47943 ZIP Code — Fair Oaks, IN

Jasper County, Indiana

ZIP code 47943 is located in Fair Oaks, Indiana, within Jasper County. It covers approximately 66.33 square miles and serves a population of 1,055 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 219.

About ZIP code 47943

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 $327,400. Owner-occupancy is high at 87%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $63,843.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with construction as the leading industry. The average commute of 29 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 8% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (20%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 47943 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce and high homeownership.

1,055

population

66.33

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

47943 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 47943

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 47943. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Fair Oaks	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

47978 Rensselaer (7.7 mi) 46349 Lake Village (9.6 mi) 47963 Morocco (9.6 mi) 46310 Demotte (9.9 mi) 47922 Brook (13.1 mi) 46392 Wheatfield (13.7 mi) 46356 Lowell (16.2 mi) 46341 Hebron (18.8 mi) 60912 Beaverville (19 mi) 47957 Medaryville (19.5 mi) 47948 Goodland (19.5 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	1,055
Population density	16 / sq mi
State FIPS	18
County FIPS	073

Geography
Land area	66.33 sq mi
Water area	0.06 sq mi
Latitude	41.0528
Longitude	-87.2520
Timezone	Central (CT)
Area code	219

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 06/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	30.1%	40.1%	42.9%
$50k – $100k	69.9%	36.5%	32.7%
$100k – $200k	0.0%	20.5%	19.8%
Over $200k	0.0%	2.9%	4.5%

Demographics & statistics

1,055

Population

People per sq mi

33.5

Median age

$63,843

Median household income

$27,482

Per capita income

$327,400

Median home value

Median monthly rent

87.2%

Home ownership

15.0%

Poverty rate

0.0%

Unemployment

347

Housing units

8.3%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

110

35–44

111

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	271	25.7%
18 and over	784	74.3%
65 and over	42	4.0%
Median age	33.5 years

Race & ethnicity

White 48.5%

Hispanic or Latino 25.8%

Other race 21.5%

Two or more races 4.2%

Group	Count	%
White	689	48.5%
Hispanic or Latino	366	25.8%
Other race	306	21.5%
Two or more races	60	4.2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	30.1%	40.1%	42.9%
$50k – $100k	69.9%	36.5%	32.7%
$100k – $200k	0.0%	20.5%	19.8%
Over $200k	0.0%	2.9%	4.5%

Under $10k 24.0%

$15k–$25k 2.1%

$35k–$50k 5.3%

$50k–$75k 26.9%

$75k–$100k 13.9%

$100k–$150k 21.1%

$200k+ 6.7%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	24.0%
$15k–$25k	2.1%
$35k–$50k	5.3%
$50k–$75k	26.9%
$75k–$100k	13.9%
$100k–$150k	21.1%
$200k+	6.7%
Median income	$63,843

Housing

Home values

$100k–$150k 3.4%

$150k–$200k 20.5%

$200k–$300k 11.9%

$300k–$500k 64.2%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$327,400
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	87.2%
Renter occupied	12.8%
Vacant	5.1%
Single-family detached	100.0%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	0.0%
Median rooms	5.8
Avg household size (owned)	2.80

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	10.9%
2000–2009	54.7%
1990–1999	2.0%
1980–1989	0.0%
1970–1979	5.6%
1960–1969	13.9%
1950–1959	0.0%
1940–1949	5.1%
1939 or earlier	7.8%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	0.0%
2 bedrooms	7.1%
3 bedrooms	52.4%
4 bedrooms	40.5%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	4.0%
1 vehicle	7.5%
2 vehicles	44.0%
3 or more	44.5%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	38.4%
Electricity	10.7%
Propane / LP gas	28.5%
Wood	15.7%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	196	52.3%
Cohabiting couple	40	10.7%
Male householder, no spouse	26	6.9%
Female householder, no spouse	113	30.1%
Households with children under 18	206	54.9%
Households with seniors (65+)	32	8.5%
Average household size	2.81

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	45.1%	22.7%
Married	48.5%	52.3%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	0.0%	5.1%
Divorced	6.4%	19.9%

Education

Less than 9th grade 7.7%

Some HS, no diploma 16.8%

HS graduate 34.7%

Some college, no degree 12.1%

Associate's degree 20.3%

Bachelor's degree 3.8%

Graduate / professional 4.6%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	75.5%
Bachelor's or higher	8.3%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	45	18.3%
Elementary school	49	19.9%
High school	152	61.8%
College / grad school	0	0.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Construction 25.9%

Agriculture & mining 22.2%

Education & healthcare 21.8%

Manufacturing 9.0%

Retail trade 7.1%

Transportation & utilities 6.1%

Public administration 5.7%

Wholesale trade 2.0%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	30.8%
Service	22.4%
Sales & office	11.8%
Natural resources & construction	30.2%
Production & transportation	4.7%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	82.4%
Government	12.0%
Self-employed	5.5%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	91.0%
Carpool	4.3%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	4.7%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	28.8

Poverty

All people 15.0%

Under 18 years 14.8%

18 and over 15.1%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 62.1%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	8.5%
Retirement income	6.9%
Supplemental Security	2.1%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	0.0%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	36.0%
High blood pressure	31.6%
High cholesterol	32.2%
Diabetes	10.0%
Heart disease	5.9%
Stroke	2.6%
Asthma	9.3%
Arthritis	22.4%
Kidney disease	2.5%
Pulmonary disease	6.8%
Cancer	5.9%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	20.3%
Binge drinking	17.9%
No physical activity	25.8%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	36.2%
Depression	21.9%
Fair or poor health	14.7%
Poor mental health	15.1%
Poor physical health	10.3%
No health insurance	17.4%
Visited doctor (checkup)	71.7%
Visited dentist	62.0%
Cholesterol screening	88.1%
Teeth loss	15.6%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	35	4.5%

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

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	46.3%
Public insurance	44.2%
No insurance	10.3%
Uninsured under 19	14.4%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,002	95.0%
Spanish	121	12.1%
Other Indo-European	121	12.1%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	883	83.7%
Born in same state	883	83.7%
Born in different state	741	70.2%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	172	16.3%
Not a US citizen	51	29.7%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	190	18%
English	158	15%
French	81	7.7%

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	21	2%
Polish	18	1.7%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	35.5%
Internet access	92.5%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 47943

What city is ZIP code 47943 in?

ZIP code 47943 is primarily assigned to Fair Oaks, Indiana.

What county is ZIP code 47943 in?

ZIP code 47943 falls within Jasper County, Indiana.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 47943?

8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

Is ZIP code 47943 mostly owner-occupied?

87% of occupied units in ZIP code 47943 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 47943?

The median home value in ZIP code 47943 is $327,400.

What is the population of ZIP code 47943?

ZIP code 47943 has an estimated population of 1,055 residents, with a density of 16 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 47943 in?

ZIP code 47943 observes the CST timezone.