PlainZIP

Yeoman, IN · standard

ZIP Code 47997

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

139
441/sq mi
$49,861
Median income
$128,700
Median home value
2.2%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Yeoman pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.

14th pct
household income, US ZIPs
19th pct
home value, US ZIPs
441
people per sq mi
77%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 47997 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 47997 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Yeoman, Carroll County, Indiana, home to just 139 residents across 0.3 square miles, a density of 441 people per square mile, in the Indiana/Indianapolis time zone.

ZIP 47997 reports a modest median household income of $49,861 (32% below the Indiana average), while per-capita income is $26,786. Local economic indicators show a 9.8% poverty rate alongside 0.0% unemployment. The typical home here is valued at $128,700 (33% below the state average); renters pay a median of $556 monthly, and 77.3% of units are owner-occupied.

Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 2.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 35.6, and the average commute is -. A geography-based comparison follows: 5 ZIP codes within about 10 miles of 47997, plus 6 more within Carroll County, give a clearer read than the national average 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 →

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 47997, Yeoman, 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

139

Population

0.3

Area (sq mi)

441

People / sq mi

Indiana/Indianapolis

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 47997?

35.6

Median Age

50.6%

Male

49.4%

Female

0.9%

Foreign-Born

White 96.2%
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 0.0%
Hispanic or Latino 3.8%

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?

$49,861

Median Household Income

-32% vs state

$26,786

Per Capita Income

9.8%

Poverty Rate

0.0%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 47997 ranks nationally

Yeoman, IN household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$49,861 14th percentile higher than 14% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Above this entry. $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 74.1%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 2.2%

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

What does housing look like?

90

Total Housing Units

75

Occupied Units

15

Vacant Units

3.13

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 77.3%
Renter 22.7%

$128,700

Median Home Value

-33% vs state

$556

Median Rent

1938

Median Year Built

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

Nearby ZIP Codes

Want a side-by-side? Compare 47997 vs 46923 →

ZIP 47997 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 47997 ranks #6 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.

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

ZIP 47997 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 47997 ranks #5 of 6 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
46923 Delphi, IN 8,048 5.9 mi
47960 Monticello, IN 15,003 7.9 mi
47950 Idaville, IN 912 10.0 mi
47920 Battle Ground, IN 2,414 9.8 mi
47926 Burnettsville, IN 1,097 10.0 mi

More ZIP Codes in Carroll County

46923 standard
Delphi, IN
Pop: 8,048
46929 standard
Flora, IN
Pop: 3,214
46917 standard
Camden, IN
Pop: 1,853
46913 standard
Bringhurst, IN
Pop: 1,329
46920 standard
Cutler, IN
Pop: 1,045
46915 standard
Burlington, IN
Pop: 679

Related Areas

Carroll County Yeoman, IN Indiana

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 47997 in? ▼
ZIP code 47997 (Yeoman) is located in Carroll County, Indiana. Carroll County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/carroll-in.
What is the population of ZIP code 47997? ▼
ZIP code 47997 in Yeoman, IN has a population of 139 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 47997? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 47997 is $49,861, which is 35% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 47997? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 47997 is $128,700, which is 54% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 47997? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 47997 is White at 96.2%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 3.8% of the population.
What is the education level in ZIP code 47997? ▼
In ZIP code 47997, 74.1% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 2.2% 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 47997? ▼
In ZIP code 47997, approximately 77.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 22.7% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 47997? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 47997 is 9.8% 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.