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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
$64,375
Median income
$152,600
Median home value
18.1%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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 Indiana average), while per-capita income is $35,702. Local economic indicators show a 11.4% poverty rate alongside 4.1% unemployment. Median home value sits at $152,600 (21% below the state average), median rent at $758 a month, and owner-occupancy at 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. Beyond these figures, 4 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 5 more sharing Benton County, letting you compare 47971 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 →

Top industries in ZIP 47971

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Oxford, IN

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 47971.

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 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

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Who lives in ZIP 47971?

41.7

Median Age

50.3%

Male

49.7%

Female

1.1%

Foreign-Born

White 89.4%
African American 1.9%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 2.4%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 5.8%
Hispanic or Latino 5.0%

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?

$64,375

Median Household Income

-13% vs state

$35,702

Per Capita Income

11.4%

Poverty Rate

4.1%

Unemployment Rate

24.4 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 47971 ranks nationally

Oxford, IN household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$64,375 37th percentile higher than 37% 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%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). This entry sits in this band. $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 55.6%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 18.1%

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

What does housing look like?

703

Total Housing Units

619

Occupied Units

84

Vacant Units

2.60

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 85.0%
Renter 15.0%

$152,600

Median Home Value

-21% vs state

$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.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 47971 ranks #3 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 47971 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 47971 ranks #4 of 5 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
47975 Pine Village, IN 653 5.8 mi
47970 Otterbein, IN 2,034 6.9 mi
47944 Fowler, IN 3,623 7.5 mi
47921 Boswell, IN 1,078 8.1 mi

More ZIP Codes in Benton County

47944 standard
Fowler, IN
Pop: 3,623
47970 standard
Otterbein, IN
Pop: 2,034
47921 standard
Boswell, IN
Pop: 1,078
47942 standard
Earl Park, IN
Pop: 660
47917 standard
Ambia, IN
Pop: 491

Related Areas

Benton County Oxford, IN Indiana

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.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.