47963 ZIP Code — Morocco, IN

Newton County, Indiana

ZIP code 47963 is located in Morocco, Indiana, within Newton County. It covers approximately 104.52 square miles and serves a population of 2,405 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 219.

About ZIP code 47963

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 $141,400. Owner-occupancy is high at 81%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $69,282. The poverty rate of 4% is below the national average. 36% 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 27 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 12% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (23%) compared to national benchmarks.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 15% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.

Overall, ZIP code 47963 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, a strong veteran community, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

2,405

population

104.52

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

47963 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 47963

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 47963. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Morocco	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

47922 Brook (6.6 mi) 46349 Lake Village (9.5 mi) 47943 Fair Oaks (9.6 mi) 60912 Beaverville (10.4 mi) 60931 Donovan (12.1 mi) 47951 Kentland (12.4 mi) 47978 Rensselaer (14.6 mi) 47948 Goodland (14.8 mi) 60964 Saint Anne (15.6 mi) 46310 Demotte (17 mi) 60966 Sheldon (17.1 mi) 60954 Momence (17.9 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	2,405
Population density	23 / sq mi
State FIPS	18
County FIPS	111

Geography
Land area	104.52 sq mi
Water area	1.40 sq mi
Latitude	40.9717
Longitude	-87.4015
Timezone	Central (CT)
Area code	219

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	42.5%	43.5%	42.9%
$50k – $100k	44.8%	38.6%	32.7%
$100k – $200k	12.4%	13.4%	19.8%
Over $200k	0.2%	4.5%	4.5%

Demographics & statistics

2,405

Population

People per sq mi

38.6

Median age

$69,282

Median household income

$27,685

Per capita income

$141,400

Median home value

$753

Median monthly rent

80.9%

Home ownership

4.4%

Poverty rate

5.1%

Unemployment

752

Housing units

11.8%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

130

15–19

128

20–24

107

25–34

106

207

35–44

204

106

45–54

105

55–59

140

60–64

137

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	619	25.7%
18 and over	1,786	74.3%
65 and over	371	15.4%
Median age	38.6 years

Race & ethnicity

White 90.5%

Two or more races 4.6%

Hispanic or Latino 4.1%

Other race 0.4%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%

Group	Count	%
White	2,271	90.5%
Two or more races	116	4.6%
Hispanic or Latino	104	4.1%
Other race	11	0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native	7	0.3%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	42.5%	43.5%	42.9%
$50k – $100k	44.8%	38.6%	32.7%
$100k – $200k	12.4%	13.4%	19.8%
Over $200k	0.2%	4.5%	4.5%

Under $10k 1.0%

$10k–$15k 3.0%

$15k–$25k 4.5%

$25k–$35k 10.8%

$35k–$50k 15.9%

$50k–$75k 20.7%

$75k–$100k 26.1%

$100k–$150k 11.0%

$150k–$200k 6.7%

$200k+ 0.3%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	1.0%
$10k–$15k	3.0%
$15k–$25k	4.5%
$25k–$35k	10.8%
$35k–$50k	15.9%
$50k–$75k	20.7%
$75k–$100k	26.1%
$100k–$150k	11.0%
$150k–$200k	6.7%
$200k+	0.3%
Median income	$69,282

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 6.5%

$50k–$100k 20.3%

$100k–$150k 26.9%

$150k–$200k 13.9%

$200k–$300k 17.8%

$300k–$500k 14.6%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$141,400
Median rent / month	$753
Owner occupied	80.9%
Renter occupied	19.1%
Vacant	4.2%
Single-family detached	91.4%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	2.3%
Median rooms	6.7
Avg household size (owned)	2.80

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	2.7%
2000–2009	9.2%
1990–1999	8.3%
1980–1989	5.8%
1970–1979	14.3%
1960–1969	5.9%
1950–1959	8.8%
1940–1949	10.4%
1939 or earlier	34.6%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	1.3%
1 bedroom	4.2%
2 bedrooms	31.8%
3 bedrooms	43.3%
4 bedrooms	17.3%
5+ bedrooms	2.1%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	4.7%
1 vehicle	19.5%
2 vehicles	43.9%
3 or more	31.9%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	50.3%
Electricity	6.9%
Propane / LP gas	31.4%
Fuel oil	1.5%
Wood	9.4%
No fuel used	0.5%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	488	55.4%
Cohabiting couple	40	4.5%
Male householder, no spouse	154	17.5%
Female householder, no spouse	199	22.6%
Households with children under 18	302	34.3%
Households with seniors (65+)	281	31.9%
Average household size	2.73

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	30.3%	20.8%
Married	47.7%	50.9%
Separated	0.3%	4.4%
Widowed	3.8%	13.3%
Divorced	18.0%	10.6%

Education

Less than 9th grade 2.3%

Some HS, no diploma 6.2%

HS graduate 48.1%

Some college, no degree 19.9%

Associate's degree 11.7%

Bachelor's degree 8.3%

Graduate / professional 3.5%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	91.5%
Bachelor's or higher	11.8%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	8	1.4%
Kindergarten	4	0.7%
Elementary school	297	51.5%
High school	232	40.2%
College / grad school	36	6.2%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 16.8%

Manufacturing 16.7%

Construction 12.5%

Agriculture & mining 11.3%

Retail trade 9.3%

Professional & management 7.5%

Arts, food & hospitality 5.2%

Finance & real estate 4.3%

Public administration 4.2%

Transportation & utilities 3.9%

Other services 3.5%

Wholesale trade 3.1%

Information 1.5%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	27.0%
Service	14.3%
Sales & office	20.2%
Natural resources & construction	17.6%
Production & transportation	20.9%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	78.5%
Government	13.5%
Self-employed	8.0%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	80.0%
Carpool	11.7%
Public transit	1.5%
Walk	1.3%
Work from home	5.4%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	26.9

Poverty

All people 4.4%

Under 18 years 6.1%

18 and over 3.9%

Married-couple families 1.8%

Female-led households 7.1%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	35.8%
Retirement income	25.2%
Supplemental Security	2.6%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	10.4%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	39.3%
High blood pressure	37.2%
High cholesterol	36.5%
Diabetes	12.3%
Heart disease	8.0%
Stroke	3.6%
Asthma	10.0%
Arthritis	29.4%
Kidney disease	3.3%
Pulmonary disease	9.7%
Cancer	7.5%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	23.3%
Binge drinking	15.5%
No physical activity	28.9%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	34.1%
Depression	23.9%
Fair or poor health	18.0%
Poor mental health	15.8%
Poor physical health	12.5%
No health insurance	14.3%
Visited doctor (checkup)	74.1%
Visited dentist	58.6%
Cholesterol screening	88.8%
Teeth loss	18.8%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	263	14.7%

Disability	%
Any disability	14.8%
Under 18	2.1%
18–64 years	12.9%
65 and over	43.1%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	66.9%
Public insurance	44.9%
No insurance	5.1%
Uninsured under 19	1.2%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	2,313	96.2%
Spanish	0	0.0%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	2,348	97.6%
Born in same state	2,348	97.6%
Born in different state	1,585	65.9%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	57	2.4%
Not a US citizen	57	100.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	553	23%
French	115	4.8%
Arab	100	4.2%
English	44	1.8%
Irish	25	1%

Ancestry	Count	%
Dutch	16	0.7%
Polish	9	0.4%
German	5	0.2%
Norwegian	2	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	36.6%
Internet access	92.8%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 47963

What city is ZIP code 47963 in?

ZIP code 47963 is primarily assigned to Morocco, Indiana.

What county is ZIP code 47963 in?

ZIP code 47963 falls within Newton County, Indiana.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 47963?

12% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

Is ZIP code 47963 mostly owner-occupied?

81% of occupied units in ZIP code 47963 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 47963 have a large veteran population?

15% of civilians in ZIP code 47963 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

Does ZIP code 47963 have a large retiree population?

36% of households in ZIP code 47963 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What timezone is ZIP code 47963 in?

ZIP code 47963 observes the CST timezone.