ZIP Code 47943

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Fair Oaks · Jasper County · Indiana

Population
932

6/sq mi

Median income
$77,857

▲ 2% vs US

higher than 59% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$348,200

▲ 25% vs US

higher than 73% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
8.1%

Median age 41.5

Land area
163.5 sq mi

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ZIP code 47943 in Fair Oaks, Indiana has a population of 932. The median household income is $77,857, which is 2% above the national average. Median home value is $348,200, 25% above the US average. 8.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 47943 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 163.5 square miles in Fair Oaks, Jasper County, Indiana. The area is home to 932 residents, producing a population density of 6 people per square mile, and falls within the Chicago time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 47943 against Indiana and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 47943 sits at $77,857 (6% above the Indiana average), while per-capita income is $31,881. The poverty rate stands at 21.5% and the unemployment rate at 0.0%. On housing, the median home value is $348,200 (80% above the state average) with median rent at per month, and 85.4% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 47943 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 8.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 41.5, and the average commute is . We also surface 5 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 4 additional ZIPs sharing Jasper County, so you can benchmark 47943 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 →

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 47943, Fair Oaks, 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

932

Population

163.5

Area (sq mi)

6

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 47943?

41.5

Median Age

58.3%

Male

41.7%

Female

17.0%

Foreign-Born

White 64.6%
African American 0.0%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 6.1%
Hispanic or Latino 28.9%

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?

$77,857

Median Household Income

+6% vs state

$31,881

Per Capita Income

21.5%

Poverty Rate

0.0%

Unemployment Rate

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

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 45.7%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 8.1%

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

What does housing look like?

396

Total Housing Units

378

Occupied Units

18

Vacant Units

2.62

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 85.4%
Renter 14.6%

$348,200

Median Home Value

+80% vs state

2005

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 16 business establishments in ZIP 47943, employing approximately 407 people with a combined annual payroll of $15,262,000.

16

Businesses

407

Employees

$15.3M

Annual Payroll

2

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Transportation and warehousing 4 25.0%
Accommodation and food services 3 18.8%

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 47943 vs 47964 →

ZIP Code City Population Distance
47964 Mount Ayr, IN 122 7.7 mi
46381 Thayer, IN 235 7.8 mi
46310 Demotte, IN 13,565 8.7 mi
46349 Lake Village, IN 3,336 8.3 mi
46377 Shelby, IN 386 9.7 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 47943 in?
ZIP code 47943 (Fair Oaks) is located in Jasper County, Indiana. Jasper County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/jasper-in.
What is the population of ZIP code 47943?
ZIP code 47943 in Fair Oaks, IN has a population of 932 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 47943?
The median household income in ZIP 47943 is $77,857, which is 2% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 47943?
The median home value in ZIP 47943 is $348,200, which is 25% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 47943?
The largest racial group in ZIP 47943 is White at 64.6%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 28.9% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 47943?
ZIP code 47943 has 16 business establishments employing approximately 407 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 47943?
In ZIP code 47943, 45.7% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 8.1% 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 47943?
In ZIP code 47943, approximately 85.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 14.6% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 47943?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 47943 is 21.5% 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 Fair Oaks, 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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