47941 ZIP Code — Dayton, IN
Tippecanoe County, Indiana
ZIP code 47941 is located in Dayton, Indiana, within Tippecanoe County. It covers approximately 0.83 square miles and serves a population of 1,096 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 765.
About ZIP code 47941
The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 2000s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $155,500. Owner-occupancy is high at 78%, well above the national average.
Median household income is $69,650.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with manufacturing as the leading industry. The average commute of 20 minutes is near the national average.
College attainment at 21% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.
1,096
population
0.83
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Eastern (ET)
timezone
47941 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 47941
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 47941. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Dayton | Acceptable |
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 1,096 |
| Population density | 1,320 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 18 |
| County FIPS | 157 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 0.83 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.00 sq mi |
| Latitude | 40.3767 |
| Longitude | -86.7682 |
| 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 | 39.6% | 48.3% | 42.9% |
| $50k – $100k | 34.7% | 29.1% | 32.7% |
| $100k – $200k | 22.5% | 18.3% | 19.8% |
| Over $200k | 3.1% | 4.3% | 4.5% |
Demographics & statistics
1,096
Population
1,320
People per sq mi
36.3
Median age
$69,650
Median household income
$35,516
Per capita income
$155,500
Median home value
$919
Median monthly rent
77.8%
Home ownership
11.8%
Poverty rate
2.6%
Unemployment
425
Housing units
20.9%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
17
Under 5
21
39
5–9
46
43
10–14
51
21
15–19
25
29
20–24
34
91
25–34
108
72
35–44
85
36
45–54
42
35
55–59
42
34
60–64
40
40
65–74
48
40
75–84
47
5
85+
5
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 257 | 23.4% |
| 18 and over | 839 | 76.6% |
| 65 and over | 185 | 16.9% |
| Median age | 36.3 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
87.6%
Hispanic or Latino
4.8%
Other race
4%
Two or more races
1.8%
Black or African American
1.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.2%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,008 | 87.6% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 55 | 4.8% |
| Other race | 46 | 4% |
| Two or more races | 21 | 1.8% |
| Black or African American | 19 | 1.7% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 2 | 0.2% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 39.6% | 48.3% | 42.9% |
| $50k – $100k | 34.7% | 29.1% | 32.7% |
| $100k – $200k | 22.5% | 18.3% | 19.8% |
| Over $200k | 3.1% | 4.3% | 4.5% |
Under $10k
3.7%
$10k–$15k
1.6%
$15k–$25k
7.4%
$25k–$35k
8.2%
$35k–$50k
10.5%
$50k–$75k
24.8%
$75k–$100k
17.3%
$100k–$150k
17.9%
$150k–$200k
7.4%
$200k+
1.2%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 3.7% |
| $10k–$15k | 1.6% |
| $15k–$25k | 7.4% |
| $25k–$35k | 8.2% |
| $35k–$50k | 10.5% |
| $50k–$75k | 24.8% |
| $75k–$100k | 17.3% |
| $100k–$150k | 17.9% |
| $150k–$200k | 7.4% |
| $200k+ | 1.2% |
| Median income | $69,650 |
Housing
Home values
$50k–$100k
13.0%
$100k–$150k
32.1%
$150k–$200k
39.3%
$200k–$300k
13.3%
$300k–$500k
1.0%
$500k–$1M
1.3%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $155,500 |
| Median rent / month | $919 |
| Owner occupied | 77.8% |
| Renter occupied | 22.2% |
| Vacant | 4.8% |
| Single-family detached | 84.8% |
| Large apartment buildings | 0.0% |
| Mobile homes | 0.0% |
| Median rooms | 6.2 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.04 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.0% |
| 2010–2019 | 0.7% |
| 2000–2009 | 25.0% |
| 1990–1999 | 13.0% |
| 1980–1989 | 12.2% |
| 1970–1979 | 10.2% |
| 1960–1969 | 4.8% |
| 1950–1959 | 5.9% |
| 1940–1949 | 4.1% |
| 1939 or earlier | 23.9% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 0.0% |
| 1 bedroom | 4.5% |
| 2 bedrooms | 17.1% |
| 3 bedrooms | 64.0% |
| 4 bedrooms | 14.1% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 0.4% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 1.2% |
| 1 vehicle | 40.0% |
| 2 vehicles | 39.2% |
| 3 or more | 19.7% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 63.7% |
| Electricity | 34.5% |
| Propane / LP gas | 1.2% |
| No fuel used | 0.6% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 246 | 48.0% |
| Cohabiting couple | 33 | 6.4% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 83 | 16.2% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 151 | 29.4% |
| Households with children under 18 | 144 | 28.1% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 141 | 27.5% |
| Average household size | 2.12 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 25.6% | 21.2% |
| Married | 60.7% | 48.5% |
| Separated | 1.5% | 3.7% |
| Widowed | 2.5% | 8.0% |
| Divorced | 9.6% | 18.6% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
2.5%
Some HS, no diploma
5.3%
HS graduate
32.6%
Some college, no degree
25.7%
Associate's degree
13.0%
Bachelor's degree
12.3%
Graduate / professional
8.6%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 92.2% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 20.9% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 4 | 1.5% |
| Kindergarten | 20 | 7.4% |
| Elementary school | 149 | 55.0% |
| High school | 41 | 15.1% |
| College / grad school | 57 | 21.0% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Manufacturing
25.8%
Education & healthcare
24.3%
Retail trade
11.6%
Construction
11.2%
Arts, food & hospitality
7.0%
Finance & real estate
6.3%
Professional & management
5.6%
Information
2.5%
Other services
2.1%
Transportation & utilities
1.2%
Public administration
1.2%
Wholesale trade
1.1%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 39.2% |
| Service | 8.4% |
| Sales & office | 19.7% |
| Natural resources & construction | 9.8% |
| Production & transportation | 22.8% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 85.1% |
| Government | 9.8% |
| Self-employed | 5.1% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.0% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 89.2% |
| Carpool | 0.5% |
| Public transit | 0.0% |
| Walk | 1.1% |
| Work from home | 7.5% |
| Other means | 1.8% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 20.0 |
Poverty
All people
11.8%
Under 18 years
19.6%
18 and over
9.4%
Married-couple families
2.4%
Female-led households
29.0%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 29.2% |
| Retirement income | 18.5% |
| Supplemental Security | 5.1% |
| Cash public assistance | 3.1% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 6.0% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 35.0% |
| High blood pressure | 26.1% |
| High cholesterol | 28.9% |
| Diabetes | 7.2% |
| Heart disease | 4.4% |
| Stroke | 2.0% |
| Asthma | 9.4% |
| Arthritis | 19.0% |
| Kidney disease | 2.0% |
| Pulmonary disease | 5.4% |
| Cancer | 5.2% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 17.8% |
| Binge drinking | 19.9% |
| No physical activity | 19.9% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 31.1% |
| Depression | 23.9% |
| Fair or poor health | 10.5% |
| Poor mental health | 15.8% |
| Poor physical health | 8.4% |
| No health insurance | 11.5% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 72.4% |
| Visited dentist | 73.4% |
| Cholesterol screening | 87.7% |
| Teeth loss | 11.8% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 82 | 9.8% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 16.9% |
| Under 18 | 3.5% |
| 18–64 years | 14.1% |
| 65 and over | 45.4% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 75.4% |
| Public insurance | 29.9% |
| No insurance | 4.4% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 0.0% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 1,058 | 96.5% |
| Spanish | 18 | 1.7% |
| Other Indo-European | 14 | 1.3% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 4 | 0.4% |
| Other languages | 0 | 0.0% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 1,083 | 98.8% |
| Born in same state | 1,080 | 98.5% |
| Born in different state | 798 | 72.8% |
| Foreign born | 3 | 0.3% |
| Naturalized citizen | 13 | 1.2% |
| Not a US citizen | 13 | 100.0% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| French | 128 | 11.7% |
| Italian | 117 | 10.7% |
| Arab | 99 | 9% |
| English | 21 | 1.9% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Dutch | 6 | 0.5% |
| Polish | 5 | 0.5% |
| Irish | 3 | 0.3% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 46.8% |
| Internet access | 98.4% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 47941
What city is ZIP code 47941 in?
ZIP code 47941 is primarily assigned to Dayton, Indiana.
What county is ZIP code 47941 in?
ZIP code 47941 falls within Tippecanoe County, Indiana.
Does ZIP code 47941 have a large veteran population?
10% of civilians in ZIP code 47941 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 47941?
The median home value in ZIP code 47941 is $155,500.
What is the population of ZIP code 47941?
ZIP code 47941 has an estimated population of 1,096 residents, with a density of 1,317 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 47941?
The median household income in ZIP code 47941 is $69,650, below the national median of ~$75,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 47941 in?
ZIP code 47941 observes the EST timezone.