PlainZIP

Westpoint, IN · standard

ZIP Code 47992

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

1,465
16/sq mi
$125,526
Median income
$240,900
Median home value
35.3%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Westpoint pairs a top-decile household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 8%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 45%
home value, US ZIPs
16
people per sq mi
90%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 47992 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 47992 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Westpoint, Tippecanoe County, Indiana, home to just 1,465 residents across 94.5 square miles, a density of 16 people per square mile, in the Indiana/Indianapolis time zone.

ZIP 47992 skews affluent, with a median household income of $125,526 (70% above the Indiana average), while per-capita income is $45,711. 1.7% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 3.1%. Median home value sits at $240,900 (24% above the state average), median rent at $1,060 a month, and owner-occupancy at 89.6%.

A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 35.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 42.8, and the average commute is -. Beyond these figures, 4 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing Tippecanoe County, letting you compare 47992 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 47992

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Westpoint, IN

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 47992.

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 47992, Westpoint, 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

1,465

Population

94.5

Area (sq mi)

16

People / sq mi

Indiana/Indianapolis

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 47992?

42.8

Median Age

49.7%

Male

50.3%

Female

3.7%

Foreign-Born

White 96.0%
African American 0.0%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 4.0%
Hispanic or Latino 7.5%

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?

$125,526

Median Household Income

+70% vs state

$45,711

Per Capita Income

1.7%

Poverty Rate

3.1%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 47992 ranks nationally

Westpoint, IN household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$125,526 Top 8% higher than 92% 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%). Below this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Below this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). This entry sits in this band. $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 62.5%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 35.3%

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

What does housing look like?

632

Total Housing Units

632

Occupied Units

0

Vacant Units

2.63

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 89.6%
Renter 10.4%

$240,900

Median Home Value

+24% vs state

$1,060

Median Rent

1991

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

+12.0%

YoY Change (2024)

197

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+97%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 47992 have increased 12.0% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +97% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2018 +7.7% 121
2019 +2.1% 123
2020 +0.9% 124
2021 +12.0% 139
2024 – 197

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 26 business establishments in ZIP 47992, employing approximately 163 people with a combined annual payroll of $5,600,000.

26

Businesses

163

Employees

$5.6M

Annual Payroll

3

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 8 30.8%
Other services (except public administration) 5 19.2%
Real estate and rental and leasing 3 11.5%

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 47992 vs 47967 →

ZIP 47992 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 47992 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 47992 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 47992 ranks the highest 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
47967 New Richmond, IN 772 9.1 mi
47981 Romney, IN 849 8.4 mi
47969 Newtown, IN 145 9.5 mi
47907 West Lafayette, IN 0 10.1 mi

More ZIP Codes in Tippecanoe County

47906 standard
West Lafayette, IN
Pop: 66,972
47909 standard
Lafayette, IN
Pop: 39,373
47905 standard
Lafayette, IN
Pop: 38,910
47904 standard
Lafayette, IN
Pop: 16,277
47901 standard
Lafayette, IN
Pop: 3,518
47920 standard
Battle Ground, IN
Pop: 2,414

Related Areas

Tippecanoe County Westpoint, IN Indiana

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 47992 in? ▼
ZIP code 47992 (Westpoint) is located in Tippecanoe County, Indiana. Tippecanoe County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/tippecanoe-in.
What is the population of ZIP code 47992? ▼
ZIP code 47992 in Westpoint, IN has a population of 1,465 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 47992? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 47992 is $125,526, which is 65% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 47992? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 47992 is $240,900, which is 13% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 47992? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 47992 is White at 96.0%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 7.5% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 47992? ▼
ZIP code 47992 has 26 business establishments employing approximately 163 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 47992? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 47992 are: Construction (8), Other services (except public administration) (5), Real estate and rental and leasing (3). There are 3 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 47992? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 47992 increased by 12.0% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 97%. 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 47992? ▼
In ZIP code 47992, 62.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 35.3% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 47992? ▼
In ZIP code 47992, approximately 89.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 10.4% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 47992? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 47992 is 1.7% 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.