ZIP Code 47359

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Montpelier · Blackford County · Indiana

Population
3,143

20/sq mi

Median income
$71,607

▼ 6% vs US

higher than 49% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$121,900

▼ 56% vs US

higher than 17% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
10.1%

Median age 41.6

Land area
156.4 sq mi

Indiana/Indianapolis

ZIP code 47359 in Montpelier, Indiana has a population of 3,143. The median household income is $71,607, which is 6% below the national average. Median home value is $121,900, 56% below the US average. 10.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 47359 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 156.4 square miles in Montpelier, Blackford County, Indiana. The area is home to 3,143 residents, producing a population density of 20 people per square mile, and falls within the Indiana/Indianapolis time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 47359 against Indiana and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 47359 sits at $71,607 (3% below the Indiana average), while per-capita income is $31,134. The poverty rate stands at 10.2% and the unemployment rate at 1.1%. On housing, the median home value is $121,900 (37% below the state average) with median rent at $649 per month, and 76.0% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 47359 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 10.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 41.6, and the average commute is 28 minutes. We also surface 4 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 2 additional ZIPs sharing Blackford County, so you can benchmark 47359 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 47359

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 47359.

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 47359, Montpelier, 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

3,143

Population

156.4

Area (sq mi)

20

People / sq mi

Indiana/Indianapolis

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 47359?

41.6

Median Age

49.5%

Male

50.5%

Female

0.7%

Foreign-Born

White 93.4%
African American 0.4%
Asian 0.4%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 5.8%
Hispanic or Latino 1.4%

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?

$71,607

Median Household Income

-3% vs state

$31,134

Per Capita Income

10.2%

Poverty Rate

1.1%

Unemployment Rate

28.3 min

Mean Commute Time

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

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 66.8%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 10.1%

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

What does housing look like?

1,490

Total Housing Units

1,323

Occupied Units

167

Vacant Units

2.67

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 76.0%
Renter 24.0%

$121,900

Median Home Value

-37% vs state

$649

Median Rent

1966

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 56 business establishments in ZIP 47359, employing approximately 510 people with a combined annual payroll of $21,637,000.

56

Businesses

510

Employees

$21.6M

Annual Payroll

11

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 8 14.3%
Manufacturing 7 12.5%
Other services (except public administration) 7 12.5%
Construction 6 10.7%
Real estate and rental and leasing 5 8.9%
Transportation and warehousing 4 7.1%
Health care and social assistance 4 7.1%
Accommodation and food services 4 7.1%
Finance and insurance 3 5.4%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 3 5.4%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 3 5.4%

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

Nearby ZIP Codes

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ZIP Code City Population Distance
46781 Poneto, IN 793 6.0 mi
46759 Keystone, IN 652 6.4 mi
47348 Hartford City, IN 9,828 7.3 mi
47369 Pennville, IN 1,343 7.9 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 47359 in?
ZIP code 47359 (Montpelier) is located in Blackford County, Indiana. Blackford County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/blackford-in.
What is the population of ZIP code 47359?
ZIP code 47359 in Montpelier, IN has a population of 3,143 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 47359?
The median household income in ZIP 47359 is $71,607, which is 6% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 47359?
The median home value in ZIP 47359 is $121,900, which is 56% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 47359?
The largest racial group in ZIP 47359 is White at 93.4%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.4% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 47359?
ZIP code 47359 has 56 business establishments employing approximately 510 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 47359?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 47359 are: Retail trade (8), Manufacturing (7), Other services (except public administration) (7). There are 11 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 47359?
In ZIP code 47359, 66.8% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 10.1% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 47359?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 47359 is 28.3 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend more time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 47359?
In ZIP code 47359, approximately 76.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 24.0% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 47359?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 47359 is 10.2% 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 Montpelier, 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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