Brook, IN · standard
ZIP Code 47922
Newton County, Indiana - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 1,623
- 8/sq mi Low-density area
- $61,033
- Median income Below-median income area
- $125,500
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 13.6%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Brook pairs a below-median household income with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 31st pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 19th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 8
- people per sq mi
- 74%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 47922 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 47922 covers 195.5 square miles in Brook, Newton County, Indiana (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 1,623 residents on file, a density of 8 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 47922 reports a modest median household income of $61,033 (17% below the average Indiana ZIP), while per-capita income is $28,596. Unemployment is 12.3%, an important qualifier alongside the household-income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $125,500 (35% below the average Indiana ZIP), and median rent is $1,054; owner occupancy is 73.6%.
Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 13.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 41.7, and the average commute is 27 minutes. The page also surfaces 4 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Newton County, so 47922 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
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 47922
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Brook, IN
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 47922.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
5 establishments
- Construction
Construction
4 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
4 establishments
- Finance and insurance
Finance and insurance
3 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, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 47922, Brook, 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
1,623
Population
195.5
Area (sq mi)
8
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 47922?
41.7
Median Age
49.5%
Male
50.5%
Female
10.5%
Foreign-Born
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?
$61,033
Median Household Income
-17% vs state ZIP avg
$28,596
Per Capita Income
9.3%
Poverty Rate
12.3%
Unemployment Rate
26.5 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 47922 ranks among Indiana ZIPs
Brook, IN household income vs. every Indiana ZIP code
Median household income among 721 reporting Indiana ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$61,033 28th percentile higher than 28% of 721 Indiana ZIPs
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more Indiana ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
550housing units
550
Total Housing Units
493
Occupied Units
57
Vacant Units
2.55
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$125,500
Median Home Value
-35% vs state ZIP avg
$1,054
Median Rent
1952
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 25 business establishments in ZIP 47922, employing approximately 253 people with a combined annual payroll of $14,752,000.
25
Businesses
253
Employees
$14.8M
Annual Payroll
4
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 5 | 20.0% |
| Construction | 4 | 16.0% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 4 | 16.0% |
| Finance and insurance | 3 | 12.0% |
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 47922 vs 47964 →
ZIP 47922 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 47951
Kentland (47951)
2,252 residents
- 47963
Morocco (47963)
1,949 residents
- 47922
Brook (47922)
1,623 residents
- 47948
Goodland (47948)
1,359 residents
- 47964 122
Mount Ayr (47964)
122 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 47922 ranks #3 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 47922 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 47963
Morocco (47963)
$75,000 median income
- 47951
Kentland (47951)
$66,156 median income
- 47922
Brook (47922)
$61,033 median income
- 47948
Goodland (47948)
$59,293 median income
- 47964
Mount Ayr (47964)
$49,250 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 47922 ranks #3 of 5 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 47922, both outside IN so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (1,623 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What county is ZIP code 47922 in?
ZIP code 47922 (Brook) is located in Newton County, Indiana. Newton County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/newton-in.
What is the population of ZIP code 47922?
ZIP code 47922 in Brook, IN has a population of 1,623 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 47922?
The median household income in ZIP 47922 is $61,033, which is 20% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 47922?
The median home value in ZIP 47922 is $125,500, which is 55% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 47922?
The largest racial group in ZIP 47922 is White at 79.1%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 18.5% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 47922?
ZIP code 47922 has 25 business establishments employing approximately 253 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 47922?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 47922 are: Retail trade (5), Construction (4), Other services (except public administration) (4). There are 4 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 47922?
In ZIP code 47922, 60.0% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 13.6% 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 47922?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 47922 is 26.5 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 47922?
In ZIP code 47922, approximately 73.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 26.4% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 47922?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 47922 is 9.3% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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