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Monon, IN · standard

ZIP Code 47959

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

2,822
16/sq mi
$48,750
Median income
$129,700
Median home value
6.4%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

13th pct
household income, US ZIPs
20th pct
home value, US ZIPs
16
people per sq mi
72%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 47959 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 47959 covers 177.5 square miles in Monon, White County, Indiana (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 2,822 residents on file, a density of 16 people per square mile, in the Indiana/Indianapolis time zone.

ZIP 47959 reports a modest median household income of $48,750 (34% below the Indiana average), while per-capita income is $21,114. 20.4% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 4.6%. Median home value sits at $129,700 (33% below the state average), median rent at $894 a month, and owner-occupancy at 72.2%.

Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 6.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 29.6, and the average commute is 26 minutes. To put 47959 in local context, 3 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 6 additional ZIPs in White 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 47959

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Monon, IN

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 47959.

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 47959, Monon, 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

2,822

Population

177.5

Area (sq mi)

16

People / sq mi

Indiana/Indianapolis

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 47959?

29.6

Median Age

46.3%

Male

53.7%

Female

33.1%

Foreign-Born

White 44.9%
African American 0.5%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 31.5%
Hispanic or Latino 54.4%

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?

$48,750

Median Household Income

-34% vs state

$21,114

Per Capita Income

20.4%

Poverty Rate

4.6%

Unemployment Rate

25.7 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 47959 ranks nationally

Monon, IN household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$48,750 13th percentile higher than 13% 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

Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more US 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?

High School Graduate or Higher 50.0%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 6.4%

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

What does housing look like?

1,139

Total Housing Units

896

Occupied Units

243

Vacant Units

2.97

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 72.2%
Renter 27.8%

$129,700

Median Home Value

-33% vs state

$894

Median Rent

1959

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 49 business establishments in ZIP 47959, employing approximately 1,783 people with a combined annual payroll of $99,078,000.

49

Businesses

1,783

Employees

$99.1M

Annual Payroll

7

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 10 20.4%
Retail trade 10 20.4%
Other services (except public administration) 5 10.2%
Manufacturing 3 6.1%
Transportation and warehousing 3 6.1%
Health care and social assistance 3 6.1%
Accommodation and food services 3 6.1%

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 47959 vs 47980 →

ZIP 47959 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 47959 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 47959 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 47959 ranks #4 of 4 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
47980 Reynolds, IN 1,096 7.7 mi
47946 Francesville, IN 2,044 8.3 mi
47995 Wolcott, IN 1,743 9.8 mi

More ZIP Codes in White County

47960 standard
Monticello, IN
Pop: 15,003
47923 standard
Brookston, IN
Pop: 3,494
47995 standard
Wolcott, IN
Pop: 1,743
47926 standard
Burnettsville, IN
Pop: 1,097
47980 standard
Reynolds, IN
Pop: 1,096
47950 standard
Idaville, IN
Pop: 912

Related Areas

White County Monon, IN Indiana

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 47959 in? ▼
ZIP code 47959 (Monon) is located in White County, Indiana. White County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/white-in.
What is the population of ZIP code 47959? ▼
ZIP code 47959 in Monon, IN has a population of 2,822 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 47959? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 47959 is $48,750, which is 36% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 47959? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 47959 is $129,700, which is 53% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 47959? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 47959 is White at 44.9%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 54.4% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 47959? ▼
ZIP code 47959 has 49 business establishments employing approximately 1,783 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 47959? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 47959 are: Construction (10), Retail trade (10), Other services (except public administration) (5). There are 7 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 47959? ▼
In ZIP code 47959, 50.0% 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 is the average commute time in ZIP 47959? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 47959 is 25.7 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 47959? ▼
In ZIP code 47959, approximately 72.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 27.8% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 47959? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 47959 is 20.4% 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.