Hillsboro, IN · standard
ZIP Code 47949
Fountain County, Indiana - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 1,332
- 12/sq mi Low-density area
- $76,429
- Median income Near-median income area
- $118,800
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 20.2%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Hillsboro pairs an above-median household income with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 43%
- household income, US ZIPs
- 16th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 12
- people per sq mi
- 86%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 47949 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 47949 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Hillsboro, Fountain County, Indiana, home to just 1,332 residents across 108.3 square miles, a density of 12 people per square mile, in the Indiana/Indianapolis time zone.
ZIP 47949 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $76,429 (4% above the average Indiana ZIP), while per-capita income is $30,902. Both reported hardship measures are comparatively low in absolute terms: poverty is 4.1% and unemployment is 2.9%. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $118,800 (39% below the average Indiana ZIP), and median rent is $883; owner occupancy is 85.9%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 20.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 33.1, and the average commute is 30 minutes. The page also surfaces 7 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 5 more in Fountain County, so 47949 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 47949
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Hillsboro, IN
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 47949.
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
4 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
3 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
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 47949, Hillsboro, 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
1,332
Population
108.3
Area (sq mi)
12
People / sq mi
Indiana/Indianapolis
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 47949?
33.1
Median Age
50.6%
Male
49.4%
Female
0.1%
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?
$76,429
Median Household Income
+4% vs state ZIP avg
$30,902
Per Capita Income
4.1%
Poverty Rate
2.9%
Unemployment Rate
30.2 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 47949 ranks among Indiana ZIPs
Hillsboro, 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)
$76,429 Top 37% higher than 63% 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
623housing units
623
Total Housing Units
562
Occupied Units
61
Vacant Units
2.77
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$118,800
Median Home Value
-39% vs state ZIP avg
$883
Median Rent
1958
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 21 business establishments in ZIP 47949, employing approximately 135 people with a combined annual payroll of $5,041,000.
21
Businesses
135
Employees
$5.0M
Annual Payroll
3
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Other services (except public administration) | 4 | 19.1% |
| Retail trade | 3 | 14.3% |
| Accommodation and food services | 3 | 14.3% |
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 47949 vs 47990 →
ZIP 47949 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 47987
Veedersburg (47987)
4,049 residents
- 47990
Waynetown (47990)
1,627 residents
- 47949 1,332
Hillsboro (47949)
1,332 residents
- 47967 772
New Richmond (47967)
772 residents
- 47994 476
Wingate (47994)
476 residents
- 47958 209
Mellott (47958)
209 residents
- 47969 145
Newtown (47969)
145 residents
- 47916 64
Alamo (47916)
64 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 47949 ranks #3 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 47949 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 47994
Wingate (47994)
$101,891 median income
- 47958
Mellott (47958)
$86,000 median income
- 47967
New Richmond (47967)
$81,563 median income
- 47949
Hillsboro (47949)
$76,429 median income
- 47987
Veedersburg (47987)
$63,333 median income
- 47990
Waynetown (47990)
$63,198 median income
- 47969
Newtown (47969)
$59,167 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 47949 ranks #4 of 7 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 47949, 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 (1,332 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 47949 in?
ZIP code 47949 (Hillsboro) 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 47949?
ZIP code 47949 in Hillsboro, IN has a population of 1,332 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 47949?
The median household income in ZIP 47949 is $76,429, which is 0% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 47949?
The median home value in ZIP 47949 is $118,800, which is 57% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 47949?
The largest racial group in ZIP 47949 is White at 98.5%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 0.1% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 47949?
ZIP code 47949 has 21 business establishments employing approximately 135 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 47949?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 47949 are: Other services (except public administration) (4), Retail trade (3), Accommodation and food services (3). There are 3 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 47949?
In ZIP code 47949, 61.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 20.2% 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 47949?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 47949 is 30.2 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 47949?
In ZIP code 47949, approximately 85.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 14.1% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 47949?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 47949 is 4.1% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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