West Lebanon, IN · standard
ZIP Code 47991
Warren County, Indiana - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 1,070
- 14/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $105,842
- Median income Above-median income area
- $141,100
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 3.2%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
West Lebanon pairs an upper-quartile household income with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 15%
- household income, US ZIPs
- 23rd pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 14
- people per sq mi
- 64%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 47991 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 47991 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in West Lebanon, Warren County, Indiana, home to just 1,070 residents across 77.5 square miles, a density of 14 people per square mile, in the Indiana/Indianapolis time zone.
ZIP 47991 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $105,842 (44% above the average Indiana ZIP), while per-capita income is $38,499. The poverty rate is 7.2%, with unemployment at 8.2%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $141,100 (27% below the average Indiana ZIP), and median rent is $604; owner occupancy is 63.9%.
Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 3.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 42.9, and the average commute is 32 minutes. The page also surfaces 3 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 4 more in Warren County, so 47991 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 47991
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in West Lebanon, IN
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 47991.
- Construction
Construction
6 establishments
- Manufacturing
Manufacturing
5 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
3 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 47991, West Lebanon, 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
1,070
Population
77.5
Area (sq mi)
14
People / sq mi
Indiana/Indianapolis
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 47991?
42.9
Median Age
52.1%
Male
47.9%
Female
0.1%
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?
$105,842
Median Household Income
+44% vs state ZIP avg
$38,499
Per Capita Income
7.2%
Poverty Rate
8.2%
Unemployment Rate
31.5 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 47991 ranks among Indiana ZIPs
West Lebanon, 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)
$105,842 Top 7% higher than 93% 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
547housing units
547
Total Housing Units
521
Occupied Units
26
Vacant Units
2.63
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$141,100
Median Home Value
-27% vs state ZIP avg
$604
Median Rent
1973
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 23 business establishments in ZIP 47991, employing approximately 242 people with a combined annual payroll of $12,409,000.
23
Businesses
242
Employees
$12.4M
Annual Payroll
3
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 6 | 26.1% |
| Manufacturing | 5 | 21.7% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 3 | 13.0% |
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 47991 vs 47993 →
ZIP 47991 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 47993
Williamsport (47993)
3,918 residents
- 61814 1,157
Bismarck (61814)
1,157 residents
- 47991 1,070
West Lebanon (47991)
1,070 residents
- 47982 143
State Line (47982)
143 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 47991 ranks #3 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 47991 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 47991
West Lebanon (47991)
$105,842 median income
- 47982
State Line (47982)
$73,750 median income
- 47993
Williamsport (47993)
$72,455 median income
- 61814
Bismarck (61814)
$59,408 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 47991 ranks the highest of 4 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 47991, 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 (1,070 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 47991 in?
ZIP code 47991 (West Lebanon) is located in Warren County, Indiana. Warren County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/warren-in.
What is the population of ZIP code 47991?
ZIP code 47991 in West Lebanon, IN has a population of 1,070 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 47991?
The median household income in ZIP 47991 is $105,842, which is 39% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 47991?
The median home value in ZIP 47991 is $141,100, which is 49% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 47991?
The largest racial group in ZIP 47991 is White at 98.9%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.1% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 47991?
ZIP code 47991 has 23 business establishments employing approximately 242 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 47991?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 47991 are: Construction (6), Manufacturing (5), Other services (except public administration) (3). There are 3 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 47991?
In ZIP code 47991, 56.0% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 3.2% 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 47991?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 47991 is 31.5 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 47991?
In ZIP code 47991, approximately 63.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 36.1% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 47991?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 47991 is 7.2% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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