47957 ZIP Code — Medaryville, IN

Pulaski County, Indiana

ZIP code 47957 is located in Medaryville, Indiana, within Pulaski County. It covers approximately 60.19 square miles and serves a population of 2,198 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 219.

About ZIP code 47957

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1990s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $127,800. Owner-occupancy is high at 77%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $55,313. 51% 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 30 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 5% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (27%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 47957 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

2,198

population

60.19

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

47957 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 47957

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 47957. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Medaryville	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

47946 Francesville (7 mi) 46374 San Pierre (8.8 mi) 46392 Wheatfield (10.6 mi) 46366 North Judson (10.7 mi) 46996 Winamac (12.9 mi) 47978 Rensselaer (14 mi) 46348 La Crosse (14.9 mi) 47959 Monon (15.2 mi) 46347 Kouts (16.7 mi) 46985 Star City (17.9 mi) 46534 Knox (19.1 mi) 46960 Monterey (19.5 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	2,198
Population density	37 / sq mi
State FIPS	18
County FIPS	131

Geography
Land area	60.19 sq mi
Water area	0.00 sq mi
Latitude	41.0855
Longitude	-86.8801
Timezone	Eastern (ET)
Area code	219

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 06/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	63.5%	52.6%	42.9%
$50k – $100k	26.8%	31.1%	32.7%
$100k – $200k	9.3%	15.5%	19.8%
Over $200k	0.4%	0.8%	4.5%

Demographics & statistics

2,198

Population

People per sq mi

33.1

Median age

$55,313

Median household income

$20,118

Per capita income

$127,800

Median home value

$873

Median monthly rent

76.9%

Home ownership

15.4%

Poverty rate

1.7%

Unemployment

764

Housing units

5.1%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

165

10–14

172

144

15–19

151

20–24

25–34

151

35–44

158

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	827	37.6%
18 and over	1,371	62.4%
65 and over	282	12.8%
Median age	33.1 years

Race & ethnicity

White 85.4%

Hispanic or Latino 6.3%

Two or more races 5.8%

Other race 2.5%

Group	Count	%
White	2,004	85.4%
Hispanic or Latino	148	6.3%
Two or more races	135	5.8%
Other race	59	2.5%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	63.5%	52.6%	42.9%
$50k – $100k	26.8%	31.1%	32.7%
$100k – $200k	9.3%	15.5%	19.8%
Over $200k	0.4%	0.8%	4.5%

Under $10k 3.7%

$10k–$15k 11.1%

$15k–$25k 9.3%

$25k–$35k 6.9%

$35k–$50k 13.3%

$50k–$75k 31.3%

$75k–$100k 11.1%

$100k–$150k 10.1%

$150k–$200k 2.2%

$200k+ 1.1%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	3.7%
$10k–$15k	11.1%
$15k–$25k	9.3%
$25k–$35k	6.9%
$35k–$50k	13.3%
$50k–$75k	31.3%
$75k–$100k	11.1%
$100k–$150k	10.1%
$150k–$200k	2.2%
$200k+	1.1%
Median income	$55,313

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 14.7%

$50k–$100k 30.0%

$100k–$150k 25.4%

$150k–$200k 16.0%

$200k–$300k 10.6%

$300k–$500k 2.3%

$500k–$1M 0.4%

$1M+ 0.5%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$127,800
Median rent / month	$873
Owner occupied	76.9%
Renter occupied	23.1%
Vacant	22.3%
Single-family detached	74.9%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	22.7%
Median rooms	5.7
Avg household size (owned)	3.13

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	4.2%
2000–2009	7.5%
1990–1999	23.4%
1980–1989	16.9%
1970–1979	6.3%
1960–1969	11.9%
1950–1959	5.7%
1940–1949	3.2%
1939 or earlier	20.8%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	2.1%
1 bedroom	3.7%
2 bedrooms	20.0%
3 bedrooms	61.0%
4 bedrooms	11.7%
5+ bedrooms	1.5%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	9.8%
1 vehicle	15.5%
2 vehicles	40.9%
3 or more	33.7%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	33.1%
Electricity	6.8%
Propane / LP gas	58.9%
Fuel oil	1.2%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	269	37.2%
Cohabiting couple	18	2.5%
Male householder, no spouse	155	21.4%
Female householder, no spouse	281	38.9%
Households with children under 18	364	50.3%
Households with seniors (65+)	191	26.4%
Average household size	3.04

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	37.2%	27.1%
Married	39.8%	35.0%
Separated	0.0%	1.5%
Widowed	1.6%	21.4%
Divorced	21.5%	15.0%

Education

Less than 9th grade 5.1%

Some HS, no diploma 17.1%

HS graduate 40.6%

Some college, no degree 25.1%

Associate's degree 6.9%

Bachelor's degree 3.1%

Graduate / professional 2.1%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	77.8%
Bachelor's or higher	5.1%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	33	3.8%
Kindergarten	28	3.2%
Elementary school	470	54.0%
High school	240	27.6%
College / grad school	100	11.5%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 30.8%

Manufacturing 21.6%

Construction 11.0%

Retail trade 11.0%

Arts, food & hospitality 9.8%

Transportation & utilities 5.0%

Public administration 4.3%

Other services 4.1%

Agriculture & mining 1.5%

Wholesale trade 0.6%

Finance & real estate 0.2%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	27.1%
Service	19.2%
Sales & office	22.1%
Natural resources & construction	8.9%
Production & transportation	22.7%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	85.1%
Government	10.2%
Self-employed	3.2%
Unpaid family workers	1.5%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	82.6%
Carpool	14.1%
Public transit	0.1%
Walk	3.2%
Work from home	0.0%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	29.6

Poverty

All people 15.4%

Under 18 years 10.2%

18 and over 18.5%

Married-couple families 8.2%

Female-led households 6.6%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	50.6%
Retirement income	30.0%
Supplemental Security	4.7%
Cash public assistance	1.5%
Food stamps / SNAP	14.2%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	43.1%
High blood pressure	38.4%
High cholesterol	35.1%
Diabetes	13.0%
Heart disease	8.3%
Stroke	3.9%
Asthma	10.7%
Arthritis	29.4%
Kidney disease	3.4%
Pulmonary disease	11.0%
Cancer	6.8%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	27.0%
Binge drinking	15.4%
No physical activity	32.0%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	36.3%
Depression	24.9%
Fair or poor health	20.9%
Poor mental health	17.2%
Poor physical health	14.2%
No health insurance	15.9%
Visited doctor (checkup)	73.8%
Visited dentist	52.8%
Cholesterol screening	87.1%
Teeth loss	22.8%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	85	6.2%

Disability	%
Any disability	10.4%
Under 18	1.0%
18–64 years	14.5%
65 and over	22.0%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	57.7%
Public insurance	38.8%
No insurance	9.4%
Uninsured under 19	5.7%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	2,060	93.7%
Spanish	23	1.1%
Other Indo-European	4	0.2%
Asian & Pacific Islander	19	0.9%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	2,153	98.0%
Born in same state	2,152	97.9%
Born in different state	1,883	85.7%
Foreign born	1	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	45	2.0%
Not a US citizen	29	64.4%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	184	8.4%
English	128	5.8%
Italian	115	5.2%

Ancestry	Count	%
Irish	57	2.6%
Arab	52	2.4%
German	4	0.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	32.9%
Internet access	86.6%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 47957

What city is ZIP code 47957 in?

ZIP code 47957 is primarily assigned to Medaryville, Indiana.

What county is ZIP code 47957 in?

ZIP code 47957 falls within Pulaski County, Indiana.

Is ZIP code 47957 family-oriented?

38% of residents in ZIP code 47957 are under 18, reflecting a younger, family-oriented community.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 47957?

5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

Does ZIP code 47957 have a large retiree population?

51% of households in ZIP code 47957 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 47957?

15% of residents in ZIP code 47957 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

What timezone is ZIP code 47957 in?

ZIP code 47957 observes the EST timezone.