Oxford, IN · standard
ZIP Code 47971
Benton County, Indiana - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 1,865
- 13/sq mi Low-density area
- $64,375
- Median income Near-median income area
- $152,600
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 18.1%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Oxford pairs a below-median household income with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 37th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 26th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 13
- people per sq mi
- 85%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 47971 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 47971 covers 144.6 square miles in Oxford, Benton County, Indiana (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 1,865 residents on file, a density of 13 people per square mile, in the Indiana/Indianapolis time zone.
ZIP 47971 reports a modest median household income of $64,375 (13% below the average Indiana ZIP), while per-capita income is $35,702. The poverty rate is 11.4%, with unemployment at 4.1%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $152,600 (21% below the average Indiana ZIP), and median rent is $758; owner occupancy is 85.0%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 18.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 41.7, and the average commute is 24 minutes. The page also surfaces 4 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 5 more in Benton County, so 47971 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 47971
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Oxford, IN
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 47971.
- Construction
Construction
3 establishments
- Manufacturing
Manufacturing
3 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
3 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
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 47971, Oxford, 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
1,865
Population
144.6
Area (sq mi)
13
People / sq mi
Indiana/Indianapolis
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 47971?
41.7
Median Age
50.3%
Male
49.7%
Female
1.1%
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?
$64,375
Median Household Income
-13% vs state ZIP avg
$35,702
Per Capita Income
11.4%
Poverty Rate
4.1%
Unemployment Rate
24.4 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 47971 ranks among Indiana ZIPs
Oxford, 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)
$64,375 36th percentile higher than 36% 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
703housing units
703
Total Housing Units
619
Occupied Units
84
Vacant Units
2.60
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$152,600
Median Home Value
-21% vs state ZIP avg
$758
Median Rent
1949
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How have home values changed over time?
FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals
+0.3%
YoY Change (2024)
255
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+155%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 47971 have increased 0.3% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +155% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | +13.2% | 151 |
| 2020 | +9.4% | 165 |
| 2021 | +25.5% | 207 |
| 2022 | +0.3% | 207 |
| 2024 | – | 255 |
Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 21 business establishments in ZIP 47971, employing approximately 186 people with a combined annual payroll of $8,106,000.
21
Businesses
186
Employees
$8.1M
Annual Payroll
4
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 3 | 14.3% |
| Manufacturing | 3 | 14.3% |
| Retail trade | 3 | 14.3% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 3 | 14.3% |
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 47971 vs 47975 →
ZIP 47971 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 47944
Fowler (47944)
3,623 residents
- 47970
Otterbein (47970)
2,034 residents
- 47971
Oxford (47971)
1,865 residents
- 47921 1,078
Boswell (47921)
1,078 residents
- 47975 653
Pine Village (47975)
653 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 47971 ranks #3 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 47971 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 47921
Boswell (47921)
$100,455 median income
- 47970
Otterbein (47970)
$74,457 median income
- 47975
Pine Village (47975)
$71,250 median income
- 47971
Oxford (47971)
$64,375 median income
- 47944
Fowler (47944)
$55,242 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 47971 ranks #4 of 5 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 47971, 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 (1,865 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 47971 in?
ZIP code 47971 (Oxford) is located in Benton County, Indiana. Benton County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/benton-in.
What is the population of ZIP code 47971?
ZIP code 47971 in Oxford, IN has a population of 1,865 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 47971?
The median household income in ZIP 47971 is $64,375, which is 16% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 47971?
The median home value in ZIP 47971 is $152,600, which is 45% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 47971?
The largest racial group in ZIP 47971 is White at 89.4%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 5.0% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 47971?
ZIP code 47971 has 21 business establishments employing approximately 186 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 47971?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 47971 are: Construction (3), Manufacturing (3), Retail trade (3). There are 4 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 47971?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 47971 increased by 0.3% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 155%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 47971?
In ZIP code 47971, 55.6% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 18.1% 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 47971?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 47971 is 24.4 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 47971?
In ZIP code 47971, approximately 85.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 15.0% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 47971?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 47971 is 11.4% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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