47929 ZIP Code — Chalmers, IN

White County, Indiana

ZIP code 47929 is located in Chalmers, Indiana, within White County. It covers approximately 43.42 square miles and serves a population of 670 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 574.

About ZIP code 47929

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 $140,100. Owner-occupancy is high at 78%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $71,667. The poverty rate of 5% is below the national average. 33% 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 26 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 19% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Overall, ZIP code 47929 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

670

population

43.42

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

47929 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 47929

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 47929. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Chalmers	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

47980 Reynolds (4.9 mi) 47923 Brookston (5 mi) 47995 Wolcott (6.3 mi) 47920 Battle Ground (12.1 mi) 47960 Monticello (12.2 mi) 47959 Monon (12.6 mi) 47977 Remington (12.9 mi) 47906 West Lafayette (14.3 mi) 47950 Idaville (16.4 mi) 46923 Delphi (17 mi) 47904 Lafayette (17.2 mi) 47907 West Lafayette (18 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	670
Population density	15 / sq mi
State FIPS	18
County FIPS	181

Geography
Land area	43.42 sq mi
Water area	0.04 sq mi
Latitude	40.6848
Longitude	-86.9346
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	36.6%	45.7%	42.9%
$50k – $100k	40.1%	34.8%	32.7%
$100k – $200k	23.3%	17.4%	19.8%
Over $200k	0.0%	2.1%	4.5%

Demographics & statistics

670

Population

People per sq mi

45.3

Median age

$71,667

Median household income

$33,347

Per capita income

$140,100

Median home value

$763

Median monthly rent

77.7%

Home ownership

5.1%

Poverty rate

0.6%

Unemployment

236

Housing units

18.6%

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	133	19.9%
18 and over	537	80.1%
65 and over	135	20.1%
Median age	45.3 years

Race & ethnicity

White 93%

Two or more races 5%

Hispanic or Latino 2%

Group	Count	%
White	636	93%
Two or more races	34	5%
Hispanic or Latino	14	2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	36.6%	45.7%	42.9%
$50k – $100k	40.1%	34.8%	32.7%
$100k – $200k	23.3%	17.4%	19.8%
Over $200k	0.0%	2.1%	4.5%

Under $10k 1.7%

$10k–$15k 6.8%

$15k–$25k 6.2%

$25k–$35k 6.2%

$35k–$50k 15.8%

$50k–$75k 14.0%

$75k–$100k 20.9%

$100k–$150k 23.6%

$150k–$200k 4.8%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	1.7%
$10k–$15k	6.8%
$15k–$25k	6.2%
$25k–$35k	6.2%
$35k–$50k	15.8%
$50k–$75k	14.0%
$75k–$100k	20.9%
$100k–$150k	23.6%
$150k–$200k	4.8%
Median income	$71,667

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 2.2%

$50k–$100k 23.3%

$100k–$150k 28.6%

$150k–$200k 16.7%

$200k–$300k 18.9%

$300k–$500k 10.1%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$140,100
Median rent / month	$763
Owner occupied	77.7%
Renter occupied	22.3%
Vacant	3.0%
Single-family detached	97.0%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	0.0%
Median rooms	6.5
Avg household size (owned)	2.35

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.7%
2000–2009	2.3%
1990–1999	10.6%
1980–1989	8.0%
1970–1979	13.3%
1960–1969	5.6%
1950–1959	16.9%
1940–1949	5.3%
1939 or earlier	37.2%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	4.0%
2 bedrooms	13.0%
3 bedrooms	64.8%
4 bedrooms	15.0%
5+ bedrooms	3.3%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	4.5%
1 vehicle	26.4%
2 vehicles	33.6%
3 or more	35.6%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	75.0%
Electricity	5.5%
Propane / LP gas	18.2%
Fuel oil	1.4%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	155	53.1%
Cohabiting couple	26	8.9%
Male householder, no spouse	62	21.2%
Female householder, no spouse	49	16.8%
Households with children under 18	65	22.3%
Households with seniors (65+)	91	31.2%
Average household size	2.29

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	23.4%	14.8%
Married	59.4%	59.2%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	3.2%	11.2%
Divorced	14.0%	14.8%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.6%

Some HS, no diploma 6.1%

HS graduate 45.6%

Some college, no degree 23.4%

Associate's degree 5.6%

Bachelor's degree 16.7%

Graduate / professional 1.9%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	93.3%
Bachelor's or higher	18.6%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	17	12.2%
Kindergarten	11	7.9%
Elementary school	56	40.3%
High school	48	34.5%
College / grad school	7	5.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 19.0%

Manufacturing 14.4%

Construction 12.5%

Agriculture & mining 10.5%

Retail trade 10.2%

Professional & management 8.2%

Arts, food & hospitality 7.1%

Transportation & utilities 5.7%

Wholesale trade 4.2%

Finance & real estate 4.2%

Other services 2.5%

Public administration 1.4%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	31.2%
Service	7.9%
Sales & office	25.2%
Natural resources & construction	14.2%
Production & transportation	21.5%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	82.7%
Government	10.8%
Self-employed	6.5%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	74.8%
Carpool	15.6%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	2.8%
Work from home	6.8%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	25.7

Poverty

All people 5.1%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 6.3%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	32.5%
Retirement income	24.0%
Supplemental Security	5.5%
Cash public assistance	0.7%
Food stamps / SNAP	4.5%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	38.7%
High blood pressure	32.5%
High cholesterol	33.2%
Diabetes	10.1%
Heart disease	6.4%
Stroke	2.8%
Asthma	9.7%
Arthritis	25.4%
Kidney disease	2.7%
Pulmonary disease	7.3%
Cancer	6.8%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	19.5%
Binge drinking	17.0%
No physical activity	24.9%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	33.8%
Depression	23.5%
Fair or poor health	14.1%
Poor mental health	15.1%
Poor physical health	10.3%
No health insurance	11.6%
Visited doctor (checkup)	74.9%
Visited dentist	66.1%
Cholesterol screening	90.0%
Teeth loss	14.6%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	28	5.2%

Disability	%
Any disability	13.4%
Under 18	1.5%
18–64 years	10.7%
65 and over	33.3%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	71.3%
Public insurance	34.8%
No insurance	8.8%
Uninsured under 19	6.3%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	624	93.1%
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)	670	100.0%
Born in same state	670	100.0%
Born in different state	555	82.8%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	69	10.3%
French	64	9.6%
Arab	39	5.8%
English	20	3%

Ancestry	Count	%
German	2	0.3%
Polish	2	0.3%
Dutch	2	0.3%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	43.6%
Internet access	97.6%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 47929

What city is ZIP code 47929 in?

ZIP code 47929 is primarily assigned to Chalmers, Indiana.

What county is ZIP code 47929 in?

ZIP code 47929 falls within White County, Indiana.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 47929?

The median home value in ZIP code 47929 is $140,100.

What is the population of ZIP code 47929?

ZIP code 47929 has an estimated population of 670 residents, with a density of 15 people per square mile.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 47929?

The median household income in ZIP code 47929 is $71,667, below the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 47929 in?

ZIP code 47929 observes the EST timezone.