ZIP Code 47116

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Eckerty · Crawford County · Indiana

Population
805

10/sq mi

Median income
$63,472

▼ 17% vs US

higher than 36% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$121,400

▼ 56% vs US

higher than 17% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
17.9%

Median age 62.1

Land area
77.4 sq mi

Indiana/Marengo

ZIP code 47116 in Eckerty, Indiana has a population of 805. The median household income is $63,472, which is 17% below the national average. Median home value is $121,400, 56% below the US average. 17.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 47116 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 77.4 square miles in Eckerty, Crawford County, Indiana. The area is home to 805 residents, producing a population density of 10 people per square mile, and falls within the Indiana/Marengo time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 47116 against Indiana and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 47116 sits at $63,472 (14% below the Indiana average), while per-capita income is $36,501. The poverty rate stands at 19.3% and the unemployment rate at 4.4%. On housing, the median home value is $121,400 (37% below the state average) with median rent at per month, and 94.7% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 47116 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 17.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 62.1, and the average commute is . We also surface 7 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 5 additional ZIPs sharing Crawford County, so you can benchmark 47116 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →

Top industries in ZIP 47116

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 47116.

establishments

What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 47116, Eckerty, IN · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

805

Population

77.4

Area (sq mi)

10

People / sq mi

Indiana/Marengo

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 47116?

62.1

Median Age

45.3%

Male

54.7%

Female

0.0%

Foreign-Born

White 97.1%
African American 1.4%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 1.4%
Hispanic or Latino 0.0%

Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

How much do residents earn?

$63,472

Median Household Income

-14% vs state

$36,501

Per Capita Income

19.3%

Poverty Rate

4.4%

Unemployment Rate

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 76.5%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 17.9%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

438

Total Housing Units

245

Occupied Units

193

Vacant Units

2.00

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 94.7%
Renter 5.3%

$121,400

Median Home Value

-37% vs state

1983

Median Year Built

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 12 business establishments in ZIP 47116, employing approximately 67 people with a combined annual payroll of $1,472,000.

12

Businesses

67

Employees

$1.5M

Annual Payroll

3

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 3 25.0%
Retail trade 3 25.0%
Accommodation and food services 3 25.0%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

Nearby ZIP Codes

Want a side-by-side? Compare 47116 vs 47175 →

ZIP Code City Population Distance
47175 Taswell, IN 909 4.3 mi
47513 Birdseye, IN 1,841 4.8 mi
47576 Saint Croix, IN 388 9.8 mi
47118 English, IN 3,502 7.3 mi
47521 Celestine, IN 927 7.8 mi
47123 Grantsburg, IN 189 8.5 mi
47515 Bristow, IN 965 10.9 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 47116 in?
ZIP code 47116 (Eckerty) is located in Crawford County, Indiana. Crawford County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/crawford-in.
What is the population of ZIP code 47116?
ZIP code 47116 in Eckerty, IN has a population of 805 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 47116?
The median household income in ZIP 47116 is $63,472, which is 17% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 47116?
The median home value in ZIP 47116 is $121,400, which is 56% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 47116?
The largest racial group in ZIP 47116 is White at 97.1%.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 47116?
ZIP code 47116 has 12 business establishments employing approximately 67 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 47116?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 47116 are: Construction (3), Retail trade (3), Accommodation and food services (3). There are 3 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 47116?
In ZIP code 47116, 76.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 17.9% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 47116?
In ZIP code 47116, approximately 94.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 5.3% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 47116?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 47116 is 19.3% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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Official Data Resources for Eckerty, IN

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Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023). Business data: Source: Census ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023. Home value trends: Source: FHFA House Price Index (HPI), Five-Digit ZIP Codes.

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