47987 ZIP Code, Veedersburg, IN
47987 is a ZIP code in Veedersburg, Indiana in Fountain County. It covers 116 square miles of land. The closest ZIP codes are 47958, 47949 and 47969. 3,652 people live here in 1,498 households. It is rural, with fewer than 100 people per square mile, and most homes are owner-occupied (86%). Median household income is $63,333, below the Indiana median of $71,957.
Quick facts
- Mailing city: Veedersburg, IN
- County: Fountain County
- Land area: 116 sq mi
- Population: 3,652
- Median household income: $63,333
Key figures
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Residents | 3,652 |
| Households | 1,498 |
| Median household income | $63,333 |
| Income per person | $28,547 |
| Median age | 43.3 |
| Homeowners | 85.6% |
| Median home value | $145,200 |
| Median rent | $790 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 11.2% |
| Average commute (minutes) | 27.1 |
| Households with kids under 18 | 34.7% |
| Moved in the past year | 18.9% |
| Below the poverty line | 14.0% |
| Broadband internet | 91.7% |
| Speak a non-English language at home | 0.6% |
Household income
| % of households | Value |
|---|---|
| <$10K | 6.6% |
| $10–15K | 1.6% |
| $15–25K | 7.5% |
| $25–35K | 6.1% |
| $35–50K | 17.6% |
| $50–75K | 18.5% |
| $75–100K | 22.2% |
| $100–150K | 12.4% |
| $150–200K | 5.4% |
| $200K+ | 2.1% |
Age
| % of all residents | Value |
|---|---|
| <10 | 8.3% |
| 10–19 | 18.0% |
| 20–24 | 3.2% |
| 25–34 | 9.4% |
| 35–44 | 14.0% |
| 45–54 | 14.5% |
| 55–64 | 14.2% |
| 65–74 | 11.3% |
| 75+ | 7.0% |
Tenure
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Owned, with mortgage | 44.2% |
| Owned outright | 36.0% |
| Rented | 13.0% |
| Vacant | 6.8% |
Type of building
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Detached house | 90.9% |
| Townhome | 0.0% |
| 2–4 units | 2.4% |
| 5–19 units | 1.0% |
| 20+ units | 0.6% |
| Mobile / other | 5.1% |
Businesses in 47987
75 business establishments with 1,125 employees (ZIP Codes Business Patterns 2023).
- Retail Trade: 17
- Other Services (except Public Administration): 9
- Construction: 8
- Manufacturing: 8
- Transportation and Warehousing: 8
- Finance and Insurance: 5
- Health Care and Social Assistance: 5
- Accommodation and Food Services: 5
EDDM carrier routes
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Nearby ZIP codes
- 47958 — Mellott town, IN (5.4 mi)
- 47949 — Hillsboro town, IN (6.6 mi)
- 47969 — Newtown town, IN (7.3 mi)
- 47994 — Wingate town, IN (9.1 mi)
- 47932 — Covington city, IN (9.6 mi)
- 47990 — Waynetown town, IN (10.2 mi)
- 47952 — Kingman town, IN (11.7 mi)
- 47918 — Attica city, IN (12.3 mi)
Areas that include 47987
- Veedersburg, IN ZIP codes — 1 ZIP code
- Fountain County ZIP codes — 8 ZIP codes
- Indiana ZIP code data
Where it ranks
- No. 3 of 5: highest median household income in Fountain County
- No. 3 of 5: highest median home value in Fountain County
- No. 2 of 5: highest share of owner-occupied homes in Fountain County
- No. 2 of 5: highest share of households with children in Fountain County
- No. 1 of 5: highest share of residents who moved in during the past year in Fountain County
- No. 3 of 5: lowest median age in Fountain County
- No. 3 of 5: highest median age in Fountain County
- No. 4 of 5: fastest population growth in Fountain County
Mail every home in 47987
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EDDM guides
ZIP code statistics describe the Census ZIP Code Tabulation Area (ZCTA) 47987, which approximates the USPS ZIP code area. Census figures: American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020–2024.
Frequently asked questions
- What city is 47987 in?
- 47987 is a Veedersburg, IN mailing address. By land area, 3% lies inside Veedersburg; the rest is outside any Census-defined city or community.
- What county is 47987 in?
- 47987 is in Fountain County.
- What is the population of 47987?
- About 3,652 people (±244), according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates for 2020–2024. The 2020 Census counted 3,802.
- What is the median household income in 47987?
- $63,333 (±$8,616), 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 47987?
- EDDM2GO's stored route library does not include 47987 yet. The EDDM route map loads its carrier routes and mailbox counts when you search the ZIP code.
- What ZIP codes are near 47987?
- The closest, measured center to center: 47958 (5.4 mi, Mellott), 47949 (6.6 mi, Hillsboro), 47969 (7.3 mi, Newtown), 47994 (9.1 mi, Wingate), 47932 (9.6 mi, Covington) and 47990 (10.2 mi, Waynetown).
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