ZIP Code 47995

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Wolcott · White County · Indiana

Population
1,743

8/sq mi

Median income
$80,179

▲ 5% vs US

higher than 62% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$161,800

▼ 42% vs US

higher than 30% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
17.6%

Median age 33.6

Land area
212.6 sq mi

Indiana/Indianapolis

ZIP code 47995 in Wolcott, Indiana has a population of 1,743. The median household income is $80,179, which is 5% above the national average. Median home value is $161,800, 42% below the US average. 17.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 47995 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 212.6 square miles in Wolcott, White County, Indiana. The area is home to 1,743 residents, producing a population density of 8 people per square mile, and falls within the Indiana/Indianapolis time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 47995 against Indiana and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 47995 sits at $80,179 (9% above the Indiana average), while per-capita income is $26,998. The poverty rate stands at 14.9% and the unemployment rate at 1.7%. On housing, the median home value is $161,800 (16% below the state average) with median rent at $844 per month, and 85.4% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 47995 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 17.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 33.6, and the average commute is 19 minutes. We also surface 4 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing White County, so you can benchmark 47995 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →

Top industries in ZIP 47995

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 47995.

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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 47995, Wolcott, IN · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

1,743

Population

212.6

Area (sq mi)

8

People / sq mi

Indiana/Indianapolis

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 47995?

33.6

Median Age

54.2%

Male

45.8%

Female

4.0%

Foreign-Born

White 88.1%
African American 3.3%
Asian 2.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 2.4%
Hispanic or Latino 6.9%

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?

$80,179

Median Household Income

+9% vs state

$26,998

Per Capita Income

14.9%

Poverty Rate

1.7%

Unemployment Rate

18.9 min

Mean Commute Time

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

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 64.8%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 17.6%

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

What does housing look like?

758

Total Housing Units

687

Occupied Units

71

Vacant Units

2.71

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 85.4%
Renter 14.6%

$161,800

Median Home Value

-16% vs state

$844

Median Rent

1944

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 42 business establishments in ZIP 47995, employing approximately 642 people with a combined annual payroll of $33,856,000.

42

Businesses

642

Employees

$33.9M

Annual Payroll

6

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Transportation and warehousing 7 16.7%
Manufacturing 6 14.3%
Construction 5 11.9%
Retail trade 5 11.9%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 5 11.9%
Wholesale trade 3 7.1%

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 47995 vs 47977 →

ZIP Code City Population Distance
47977 Remington, IN 2,206 6.5 mi
47980 Reynolds, IN 1,096 6.8 mi
47929 Chalmers, IN 774 8.6 mi
47959 Monon, IN 2,822 9.8 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 47995 in?
ZIP code 47995 (Wolcott) is located in White County, Indiana. White County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/white-in.
What is the population of ZIP code 47995?
ZIP code 47995 in Wolcott, IN has a population of 1,743 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 47995?
The median household income in ZIP 47995 is $80,179, which is 5% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 47995?
The median home value in ZIP 47995 is $161,800, which is 42% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 47995?
The largest racial group in ZIP 47995 is White at 88.1%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 6.9% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 47995?
ZIP code 47995 has 42 business establishments employing approximately 642 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 47995?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 47995 are: Transportation and warehousing (7), Manufacturing (6), Construction (5). There are 6 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 47995?
In ZIP code 47995, 64.8% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 17.6% 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 47995?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 47995 is 18.9 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 47995?
In ZIP code 47995, approximately 85.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 14.6% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 47995?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 47995 is 14.9% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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Official Data Resources for Wolcott, IN

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Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023). Business data: Source: Census ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023. Home value trends: Source: FHFA House Price Index (HPI), Five-Digit ZIP Codes.

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