47926 ZIP Code — Burnettsville, IN

White County, Indiana

ZIP code 47926 is located in Burnettsville, Indiana, within White County. It covers approximately 37.26 square miles and serves a population of 1,141 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 574.

About ZIP code 47926

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 $142,000. Owner-occupancy is high at 91%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $71,250. The poverty rate of 2% is below the national average. 53% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is production, transportation, and material moving, with manufacturing as the leading industry. The average commute of 32 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 13% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (21%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 47926 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

1,141

population

37.26

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

47926 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 47926

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 47926. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Burnettsville	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

47950 Idaville (3.5 mi) 46978 Royal Center (6.2 mi) 47960 Monticello (8.1 mi) 46947 Logansport (11.3 mi) 46985 Star City (11.5 mi) 46917 Camden (12.4 mi) 46950 Lucerne (13.2 mi) 46923 Delphi (14.3 mi) 47980 Reynolds (17.3 mi) 46996 Winamac (17.6 mi) 46929 Flora (17.9 mi) 46994 Walton (18.1 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,141
Population density	31 / sq mi
State FIPS	18
County FIPS	181

Geography
Land area	37.26 sq mi
Water area	0.13 sq mi
Latitude	40.7879
Longitude	-86.5823
Timezone	Eastern (ET)
Area code	574

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	49.2%	45.7%	42.9%
$50k – $100k	29.9%	34.8%	32.7%
$100k – $200k	19.5%	17.4%	19.8%
Over $200k	1.3%	2.1%	4.5%

Demographics & statistics

1,141

Population

People per sq mi

36.4

Median age

$71,250

Median household income

$28,539

Per capita income

$142,000

Median home value

$819

Median monthly rent

91.0%

Home ownership

2.3%

Poverty rate

0.2%

Unemployment

387

Housing units

12.9%

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

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	333	29.2%
18 and over	808	70.8%
65 and over	219	19.2%
Median age	36.4 years

Race & ethnicity

White 96.8%

Two or more races 1.7%

Hispanic or Latino 1%

Black or African American 0.5%

Group	Count	%
White	1,115	96.8%
Two or more races	20	1.7%
Hispanic or Latino	11	1%
Black or African American	6	0.5%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	49.2%	45.7%	42.9%
$50k – $100k	29.9%	34.8%	32.7%
$100k – $200k	19.5%	17.4%	19.8%
Over $200k	1.3%	2.1%	4.5%

Under $10k 1.0%

$10k–$15k 0.8%

$15k–$25k 7.5%

$25k–$35k 2.8%

$35k–$50k 19.6%

$50k–$75k 19.3%

$75k–$100k 21.9%

$100k–$150k 16.1%

$150k–$200k 10.3%

$200k+ 0.8%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	1.0%
$10k–$15k	0.8%
$15k–$25k	7.5%
$25k–$35k	2.8%
$35k–$50k	19.6%
$50k–$75k	19.3%
$75k–$100k	21.9%
$100k–$150k	16.1%
$150k–$200k	10.3%
$200k+	0.8%
Median income	$71,250

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 4.1%

$50k–$100k 25.4%

$100k–$150k 24.3%

$150k–$200k 35.6%

$200k–$300k 5.0%

$300k–$500k 5.5%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$142,000
Median rent / month	$819
Owner occupied	91.0%
Renter occupied	9.0%
Vacant	5.9%
Single-family detached	97.2%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	2.6%
Median rooms	6.4
Avg household size (owned)	2.82

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.7%
2000–2009	3.3%
1990–1999	21.3%
1980–1989	10.9%
1970–1979	21.3%
1960–1969	3.5%
1950–1959	3.5%
1940–1949	4.0%
1939 or earlier	31.4%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.2%
1 bedroom	0.5%
2 bedrooms	14.9%
3 bedrooms	50.8%
4 bedrooms	26.5%
5+ bedrooms	7.1%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.8%
1 vehicle	12.3%
2 vehicles	36.4%
3 or more	50.5%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	46.0%
Electricity	9.8%
Propane / LP gas	26.9%
Fuel oil	0.8%
Wood	16.6%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	285	71.6%
Cohabiting couple	7	1.8%
Male householder, no spouse	50	12.6%
Female householder, no spouse	56	14.1%
Households with children under 18	130	32.7%
Households with seniors (65+)	183	46.0%
Average household size	2.87

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	22.9%	9.8%
Married	64.0%	70.9%
Separated	0.2%	0.8%
Widowed	4.0%	8.0%
Divorced	8.8%	10.5%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.3%

Some HS, no diploma 5.9%

HS graduate 43.4%

Some college, no degree 24.7%

Associate's degree 12.8%

Bachelor's degree 9.8%

Graduate / professional 3.1%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	93.8%
Bachelor's or higher	12.9%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	26	8.0%
Kindergarten	26	8.0%
Elementary school	181	55.7%
High school	80	24.6%
College / grad school	12	3.7%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 36.9%

Education & healthcare 24.0%

Finance & real estate 7.6%

Arts, food & hospitality 7.2%

Retail trade 6.8%

Transportation & utilities 5.7%

Construction 3.7%

Professional & management 2.5%

Public administration 2.0%

Information 1.4%

Wholesale trade 1.2%

Agriculture & mining 0.8%

Other services 0.2%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	27.9%
Service	18.0%
Sales & office	14.8%
Natural resources & construction	7.0%
Production & transportation	32.4%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	88.5%
Government	8.6%
Self-employed	1.2%
Unpaid family workers	1.6%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	89.3%
Carpool	5.9%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	1.9%
Work from home	1.7%
Other means	1.3%
Avg commute (minutes)	31.5

Poverty

All people 2.3%

Under 18 years 3.4%

18 and over 1.9%

Married-couple families 0.4%

Female-led households 23.8%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	53.0%
Retirement income	34.7%
Supplemental Security	5.0%
Cash public assistance	0.3%
Food stamps / SNAP	5.5%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	39.5%
High blood pressure	34.5%
High cholesterol	34.5%
Diabetes	10.9%
Heart disease	6.9%
Stroke	3.1%
Asthma	9.8%
Arthritis	26.9%
Kidney disease	2.9%
Pulmonary disease	8.3%
Cancer	6.9%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	21.4%
Binge drinking	16.6%
No physical activity	26.1%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	35.1%
Depression	23.9%
Fair or poor health	15.5%
Poor mental health	15.5%
Poor physical health	11.3%
No health insurance	12.2%
Visited doctor (checkup)	74.7%
Visited dentist	63.5%
Cholesterol screening	89.5%
Teeth loss	16.0%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	66	8.2%

Disability	%
Any disability	16.4%
Under 18	0.9%
18–64 years	20.0%
65 and over	30.1%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	78.5%
Public insurance	30.2%
No insurance	4.3%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,107	97.0%
Spanish	5	0.5%
Other Indo-European	3	0.3%
Asian & Pacific Islander	2	0.2%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	1,141	100.0%
Born in same state	1,135	99.5%
Born in different state	877	76.9%
Foreign born	6	0.5%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	96	8.4%
French	78	6.8%
Italian	36	3.2%

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	11	1%
English	9	0.8%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	34.9%
Internet access	87.9%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 47926

What city is ZIP code 47926 in?

ZIP code 47926 is primarily assigned to Burnettsville, Indiana.

What county is ZIP code 47926 in?

ZIP code 47926 falls within White County, Indiana.

Does ZIP code 47926 have a large retiree population?

53% of households in ZIP code 47926 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Is ZIP code 47926 mostly owner-occupied?

91% of occupied units in ZIP code 47926 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 47926?

13% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 47926?

The median home value in ZIP code 47926 is $142,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 47926 in?

ZIP code 47926 observes the EST timezone.