47940 ZIP Code — Darlington, IN

Montgomery County, Indiana

ZIP code 47940 is located in Darlington, Indiana, within Montgomery County. It covers approximately 41.22 square miles and serves a population of 1,436 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 765.

About ZIP code 47940

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 $136,600. Owner-occupancy is high at 79%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $64,375. The poverty rate of 7% is below the national average. 31% 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 28 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 18% 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 47940 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

1,436

population

41.22

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

47940 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 47940

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 47940. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Darlington	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

46035 Colfax (6.4 mi) 47955 Linden (7.3 mi) 47930 Clarks Hill (8.4 mi) 46071 Thorntown (8.8 mi) 47968 New Ross (9.3 mi) 47933 Crawfordsville (10.4 mi) 47981 Romney (12.2 mi) 46147 Jamestown (12.8 mi) 47909 Lafayette (14.6 mi) 47967 New Richmond (14.9 mi) 47954 Ladoga (15.8 mi) 47990 Waynetown (16.1 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,436
Population density	35 / sq mi
State FIPS	18
County FIPS	107

Geography
Land area	41.22 sq mi
Water area	0.00 sq mi
Latitude	40.1302
Longitude	-86.7528
Timezone	Eastern (ET)
Area code	765

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	31.4%	43.6%	42.9%
$50k – $100k	46.1%	34.0%	32.7%
$100k – $200k	18.8%	18.7%	19.8%
Over $200k	3.6%	3.6%	4.5%

Demographics & statistics

1,436

Population

People per sq mi

42.3

Median age

$64,375

Median household income

$30,701

Per capita income

$136,600

Median home value

$746

Median monthly rent

79.1%

Home ownership

6.7%

Poverty rate

1.6%

Unemployment

491

Housing units

18.3%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

101

25–34

35–44

118

45–54

104

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	291	20.3%
18 and over	1,145	79.7%
65 and over	259	18.0%
Median age	42.3 years

Race & ethnicity

White 93.8%

Hispanic or Latino 2.2%

Two or more races 2%

Other race 1.9%

Group	Count	%
White	1,378	93.8%
Hispanic or Latino	33	2.2%
Two or more races	30	2%
Other race	28	1.9%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	31.4%	43.6%	42.9%
$50k – $100k	46.1%	34.0%	32.7%
$100k – $200k	18.8%	18.7%	19.8%
Over $200k	3.6%	3.6%	4.5%

Under $10k 4.3%

$10k–$15k 2.2%

$15k–$25k 3.2%

$25k–$35k 8.8%

$35k–$50k 21.8%

$50k–$75k 20.1%

$75k–$100k 14.0%

$100k–$150k 19.2%

$150k–$200k 1.1%

$200k+ 5.4%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	4.3%
$10k–$15k	2.2%
$15k–$25k	3.2%
$25k–$35k	8.8%
$35k–$50k	21.8%
$50k–$75k	20.1%
$75k–$100k	14.0%
$100k–$150k	19.2%
$150k–$200k	1.1%
$200k+	5.4%
Median income	$64,375

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 6.6%

$50k–$100k 13.6%

$100k–$150k 41.6%

$150k–$200k 16.0%

$200k–$300k 15.1%

$300k–$500k 7.1%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$136,600
Median rent / month	$746
Owner occupied	79.1%
Renter occupied	20.9%
Vacant	10.9%
Single-family detached	88.1%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	1.0%
Median rooms	6.3
Avg household size (owned)	2.84

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	3.0%
2000–2009	3.3%
1990–1999	4.8%
1980–1989	5.8%
1970–1979	11.3%
1960–1969	11.4%
1950–1959	10.1%
1940–1949	0.8%
1939 or earlier	49.4%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	2.3%
2 bedrooms	30.5%
3 bedrooms	54.2%
4 bedrooms	10.6%
5+ bedrooms	2.3%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.9%
1 vehicle	25.3%
2 vehicles	39.9%
3 or more	33.9%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	10.8%
Electricity	34.5%
Propane / LP gas	45.4%
Fuel oil	7.4%
Wood	0.4%
No fuel used	1.5%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	283	52.7%
Cohabiting couple	39	7.3%
Male householder, no spouse	107	19.9%
Female householder, no spouse	108	20.1%
Households with children under 18	166	30.9%
Households with seniors (65+)	151	28.1%
Average household size	2.67

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	28.6%	18.0%
Married	60.4%	61.0%
Separated	3.7%	1.5%
Widowed	1.7%	7.6%
Divorced	5.7%	12.0%

Education

Less than 9th grade 2.2%

Some HS, no diploma 7.2%

HS graduate 49.0%

Some college, no degree 18.2%

Associate's degree 5.0%

Bachelor's degree 11.9%

Graduate / professional 6.4%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	90.6%
Bachelor's or higher	18.3%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	13	5.0%
Kindergarten	17	6.6%
Elementary school	116	44.8%
High school	69	26.6%
College / grad school	44	17.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 21.7%

Education & healthcare 19.5%

Transportation & utilities 10.2%

Construction 9.5%

Wholesale trade 9.3%

Retail trade 8.8%

Professional & management 6.1%

Other services 5.2%

Finance & real estate 2.6%

Information 1.9%

Public administration 1.9%

Arts, food & hospitality 1.8%

Agriculture & mining 1.4%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	22.4%
Service	6.8%
Sales & office	21.2%
Natural resources & construction	15.7%
Production & transportation	33.8%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	91.8%
Government	4.2%
Self-employed	4.0%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	81.3%
Carpool	10.6%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	3.5%
Work from home	4.6%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	28.1

Poverty

All people 6.7%

Under 18 years 3.6%

18 and over 7.4%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 25.9%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	30.7%
Retirement income	15.5%
Supplemental Security	4.1%
Cash public assistance	2.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	6.3%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	39.7%
High blood pressure	32.9%
High cholesterol	33.5%
Diabetes	9.6%
Heart disease	5.9%
Stroke	2.6%
Asthma	9.7%
Arthritis	24.5%
Kidney disease	2.5%
Pulmonary disease	7.1%
Cancer	6.5%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	20.8%
Binge drinking	18.2%
No physical activity	23.2%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	34.2%
Depression	23.1%
Fair or poor health	13.4%
Poor mental health	15.4%
Poor physical health	10.1%
No health insurance	11.7%
Visited doctor (checkup)	74.5%
Visited dentist	65.9%
Cholesterol screening	89.4%
Teeth loss	13.3%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	68	5.9%

Disability	%
Any disability	10.6%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	11.7%
65 and over	18.5%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	80.9%
Public insurance	30.4%
No insurance	6.1%
Uninsured under 19	6.3%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,339	93.2%
Spanish	9	0.7%
Other Indo-European	9	0.7%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	1,408	98.1%
Born in same state	1,396	97.2%
Born in different state	1,123	78.2%
Foreign born	12	0.8%
Naturalized citizen	28	1.9%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	231	16.1%
Italian	158	11%
Arab	98	6.8%
Dutch	14	1%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	13	0.9%
Irish	7	0.5%
Polish	4	0.3%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	37.4%
Internet access	95.5%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 47940

What city is ZIP code 47940 in?

ZIP code 47940 is primarily assigned to Darlington, Indiana.

What county is ZIP code 47940 in?

ZIP code 47940 falls within Montgomery County, Indiana.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 47940?

The median home value in ZIP code 47940 is $136,600.

What is the population of ZIP code 47940?

ZIP code 47940 has an estimated population of 1,436 residents, with a density of 35 people per square mile.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 47940?

The median household income in ZIP code 47940 is $64,375, below the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 47940 in?

ZIP code 47940 observes the EST timezone.