Fountain County, IN ZIP Codes
Indiana (IN) · 8 ZIP codes · 8 cities
8
ZIP codes
16,427
population (2021)
-4.7%
pop change since 2010
18045
FIPS code
Fountain County ZIP code map
About Fountain County
Fountain County is located in Indiana and contains 8 ZIP codes across 8 cities and communities.
The county's population was 16,427 as of 2021,
a decrease of
4.7% from 17,240 in 2010.
The timezone is Central Time (observes DST).
The Federal Information Processing System (FIPS) code for Fountain County is 18045.
| Population | |
|---|---|
| 2021 population | 16,427 |
| 2010 population | 17,240 |
| Change | -4.7% |
| County details | |
|---|---|
| State | Indiana |
| FIPS code | 18045 |
| Timezone | Central |
| Daylight saving | Yes |
Cities in Fountain County
ZIP codes for Fountain County, IN (8)
| ZIP code | City | County | Map |
|---|---|---|---|
| 47918 | Attica | Fountain | View map |
| 47932 | Covington | Fountain | View map |
| 47949 | Hillsboro | Fountain | View map |
| 47952 | Kingman | Fountain | View map |
| 47958 | Mellott | Fountain | View map |
| 47969 | Newtown | Fountain | View map |
| 47987 | Veedersburg | Fountain | View map |
| 47988 | Wallace | Fountain | View map |
Demographics & statistics
18,448
Population
44.0
Median age
$61,686
Median household income
$30,793
Per capita income
$124,340
Median home value
$835
Median monthly rent
78.0%
Home ownership
12.0%
Poverty rate
4.6%
Unemployment
6,869
Housing units
13.3%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
545
Under 5
518
508
5–9
483
598
10–14
567
555
15–19
526
551
20–24
523
1,060
25–34
1,005
994
35–44
943
1,301
45–54
1,234
706
55–59
670
768
60–64
729
1,066
65–74
1,012
630
75–84
597
184
85+
175
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 3,934 | 21.7% |
| 18 and over | 14,514 | 78.3% |
| 65 and over | 3,664 | 19.7% |
| Median age | 44.0 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
94.1%
Two or more races
2.9%
Hispanic or Latino
1.7%
Asian
0.5%
Other race
0.4%
Black or African American
0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.2%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 17,654 | 94.1% |
| Two or more races | 543 | 2.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 322 | 1.7% |
| Asian | 93 | 0.5% |
| Other race | 70 | 0.4% |
| Black or African American | 52 | 0.3% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 36 | 0.2% |
Household income
Under $10k
3.0%
$10k–$15k
5.4%
$15k–$25k
10.2%
$25k–$35k
8.6%
$35k–$50k
13.0%
$50k–$75k
19.3%
$75k–$100k
20.2%
$100k–$150k
13.2%
$150k–$200k
4.3%
$200k+
3.0%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 3.0% |
| $10k–$15k | 5.4% |
| $15k–$25k | 10.2% |
| $25k–$35k | 8.6% |
| $35k–$50k | 13.0% |
| $50k–$75k | 19.3% |
| $75k–$100k | 20.2% |
| $100k–$150k | 13.2% |
| $150k–$200k | 4.3% |
| $200k+ | 3.0% |
| Median income | $61,686 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
14.1%
$50k–$100k
26.0%
$100k–$150k
20.2%
$150k–$200k
14.6%
$200k–$300k
18.0%
$300k–$500k
5.9%
$500k–$1M
1.0%
$1M+
0.2%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $124,340 |
| Median rent / month | $835 |
| Owner occupied | 78.0% |
| Renter occupied | 22.0% |
| Vacant | 11.6% |
| Single-family detached | 79.8% |
| Large apartment buildings | 0.5% |
| Mobile homes | 12.5% |
| Median rooms | 5.9 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.47 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.5% |
| 2010–2019 | 2.6% |
| 2000–2009 | 6.0% |
| 1990–1999 | 13.7% |
| 1980–1989 | 7.7% |
| 1970–1979 | 16.4% |
| 1960–1969 | 8.1% |
| 1950–1959 | 9.4% |
| 1940–1949 | 5.0% |
| 1939 or earlier | 30.8% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 0.8% |
| 1 bedroom | 5.5% |
| 2 bedrooms | 27.7% |
| 3 bedrooms | 46.8% |
| 4 bedrooms | 16.1% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 3.0% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 4.0% |
| 1 vehicle | 26.5% |
| 2 vehicles | 38.8% |
| 3 or more | 30.8% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 39.0% |
| Electricity | 22.1% |
| Propane / LP gas | 30.7% |
| Fuel oil | 1.3% |
| Wood | 6.2% |
| No fuel used | 0.2% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 3,984 | 52.8% |
| Cohabiting couple | 514 | 8.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 1,514 | 19.3% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 1,648 | 19.9% |
| Households with children under 18 | 2,253 | 31.0% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 2,596 | 33.4% |
| Average household size | 2.45 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 27.2% | 17.7% |
| Married | 53.4% | 55.9% |
| Separated | 1.2% | 1.2% |
| Widowed | 3.4% | 10.1% |
| Divorced | 14.7% | 15.0% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
3.1%
Some HS, no diploma
7.4%
HS graduate
47.5%
Some college, no degree
19.4%
Associate's degree
9.4%
Bachelor's degree
8.7%
Graduate / professional
4.6%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 89.6% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 13.3% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 218 | 6.8% |
| Kindergarten | 210 | 5.8% |
| Elementary school | 1,726 | 49.3% |
| High school | 885 | 24.2% |
| College / grad school | 578 | 13.8% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Manufacturing
25.0%
Education & healthcare
19.0%
Retail trade
9.2%
Transportation & utilities
7.1%
Construction
6.9%
Professional & management
5.9%
Arts, food & hospitality
5.6%
Agriculture & mining
4.8%
Other services
4.5%
Finance & real estate
3.9%
Public administration
3.2%
Wholesale trade
2.6%
Information
2.3%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 27.1% |
| Service | 15.9% |
| Sales & office | 14.7% |
| Natural resources & construction | 13.7% |
| Production & transportation | 28.6% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 81.7% |
| Government | 12.6% |
| Self-employed | 5.1% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.6% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 78.8% |
| Carpool | 12.3% |
| Public transit | 0.2% |
| Walk | 3.0% |
| Other means | 0.6% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 24.9 |
Poverty
All people
12.0%
Under 18 years
11.8%
18 and over
11.9%
Married-couple families
4.9%
Female-led households
25.8%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 37.8% |
| Retirement income | 27.4% |
| Supplemental Security | 7.7% |
| Cash public assistance | 1.5% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 8.9% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| High blood pressure | 37.3% |
| High cholesterol | 36.2% |
| Heart disease | 7.7% |
| Stroke | 3.5% |
| Asthma | 10.0% |
| Arthritis | 28.2% |
| Kidney disease | 3.2% |
| Pulmonary disease | 9.3% |
| Cancer | 7.5% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Binge drinking | 15.7% |
| No physical activity | 27.5% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 33.7% |
| Fair or poor health | 17.0% |
| Poor mental health | 15.6% |
| Poor physical health | 12.1% |
| No health insurance | 13.5% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 74.6% |
| Visited dentist | 60.6% |
| Cholesterol screening | 89.1% |
| Teeth loss | 17.8% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 1,213 | 8.6% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 18.7% |
| Under 18 | 5.0% |
| 18–64 years | 15.7% |
| 65 and over | 42.5% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 67.4% |
| Public insurance | 40.6% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 3.6% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 17,385 | 94.3% |
| Spanish | 202 | 1.1% |
| Other Indo-European | 44 | 0.2% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 107 | 0.7% |
| Other languages | 51 | 0.2% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 18,219 | 99.0% |
| Born in same state | 18,183 | 98.8% |
| Born in different state | 10,720 | 60.0% |
| Foreign born | 36 | 0.2% |
| Naturalized citizen | 229 | 1.0% |
| Not a US citizen | 124 | 49.9% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Arab | 2,467 | 13.4% |
| Italian | 2,234 | 12.1% |
| French | 1,976 | 10.7% |
| English | 299 | 1.6% |
| Polish | 58 | 0.3% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Dutch | 22 | 0.1% |
| Irish | 19 | 0.1% |
| German | 12 | 0.1% |
| Norwegian | 8 | 0% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 41.0% |
| Internet access | 91.8% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
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