47981 ZIP Code, Romney, IN
47981 is a ZIP code in Romney, Indiana in Tippecanoe County. It covers 35 square miles of land. The closest ZIP codes are 47967, 47909 and 47955. 707 people live here in 249 households. It is rural, with fewer than 100 people per square mile, and most homes are owner-occupied (96%). Median household income is $86,023, above the Indiana median of $71,957.
Quick facts
- Mailing city: Romney, IN
- County: Tippecanoe County
- Land area: 35 sq mi
- Population: 707
- Median household income: $86,023
Key figures
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Residents | 707 |
| Households | 249 |
| Median household income | $86,023 |
| Income per person | $58,966 |
| Median age | 38.5 |
| Homeowners | 96.0% |
| Median home value | $170,700 |
| Median rent | not published |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 20.4% |
| Average commute (minutes) | 33.5 |
| Households with kids under 18 | 37.3% |
| Moved in the past year | 0.0% |
| Below the poverty line | 3.4% |
| Broadband internet | 90.8% |
| Speak a non-English language at home | 4.0% |
Household income
| % of households | Value |
|---|---|
| <$10K | 0.0% |
| $10–15K | 0.0% |
| $15–25K | 2.8% |
| $25–35K | 5.6% |
| $35–50K | 0.0% |
| $50–75K | 36.9% |
| $75–100K | 10.0% |
| $100–150K | 26.5% |
| $150–200K | 8.8% |
| $200K+ | 9.2% |
Age
| % of all residents | Value |
|---|---|
| <10 | 7.2% |
| 10–19 | 24.7% |
| 20–24 | 3.1% |
| 25–34 | 7.2% |
| 35–44 | 13.0% |
| 45–54 | 18.0% |
| 55–64 | 18.2% |
| 65–74 | 4.4% |
| 75+ | 4.3% |
Tenure
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Owned, with mortgage | 70.9% |
| Owned outright | 13.8% |
| Rented | 3.5% |
| Vacant | 11.7% |
Type of building
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Detached house | 97.5% |
| Townhome | 0.0% |
| 2–4 units | 0.0% |
| 5–19 units | 0.0% |
| 20+ units | 0.0% |
| Mobile / other | 2.5% |
Businesses in 47981
12 business establishments with 31 employees (ZIP Codes Business Patterns 2023).
- Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services: 3
EDDM carrier routes
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Nearby ZIP codes
- 47967 — New Richmond town, IN (4.9 mi)
- 47909 — Shadeland town, IN (5.7 mi)
- 47955 — Linden town, IN (5.7 mi)
- 47992 — West Point CDP, IN (7.2 mi)
- 47994 — Wingate town, IN (8.7 mi)
- 47983 — Stockwell CDP, IN (9.3 mi)
- 47930 — Clarks Hill town, IN (10.8 mi)
- 47969 — Newtown town, IN (11.3 mi)
Areas that include 47981
- Romney, IN ZIP codes — 1 ZIP code
- Tippecanoe County ZIP codes — 15 ZIP codes
- Indiana ZIP code data
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EDDM guides
ZIP code statistics describe the Census ZIP Code Tabulation Area (ZCTA) 47981, which approximates the USPS ZIP code area. Census figures: American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020–2024.
Frequently asked questions
- What city is 47981 in?
- 47981 is a Romney, IN mailing address. By land area, 2% lies inside Romney; the rest is outside any Census-defined city or community.
- What county is 47981 in?
- 47981 is in Tippecanoe County.
- What is the population of 47981?
- About 707 people (±212), according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates for 2020–2024. The 2020 Census counted 911.
- What is the median household income in 47981?
- $86,023 (±$41,315), 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 47981?
- EDDM2GO's stored route library does not include 47981 yet. The EDDM route map loads its carrier routes and mailbox counts when you search the ZIP code.
- What ZIP codes are near 47981?
- The closest, measured center to center: 47967 (4.9 mi, New Richmond), 47909 (5.7 mi, Shadeland), 47955 (5.7 mi, Linden), 47992 (7.2 mi, West Point), 47994 (8.7 mi, Wingate) and 47983 (9.3 mi, Stockwell).
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