PlainZIP

Attica, IN · standard

ZIP Code 47918

Fountain County, Indiana - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

6,321
17/sq mi
$70,317
Median income
$157,300
Median home value
11.3%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Attica pairs a below-median household income with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

47th pct
household income, US ZIPs
28th pct
home value, US ZIPs
17
people per sq mi
78%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 47918 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 47918 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Attica, Fountain County, Indiana, home to 6,321 residents across 376.3 square miles, a density of 17 people per square mile, in the Indiana/Indianapolis time zone.

ZIP 47918 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $70,317 (5% below the Indiana average), while per-capita income is $33,427. 11.1% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 6.0%. The typical home here is valued at $157,300 (19% below the state average); renters pay a median of $825 monthly, and 77.8% of units are owner-occupied.

Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 11.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 39.5, and the average commute is 25 minutes. To put 47918 in local context, 4 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 5 additional ZIPs in Fountain County, for a geography-aware comparison.

Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →

Top industries in ZIP 47918

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Attica, IN

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 47918.

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 + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 47918, Attica, IN · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

6,321

Population

376.3

Area (sq mi)

17

People / sq mi

Indiana/Indianapolis

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 47918?

39.5

Median Age

51.9%

Male

48.1%

Female

1.9%

Foreign-Born

White 93.2%
African American 0.7%
Asian 0.5%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 5.1%
Hispanic or Latino 3.0%

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?

$70,317

Median Household Income

-5% vs state

$33,427

Per Capita Income

11.1%

Poverty Rate

6.0%

Unemployment Rate

25.4 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 47918 ranks nationally

Attica, IN household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$70,317 47th percentile higher than 47% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). This entry sits in this band. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023

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

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 55.9%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 11.3%

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

What does housing look like?

2,678

Total Housing Units

2,336

Occupied Units

342

Vacant Units

2.41

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 77.8%
Renter 22.2%

$157,300

Median Home Value

-19% vs state

$825

Median Rent

1964

Median Year Built

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

How have home values changed over time?

FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals

-3.4%

YoY Change (2024)

202

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+102%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 47918 have decreased 3.4% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +102% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +5.3% 143
2021 +18.7% 170
2022 +4.7% 178
2023 +17.1% 209
2024 -3.4% 202

Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 126 business establishments in ZIP 47918, employing approximately 1,743 people with a combined annual payroll of $90,639,000.

126

Businesses

1,743

Employees

$90.6M

Annual Payroll

14

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 23 18.3%
Other services (except public administration) 16 12.7%
Construction 12 9.5%
Health care and social assistance 12 9.5%
Accommodation and food services 12 9.5%
Wholesale trade 9 7.1%
Manufacturing 7 5.6%
Finance and insurance 6 4.8%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 6 4.8%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 6 4.8%
Transportation and warehousing 5 4.0%
Real estate and rental and leasing 5 4.0%
Information 3 2.4%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 3 2.4%

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 47918 vs 47969 →

ZIP 47918 vs its nearest neighbors, by population

Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 47918 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 47918 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

median income

What this shows By household income, ZIP 47918 ranks #4 of 5 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
47969 Newtown, IN 145 7.4 mi
47975 Pine Village, IN 653 10.3 mi
47958 Mellott, IN 209 10.2 mi
47994 Wingate, IN 476 12.0 mi

More ZIP Codes in Fountain County

47987 standard
Veedersburg, IN
Pop: 4,049
47952 standard
Kingman, IN
Pop: 2,798
47949 standard
Hillsboro, IN
Pop: 1,332
47958 standard
Mellott, IN
Pop: 209
47969 standard
Newtown, IN
Pop: 145

Related Areas

Fountain County Attica, IN Indiana

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 47918 in? ▼
ZIP code 47918 (Attica) is located in Fountain County, Indiana. Fountain County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/fountain-in.
What is the population of ZIP code 47918? ▼
ZIP code 47918 in Attica, IN has a population of 6,321 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 47918? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 47918 is $70,317, which is 8% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 47918? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 47918 is $157,300, which is 43% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 47918? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 47918 is White at 93.2%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 3.0% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 47918? ▼
ZIP code 47918 has 126 business establishments employing approximately 1,743 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 47918? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 47918 are: Retail trade (23), Other services (except public administration) (16), Construction (12). There are 14 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 47918? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 47918 decreased by 3.4% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 102%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 47918? ▼
In ZIP code 47918, 55.9% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 11.3% 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 47918? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 47918 is 25.4 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 47918? ▼
In ZIP code 47918, approximately 77.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 22.2% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 47918? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 47918 is 11.1% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.