ZIP Code 47964

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Mount Ayr · Newton County · Indiana

Population
122

316/sq mi

Median income
$49,250

▼ 35% vs US

higher than 13% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$90,000

▼ 68% vs US

higher than 7% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
5.7%

Median age 48.5

Land area
0.4 sq mi

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ZIP code 47964 in Mount Ayr, Indiana has a population of 122. The median household income is $49,250, which is 35% below the national average. Median home value is $90,000, 68% below the US average. 5.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 47964 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 0.4 square miles in Mount Ayr, Newton County, Indiana. The area is home to 122 residents, producing a population density of 316 people per square mile, and falls within the Chicago time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 47964 against Indiana and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 47964 sits at $49,250 (33% below the Indiana average), while per-capita income is $29,221. The poverty rate stands at 25.6% and the unemployment rate at 2.3%. On housing, the median home value is $90,000 (53% below the state average) with median rent at per month, and 92.7% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 47964 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 5.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 48.5, and the average commute is . We also surface 3 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Newton County, so you can benchmark 47964 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, 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; HUD FMR + 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

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 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

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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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Official Data Resources for Mount Ayr, IN

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Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023). Business data: Source: Census ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023. Home value trends: Source: FHFA House Price Index (HPI), Five-Digit ZIP Codes.

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