Benton County, IN ZIP Codes
Indiana (IN) · 7 ZIP codes · 7 cities
7
ZIP codes
8,714
population (2021)
-1.6%
pop change since 2010
18007
FIPS code
Benton County ZIP code map
About Benton County
Benton County is located in Indiana and contains 7 ZIP codes across 7 cities and communities.
The county's population was 8,714 as of 2021,
a decrease of
1.6% from 8,854 in 2010.
The timezone is Central Time (observes DST).
The Federal Information Processing System (FIPS) code for Benton County is 18007.
| Population | |
|---|---|
| 2021 population | 8,714 |
| 2010 population | 8,854 |
| Change | -1.6% |
| County details | |
|---|---|
| State | Indiana |
| FIPS code | 18007 |
| Timezone | Central |
| Daylight saving | Yes |
Cities in Benton County
ZIP codes for Benton County, IN (7)
| ZIP code | City | County | Map |
|---|---|---|---|
| 47917 | Ambia | Benton | View map |
| 47921 | Boswell | Benton | View map |
| 47942 | Earl Park | Benton | View map |
| 47944 | Fowler | Benton | View map |
| 47970 | Otterbein | Benton | View map |
| 47971 | Oxford | Benton | View map |
| 47986 | Templeton | Benton | View map |
Demographics & statistics
9,990
Population
40.9
Median age
$61,024
Median household income
$33,786
Per capita income
$135,400
Median home value
$787
Median monthly rent
82.1%
Home ownership
15.3%
Poverty rate
3.2%
Unemployment
3,552
Housing units
19.2%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
308
Under 5
297
373
5–9
360
354
10–14
341
319
15–19
307
319
20–24
308
536
25–34
516
651
35–44
628
665
45–54
641
368
55–59
355
285
60–64
275
536
65–74
516
246
75–84
238
126
85+
122
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Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 2,463 | 24.4% |
| 18 and over | 7,527 | 75.6% |
| 65 and over | 1,784 | 17.7% |
| Median age | 40.9 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
90.6%
Two or more races
4.4%
Hispanic or Latino
3%
Black or African American
1.2%
Other race
0.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
0.2%
Asian
0.1%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 9,323 | 90.6% |
| Two or more races | 451 | 4.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 304 | 3% |
| Black or African American | 124 | 1.2% |
| Other race | 60 | 0.6% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 16 | 0.2% |
| Asian | 11 | 0.1% |
Household income
Under $10k
3.3%
$10k–$15k
2.7%
$15k–$25k
7.2%
$25k–$35k
7.9%
$35k–$50k
15.8%
$50k–$75k
18.2%
$75k–$100k
14.4%
$100k–$150k
20.2%
$150k–$200k
6.9%
$200k+
3.5%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 3.3% |
| $10k–$15k | 2.7% |
| $15k–$25k | 7.2% |
| $25k–$35k | 7.9% |
| $35k–$50k | 15.8% |
| $50k–$75k | 18.2% |
| $75k–$100k | 14.4% |
| $100k–$150k | 20.2% |
| $150k–$200k | 6.9% |
| $200k+ | 3.5% |
| Median income | $61,024 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
7.6%
$50k–$100k
31.0%
$100k–$150k
18.2%
$150k–$200k
15.5%
$200k–$300k
17.3%
$300k–$500k
6.8%
$500k–$1M
3.1%
$1M+
0.5%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $135,400 |
| Median rent / month | $787 |
| Owner occupied | 82.1% |
| Renter occupied | 17.9% |
| Vacant | 10.6% |
| Single-family detached | 90.6% |
| Large apartment buildings | 0.6% |
| Mobile homes | 3.8% |
| Median rooms | 6.8 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.46 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.2% |
| 2010–2019 | 5.6% |
| 2000–2009 | 3.2% |
| 1990–1999 | 5.9% |
| 1980–1989 | 6.5% |
| 1970–1979 | 12.9% |
| 1960–1969 | 8.4% |
| 1950–1959 | 9.6% |
| 1940–1949 | 5.8% |
| 1939 or earlier | 41.9% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 0.3% |
| 1 bedroom | 4.0% |
| 2 bedrooms | 19.5% |
| 3 bedrooms | 44.5% |
| 4 bedrooms | 26.5% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 5.1% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 2.3% |
| 1 vehicle | 27.0% |
| 2 vehicles | 31.8% |
| 3 or more | 38.9% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 45.5% |
| Electricity | 11.2% |
| Propane / LP gas | 38.4% |
| Fuel oil | 0.3% |
| Wood | 3.6% |
| No fuel used | 0.5% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 1,865 | 52.6% |
| Cohabiting couple | 327 | 7.6% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 886 | 20.3% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 846 | 19.6% |
| Households with children under 18 | 1,181 | 30.2% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 1,216 | 30.0% |
| Average household size | 2.56 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 26.4% | 27.1% |
| Married | 54.3% | 52.9% |
| Separated | 0.6% | 1.1% |
| Widowed | 2.9% | 7.0% |
| Divorced | 15.9% | 11.9% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
3.3%
Some HS, no diploma
7.2%
HS graduate
41.4%
Some college, no degree
21.0%
Associate's degree
7.9%
Bachelor's degree
15.0%
Graduate / professional
4.2%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 89.5% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 19.2% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 176 | 6.3% |
| Kindergarten | 192 | 10.1% |
| Elementary school | 1,080 | 43.5% |
| High school | 629 | 25.0% |
| College / grad school | 393 | 15.1% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Manufacturing
21.9%
Education & healthcare
19.5%
Agriculture & mining
12.3%
Retail trade
7.5%
Construction
7.5%
Arts, food & hospitality
6.4%
Finance & real estate
5.5%
Other services
5.0%
Professional & management
4.9%
Transportation & utilities
4.1%
Wholesale trade
2.4%
Public administration
2.0%
Information
0.9%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 28.9% |
| Service | 16.5% |
| Sales & office | 17.2% |
| Natural resources & construction | 14.9% |
| Production & transportation | 22.5% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 73.8% |
| Government | 13.3% |
| Self-employed | 12.6% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.4% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 81.2% |
| Carpool | 7.7% |
| Public transit | 1.8% |
| Walk | 2.3% |
| Other means | 0.6% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 29.7 |
Poverty
All people
15.3%
Under 18 years
26.0%
18 and over
11.6%
Married-couple families
4.8%
Female-led households
34.8%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 33.4% |
| Retirement income | 23.5% |
| Supplemental Security | 4.8% |
| Cash public assistance | 1.0% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 11.7% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| High blood pressure | 36.5% |
| High cholesterol | 34.3% |
| Heart disease | 7.7% |
| Stroke | 3.6% |
| Asthma | 10.3% |
| Arthritis | 28.4% |
| Kidney disease | 3.3% |
| Pulmonary disease | 9.6% |
| Cancer | 7.0% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Binge drinking | 15.7% |
| No physical activity | 29.4% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 35.0% |
| Fair or poor health | 18.3% |
| Poor mental health | 16.2% |
| Poor physical health | 12.7% |
| No health insurance | 14.7% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 74.3% |
| Visited dentist | 59.1% |
| Cholesterol screening | 88.5% |
| Teeth loss | 19.1% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 495 | 5.5% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 18.5% |
| Under 18 | 8.2% |
| 18–64 years | 15.1% |
| 65 and over | 43.4% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 64.5% |
| Public insurance | 41.7% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 3.8% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 9,385 | 94.1% |
| Spanish | 133 | 3.2% |
| Other Indo-European | 116 | 3.0% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 4 | 0.0% |
| Other languages | 13 | 0.2% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 9,815 | 97.1% |
| Born in same state | 9,756 | 96.4% |
| Born in different state | 7,788 | 73.7% |
| Foreign born | 59 | 0.7% |
| Naturalized citizen | 175 | 2.9% |
| Not a US citizen | 50 | 23.4% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Italian | 1,182 | 11.8% |
| French | 961 | 9.6% |
| Arab | 934 | 9.3% |
| English | 294 | 2.9% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| German | 45 | 0.5% |
| Polish | 26 | 0.3% |
| Irish | 7 | 0.1% |
| Norwegian | 2 | 0% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 38.9% |
| Internet access | 94.6% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
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