47917 ZIP Code — Ambia, IN

Benton County, Indiana

ZIP code 47917 is located in Ambia, Indiana, within Benton County. It covers approximately 36.39 square miles and serves a population of 409 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 765.

About ZIP code 47917

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the pre-1940, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $143,800. Owner-occupancy is high at 87%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $94,000. Poverty affects 23% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 19% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 33% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. An above-average commute of 38 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 23% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (22%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 47917 reflects a community defined by economic challenges above the national average, high homeownership, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

409

population

36.39

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

47917 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 47917

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 47917. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Ambia	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

47921 Boswell (5.5 mi) 60942 Hoopeston (10.2 mi) 60973 Wellington (10.9 mi) 47944 Fowler (11.1 mi) 47975 Pine Village (11.5 mi) 47971 Oxford (12.7 mi) 47942 Earl Park (13.3 mi) 47993 Williamsport (14.4 mi) 60953 Milford (14.5 mi) 47991 West Lebanon (14.7 mi) 61811 Alvin (15.4 mi) 60963 Rossville (15.6 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	409
Population density	11 / sq mi
State FIPS	18
County FIPS	007

Geography
Land area	36.39 sq mi
Water area	0.00 sq mi
Latitude	40.4948
Longitude	-87.4716
Timezone	Eastern (ET)
Area code	765

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 06/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	27.0%	47.6%	42.9%
$50k – $100k	41.5%	33.8%	32.7%
$100k – $200k	28.3%	16.7%	19.8%
Over $200k	3.1%	1.9%	4.5%

Demographics & statistics

409

Population

People per sq mi

38.9

Median age

$94,000

Median household income

$37,044

Per capita income

$143,800

Median home value

$772

Median monthly rent

87.3%

Home ownership

22.7%

Poverty rate

4.9%

Unemployment

167

Housing units

23.3%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	107	26.2%
18 and over	302	73.8%
65 and over	94	23.0%
Median age	38.9 years

Race & ethnicity

White 57.8%

Hispanic or Latino 20.9%

Two or more races 18.6%

Other race 2.7%

Group	Count	%
White	299	57.8%
Hispanic or Latino	108	20.9%
Two or more races	96	18.6%
Other race	14	2.7%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	27.0%	47.6%	42.9%
$50k – $100k	41.5%	33.8%	32.7%
$100k – $200k	28.3%	16.7%	19.8%
Over $200k	3.1%	1.9%	4.5%

Under $10k 2.0%

$10k–$15k 2.0%

$15k–$25k 0.7%

$25k–$35k 7.3%

$35k–$50k 12.7%

$50k–$75k 10.7%

$75k–$100k 18.0%

$100k–$150k 38.7%

$150k–$200k 4.0%

$200k+ 4.0%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	2.0%
$10k–$15k	2.0%
$15k–$25k	0.7%
$25k–$35k	7.3%
$35k–$50k	12.7%
$50k–$75k	10.7%
$75k–$100k	18.0%
$100k–$150k	38.7%
$150k–$200k	4.0%
$200k+	4.0%
Median income	$94,000

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 15.3%

$50k–$100k 22.9%

$100k–$150k 14.5%

$150k–$200k 21.4%

$200k–$300k 9.2%

$500k–$1M 16.8%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$143,800
Median rent / month	$772
Owner occupied	87.3%
Renter occupied	12.7%
Vacant	19.4%
Single-family detached	96.2%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	3.8%
Median rooms	7.9
Avg household size (owned)	2.32

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.0%
2000–2009	0.0%
1990–1999	1.1%
1980–1989	4.3%
1970–1979	7.5%
1960–1969	2.2%
1950–1959	7.5%
1940–1949	4.8%
1939 or earlier	72.6%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	0.0%
2 bedrooms	14.5%
3 bedrooms	24.7%
4 bedrooms	45.7%
5+ bedrooms	15.1%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.0%
1 vehicle	10.0%
2 vehicles	25.3%
3 or more	64.7%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	16.7%
Electricity	3.3%
Propane / LP gas	80.0%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	106	70.7%
Cohabiting couple	9	6.0%
Male householder, no spouse	16	10.7%
Female householder, no spouse	19	12.7%
Households with children under 18	34	22.7%
Households with seniors (65+)	50	33.3%
Average household size	2.73

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	19.7%	30.1%
Married	76.9%	66.3%
Separated	0.0%	0.6%
Widowed	0.0%	1.8%
Divorced	3.4%	1.2%

Education

Less than 9th grade 3.6%

Some HS, no diploma 7.2%

HS graduate 42.7%

Some college, no degree 14.3%

Associate's degree 9.0%

Bachelor's degree 19.4%

Graduate / professional 3.9%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	89.2%
Bachelor's or higher	23.3%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	24	22.4%
Elementary school	47	43.9%
High school	21	19.6%
College / grad school	15	14.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 20.5%

Agriculture & mining 20.0%

Manufacturing 18.5%

Finance & real estate 11.8%

Other services 11.8%

Construction 7.2%

Retail trade 3.6%

Arts, food & hospitality 3.6%

Professional & management 2.6%

Transportation & utilities 0.5%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	39.0%
Service	16.9%
Sales & office	17.4%
Natural resources & construction	12.8%
Production & transportation	13.8%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	59.5%
Government	14.9%
Self-employed	25.6%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	79.1%
Carpool	6.2%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	1.7%
Work from home	13.0%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	38.2

Poverty

All people 22.7%

Under 18 years 57.9%

18 and over 10.3%

Married-couple families 4.7%

Female-led households 47.8%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	33.3%
Retirement income	31.3%
Supplemental Security	0.0%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	19.3%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	40.0%
High blood pressure	35.8%
High cholesterol	34.6%
Diabetes	12.6%
Heart disease	7.5%
Stroke	3.4%
Asthma	10.1%
Arthritis	27.2%
Kidney disease	3.2%
Pulmonary disease	8.8%
Cancer	6.6%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	22.1%
Binge drinking	15.3%
No physical activity	30.4%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	35.3%
Depression	23.0%
Fair or poor health	18.7%
Poor mental health	16.0%
Poor physical health	12.6%
No health insurance	17.2%
Visited doctor (checkup)	74.2%
Visited dentist	58.4%
Cholesterol screening	88.5%
Teeth loss	18.5%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	6	2.0%

Disability	%
Any disability	16.9%
Under 18	6.5%
18–64 years	8.7%
65 and over	46.8%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	58.7%
Public insurance	57.0%
No insurance	4.9%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	392	95.8%
Spanish	46	11.7%
Other Indo-European	46	11.7%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	377	92.2%
Born in same state	374	91.4%
Born in different state	237	57.9%
Foreign born	3	0.7%
Naturalized citizen	32	7.8%
Not a US citizen	2	6.3%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	71	17.4%
Arab	27	6.6%

Ancestry	Count	%
French	17	4.2%
Norwegian	2	0.5%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	36.7%
Internet access	98.7%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 47917

What city is ZIP code 47917 in?

ZIP code 47917 is primarily assigned to Ambia, Indiana.

What county is ZIP code 47917 in?

ZIP code 47917 falls within Benton County, Indiana.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 47917?

23% of residents in ZIP code 47917 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Is ZIP code 47917 mostly owner-occupied?

87% of occupied units in ZIP code 47917 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 47917?

The median home value in ZIP code 47917 is $143,800.

What is the population of ZIP code 47917?

ZIP code 47917 has an estimated population of 409 residents, with a density of 11 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 47917 in?

ZIP code 47917 observes the EST timezone.