/month compared to buying costs.

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Location & Neighboring Areas

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Nearby ZIP Codes

ZIP codes geographically closest to 47987, sorted by distance.

47932 9.6 mi away warren county 47918 12.6 mi away fountain county 47991 16.0 mi away warren county 47993 16.4 mi away warren county 47982 16.7 mi away warren county 61811 24.0 mi away vermilion county 60963 27.9 mi away vermilion county 61848 28.2 mi away vermilion 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 47987 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.