Remington, IN · standard
ZIP Code 47977
Jasper County, Indiana - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 2,206
- 10/sq mi Low-density area
- $80,000
- Median income Near-median income area
- $167,100
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 21.0%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Remington pairs an above-median household income with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 38%
- household income, US ZIPs
- 33rd pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 10
- people per sq mi
- 84%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 47977 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 47977 covers 216.3 square miles in Remington, Jasper County, Indiana (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 2,206 residents on file, a density of 10 people per square mile, in the Indiana/Indianapolis time zone.
ZIP 47977 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $80,000 (9% above the average Indiana ZIP), while per-capita income is $45,917. The poverty rate is 8.0%, with unemployment at 2.1%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $167,100 (14% below the average Indiana ZIP) and median rent is $823; 84.1% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 21.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 45.5, and the average commute is 22 minutes. The page also surfaces 2 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 4 more in Jasper County, so 47977 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 47977
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Remington, IN
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 + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, 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; 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 ZIP avg
$45,917
Per Capita Income
8.0%
Poverty Rate
2.1%
Unemployment Rate
21.8 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 47977 ranks among Indiana ZIPs
Remington, 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)
$80,000 Top 30% higher than 70% of 721 Indiana ZIPs
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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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
1,106housing units
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 ZIP avg
$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.
Nearby ZIP Codes
Want a side-by-side? Compare 47977 vs 47995 →
ZIP 47977 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 47977
Remington (47977)
2,206 residents
- 47995
Wolcott (47995)
1,743 residents
- 47948
Goodland (47948)
1,359 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 47977 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 47977 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 47995
Wolcott (47995)
$80,179 median income
- 47977
Remington (47977)
$80,000 median income
- 47948
Goodland (47948)
$59,293 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 47977 ranks #2 of 3 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 47977, 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 (2,206 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 47977 in?
ZIP code 47977 (Remington) is located in Jasper County, Indiana. Jasper County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/jasper-in.
What is the population of ZIP code 47977?
ZIP code 47977 in Remington, IN has a population of 2,206 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 47977?
The median household income in ZIP 47977 is $80,000, which is 5% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 47977?
The median home value in ZIP 47977 is $167,100, which is 40% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 47977?
The largest racial group in ZIP 47977 is White at 96.9%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.4% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 47977?
ZIP code 47977 has 89 business establishments employing approximately 1,785 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 47977?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 47977 are: Retail trade (16), Transportation and warehousing (14), Professional, scientific, and technical services (7). There are 13 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 47977?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 47977 increased by 11.8% in 2022. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 79%. 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 47977?
In ZIP code 47977, 62.8% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 21.0% 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 47977?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 47977 is 21.8 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 47977?
In ZIP code 47977, approximately 84.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 15.9% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 47977?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 47977 is 8.0% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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