Zip code 47950: Idaville, Indiana

Q: What city is zip code 47950?

47950 is assigned to Idaville, Indiana. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

Q: What county is 47950 in?

47950 is mostly in White County, but it extends into 1 other county.

Q: What is the population of 47950?

About 657 people live in 47950, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

Q: What is the median household income in 47950?

The median household income in 47950 is $49,271.

Q: What zip codes are near 47950?

The closest zip codes to 47950 are 47926, 47960, 47925, 46978, 47997.

Residential delivery areaWhite CountyEastern Time

Population

657

Median household income

$49K

U.S. $81K

Median home value

$154K

U.S. $333K

Median rent

—

U.S. $1,413

Median age

60.5

U.S. 38.9

Land area

36 sq mi

18 people/sq mi

Boundary is the Census Bureau's ZIP Code Tabulation Area, which closely tracks the postal delivery area.

About 47950

47950 is a rural zip code in Idaville, Indiana (White County), covering 36 sq mi of land. About 657 people live here, or 18 per square mile. The median resident is 60.5 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally.

The median household earns $49,271 a year, 39% below the national median of $80,734. 7.8% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). A typical home is valued at $153,700, or 3.1 years of median household income (U.S.: 4.1 years), which makes homes relatively affordable for local earners. 78% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners.

8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). Commuters average 32.9 minutes each way, and 13% of workers work from home. The most common jobs among working residents are in transportation and moving goods; office and administrative support; and arts, media and sports. 18% of them are self-employed (U.S.: 10%).

How 47950 compares

Sorted from highest to lowest national percentile

Median age60.5
99th
U.S. 38.9 · IN 38.112th of 745 in IN
Veterans16.5%
98th
U.S. 6.2% · IN 6.3%20th of 745 in IN
Residents 65 and older35%
98th
U.S. 17.2% · IN 16.8%21st of 745 in IN
Government workers28.4%
97th
U.S. 14.5% · IN 11.7%15th of 745 in IN
Self-employed workers18.3%
96th
U.S. 10% · IN 8%44th of 745 in IN
Income inequality (Gini)0.536
96th
WeaknessU.S. 0.483 · IN 0.45217th of 740 in IN
Average commute32.9 min
86th
WeaknessU.S. 26.4 min · IN 24.1 min92nd of 726 in IN
Uninsured rate12%
80th
WeaknessU.S. 8.4% · IN 7.4%103rd of 745 in IN
Rent-burdened renters57.7%
76th
U.S. 51.1% · IN 48.1%120th of 716 in IN
Homeownership rate77.9%
74th
U.S. 65.2% · IN 70.6%470th of 742 in IN
Housing vacancy9.3%
68th
U.S. 10.1% · IN 8.8%308th of 742 in IN
Per capita income$43,253
58th
U.S. $44,673 · IN $38,351116th of 744 in IN
Work from home12.7%
50th
U.S. 15.1% · IN 10.7%131st of 745 in IN
Median earnings per worker$45,556
42nd
U.S. $49,666 · IN $46,609372nd of 740 in IN
Foreign-born residents5.9%
33rd
U.S. 14.1% · IN 6.3%131st of 745 in IN
Poverty rate7.8%
30th
U.S. 12.5% · IN 12.3%465th of 742 in IN
Median home value$153,700
10th
U.S. $332,700 · IN $218,200507th of 719 in IN
Median household income$49,271
8th
WeaknessU.S. $80,734 · IN $71,957658th of 719 in IN
Diversity index11.2
5th
U.S. 61.4 · IN 41.4466th of 745 in IN
Residents under 1810.7%
3rd
U.S. 22% · IN 23.3%707th of 745 in IN
Healthcare workers4.6%
3rd
U.S. 9.7% · IN 9.8%619th of 745 in IN
Population density18/sq mi
2nd
U.S. 95/sq mi · IN 191/sq mi722nd of 745 in IN
Population657
1st
U.S. 334,922,499 · IN 6,851,073638th of 745 in IN
Bachelor's degree or higher8%
1st
WeaknessU.S. 35.7% · IN 29.5%685th of 744 in IN
Unemployment rate0%
1st
StrengthU.S. 5.2% · IN 4.3%745th of 745 in IN
Broadband access72.9%
1st
WeaknessU.S. 91% · IN 89.9%704th of 742 in IN
Tech workers0%
1st
U.S. 3.8% · IN 2.5%744th of 745 in IN

Measure	47950	White	IN	U.S.	National percentile	Rank in IN
Median age	60.5	42.8	38.1	38.9	99th	12th of 745
Veterans	16.5%	7.7%	6.3%	6.2%	98th	20th of 745
Residents 65 and older	35%	21.2%	16.8%	17.2%	98th	21st of 745
Government workers	28.4%	14.5%	11.7%	14.5%	97th	15th of 745
Self-employed workers	18.3%	8.4%	8%	10%	96th	44th of 745
Income inequality (Gini)Weakness	0.536	0.411	0.452	0.483	96th	17th of 740
Average commuteWeakness	32.9 min	23.4 min	24.1 min	26.4 min	86th	92nd of 726
Uninsured rateWeakness	12%	7.2%	7.4%	8.4%	80th	103rd of 745
Rent-burdened renters	57.7%	41.2%	48.1%	51.1%	76th	120th of 716
Homeownership rate	77.9%	81%	70.6%	65.2%	74th	470th of 742
Housing vacancy	9.3%	20.9%	8.8%	10.1%	68th	308th of 742
Per capita income	$43,253	$34,585	$38,351	$44,673	58th	116th of 744
Work from home	12.7%	7.1%	10.7%	15.1%	50th	131st of 745
Median earnings per worker	$45,556	$46,571	$46,609	$49,666	42nd	372nd of 740
Foreign-born residents	5.9%	6.7%	6.3%	14.1%	33rd	131st of 745
Poverty rate	7.8%	10.2%	12.3%	12.5%	30th	465th of 742
Median home value	$153,700	$175,900	$218,200	$332,700	10th	507th of 719
Median household incomeWeakness	$49,271	$67,303	$71,957	$80,734	8th	658th of 719
Diversity index	11.2	25.2	41.4	61.4	5th	466th of 745
Residents under 18	10.7%	23.1%	23.3%	22%	3rd	707th of 745
Healthcare workers	4.6%	5.4%	9.8%	9.7%	3rd	619th of 745
Population density	18/sq mi	49/sq mi	191/sq mi	95/sq mi	2nd	722nd of 745
Population	657	24,717	6,851,073	334,922,499	1st	638th of 745
Bachelor's degree or higherWeakness	8%	19.2%	29.5%	35.7%	1st	685th of 744
Unemployment rateStrength	0%	3.5%	4.3%	5.2%	1st	745th of 745
Broadband accessWeakness	72.9%	88.5%	89.9%	91%	1st	704th of 742
Tech workers	0%	1.2%	2.5%	3.8%	1st	744th of 745

The percentile is the share of Americans who live in a zip code with a lower value, so the 50th percentile is typical. Rank 1 is the highest value in the state. Both include zip codes with at least 100 residents. Strengths and weaknesses mark measures in the best or worst fifth nationally, where higher or lower is clearly better (income, poverty, education, commute, broadband, insurance and similar). Measures like age or density are left unmarked.

People

Age

Under 5

5–17

18–24

25–34

35–44

20%

45–54

23%

55–64

25%

65–74

10%

75+

Median age

60.5

Under 18

10.7%

65 and over

35%

Race and ethnicity

White94%
Black0%
Hispanic6%
Asian0%
Native American0%
Pacific Islander0%
Other0%
Multiracial0%

Diversity index

11.2

U.S. 61.4

Foreign-born

5.9%

U.S. 14.1%

Born in state

81.1%

Language spoken at home (households)

English only

90%

Spanish

10%

Other Indo-European

Asian / Pacific

Other

Households

Households: 362
Average household size: 1.8
Family households: 63.3%
Married couples: 52.5%
Living alone: 36.7%
Veterans (of adults): 16.5%
Male / female: 44% / 56%

Income and poverty

Household income distribution

<$25k

19%

$25–50k

33%

$50–75k

25%

$75–100k

$100–150k

10%

$150–200k

$200k+

Median household income

47950

$49,271

White Co.

$67,303

Indiana

$71,957

United States

$80,734

Per capita income

$43,253

U.S. $44,673

Poverty rate

7.8%

U.S. 12.5%

Households earning $150K+

U.S. 23%

Income inequality (Gini)

0.536

U.S. 0.483

Housing

Median home value

47950

$153,700

White Co.

$175,900

Indiana

$218,200

United States

$332,700

Median gross rent

47950

—

White Co.

$901

Indiana

$1,062

United States

$1,413

Types of housing

Single-family

69%

2–4 units

5–19 units

20+ units

Mobile home

31%

Boat, RV, van

Housing units: 399
Owner-occupied: 77.9%
Vacant: 9.3%
Median year built: 1981
Median rooms: 6
Renters paying 30%+ of income: 57.7%
Renters paying 50%+ of income: 57.7%
Home value to income: 3.1× (U.S. 4.1×)

Work and commute

How people get to work

Drove alone

75%

Carpooled

Transit

Walked

Bicycle

Worked from home

13%

Other

Commute time (one way)

<10 min

11%

10–19

40%

20–29

20%

30–44

45–59

10%

60+

11%

Average commute

32.9 min

U.S. 26.4 min

Unemployment

U.S. 5.2%

In labor force

50.4%

U.S. 63.5%

Jobs and careers

What employed residents do, wherever they work

Occupations

Transportation and moving

23%

Office and admin

22%

Arts, media and sports

15%

Sales

12%

Production

Construction and repair

Healthcare

Management

Engineering and science

Business and finance

Computer and math

Education

Legal and social services

Police and fire

Food service

Cleaning and personal care

Farming, fishing and forestry

Industries

Professional and technical services

21%

Manufacturing

16%

Construction

10%

Education

10%

Public administration

10%

Retail

Finance, insurance and real estate

Health care and social assistance

Transportation, warehousing and utilities

Admin, support and management

Wholesale

Agriculture and mining

Restaurants and hotels

Other services

Information

Arts and recreation

Median earnings per worker

$45,556

U.S. $49,666

Self-employed

18.3%

U.S. 10%

Government workers

28.4%

U.S. 14.5%

Nonprofit workers

4.6%

U.S. 8.8%

Median earnings by type of work

Type of work	47950	U.S.
Management, business, science and arts	$6,699	$74,888
Service	—	$26,804
Sales and office	$63,667	$40,476
Construction and maintenance	—	$49,199
Production and transportation	$43,846	$39,989

Education, internet and health coverage

Highest education (adults 25+)

No diploma

High school

65%

Some college

19%

Associate's

Bachelor's

Graduate

High school graduate or higher: 100%
Bachelor's degree or higher: 8%
Graduate or professional degree: 1.6%
Households with broadband: 72.9%
Cable, fiber or DSL: 37.6%
No internet access: 27.1%
Without health insurance: 12%
Limited-English households: 0%

Geography

City (USPS): Idaville
State: Indiana
County: White County
Center point: 40.8017° N, 86.6535° W
Land area: 36 sq mi
Water area: under 0.1 sq mi
Time zone: Eastern Time (UTC-5, UTC-4 in summer)
Zip type: Residential delivery area

47950 spans 2 counties

White County90% of land
Carroll County10% of land

Cities and towns within this zip

Idaville (unincorporated)16% of zip

Census places overlapping the zip's area. Mail may use a different city name than the municipality.

Zip codes near 47950

Search by radius

Zip	City	Distance	Population	IncomeMedian income	Home value
47926	Burnettsville, IN	3.4 mi	863	$77,917	$145,000
47960	Monticello, IN	5.2 mi	14,825	$65,603	$192,700
47925	Buffalo, IN	7.3 mi	109	—	—
46978	Royal Center, IN	8.4 mi	2,034	$78,750	$130,000
47997	Yeoman, IN	10 mi	235	$49,861	$128,700
46916	Burrows, IN · PO box	12 mi	—	—	—
46985	Star City, IN	12 mi	1,419	$59,063	$170,200
46977	Rockfield, IN · PO box	12 mi	—	—	—
46923	Delphi, IN	13 mi	8,221	$63,553	$170,600
47959	Monon, IN	14 mi	2,679	$48,750	$129,700
47980	Reynolds, IN	14 mi	1,244	$60,962	$171,500
46947	Logansport, IN	15 mi	28,687	$54,791	$126,800

Questions about 47950

What city is zip code 47950?

47950 is assigned to Idaville, Indiana. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

What county is 47950 in?

47950 is mostly in White County, but it extends into 1 other county.

What is the population of 47950?

About 657 people live in 47950, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

What time zone is 47950 in?

47950 is in Eastern Time.

What is the median household income in 47950?

The median household income in 47950 is $49,271.

What zip codes are near 47950?

The closest zip codes to 47950 are 47926, 47960, 47925, 46978, 47997.

Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 47950, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.