47978 ZIP Code
Rensselaer, Indiana
January 12, 2026
| ZIP Code: | 47978 |
| City/Town: | Rensselaer |
| County: | Jasper |
| State: | Indiana |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 9,954 |
| Median Household Income: | $68,299 |
| Per Capita Income: | $38,379 |
| Total Housing Units: | 4,266 |
| Median Home Value: | $156,300 |
| Land Area: | 263.7 sq miles
683.1 sq km |
| Water Area: | 0.2 sq miles
0.6 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 40.9862, -87.1130 |
Population Information (47978 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 9,954 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 4,865 | 48.9% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 5,089 | 51.1% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 41.7 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 429 | 4.3% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 516 | 5.2% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 647 | 6.5% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 711 | 7.1% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 720 | 7.2% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 1,297 | 13.0% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 1,036 | 10.4% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 1,250 | 12.6% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 727 | 7.3% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 645 | 6.5% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 1,249 | 12.5% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 550 | 5.5% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 177 | 1.8% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (47978 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $156,300 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 6.1 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $882 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 4,266 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 3,904 | 91.5% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 362 | 8.5% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 2,867 | 73.4% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 1,037 | 26.6% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (47978 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 6,931 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 198 | 2.9% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 468 | 6.8% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 2,853 | 41.2% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 1,542 | 22.2% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 662 | 9.6% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 686 | 9.9% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 522 | 7.5% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 90.4% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 17.4% | 34.3% |
Income Information (47978 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $68,299 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $76,563 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $82,976 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $38,379 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (47978 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 5,173 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 5,053 | 97.7% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 120 | 2.3% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 3,059 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 3,989 | 78.9% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 599 | 11.9% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 465 | 9.2% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (47978 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 8,791 | 88.3% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 118 | 1.2% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 7 | 0.1% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 31 | 0.3% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 349 | 3.5% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 658 | 6.6% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 860 | 8.6% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 676 | 6.8% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 538 | 5.4% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 19 | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 119 | 1.2% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (47978 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 165 | 4.2% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 216 | 5.5% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 262 | 6.7% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 319 | 8.2% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 444 | 11.4% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 711 | 18.2% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 713 | 18.3% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 686 | 17.6% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 299 | 7.7% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 89 | 2.3% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (47978 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 3,911 | 77.4% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 669 | 13.2% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 22 | 0.4% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 85 | 1.7% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 36 | 0.7% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 210 | 4.2% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 21.8 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (47978 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 291 | 5.8% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 338 | 6.7% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 925 | 18.3% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 175 | 3.5% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 465 | 9.2% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 343 | 6.8% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 48 | 0.9% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 203 | 4.0% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 411 | 8.1% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 957 | 18.9% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 390 | 7.7% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 253 | 5.0% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 254 | 5.0% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (47978 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 7.6% | 8.8% |
| All people below poverty level: | -- | -- | -- |
| Under 18 years: | -- | -- | 16.3% |
| 18 to 64 years: | -- | -- | 11.0% |
| 65 years and over: | -- | -- | 10.3% |
Health Insurance (47978 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 9,336 | 93.8% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 6,762 | 67.9% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 3,969 | 39.9% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 413 | 4.1% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (47978 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 2,942 | 75.4% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 1,564 | 40.1% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 912 | 23.4% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 218 | 5.6% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 10 | 0.3% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 228 | 5.8% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (47978 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 3,475 | 81.5% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 106 | 2.5% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 231 | 5.4% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 185 | 4.3% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 134 | 3.1% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 32 | 0.8% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 60 | 1.4% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 35 | 0.8% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 8 | 0.2% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (47978 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 152 | 3.6% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 405 | 9.5% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 755 | 17.7% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 310 | 7.3% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 597 | 14.0% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 329 | 7.7% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 486 | 11.4% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 354 | 8.3% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 878 | 20.6% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (47978 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 89 | 2.1% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 229 | 5.4% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 1,009 | 23.7% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 2,148 | 50.4% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 644 | 15.1% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 147 | 3.4% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (47978 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 1,976 | 50.6% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 1,092 | 28.0% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 728 | 18.6% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 60 | 1.5% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 34 | 0.9% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 14 | 0.4% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (47978 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 101 | 2.6% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 1,337 | 34.2% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 1,231 | 31.5% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 1,235 | 31.6% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (47978 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 35 | 1.2% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 489 | 17.1% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 820 | 28.6% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 668 | 23.3% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 564 | 19.7% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 199 | 6.9% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 73 | 2.5% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 19 | 0.7% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (47978 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,181 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $398 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $882 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.51 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.13 | 2.38 |
Households (47978 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 3,904 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 1,899 | 48.6% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 669 | 17.1% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 671 | 17.2% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 1,051 | 26.9% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 953 | 24.4% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 1,369 | 35.1% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.41 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 3.07 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (47978 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 4,214 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 1,325 | 31.4% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 2,076 | 49.3% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 63 | 1.5% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 606 | 14.4% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 979 | 23.2% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (47978 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 2,186 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 146 | 6.7% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 73 | 3.3% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 947 | 43.3% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 416 | 19.0% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 604 | 27.6% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (47978 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 8,011 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 624 | 7.8% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 9,749 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 1,511 | 15.5% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 71 | 4.7% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 953 | 63.1% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 487 | 32.2% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (47978 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 8,979 | 90.2% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 902 | 9.1% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 534 | 59.2% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 368 | 40.8% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 127 | 14.1% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (47978 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 9,583 | 96.3% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 13 | 0.1% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 371 | 2853.8% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 371 | 2853.8% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 371 | 2853.8% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 80 | 615.4% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 9 | 69.2% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 247 | 1900.0% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 0 | 0.0% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (47978 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 9,525 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 9,173 | 96.3% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 352 | 3.7% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 309 | 3.2% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 12 | 0.1% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 22 | 0.2% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 9 | 0.1% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (47978 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 3,904 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 3,727 | 95.5% | 89.4% |
Rensselaer, IN47978