47959 ZIP Code, Monon, IN
47959 is a ZIP code in Monon, Indiana — mostly in White County (85% of its land), with smaller parts in Jasper and Pulaski counties. It covers 68 square miles of land. The closest ZIP codes are 47980, 47925 and 47946. 2,679 people live here in 896 households. It is rural, with fewer than 100 people per square mile, and most homes are owner-occupied (72%). Median household income is $48,750, below the Indiana median of $71,957; 42% of households have children under 18.
Quick facts
- Mailing city: Monon, IN
- County: White County
- Land area: 68 sq mi
- Population: 2,679
- Median household income: $48,750
Key figures
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Residents | 2,679 |
| Households | 896 |
| Median household income | $48,750 |
| Income per person | $21,114 |
| Median age | 29.6 |
| Homeowners | 72.2% |
| Median home value | $129,700 |
| Median rent | $894 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 6.4% |
| Average commute (minutes) | 25.7 |
| Households with kids under 18 | 41.6% |
| Moved in the past year | 10.3% |
| Below the poverty line | 20.4% |
| Broadband internet | 93.3% |
| Speak a non-English language at home | 33.3% |
Household income
| % of households | Value |
|---|---|
| <$10K | 7.5% |
| $10–15K | 3.5% |
| $15–25K | 5.6% |
| $25–35K | 14.0% |
| $35–50K | 21.9% |
| $50–75K | 15.4% |
| $75–100K | 9.7% |
| $100–150K | 16.3% |
| $150–200K | 4.5% |
| $200K+ | 1.8% |
Age
| % of all residents | Value |
|---|---|
| <10 | 18.8% |
| 10–19 | 21.2% |
| 20–24 | 5.5% |
| 25–34 | 10.6% |
| 35–44 | 13.1% |
| 45–54 | 9.8% |
| 55–64 | 10.9% |
| 65–74 | 5.9% |
| 75+ | 4.1% |
Tenure
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Owned, with mortgage | 33.8% |
| Owned outright | 23.8% |
| Rented | 21.4% |
| Vacant | 20.9% |
Type of building
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Detached house | 78.1% |
| Townhome | 0.0% |
| 2–4 units | 4.6% |
| 5–19 units | 2.0% |
| 20+ units | 0.0% |
| Mobile / other | 15.3% |
Businesses in 47959
49 business establishments with 1,783 employees (ZIP Codes Business Patterns 2023).
- Construction: 10
- Retail Trade: 10
- Other Services (except Public Administration): 5
- Manufacturing: 3
- Transportation and Warehousing: 3
- Health Care and Social Assistance: 3
- Accommodation and Food Services: 3
EDDM carrier routes
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Nearby ZIP codes
- 47980 — Reynolds town, IN (7.6 mi)
- 47925 — Buffalo CDP, IN (8.3 mi)
- 47946 — Francesville town, IN (8.6 mi)
- 47960 — Monticello city, IN (9.3 mi)
- 47995 — Wolcott town, IN (9.7 mi)
- 47929 — Chalmers town, IN (13.3 mi)
- 47950 — Idaville CDP, IN (13.6 mi)
- 47978 — Rensselaer city, IN (14 mi)
Areas that include 47959
- Monon, IN ZIP codes — 1 ZIP code
- Jasper County ZIP codes — 10 ZIP codes
- White County ZIP codes — 10 ZIP codes
- Indiana ZIP code data
Where it ranks
- No. 2 of 6: highest share of households with children in White County
- No. 3 of 6: highest share of residents who moved in during the past year in White County
- No. 1 of 6: lowest median age in White County
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EDDM guides
ZIP code statistics describe the Census ZIP Code Tabulation Area (ZCTA) 47959, which approximates the USPS ZIP code area. Census figures: American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020–2024.
Frequently asked questions
- What city is 47959 in?
- 47959 is a Monon, IN mailing address. By land area, 1% lies inside Monon; the rest is outside any Census-defined city or community.
- What county is 47959 in?
- 47959 is mostly in White County (85% of its land), with smaller parts in Jasper and Pulaski counties.
- What is the population of 47959?
- About 2,679 people (±337), according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates for 2020–2024. The 2020 Census counted 2,843.
- What is the median household income in 47959?
- $48,750 (±$10,496), compared with $71,957 for Indiana as a whole. Half the households in the ZIP code earn more and half earn less.
- How many carrier routes and mailboxes are in 47959?
- EDDM2GO's stored route library does not include 47959 yet. The EDDM route map loads its carrier routes and mailbox counts when you search the ZIP code.
- What ZIP codes are near 47959?
- The closest, measured center to center: 47980 (7.6 mi, Reynolds), 47925 (8.3 mi, Buffalo), 47946 (8.6 mi, Francesville), 47960 (9.3 mi, Monticello), 47995 (9.7 mi, Wolcott) and 47929 (13.3 mi, Chalmers).
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