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Mount Ayr, IN · standard

ZIP Code 47964

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

122
316/sq mi
$49,250
Median income
$90,000
Median home value
5.7%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Mount Ayr pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.

13th pct
household income, US ZIPs
7th pct
home value, US ZIPs
316
people per sq mi
93%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 47964 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 47964 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Mount Ayr, Newton County, Indiana, home to just 122 residents across 0.4 square miles, a density of 316 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 47964 reports a modest median household income of $49,250 (33% below the Indiana average), while per-capita income is $29,221. Poverty here runs at 25.6%, with unemployment measured at 2.3%. The typical home here is valued at $90,000 (53% below the state average); renters pay a median of - monthly, and 92.7% of units are owner-occupied.

Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 5.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 48.5, and the average commute is -. Beyond these figures, 3 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing Newton County, letting you compare 47964 to its immediate surroundings rather than a national baseline 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 →

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 47964, Mount Ayr, 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

122

Population

0.4

Area (sq mi)

316

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 47964?

48.5

Median Age

52.2%

Male

47.8%

Female

0.0%

Foreign-Born

White 100.0%
African American 0.0%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 0.0%
Hispanic or Latino 0.0%

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?

$49,250

Median Household Income

-33% vs state

$29,221

Per Capita Income

25.6%

Poverty Rate

2.3%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 47964 ranks nationally

Mount Ayr, IN household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$49,250 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

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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 65.7%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 5.7%

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

What does housing look like?

46

Total Housing Units

41

Occupied Units

5

Vacant Units

2.20

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 92.7%
Renter 7.3%

$90,000

Median Home Value

-53% vs state

1973

Median Year Built

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

Nearby ZIP Codes

Want a side-by-side? Compare 47964 vs 47922 →

ZIP 47964 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 47964 ranks #4 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 47964 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 47964 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
47922 Brook, IN 1,623 5.9 mi
47943 Fair Oaks, IN 932 7.7 mi
47963 Morocco, IN 1,949 7.5 mi

More ZIP Codes in Newton County

46349 standard
Lake Village, IN
Pop: 3,336
47951 standard
Kentland, IN
Pop: 2,252
47963 standard
Morocco, IN
Pop: 1,949
47922 standard
Brook, IN
Pop: 1,623
47948 standard
Goodland, IN
Pop: 1,359
46381 standard
Thayer, IN
Pop: 235

Related Areas

Newton County Mount Ayr, IN Indiana

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 47964 in? ▼
ZIP code 47964 (Mount Ayr) 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 47964? ▼
ZIP code 47964 in Mount Ayr, IN has a population of 122 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 47964? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 47964 is $49,250, which is 35% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 47964? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 47964 is $90,000, which is 68% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 47964? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 47964 is White at 100.0%.
What is the education level in ZIP code 47964? ▼
In ZIP code 47964, 65.7% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 5.7% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 47964? ▼
In ZIP code 47964, approximately 92.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 7.3% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 47964? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 47964 is 25.6% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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