47342 ZIP Code — Gaston, IN

Delaware County, Indiana

ZIP code 47342 is located in Gaston, Indiana, within Delaware County. It covers approximately 49.12 square miles and serves a population of 2,316 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 765.

About ZIP code 47342

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 $110,000. Owner-occupancy is high at 76%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $58,000. 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 28 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 13% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (22%) compared to national benchmarks.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 11% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.

Overall, ZIP code 47342 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, a strong veteran community, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

2,316

population

49.12

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

47342 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 47342

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 47342. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Gaston	Acceptable
Gaston	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

47304 Muncie (5.3 mi) 47303 Muncie (7.2 mi) 47396 Yorktown (7.7 mi) 47338 Eaton (8.6 mi) 47306 Muncie (8.7 mi) 46070 Summitville (8.8 mi) 46989 Upland (9.7 mi) 47305 Muncie (10 mi) 46001 Alexandria (10.3 mi) 47334 Daleville (11.5 mi) 46928 Fairmount (11.9 mi) 46012 Anderson (12.6 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	2,316
Population density	47 / sq mi
State FIPS	18
County FIPS	035

Geography
Land area	49.12 sq mi
Water area	0.11 sq mi
Latitude	40.3101
Longitude	-85.5026
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	51.0%	53.6%	42.9%
$50k – $100k	33.4%	30.4%	32.7%
$100k – $200k	14.4%	13.1%	19.8%
Over $200k	1.2%	2.9%	4.5%

Demographics & statistics

2,316

Population

People per sq mi

40.1

Median age

$58,000

Median household income

$29,967

Per capita income

$110,000

Median home value

$810

Median monthly rent

76.1%

Home ownership

7.8%

Poverty rate

3.8%

Unemployment

822

Housing units

12.6%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

191

25–34

169

124

35–44

109

175

45–54

154

55–59

60–64

100

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	505	21.8%
18 and over	1,811	78.2%
65 and over	411	17.7%
Median age	40.1 years

Race & ethnicity

White 96.8%

Two or more races 1.8%

Hispanic or Latino 1.2%

Asian 0.1%

Other race 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	2,269	96.8%
Two or more races	43	1.8%
Hispanic or Latino	27	1.2%
Asian	2	0.1%
Other race	2	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	51.0%	53.6%	42.9%
$50k – $100k	33.4%	30.4%	32.7%
$100k – $200k	14.4%	13.1%	19.8%
Over $200k	1.2%	2.9%	4.5%

Under $10k 6.6%

$10k–$15k 2.9%

$15k–$25k 4.6%

$25k–$35k 4.9%

$35k–$50k 27.5%

$50k–$75k 15.7%

$75k–$100k 13.4%

$100k–$150k 14.3%

$150k–$200k 8.5%

$200k+ 1.6%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	6.6%
$10k–$15k	2.9%
$15k–$25k	4.6%
$25k–$35k	4.9%
$35k–$50k	27.5%
$50k–$75k	15.7%
$75k–$100k	13.4%
$100k–$150k	14.3%
$150k–$200k	8.5%
$200k+	1.6%
Median income	$58,000

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 20.7%

$50k–$100k 25.4%

$100k–$150k 14.3%

$150k–$200k 23.9%

$200k–$300k 7.8%

$300k–$500k 5.6%

$500k–$1M 2.2%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$110,000
Median rent / month	$810
Owner occupied	76.1%
Renter occupied	23.9%
Vacant	10.3%
Single-family detached	82.0%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	11.8%
Median rooms	6.1
Avg household size (owned)	2.49

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.9%
2010–2019	2.7%
2000–2009	7.3%
1990–1999	11.2%
1980–1989	8.9%
1970–1979	16.0%
1960–1969	11.3%
1950–1959	11.2%
1940–1949	5.2%
1939 or earlier	25.5%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.7%
1 bedroom	6.5%
2 bedrooms	22.4%
3 bedrooms	54.2%
4 bedrooms	13.3%
5+ bedrooms	3.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	2.1%
1 vehicle	21.6%
2 vehicles	39.2%
3 or more	37.0%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	28.1%
Electricity	26.5%
Propane / LP gas	30.1%
Fuel oil	9.2%
Wood	5.1%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	590	62.9%
Cohabiting couple	52	5.5%
Male householder, no spouse	165	17.6%
Female householder, no spouse	131	14.0%
Households with children under 18	317	33.8%
Households with seniors (65+)	304	32.4%
Average household size	2.47

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	23.1%	15.5%
Married	61.8%	68.0%
Separated	1.1%	0.3%
Widowed	4.5%	6.2%
Divorced	9.4%	9.9%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.4%

Some HS, no diploma 14.6%

HS graduate 35.1%

Some college, no degree 27.2%

Associate's degree 10.1%

Bachelor's degree 6.8%

Graduate / professional 5.8%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	85.0%
Bachelor's or higher	12.6%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	21	4.6%
Kindergarten	23	5.0%
Elementary school	251	54.7%
High school	61	13.3%
College / grad school	103	22.4%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 30.3%

Manufacturing 19.9%

Retail trade 16.0%

Arts, food & hospitality 9.6%

Construction 4.6%

Information 4.5%

Other services 4.3%

Transportation & utilities 3.7%

Public administration 3.1%

Finance & real estate 1.5%

Agriculture & mining 1.3%

Professional & management 0.8%

Wholesale trade 0.3%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	24.4%
Service	18.9%
Sales & office	17.6%
Natural resources & construction	19.1%
Production & transportation	20.0%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	87.0%
Government	10.7%
Self-employed	2.3%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	87.2%
Carpool	5.4%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	1.2%
Work from home	1.9%
Other means	4.3%
Avg commute (minutes)	27.9

Poverty

All people 7.8%

Under 18 years 3.2%

18 and over 9.1%

Married-couple families 2.5%

Female-led households 13.8%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	37.0%
Retirement income	31.7%
Supplemental Security	2.8%
Cash public assistance	1.7%
Food stamps / SNAP	4.7%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	38.3%
High blood pressure	38.2%
High cholesterol	36.9%
Diabetes	11.6%
Heart disease	7.1%
Stroke	3.2%
Asthma	9.9%
Arthritis	28.2%
Kidney disease	3.0%
Pulmonary disease	8.7%
Cancer	7.1%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	21.7%
Binge drinking	16.1%
No physical activity	28.0%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	34.0%
Depression	23.9%
Fair or poor health	16.2%
Poor mental health	15.1%
Poor physical health	11.5%
No health insurance	12.5%
Visited doctor (checkup)	76.1%
Visited dentist	62.8%
Cholesterol screening	89.5%
Teeth loss	17.2%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	203	11.2%

Disability	%
Any disability	17.3%
Under 18	5.1%
18–64 years	14.6%
65 and over	41.1%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	62.9%
Public insurance	37.2%
No insurance	13.9%
Uninsured under 19	9.6%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	2,143	92.5%
Spanish	20	0.9%
Other Indo-European	8	0.4%
Asian & Pacific Islander	12	0.6%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	2,310	99.7%
Born in same state	2,296	99.1%
Born in different state	1,938	83.7%
Foreign born	14	0.6%
Naturalized citizen	6	0.3%
Not a US citizen	2	33.3%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	450	19.4%
French	210	9.1%
Arab	173	7.5%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	7	0.3%
Dutch	6	0.3%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	40.5%
Internet access	85.7%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 47342

What city is ZIP code 47342 in?

ZIP code 47342 is primarily assigned to Gaston, Indiana.

What county is ZIP code 47342 in?

ZIP code 47342 falls within Delaware County, Indiana.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 47342?

13% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

Does ZIP code 47342 have a large retiree population?

37% of households in ZIP code 47342 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Does ZIP code 47342 have a large veteran population?

11% of civilians in ZIP code 47342 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 47342?

The median home value in ZIP code 47342 is $110,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 47342 in?

ZIP code 47342 observes the EST timezone.