ZIP Code 47949, Indiana
ZIP Code 47949 profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
ZCTA5 47949 is a 5-digit ZIP Code area located in Fountain County / Montgomery County, Indiana. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 1,555. The land area covers 41.05 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 1,555 | ±300 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Median Age | 33.1 yrs | ±8.7 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 562 | ±93 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (PEP, ACS 5-Year).
Housing & Real Estate Profile
| Housing Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Total Housing Units | 623 | ±101 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 562 | ±93 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 61 | ±52 |
| Median Home Value | $118,800 | ±$20,935 |
| Median Gross Rent | $883 | ±$280 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $76,429 | ±$19,596 |
| Per Capita Income | $30,902 | ±$4,645 |
| Poverty Rate | 4.1% | ±3.3% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 64 | ±52 |
| Unemployment Rate | 2.9% | ±3.8% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 735 | ±156 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 91.3% | ±7.6% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Local Government & Public Administration
Authoritative general-purpose local government units serving this area
U.S. Census Bureau GUS (2026) / GMAF
| Government Unit | Unit Type | Jurisdiction Role | Contact / Address |
|---|---|---|---|
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COUNTY OF FOUNTAIN
GUS Population: 16,833 (2024)
ID: 163429
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County | Official County Government |
Contact: AUDITOR
301 4TH ST, STE 12, COVINGTON IN 47932-1237
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Education
Listing 10 local institutions (NCES 2024-2025)
External reference via K12Guides
| Institution | Type | Grades | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular School Nearby | 07-12 | Crawfordsville, IN | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06-12 | Attica, IN | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | Covington, IN | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | Covington, IN | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06-08 | Covington, IN | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06-08 | Crawfordsville, IN | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | Crawfordsville, IN | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06-12 | Veedersburg, IN | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-01 | Crawfordsville, IN | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | Crawfordsville, IN |
Source: k12guides.com.
Community Facilities & Infrastructure
Displaying 10 civic institutions across 2 datasets queried
CMS • IPEDS • IMLS
| Facility Name | Category | Relationship | Address / Location | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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Wabash College
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College | 12.3 mi away | 301 West Wabash Avenue, Crawfordsville, IN, 47933-0352 |
7653616100
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VEEDERSBURG PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 7.6 mi away | 408 NORTH MAIN STREET, VEEDERSBURG, IN, 47987 |
(765) 294-2808
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Danville Area Community College
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College | 24.3 mi away | 2000 E Main St, Danville, IL, 61832-5118 |
2174433222
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KINGMAN-MILLCREEK PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 9.8 mi away | 123 EAST STATE STREET, KINGMAN, IN, 47952 |
(765) 397-3138
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CRAWFORDSVILLE DISTRICT PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 12.6 mi away | 205 SOUTH WASHINGTON STREET, CRAWFORSDSVILLE, IN, 47933 |
(765) 362-2242
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CARNEGIE MUSEUM OF MONTGOMERY COUNTY
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Library | 12.6 mi away | 222 S WASHINGTON ST, CRAWFORDSVILLE, IN, 47933 |
(765) 362-4618
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WAVELAND-BROWN TOWNSHIP PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 13.5 mi away | 115 EAST GREEN STREET, WAVELAND, IN, 47989 |
(765) 435-2700
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COVINGTON-VEEDERSBURG PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 14.7 mi away | 622 5TH STREET, COVINGTON, IN, 47932 |
(765) 793-2572
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LINDEN CARNEGIE PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 15.2 mi away | 102 SOUTH MAIN STREET, LINDEN, IN, 47955 |
(765) 339-4239
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ATTICA PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 17.1 mi away | 305 SOUTH PERRY STREET, ATTICA, IN, 47918 |
(765) 764-4194
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Distances calculated from authoritative source coordinates. Source: CMS, IMLS, NCES IPEDS.
Climate & Weather Observations
NOAA Monthly Climate Normals
Observation Station: Climate data reflects NOAA 1991–2020 standard normals recorded at ATTICA 2E, IN US, located 15.7 miles from ZCTA5 47949. Local microclimates, topography, and elevation may cause municipal conditions to differ.
| Month | High (°F) | Low (°F) | Mean (°F) | Precip (in) | Snow (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 33.0° | 15.7° | 24.4° | 2.33" | 8.1" |
| February | 37.8° | 18.7° | 28.3° | 1.92" | 5.7" |
| March | 49.1° | 28.2° | 38.7° | 2.87" | 3.1" |
| April | 62.2° | 39.1° | 50.6° | 4.14" | 0.2" |
| May | 73.1° | 50.8° | 61.9° | 4.23" | 0.0" |
| June | 81.7° | 60.4° | 71.0° | 4.86" | 0.0" |
| July | 83.7° | 62.4° | 73.1° | 4.77" | 0.0" |
| August | 82.6° | 60.3° | 71.4° | 3.51" | 0.0" |
| September | 78.1° | 53.1° | 65.6° | 2.71" | 0.0" |
| October | 65.5° | 41.5° | 53.5° | 3.19" | 0.0" |
| November | 50.3° | 30.8° | 40.6° | 3.12" | 0.7" |
| December | 38.3° | 21.8° | 30.1° | 2.43" | 5.5" |
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020).
Local Weather Forecast
Weather forecast data is currently unavailable in the local cache.
Nearby Cities & Communities
Listing adjacent communities by spatial proximity (miles)
Proximity discovery
| Community Name | Classification | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hillsboro town | Town | 3.5 mi | — |
| Waynetown town | Town | 4.2 mi | — |
| Wallace town | Town | 5.1 mi | — |
| Alamo town | Town | 6.9 mi | — |
| Mellott town | Town | 7.2 mi | — |
| Veedersburg town | Town | 7.4 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 47949. • Official Source Dataset →
- Socioeconomic & Housing Metrics: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates and Population Estimates Program (PEP). Margin of Error (MOE) intervals are reported where published; suppressed values are never estimated or replaced with false zeros.
- Civic Directory Datasets: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS Hospital Directory), National Center for Education Statistics (NCES IPEDS Postsecondary Directory), and Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS Public Libraries Survey). Airport landing facilities are provided by airport-data.com.
- Weather & Climate Observations: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 and National Weather Service (NWS) point forecasts.