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 Moderate-density area
- $48,750
- Median income Below-median income area
- $129,700
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 6.4%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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 average Indiana ZIP), while per-capita income is $21,114. The poverty rate is 20.4%, so the area-level income figures should not be treated as typical household experience. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $129,700 (33% below the average Indiana ZIP), and median rent is $894; owner occupancy is 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. The page also surfaces 3 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in White County, so 47959 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 47959
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Monon, IN
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 47959.
- Construction
Construction
10 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
10 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
5 establishments
- Manufacturing 3
Manufacturing
3 establishments
- Transportation and warehousing 3
Transportation and warehousing
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 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
Who lives in ZIP 47959?
29.6
Median Age
46.3%
Male
53.7%
Female
33.1%
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?
$48,750
Median Household Income
-34% vs state ZIP avg
$21,114
Per Capita Income
20.4%
Poverty Rate
4.6%
Unemployment Rate
25.7 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 47959 ranks among Indiana ZIPs
Monon, 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)
$48,750 8th percentile higher than 8% 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
1,139housing units
1,139
Total Housing Units
896
Occupied Units
243
Vacant Units
2.97
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$129,700
Median Home Value
-33% vs state ZIP avg
$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
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ZIP 47959 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 47959
Monon (47959)
2,822 residents
- 47946
Francesville (47946)
2,044 residents
- 47995
Wolcott (47995)
1,743 residents
- 47980 1,096
Reynolds (47980)
1,096 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 47959 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 47959 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 47995
Wolcott (47995)
$80,179 median income
- 47946
Francesville (47946)
$79,457 median income
- 47980
Reynolds (47980)
$60,962 median income
- 47959
Monon (47959)
$48,750 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.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 47959, 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 (2,822 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 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.
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