PlainZIP

Veedersburg, IN · standard

ZIP Code 47987

Fountain County, Indiana - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

4,049
13/sq mi
$63,333
Median income
$145,200
Median home value
11.2%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Veedersburg pairs a below-median household income with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

35th pct
household income, US ZIPs
24th pct
home value, US ZIPs
13
people per sq mi
86%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 47987 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 47987 covers 318.8 square miles in Veedersburg, Fountain County, Indiana (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 4,049 residents on file, a density of 13 people per square mile, in the Indiana/Indianapolis time zone.

ZIP 47987 reports a modest median household income of $63,333 (14% below the Indiana average), while per-capita income is $28,547. Local economic indicators show a 14.0% poverty rate alongside 3.0% unemployment. On housing, the median home value is $145,200 (25% below the state average) with median rent at $790 per month, and 85.6% of occupied units are owner-occupied.

Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 11.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 43.3, and the average commute is 27 minutes. Beyond these figures, 3 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 5 more sharing Fountain County, letting you compare 47987 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 47987

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Veedersburg, IN

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 47987.

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 47987, Veedersburg, 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

4,049

Population

318.8

Area (sq mi)

13

People / sq mi

Indiana/Indianapolis

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 47987?

43.3

Median Age

50.7%

Male

49.3%

Female

0.5%

Foreign-Born

White 97.0%
African American 0.0%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 2.3%
Hispanic or Latino 1.6%

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?

$63,333

Median Household Income

-14% vs state

$28,547

Per Capita Income

14.0%

Poverty Rate

3.0%

Unemployment Rate

27.1 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 47987 ranks nationally

Veedersburg, IN household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$63,333 35th percentile higher than 35% 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 56.1%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 11.2%

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

What does housing look like?

1,610

Total Housing Units

1,498

Occupied Units

112

Vacant Units

2.44

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 85.6%
Renter 14.4%

$145,200

Median Home Value

-25% vs state

$790

Median Rent

1953

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

+15.9%

YoY Change (2024)

214

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+114%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 47987 have increased 15.9% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +114% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +2.7% 139
2021 +17.1% 163
2022 +6.0% 173
2023 +6.9% 185
2024 +15.9% 214

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 75 business establishments in ZIP 47987, employing approximately 1,125 people with a combined annual payroll of $53,772,000.

75

Businesses

1,125

Employees

$53.8M

Annual Payroll

10

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 17 22.7%
Other services (except public administration) 9 12.0%
Construction 8 10.7%
Manufacturing 8 10.7%
Transportation and warehousing 8 10.7%
Finance and insurance 5 6.7%
Health care and social assistance 5 6.7%
Accommodation and food services 5 6.7%
Wholesale trade 3 4.0%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 3 4.0%

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 47987 vs 47958 →

ZIP 47987 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 47987 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 47987 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 47987 ranks #3 of 4 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
47958 Mellott, IN 209 5.3 mi
47949 Hillsboro, IN 1,332 6.6 mi
47969 Newtown, IN 145 7.0 mi

More ZIP Codes in Fountain County

47918 standard
Attica, IN
Pop: 6,321
47952 standard
Kingman, IN
Pop: 2,798
47949 standard
Hillsboro, IN
Pop: 1,332
47958 standard
Mellott, IN
Pop: 209
47969 standard
Newtown, IN
Pop: 145

Related Areas

Fountain County Veedersburg, IN Indiana

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 47987 in? ▼
ZIP code 47987 (Veedersburg) is located in Fountain County, Indiana. Fountain County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/fountain-in.
What is the population of ZIP code 47987? ▼
ZIP code 47987 in Veedersburg, IN has a population of 4,049 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 47987? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 47987 is $63,333, which is 17% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 47987? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 47987 is $145,200, which is 48% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 47987? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 47987 is White at 97.0%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.6% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 47987? ▼
ZIP code 47987 has 75 business establishments employing approximately 1,125 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 47987? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 47987 are: Retail trade (17), Other services (except public administration) (9), Construction (8). There are 10 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 47987? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 47987 increased by 15.9% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 114%. 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 47987? ▼
In ZIP code 47987, 56.1% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 11.2% 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 47987? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 47987 is 27.1 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend more time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 47987? ▼
In ZIP code 47987, approximately 85.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 14.4% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 47987? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 47987 is 14.0% 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.