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Benton County
Fowler, IN
47944
47944 ZIP Code — Fowler, IN
Benton County, Indiana
ZIP code 47944 is located in
Fowler ,
Indiana ,
within Benton County .
It covers approximately 188.91 square miles and serves a population of
3,439 residents.
This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone,
served by area code 765 .
About ZIP code 47944
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 $122,200. Owner-occupancy is high at 77%, well above the national average.
Median household income is $52,623. 37% 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. The average commute of 31 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 24% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (23%) compared to national benchmarks.
Overall, ZIP code 47944 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.
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Demographics
updated 06/2026
Population
Total population
3,439
Population density
18 / sq mi
State FIPS
18
County FIPS
007
Geography
Land area
188.91 sq mi
Water area
0.06 sq mi
Latitude
40.5992
Longitude
-87.3113
Timezone
Eastern (ET)
Area code
765
Economics
updated 06/2026
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
52.0%
47.6%
42.9%
$50k – $100k
31.4%
33.8%
32.7%
$100k – $200k
14.0%
16.7%
19.8%
Over $200k
2.7%
1.9%
4.5%
Demographics & statistics
$52,623
Median household income
$122,200
Median home value
24.3%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Age summary
Group Count % Under 18 848 24.7% 18 and over 2,591 75.3% 65 and over 707 20.6% Median age 41.3 years
Race & ethnicity
Black or African American
0.1%
Group Count % White 3,333 94.8% Two or more races 87 2.5% Hispanic or Latino 75 2.1% Other race 14 0.4% Black or African American 5 0.1%
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
52.0%
47.6%
42.9%
$50k – $100k
31.4%
33.8%
32.7%
$100k – $200k
14.0%
16.7%
19.8%
Over $200k
2.7%
1.9%
4.5%
Range % of households Under $10k 4.9% $10k–$15k 3.1% $15k–$25k 12.2% $25k–$35k 7.9% $35k–$50k 20.6% $50k–$75k 18.9% $75k–$100k 11.9% $100k–$150k 9.6% $150k–$200k 4.9% $200k+ 6.1% Median income $52,623
Housing
Housing overview
Metric Value Median home value $122,200 Median rent / month $795 Owner occupied 77.2% Renter occupied 22.8% Vacant 11.0% Single-family detached 82.7% Large apartment buildings 0.5% Mobile homes 1.2% Median rooms 6.2 Avg household size (owned) 2.49
Year built
Era % 2020 or later 0.0% 2010–2019 3.7% 2000–2009 1.8% 1990–1999 2.4% 1980–1989 4.7% 1970–1979 9.5% 1960–1969 9.3% 1950–1959 12.3% 1940–1949 10.3% 1939 or earlier 46.0%
Bedrooms
Size % of units No bedroom (studio) 1.2% 1 bedroom 6.0% 2 bedrooms 31.7% 3 bedrooms 35.7% 4 bedrooms 22.7% 5+ bedrooms 2.7%
Vehicles per household
Vehicles % of households No vehicle 2.9% 1 vehicle 39.9% 2 vehicles 27.8% 3 or more 29.3%
Heating fuel
Fuel type % Utility gas 59.5% Electricity 12.3% Propane / LP gas 24.5% Fuel oil 0.5% Wood 2.1% No fuel used 0.4%
Households & families
Household type Count % Married-couple family 573 40.9% Cohabiting couple 108 7.7% Male householder, no spouse 389 27.8% Female householder, no spouse 331 23.6% Households with children under 18 378 27.0% Households with seniors (65+) 501 35.8% Average household size 2.40
Marital status
Status Male Female Never married 35.5% 23.2% Married 42.0% 44.3% Separated 0.5% 0.8% Widowed 6.9% 12.7% Divorced 15.0% 19.0%
Education
Some college, no degree
20.1%
Graduate / professional
4.3%
Metric % HS diploma or higher 88.4% Bachelor's or higher 24.3%
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
Type Count % Nursery / preschool 68 8.3% Kindergarten 66 8.0% Elementary school 312 37.9% High school 186 22.6% College / grad school 191 23.2%
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
22.9%
Arts, food & hospitality
11.6%
Professional & management
10.5%
Agriculture & mining
8.9%
Finance & real estate
6.8%
Transportation & utilities
4.9%
Public administration
2.3%
Occupation
Category % Management, business & arts 33.6% Service 23.4% Sales & office 17.0% Natural resources & construction 9.3% Production & transportation 16.8%
Employment type
Type % Private sector 72.0% Government 18.5% Self-employed 9.4% Unpaid family workers 0.0%
Commute
Method % Drive alone 85.1% Carpool 6.0% Public transit 0.0% Walk 1.3% Work from home 6.4% Other means 1.1% Avg commute (minutes) 30.7
Poverty
Married-couple families
3.1%
Female-led households
39.2%
Income support
Source % of households Social Security 37.2% Retirement income 25.6% Supplemental Security 3.4% Cash public assistance 1.1% Food stamps / SNAP 8.4%
Health indicators
Condition % Obesity 39.4% High blood pressure 38.6% High cholesterol 35.2% Diabetes 13.0% Heart disease 8.6% Stroke 4.0% Asthma 10.3% Arthritis 30.5% Kidney disease 3.6% Pulmonary disease 10.3% Cancer 7.7%
Behavior / access % Smoking 23.0% Binge drinking 15.1% No physical activity 30.1% Less than 7 hrs sleep 34.6% Depression 23.4% Fair or poor health 19.1% Poor mental health 15.9% Poor physical health 13.2% No health insurance 13.9% Visited doctor (checkup) 75.2% Visited dentist 58.7% Cholesterol screening 89.1% Teeth loss 19.8%
Veterans & disability
Veterans Count % Civilian veterans 234 9.0%
Disability % Any disability 15.6% Under 18 7.0% 18–64 years 10.8% 65 and over 40.0%
Health insurance coverage
Type % Private insurance 67.1% Public insurance 39.4% No insurance 4.0% Uninsured under 19 1.4%
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
Language Count % English only 3,220 93.6% Spanish 4 0.1% Other Indo-European 0 0.0% Asian & Pacific Islander 4 0.1% Other languages 0 0.0%
Place of birth & citizenship
Origin Count % Native born (US) 3,431 99.8% Born in same state 3,417 99.4% Born in different state 2,797 81.3% Foreign born 14 0.4% Naturalized citizen 8 0.2% Not a US citizen 0 0.0%
Ancestry
Ancestry Count % Italian 571 16.6% Arab 331 9.6% French 248 7.2% English 45 1.3%
Ancestry Count % German 44 1.3% Irish 4 0.1% Polish 4 0.1%
Technology access
Metric % of households Computer access 40.7% Internet access 89.1%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 47944
What city is ZIP code 47944 in?
ZIP code 47944 is primarily assigned to Fowler, Indiana.
What county is ZIP code 47944 in?
ZIP code 47944 falls within Benton County, Indiana.
Does ZIP code 47944 have a large retiree population?
37% of households in ZIP code 47944 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 47944?
The median home value in ZIP code 47944 is $122,200.
What is the population of ZIP code 47944?
ZIP code 47944 has an estimated population of 3,439 residents, with a density of 18 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 47944?
The median household income in ZIP code 47944 is $52,623, below the national median of ~$75,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 47944 in?
ZIP code 47944 observes the EST timezone.
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