47989 ZIP Code, Waveland, IN
47989 is a ZIP code in Waveland, Indiana — mostly in Montgomery County (65% of its land), with smaller parts in Parke and Putnam counties. It covers 40 square miles of land. The closest ZIP codes are 47916, 47859 and 46175. 1,274 people live here in 508 households. It is rural, with fewer than 100 people per square mile, and most homes are owner-occupied (93%). Median household income is $104,048, above the Indiana median of $71,957.
Quick facts
- Mailing city: Waveland, IN
- County: Montgomery County
- Land area: 40 sq mi
- Population: 1,274
- Median household income: $104,048
Key figures
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Residents | 1,274 |
| Households | 508 |
| Median household income | $104,048 |
| Income per person | $42,970 |
| Median age | 44.3 |
| Homeowners | 92.7% |
| Median home value | $122,700 |
| Median rent | $483 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 16.7% |
| Average commute (minutes) | 27.6 |
| Households with kids under 18 | 25.8% |
| Moved in the past year | 8.9% |
| Below the poverty line | 7.0% |
| Broadband internet | 90.2% |
| Speak a non-English language at home | 13.9% |
Household income
| % of households | Value |
|---|---|
| <$10K | 0.0% |
| $10–15K | 0.2% |
| $15–25K | 5.3% |
| $25–35K | 3.9% |
| $35–50K | 11.0% |
| $50–75K | 14.4% |
| $75–100K | 10.6% |
| $100–150K | 38.6% |
| $150–200K | 7.7% |
| $200K+ | 8.3% |
Age
| % of all residents | Value |
|---|---|
| <10 | 15.2% |
| 10–19 | 9.6% |
| 20–24 | 11.1% |
| 25–34 | 11.1% |
| 35–44 | 3.5% |
| 45–54 | 12.3% |
| 55–64 | 24.4% |
| 65–74 | 8.0% |
| 75+ | 4.8% |
Tenure
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Owned, with mortgage | 60.9% |
| Owned outright | 23.3% |
| Rented | 5.4% |
| Vacant | 10.4% |
Type of building
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Detached house | 89.8% |
| Townhome | 1.6% |
| 2–4 units | 1.8% |
| 5–19 units | 0.2% |
| 20+ units | 0.0% |
| Mobile / other | 6.7% |
Businesses in 47989
19 business establishments with 55 employees (ZIP Codes Business Patterns 2023).
- Construction: 3
- Transportation and Warehousing: 3
EDDM carrier routes
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Nearby ZIP codes
- 47916 — Alamo town, IN (6.4 mi)
- 47859 — Marshall town, IN (6.6 mi)
- 46175 — Russellville town, IN (6.8 mi)
- 47965 — New Market town, IN (8.2 mi)
- 47832 — Bloomingdale town, IN (11.1 mi)
- 47872 — Rockville town, IN (11.6 mi)
- 47990 — Waynetown town, IN (11.8 mi)
- 47954 — Ladoga town, IN (12.2 mi)
Areas that include 47989
- Waveland, IN ZIP codes — 1 ZIP code
- Montgomery County ZIP codes — 13 ZIP codes
- Parke County ZIP codes — 11 ZIP codes
- Indiana ZIP code data
Where it ranks
- No. 1 of 8: highest median household income in Montgomery County
- No. 1 of 8: highest share of owner-occupied homes in Montgomery County
- No. 1 of 8: highest median age in Montgomery County
- No. 5 of 8: fastest population growth in Montgomery County
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EDDM guides
ZIP code statistics describe the Census ZIP Code Tabulation Area (ZCTA) 47989, which approximates the USPS ZIP code area. Census figures: American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020–2024.
Frequently asked questions
- What city is 47989 in?
- 47989 is a Waveland, IN mailing address. None of its land lies inside a Census-defined city or community.
- What county is 47989 in?
- 47989 is mostly in Montgomery County (65% of its land), with smaller parts in Parke and Putnam counties.
- What is the population of 47989?
- About 1,274 people (±274), according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates for 2020–2024. The 2020 Census counted 1,277.
- What is the median household income in 47989?
- $104,048 (±$29,950), 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 47989?
- EDDM2GO's stored route library does not include 47989 yet. The EDDM route map loads its carrier routes and mailbox counts when you search the ZIP code.
- What ZIP codes are near 47989?
- The closest, measured center to center: 47916 (6.4 mi, Alamo), 47859 (6.6 mi, Marshall), 46175 (6.8 mi, Russellville), 47965 (8.2 mi, New Market), 47832 (11.1 mi, Bloomingdale) and 47872 (11.6 mi, Rockville).
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