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Delaware County
Eaton, IN
47338
47338 ZIP Code — Eaton, IN
Delaware County, Indiana
ZIP code 47338 is located in
Eaton ,
Indiana ,
within Delaware County .
It covers approximately 29.95 square miles and serves a population of
2,465 residents.
This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone,
served by area code 765 .
About ZIP code 47338
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 $95,300. Owner-occupancy is high at 83%, well above the national average.
Median household income is $59,236. 37% 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 29 minutes is near the national average.
College attainment at 15% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.
Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (23%) compared to national benchmarks.
Overall, ZIP code 47338 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.
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Demographics
updated 05/2026
Population
Total population
2,465
Population density
82 / sq mi
State FIPS
18
County FIPS
035
Geography
Land area
29.95 sq mi
Water area
0.25 sq mi
Latitude
40.3369
Longitude
-85.3423
Timezone
Eastern (ET)
Area code
765
Economics
updated 05/2026
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
44.5%
53.6%
42.9%
$50k – $100k
41.0%
30.4%
32.7%
$100k – $200k
11.1%
13.1%
19.8%
Over $200k
3.4%
2.9%
4.5%
Demographics & statistics
$59,236
Median household income
15.3%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Age summary
Group Count % Under 18 485 19.7% 18 and over 1,980 80.3% 65 and over 524 21.3% Median age 44.6 years
Race & ethnicity
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.6%
Group Count % White 2,352 92.7% Two or more races 98 3.9% Hispanic or Latino 72 2.8% American Indian / Alaska Native 15 0.6%
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
44.5%
53.6%
42.9%
$50k – $100k
41.0%
30.4%
32.7%
$100k – $200k
11.1%
13.1%
19.8%
Over $200k
3.4%
2.9%
4.5%
Range % of households Under $10k 2.8% $10k–$15k 6.0% $15k–$25k 9.4% $25k–$35k 12.1% $35k–$50k 13.8% $50k–$75k 17.1% $75k–$100k 24.0% $100k–$150k 9.2% $150k–$200k 3.4% $200k+ 2.1% Median income $59,236
Housing
Housing overview
Metric Value Median home value $95,300 Median rent / month $681 Owner occupied 83.4% Renter occupied 16.6% Vacant 8.5% Single-family detached 81.2% Large apartment buildings 0.3% Mobile homes 8.0% Median rooms 6.1 Avg household size (owned) 2.32
Year built
Era % 2020 or later 0.0% 2010–2019 1.0% 2000–2009 1.8% 1990–1999 6.2% 1980–1989 6.5% 1970–1979 20.0% 1960–1969 16.4% 1950–1959 16.6% 1940–1949 2.5% 1939 or earlier 28.9%
Bedrooms
Size % of units No bedroom (studio) 0.7% 1 bedroom 6.2% 2 bedrooms 23.8% 3 bedrooms 57.4% 4 bedrooms 9.5% 5+ bedrooms 2.4%
Vehicles per household
Vehicles % of households No vehicle 2.1% 1 vehicle 27.4% 2 vehicles 46.5% 3 or more 24.1%
Heating fuel
Fuel type % Utility gas 51.7% Electricity 36.9% Propane / LP gas 7.4% Wood 4.0%
Households & families
Household type Count % Married-couple family 531 48.6% Cohabiting couple 42 3.8% Male householder, no spouse 295 27.0% Female householder, no spouse 225 20.6% Households with children under 18 318 29.1% Households with seniors (65+) 372 34.0% Average household size 2.26
Marital status
Status Male Female Never married 32.7% 10.9% Married 46.6% 61.3% Separated 4.8% 0.0% Widowed 4.5% 14.7% Divorced 11.4% 13.1%
Education
Some college, no degree
27.5%
Graduate / professional
2.2%
Metric % HS diploma or higher 93.1% Bachelor's or higher 15.3%
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
Type Count % Nursery / preschool 18 4.3% Kindergarten 25 6.0% Elementary school 199 47.8% High school 123 29.6% College / grad school 51 12.3%
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
29.1%
Finance & real estate
6.0%
Transportation & utilities
5.1%
Arts, food & hospitality
5.0%
Professional & management
4.9%
Public administration
2.1%
Agriculture & mining
0.7%
Occupation
Category % Management, business & arts 28.8% Service 16.4% Sales & office 18.1% Natural resources & construction 13.0% Production & transportation 23.7%
Employment type
Type % Private sector 87.1% Government 9.9% Self-employed 2.6% Unpaid family workers 0.4%
Commute
Method % Drive alone 91.6% Carpool 5.4% Public transit 0.0% Walk 0.0% Work from home 2.6% Other means 0.4% Avg commute (minutes) 29.4
Poverty
Married-couple families
5.3%
Female-led households
24.4%
Income support
Source % of households Social Security 37.4% Retirement income 28.2% Supplemental Security 7.3% Cash public assistance 0.2% Food stamps / SNAP 6.2%
Health indicators
Condition % Obesity 39.5% High blood pressure 39.4% High cholesterol 35.4% Diabetes 12.4% Heart disease 7.7% Stroke 3.5% Asthma 10.2% Arthritis 29.2% Kidney disease 3.2% Pulmonary disease 9.4% Cancer 7.2%
Behavior / access % Smoking 23.0% Binge drinking 16.0% No physical activity 29.8% Less than 7 hrs sleep 34.7% Depression 24.5% Fair or poor health 17.6% Poor mental health 15.8% Poor physical health 12.2% No health insurance 13.0% Visited doctor (checkup) 76.3% Visited dentist 60.1% Cholesterol screening 88.6% Teeth loss 18.8%
Veterans & disability
Veterans Count % Civilian veterans 167 8.4%
Disability % Any disability 20.9% Under 18 7.2% 18–64 years 20.0% 65 and over 36.1%
Health insurance coverage
Type % Private insurance 77.9% Public insurance 35.7% No insurance 4.3% Uninsured under 19 2.0%
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
Language Count % English only 2,331 94.6% 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) 2,454 99.6% Born in same state 2,451 99.4% Born in different state 2,133 86.5% Foreign born 3 0.1% Naturalized citizen 11 0.4% Not a US citizen 11 100.0%
Ancestry
Ancestry Count % Arab 410 16.6% French 319 12.9% Italian 197 8%
Ancestry Count % English 15 0.6% Polish 11 0.4% Irish 3 0.1%
Technology access
Metric % of households Computer access 44.3% Internet access 89.8%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 47338
What city is ZIP code 47338 in?
ZIP code 47338 is primarily assigned to Eaton, Indiana.
What county is ZIP code 47338 in?
ZIP code 47338 falls within Delaware County, Indiana.
Is ZIP code 47338 mostly owner-occupied?
83% of occupied units in ZIP code 47338 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.
Does ZIP code 47338 have a large retiree population?
37% of households in ZIP code 47338 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 47338?
The median home value in ZIP code 47338 is $95,300.
What is the population of ZIP code 47338?
ZIP code 47338 has an estimated population of 2,465 residents, with a density of 82 people per square mile.
What timezone is ZIP code 47338 in?
ZIP code 47338 observes the EST timezone.
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