ZIP Code 47948 Demographics

Newton County, Indiana  ·  ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates

ACS 2022 Data

Population & Income Overview

Key statistics for ZIP code 47948 compared to county averages.

Total Population

1,260

↓ 90.9% vs county

Median HH Income

$58,125

↓ 8.7% vs county

Median Home Value

$93,100

↓ 37.1% vs county

Median Age

44.8 yrs

↓ +4.9% vs county

Unemployment Rate

3.3%

↑ 65.8% vs county

Income & Housing Comparison

How ZIP 47948 compares to Newton County and Indiana overall. Data from ACS 2022 5-year estimates.

Median Household Income ZIP 47948 $58k Newton $64k Indiana $67k

Source: ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates, Table B19013

Median Home Value ZIP 47948 $93k Newton $148k Indiana $184k

Source: ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates, Table B25077

Education & Employment

Bachelor's Rate

10.9%

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

Owner Occupancy

83.5%

of occupied housing units are owner-occupied

Median Gross Rent

$642

per month including utilities

Rent vs. Buy Affordability

Compare estimated monthly costs of home ownership vs renting in ZIP Code 47948 using local Census metrics.

Median Home Value$93,100
Down Payment (20%)$18,620
Interest Rate6.5%
Loan Term

Estimated Monthly Costs

Buy (Mortgage, Tax, Ins.)
$591P&I: $471 | Tax: $93 | Ins: $27
Rent (Local Median)
$642
Buying is CheaperBuying a home is estimated to save you $51/month compared to local rents.

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Location & Neighboring Areas

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Nearby ZIP Codes

ZIP codes geographically closest to 47948, sorted by distance.

47942 10.7 mi away benton county 47944 11.5 mi away benton county 47971 17.1 mi away benton county 47921 21.3 mi away benton county 47975 22.7 mi away warren county 47917 23.7 mi away benton county 61938 106.4 mi away coles county 62440 108.8 mi away coles county

About Newton County

Newton County is located in Indiana and has a total population of 13,829. The county's median household income is $63,673 and median home value is $147,900. ZIP code 47948 is one of many ZCTAs within this county.

View all ZIP codes in Newton 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.