47971 ZIP Code, Oxford, IN
47971 is a ZIP code in Oxford, Indiana in Benton County. It covers 56 square miles of land. The closest ZIP codes are 47986, 47975 and 47970. 1,645 people live here in 619 households. It is rural, with fewer than 100 people per square mile, and most homes are owner-occupied (85%). Median household income is $64,375, below the Indiana median of $71,957.
Quick facts
- Mailing city: Oxford, IN
- County: Benton County
- Land area: 56 sq mi
- Population: 1,645
- Median household income: $64,375
Key figures
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Residents | 1,645 |
| Households | 619 |
| Median household income | $64,375 |
| Income per person | $35,702 |
| Median age | 41.7 |
| Homeowners | 85.0% |
| Median home value | $152,600 |
| Median rent | $758 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 18.1% |
| Average commute (minutes) | 24.4 |
| Households with kids under 18 | 30.4% |
| Moved in the past year | 7.2% |
| Below the poverty line | 11.4% |
| Broadband internet | 87.4% |
| Speak a non-English language at home | 2.7% |
Household income
| % of households | Value |
|---|---|
| <$10K | 3.1% |
| $10–15K | 2.9% |
| $15–25K | 8.1% |
| $25–35K | 4.2% |
| $35–50K | 19.1% |
| $50–75K | 16.6% |
| $75–100K | 20.8% |
| $100–150K | 7.8% |
| $150–200K | 7.3% |
| $200K+ | 10.2% |
Age
| % of all residents | Value |
|---|---|
| <10 | 11.1% |
| 10–19 | 12.6% |
| 20–24 | 6.3% |
| 25–34 | 11.6% |
| 35–44 | 11.9% |
| 45–54 | 10.9% |
| 55–64 | 19.1% |
| 65–74 | 9.0% |
| 75+ | 7.5% |
Tenure
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Owned, with mortgage | 50.1% |
| Owned outright | 24.8% |
| Rented | 13.2% |
| Vacant | 11.9% |
Type of building
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Detached house | 92.2% |
| Townhome | 0.0% |
| 2–4 units | 1.8% |
| 5–19 units | 4.1% |
| 20+ units | 0.7% |
| Mobile / other | 1.1% |
Businesses in 47971
21 business establishments with 186 employees (ZIP Codes Business Patterns 2023).
- Construction: 3
- Manufacturing: 3
- Retail Trade: 3
- Other Services (except Public Administration): 3
EDDM carrier routes
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Nearby ZIP codes
- 47986 — Templeton CDP, IN (1.7 mi)
- 47975 — Pine Village town, IN (5.7 mi)
- 47970 — Otterbein town, IN (7.4 mi)
- 47921 — Boswell town, IN (8 mi)
- 47944 — Fowler town, IN (8.1 mi)
- 47917 — Tab CDP, IN (13.2 mi)
- 47906 — West Lafayette city, IN (13.3 mi)
- 47942 — Earl Park town, IN (15.6 mi)
Areas that include 47971
- Oxford, IN ZIP codes — 1 ZIP code
- Templeton, IN ZIP codes — 2 ZIP codes
- Benton County ZIP codes — 9 ZIP codes
- Indiana ZIP code data
Where it ranks
- No. 4 of 5: highest median household income in Benton County
- No. 4 of 5: highest median home value in Benton County
- No. 1 of 5: highest share of owner-occupied homes in Benton County
- No. 2 of 5: highest share of households with children in Benton County
- No. 5 of 5: highest share of residents who moved in during the past year in Benton County
- No. 4 of 5: lowest median age in Benton County
- No. 2 of 5: highest median age in Benton County
- No. 5 of 5: fastest population growth in Benton County
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EDDM guides
ZIP code statistics describe the Census ZIP Code Tabulation Area (ZCTA) 47971, which approximates the USPS ZIP code area. Census figures: American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020–2024.
Frequently asked questions
- What city is 47971 in?
- 47971 is a Oxford, IN mailing address. None of its land lies inside a Census-defined city or community.
- What county is 47971 in?
- 47971 is in Benton County.
- What is the population of 47971?
- About 1,645 people (±250), according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates for 2020–2024. The 2020 Census counted 1,819.
- What is the median household income in 47971?
- $64,375 (±$22,588), 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 47971?
- EDDM2GO's stored route library does not include 47971 yet. The EDDM route map loads its carrier routes and mailbox counts when you search the ZIP code.
- What ZIP codes are near 47971?
- The closest, measured center to center: 47986 (1.7 mi, Templeton), 47975 (5.7 mi, Pine Village), 47970 (7.4 mi, Otterbein), 47921 (8 mi, Boswell), 47944 (8.1 mi, Fowler) and 47917 (13.2 mi, Tab).
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