Kentland, IN · standard
ZIP Code 47951
Newton County, Indiana - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 2,252
- 14/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $66,156
- Median income Near-median income area
- $115,600
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 18.2%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Kentland pairs a below-median household income with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 40th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 15th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 14
- people per sq mi
- 82%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 47951 against every reporting US ZIP.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 47951 (Kentland, IN) fell -3.8% from 2023 to 2024.
ZIP code 47951 covers 166.8 square miles in Kentland, Newton County, Indiana (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 2,252 residents on file, a density of 14 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 47951 reports a modest median household income of $66,156 (10% below the average Indiana ZIP), while per-capita income is $31,673. Unemployment is 15.9%, an important qualifier alongside the household-income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $115,600 (40% below the average Indiana ZIP), and median rent is $847; owner occupancy is 82.2%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 18.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 44, and the average commute is 23 minutes. The page also surfaces 5 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Newton County, so 47951 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 47951
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Kentland, IN
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 47951.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
14 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
11 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
8 establishments
- Wholesale trade
Wholesale trade
7 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
6 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 47951, Kentland, 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
2,252
Population
166.8
Area (sq mi)
14
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 47951?
44.0
Median Age
48.3%
Male
51.7%
Female
2.4%
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?
$66,156
Median Household Income
-10% vs state ZIP avg
$31,673
Per Capita Income
13.8%
Poverty Rate
15.9%
Unemployment Rate
23.4 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 47951 ranks among Indiana ZIPs
Kentland, 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)
$66,156 38th percentile higher than 38% 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
1,181housing units
1,181
Total Housing Units
1,082
Occupied Units
99
Vacant Units
2.07
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$115,600
Median Home Value
-40% vs state ZIP avg
$847
Median Rent
1949
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 69 business establishments in ZIP 47951, employing approximately 549 people with a combined annual payroll of $23,028,000.
69
Businesses
549
Employees
$23.0M
Annual Payroll
10
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 14 | 20.3% |
| Accommodation and food services | 11 | 15.9% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 8 | 11.6% |
| Wholesale trade | 7 | 10.1% |
| Health care and social assistance | 6 | 8.7% |
| Construction | 4 | 5.8% |
| Manufacturing | 4 | 5.8% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 4 | 5.8% |
| Finance and insurance | 4 | 5.8% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 3 | 4.3% |
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 47951 vs 47942 →
ZIP 47951 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
- 47922
Brook (47922)
1,623 residents
- 60966
Sheldon (60966)
1,526 residents
- 47942 660
Earl Park (47942)
660 residents
- 60931 615
Donovan (60931)
615 residents
- 60945 153
Iroquois (60945)
153 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 47951 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 47951 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 47942
Earl Park (47942)
$84,125 median income
- 47951
Kentland (47951)
$66,156 median income
- 47922
Brook (47922)
$61,033 median income
- 60931
Donovan (60931)
$53,500 median income
- 60945
Iroquois (60945)
$52,188 median income
- 60966
Sheldon (60966)
$46,944 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 47951 ranks #2 of 6 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 47951, 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 (2,252 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 47951 in?
ZIP code 47951 (Kentland) 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 47951?
ZIP code 47951 in Kentland, IN has a population of 2,252 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 47951?
The median household income in ZIP 47951 is $66,156, which is 13% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 47951?
The median home value in ZIP 47951 is $115,600, which is 58% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 47951?
The largest racial group in ZIP 47951 is White at 85.9%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 5.8% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 47951?
ZIP code 47951 has 69 business establishments employing approximately 549 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 47951?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 47951 are: Retail trade (14), Accommodation and food services (11), Professional, scientific, and technical services (8). There are 10 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 47951?
In ZIP code 47951, 59.1% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 18.2% 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 47951?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 47951 is 23.4 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 47951?
In ZIP code 47951, approximately 82.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 17.8% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 47951?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 47951 is 13.8% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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