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Zip Code 47959

IN · Population: 2,547

C
49/100
57
C+
Safety
55
C+
Affordability
49
C
Quality of Life
35
D
Jobs
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About Zip Code 47959

Zip code 47959 is located in Indiana and is home to approximately 2,547 residents. It receives an overall grade of C (score: 49/100), based on safety, affordability, quality of life, and employment metrics.

Crime rates in this area are roughly in line with national averages.

The median household income here is $54,808, with home values near $119,900 and rents around $917/month. Affordability is moderate compared to the rest of the country.

Educational attainment is below the national average, with 9.3% of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

The unemployment rate of 9.5% is above the national average, indicating a weaker local job market.

Scores are percentile-based: a score of 85 means this zip code ranks better than 85% of all US zip codes on that dimension. Data is sourced from the US Census Bureau (ACS 5-year estimates) and the FBI Uniform Crime Report.

Demographics & Economics

Median Income
$54,808
Home Value
$119,900
Rent
$917/mo
Median Age
32
College Educated
9.3%
Unemployment
9.5%
Owner-Occupied
69.7%
Rent Burden
20.1% of income

Score Breakdown

DimensionScoreGradeInterpretation
Safety57C+Lower crime = higher score
Affordability55C+Lower cost relative to income = higher
Quality of Life49CEducation, commute, ownership
Jobs & Economy35DLower unemployment = higher
Overall49CWeighted average

Methodology

All scores are percentile-based (0–100): a score of 85 means this zip code ranks better than 85% of all US zip codes on that metric. Safety uses FBI Uniform Crime Report state-level data (Phase 2 will add zip-level granularity). Economic and demographic data is from the US Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates (2022).