PlainZIP

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
$80,000
Median income
$167,100
Median home value
21.0%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Remington pairs an above-median household income with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 38%
household income, US ZIPs
33th 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 Indiana average), while per-capita income is $45,917. The poverty rate stands at 8.0% and the unemployment rate at 2.1%. The typical home here is valued at $167,100 (14% below the state average); renters pay a median of $823 monthly, and 84.1% of units 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. To put 47977 in local context, 2 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 4 additional ZIPs in Jasper County, for a geography-aware comparison.

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.

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 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

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Who lives in ZIP 47977?

45.5

Median Age

53.6%

Male

46.4%

Female

0.6%

Foreign-Born

White 96.9%
African American 0.4%
Asian 0.2%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 2.4%
Hispanic or Latino 2.4%

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

How ZIP 47977 ranks nationally

Remington, IN household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$80,000 Top 38% higher than 62% 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%). Below this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). This entry sits in this band. $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 62.8%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 21.0%

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

Owner 84.1%
Renter 15.9%

$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.

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.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 47977 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 47977 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 47977 ranks #2 of 3 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
47995 Wolcott, IN 1,743 6.5 mi
47948 Goodland, IN 1,359 6.8 mi

More ZIP Codes in Jasper County

46310 standard
Demotte, IN
Pop: 13,565
47978 standard
Rensselaer, IN
Pop: 11,793
46392 standard
Wheatfield, IN
Pop: 7,957
47943 standard
Fair Oaks, IN
Pop: 932

Related Areas

Jasper County Remington, IN Indiana

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.

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