47978 ZIP Code – Rensselaer, Indiana
47978 is a mid-sized ZIP code in Rensselaer, Indiana, part of Jasper County with a population of approximately 9,954 residents. The median household income of $68,299 is near the Indiana average and near the national average. The median home value of $156,300 is below the national average, with 73.7% owner-occupied housing (increasing). , with median rent coming in at $882 — below the national figure. Housing consists of 87% single-family (increasing), 8% duplex/multi-family.
The unemployment rate is 2.7%, well below the national average. An estimated 6.4% of the population falls below the poverty line, well below the national figure. An estimated 18.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average. At 40.6, the median age is near the national figure. ZIP codes in the surrounding area include 47964, 47943, 47946.
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ZIP 47978 vs. Indiana vs. U.S.
| Metric | ZIP 47978 | IN Avg. | U.S. Avg. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 9,954 | 8,642 | 10k |
| Median Household Income | $68k | $69k | $73k |
| Median Home Value | $156k | $165k | $258k |
| Median Rent | $882 | $898 | $1,088 |
| Median Age | 40.6 | 41.0 | 43.2 |
| Unemployment Rate | 2.7% | 4.2% | 5.0% |
| Poverty Rate | 6.4% | 11.3% | 13.3% |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 18.2% | 21.0% | 26.9% |
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Nearby ZIP Codes
- 47964 – Mount Ayr
- 47943 – Fair Oaks
- 47946 – Francesville
- 47959 – Monon
- 47922 – Brook
- 47957 – Medaryville
- 46392 – Wheatfield
- 46310 – Demotte
- 47977 – Remington
- 47995 – Wolcott
Nearby ZIP Code Comparison
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Median Income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 47964 | MOUNT AYR | 85 | $46,750 |
| 47943 | FAIR OAKS | 1,055 | $63,843 |
| 47946 | FRANCESVILLE | 2,169 | $77,969 |
| 47959 | MONON | 2,547 | $54,808 |
| 47922 | BROOK | 1,392 | $53,939 |