ZIP Code 47977
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Remington · Jasper County · Indiana
- Population
- 2,206
- Median income
- $80,000
- Median home value
- $167,100
- Bachelor's or higher
- 21.0%
- Land area
- 216.3 sq mi
10/sq mi
▲ 5% vs US
higher than 62% of US ZIPs
▼ 40% vs US
higher than 33% of US ZIPs
Median age 45.5
Indiana/Indianapolis
ZIP code 47977 in Remington, Indiana has a population of 2,206. The median household income is $80,000, which is 5% above the national average. Median home value is $167,100, 40% below the US average. 21.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 47977 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 216.3 square miles in Remington, Jasper County, Indiana. The area is home to 2,206 residents, producing a population density of 10 people per square mile, and falls within the Indiana/Indianapolis time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 47977 against Indiana and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 47977 sits at $80,000 (9% above the Indiana average), while per-capita income is $45,917. The poverty rate stands at 8.0% and the unemployment rate at 2.1%. On housing, the median home value is $167,100 (14% below the state average) with median rent at $823 per month, and 84.1% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 47977 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 21.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 45.5, and the average commute is 22 minutes. We also surface 2 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 4 additional ZIPs sharing Jasper County, so you can benchmark 47977 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 →
Top industries in ZIP 47977
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 47977.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
16 establishments
- Transportation and warehousing
Transportation and warehousing
14 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
7 establishments
- Construction 6
Construction
6 establishments
- Manufacturing 6
Manufacturing
6 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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 47977, Remington, 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
2,206
Population
216.3
Area (sq mi)
10
People / sq mi
Indiana/Indianapolis
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 47977?
45.5
Median Age
53.6%
Male
46.4%
Female
0.6%
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?
$80,000
Median Household Income
+9% vs state
$45,917
Per Capita Income
8.0%
Poverty Rate
2.1%
Unemployment Rate
21.8 min
Mean Commute Time
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?
1,106
Total Housing Units
1,028
Occupied Units
78
Vacant Units
2.54
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$167,100
Median Home Value
-14% vs state
$823
Median Rent
1958
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
+11.8%
YoY Change (2022)
179
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+79%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 47977 have increased 11.8% over the past year (2022). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +79% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 | +0.2% | 139 |
| 2019 | -11.0% | 124 |
| 2020 | +6.4% | 132 |
| 2021 | +21.0% | 160 |
| 2022 | +11.8% | 179 |
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 2022. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 89 business establishments in ZIP 47977, employing approximately 1,785 people with a combined annual payroll of $99,234,000.
89
Businesses
1,785
Employees
$99.2M
Annual Payroll
13
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 16 | 18.0% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 14 | 15.7% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 7 | 7.9% |
| Construction | 6 | 6.7% |
| Manufacturing | 6 | 6.7% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 6 | 6.7% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 6 | 6.7% |
| Accommodation and food services | 6 | 6.7% |
| Wholesale trade | 5 | 5.6% |
| Finance and insurance | 5 | 5.6% |
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting | 4 | 4.5% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 4 | 4.5% |
| Health care and social assistance | 3 | 3.4% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
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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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