PlainZIP

Cayuga, IN · standard

ZIP Code 47928

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

2,047
18/sq mi
$52,275
Median income
$96,900
Median home value
6.4%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Cayuga pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

17th pct
household income, US ZIPs
9th pct
home value, US ZIPs
18
people per sq mi
87%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 47928 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 47928 covers 111.9 square miles in Cayuga, Vermillion County, Indiana (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 2,047 residents on file, a density of 18 people per square mile, in the Indiana/Indianapolis time zone.

ZIP 47928 reports a modest median household income of $52,275 (29% below the Indiana average), while per-capita income is $28,796. 20.0% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 3.8%. Housing costs here run $96,900 for a typical home value (50% below the state average), with rent averaging $926 a month; 86.6% of homes are owner-occupied.

Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 6.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 41.9, and the average commute is -. To put 47928 in local context, 5 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 6 additional ZIPs in Vermillion 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 47928

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Cayuga, IN

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 47928.

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 47928, Cayuga, 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

2,047

Population

111.9

Area (sq mi)

18

People / sq mi

Indiana/Indianapolis

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 47928?

41.9

Median Age

47.6%

Male

52.4%

Female

0.4%

Foreign-Born

White 98.2%
African American 0.0%
Asian 0.4%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 1.2%
Hispanic or Latino 0.1%

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?

$52,275

Median Household Income

-29% vs state

$28,796

Per Capita Income

20.0%

Poverty Rate

3.8%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 47928 ranks nationally

Cayuga, IN household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$52,275 17th percentile higher than 17% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Above this entry. $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 72.1%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 6.4%

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

What does housing look like?

815

Total Housing Units

711

Occupied Units

104

Vacant Units

2.43

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 86.6%
Renter 13.4%

$96,900

Median Home Value

-50% vs state

$926

Median Rent

1975

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 32 business establishments in ZIP 47928, employing approximately 552 people with a combined annual payroll of $41,835,000.

32

Businesses

552

Employees

$41.8M

Annual Payroll

4

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 7 21.9%
Health care and social assistance 5 15.6%
Accommodation and food services 5 15.6%
Utilities 4 12.5%

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 47928 vs 47966 →

ZIP 47928 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 47928 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.

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

ZIP 47928 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 47928 ranks #6 of 6 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
47966 Newport, IN 461 4.8 mi
47974 Perrysville, IN 1,186 7.7 mi
47847 Dana, IN 1,077 7.3 mi
61846 Georgetown, IL 5,101 8.3 mi
47854 Hillsdale, IN 849 9.7 mi

More ZIP Codes in Vermillion County

47842 standard
Clinton, IN
Pop: 10,085
47974 standard
Perrysville, IN
Pop: 1,186
47847 standard
Dana, IN
Pop: 1,077
47854 standard
Hillsdale, IN
Pop: 849
47966 standard
Newport, IN
Pop: 461
47884 standard
Universal, IN
Pop: 229

Related Areas

Vermillion County Cayuga, IN Indiana

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 47928 in? ▼
ZIP code 47928 (Cayuga) is located in Vermillion County, Indiana. Vermillion County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/vermillion-in.
What is the population of ZIP code 47928? ▼
ZIP code 47928 in Cayuga, IN has a population of 2,047 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 47928? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 47928 is $52,275, which is 31% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 47928? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 47928 is $96,900, which is 65% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 47928? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 47928 is White at 98.2%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 0.1% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 47928? ▼
ZIP code 47928 has 32 business establishments employing approximately 552 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 47928? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 47928 are: Retail trade (7), Health care and social assistance (5), Accommodation and food services (5). There are 4 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 47928? ▼
In ZIP code 47928, 72.1% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 6.4% 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 47928? ▼
In ZIP code 47928, approximately 86.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 13.4% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 47928? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 47928 is 20.0% 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.