PlainZIP

Fowler, IN · standard

ZIP Code 47944

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

3,623
8/sq mi
$55,242
Median income
$131,400
Median home value
18.7%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

21th pct
household income, US ZIPs
20th pct
home value, US ZIPs
8
people per sq mi
79%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 47944 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 47944 covers 483.1 square miles in Fowler, Benton County, Indiana (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 3,623 residents on file, a density of 8 people per square mile, in the Indiana/Indianapolis time zone.

ZIP 47944 reports a modest median household income of $55,242 (25% below the Indiana average), while per-capita income is $30,693. Poverty here runs at 15.5%, with unemployment measured at 6.5%. Housing costs here run $131,400 for a typical home value (32% below the state average), with rent averaging $736 a month; 78.9% of homes are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 18.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 40.8, and the average commute is 25 minutes. We also surface 4 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 5 additional ZIPs sharing Benton County, so you can benchmark 47944 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone.

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 47944

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Fowler, IN

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 47944.

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 47944, Fowler, 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

3,623

Population

483.1

Area (sq mi)

8

People / sq mi

Indiana/Indianapolis

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

Neighborhood Scorecard
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Who lives in ZIP 47944?

40.8

Median Age

48.8%

Male

51.2%

Female

0.4%

Foreign-Born

White 95.8%
African American 0.0%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 3.5%
Hispanic or Latino 3.3%

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?

$55,242

Median Household Income

-25% vs state

$30,693

Per Capita Income

15.5%

Poverty Rate

6.5%

Unemployment Rate

25.0 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 47944 ranks nationally

Fowler, IN household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$55,242 21st percentile higher than 21% 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 62.6%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 18.7%

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

What does housing look like?

1,547

Total Housing Units

1,424

Occupied Units

123

Vacant Units

2.33

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 78.9%
Renter 21.1%

$131,400

Median Home Value

-32% vs state

$736

Median Rent

1952

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

-3.5%

YoY Change (2024)

229

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+129%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 47944 have decreased 3.5% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +129% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +4.3% 154
2021 +7.1% 165
2022 +21.6% 201
2023 +18.1% 237
2024 -3.5% 229

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 83 business establishments in ZIP 47944, employing approximately 630 people with a combined annual payroll of $26,792,000.

83

Businesses

630

Employees

$26.8M

Annual Payroll

12

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 11 13.3%
Transportation and warehousing 9 10.8%
Other services (except public administration) 9 10.8%
Construction 8 9.6%
Finance and insurance 8 9.6%
Manufacturing 6 7.2%
Wholesale trade 6 7.2%
Health care and social assistance 6 7.2%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 5 6.0%
Information 4 4.8%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 3 3.6%
Accommodation and food services 3 3.6%

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 47944 vs 47971 →

ZIP 47944 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 47944 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 47944 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 47944 ranks #5 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
47971 Oxford, IN 1,865 7.5 mi
47921 Boswell, IN 1,078 9.8 mi
47942 Earl Park, IN 660 7.8 mi
47917 Ambia, IN 491 12.7 mi

More ZIP Codes in Benton County

47970 standard
Otterbein, IN
Pop: 2,034
47971 standard
Oxford, IN
Pop: 1,865
47921 standard
Boswell, IN
Pop: 1,078
47942 standard
Earl Park, IN
Pop: 660
47917 standard
Ambia, IN
Pop: 491

Related Areas

Benton County Fowler, IN Indiana

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 47944 in? ▼
ZIP code 47944 (Fowler) is located in Benton County, Indiana. Benton County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/benton-in.
What is the population of ZIP code 47944? ▼
ZIP code 47944 in Fowler, IN has a population of 3,623 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 47944? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 47944 is $55,242, which is 28% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 47944? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 47944 is $131,400, which is 53% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 47944? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 47944 is White at 95.8%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 3.3% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 47944? ▼
ZIP code 47944 has 83 business establishments employing approximately 630 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 47944? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 47944 are: Retail trade (11), Transportation and warehousing (9), Other services (except public administration) (9). There are 12 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 47944? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 47944 decreased by 3.5% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 129%. 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 47944? ▼
In ZIP code 47944, 62.6% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 18.7% 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 47944? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 47944 is 25.0 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 47944? ▼
In ZIP code 47944, approximately 78.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 21.1% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 47944? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 47944 is 15.5% 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.