47949 ZIP Code — Hillsboro, IN

Fountain County, Indiana

ZIP code 47949 is located in Hillsboro, Indiana, within Fountain County. It covers approximately 41.05 square miles and serves a population of 1,641 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 765.

About ZIP code 47949

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 90%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $73,598. The poverty rate of 7% is below the national average. 34% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is production, transportation, and material moving, with manufacturing as the leading industry. The average commute of 30 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 12% 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 47949 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

1,641

population

41.05

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

47949 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 47949

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 47949. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Hillsboro	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

47990 Waynetown (5.9 mi) 47987 Veedersburg (7.5 mi) 47859 Marshall (9.2 mi) 47952 Kingman (9.4 mi) 47994 Wingate (9.9 mi) 47967 New Richmond (11.8 mi) 47989 Waveland (12 mi) 47933 Crawfordsville (13.3 mi) 47932 Covington (14.9 mi) 47832 Bloomingdale (16 mi) 47974 Perrysville (17.4 mi) 46175 Russellville (17.7 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,641
Population density	40 / sq mi
State FIPS	18
County FIPS	045

Geography
Land area	41.05 sq mi
Water area	0.07 sq mi
Latitude	40.0404
Longitude	-87.1435
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	34.5%	46.3%	42.9%
$50k – $100k	47.6%	37.7%	32.7%
$100k – $200k	17.1%	14.1%	19.8%
Over $200k	0.7%	2.0%	4.5%

Demographics & statistics

1,641

Population

People per sq mi

33.8

Median age

$73,598

Median household income

$27,670

Per capita income

$95,300

Median home value

$975

Median monthly rent

89.9%

Home ownership

7.0%

Poverty rate

5.1%

Unemployment

540

Housing units

12.1%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

119

25–34

112

106

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	469	28.6%
18 and over	1,172	71.4%
65 and over	231	14.1%
Median age	33.8 years

Race & ethnicity

White 97.4%

Two or more races 2.1%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%

Hispanic or Latino 0.2%

Group	Count	%
White	1,602	97.4%
Two or more races	35	2.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native	4	0.2%
Hispanic or Latino	3	0.2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	34.5%	46.3%	42.9%
$50k – $100k	47.6%	37.7%	32.7%
$100k – $200k	17.1%	14.1%	19.8%
Over $200k	0.7%	2.0%	4.5%

Under $10k 1.2%

$10k–$15k 1.4%

$15k–$25k 6.6%

$25k–$35k 11.2%

$35k–$50k 12.6%

$50k–$75k 21.1%

$75k–$100k 26.2%

$100k–$150k 11.9%

$150k–$200k 4.8%

$200k+ 3.0%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	1.2%
$10k–$15k	1.4%
$15k–$25k	6.6%
$25k–$35k	11.2%
$35k–$50k	12.6%
$50k–$75k	21.1%
$75k–$100k	26.2%
$100k–$150k	11.9%
$150k–$200k	4.8%
$200k+	3.0%
Median income	$73,598

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 19.5%

$50k–$100k 37.7%

$100k–$150k 16.8%

$150k–$200k 7.9%

$200k–$300k 14.4%

$300k–$500k 3.6%

$1M+ 0.2%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$95,300
Median rent / month	$975
Owner occupied	89.9%
Renter occupied	10.1%
Vacant	5.5%
Single-family detached	84.6%
Large apartment buildings	0.2%
Mobile homes	14.4%
Median rooms	6.2
Avg household size (owned)	2.90

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.0%
2000–2009	1.5%
1990–1999	16.8%
1980–1989	3.4%
1970–1979	20.1%
1960–1969	7.2%
1950–1959	10.1%
1940–1949	9.9%
1939 or earlier	31.2%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	3.2%
2 bedrooms	26.8%
3 bedrooms	42.2%
4 bedrooms	23.3%
5+ bedrooms	4.5%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	1.4%
1 vehicle	27.7%
2 vehicles	30.3%
3 or more	40.6%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	32.8%
Electricity	21.6%
Propane / LP gas	39.5%
Wood	5.7%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	301	53.4%
Cohabiting couple	95	16.8%
Male householder, no spouse	92	16.3%
Female householder, no spouse	76	13.5%
Households with children under 18	239	42.4%
Households with seniors (65+)	160	28.4%
Average household size	2.91

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	19.0%	25.3%
Married	55.0%	48.1%
Separated	2.1%	1.7%
Widowed	1.8%	4.1%
Divorced	22.0%	20.7%

Education

Less than 9th grade 2.0%

Some HS, no diploma 5.3%

HS graduate 50.4%

Some college, no degree 19.5%

Associate's degree 10.7%

Bachelor's degree 9.1%

Graduate / professional 3.0%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	92.7%
Bachelor's or higher	12.1%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	26	7.0%
Kindergarten	28	7.6%
Elementary school	219	59.2%
High school	73	19.7%
College / grad school	24	6.5%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 29.9%

Education & healthcare 13.9%

Transportation & utilities 13.5%

Retail trade 12.6%

Arts, food & hospitality 4.4%

Agriculture & mining 4.1%

Public administration 4.1%

Finance & real estate 4.0%

Professional & management 4.0%

Wholesale trade 3.3%

Construction 2.3%

Other services 2.1%

Information 1.8%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	18.3%
Service	10.5%
Sales & office	18.7%
Natural resources & construction	12.6%
Production & transportation	39.9%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	84.7%
Government	9.9%
Self-employed	3.3%
Unpaid family workers	2.1%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	77.9%
Carpool	12.7%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.3%
Work from home	8.8%
Other means	0.3%
Avg commute (minutes)	30.0

Poverty

All people 7.0%

Under 18 years 5.5%

18 and over 7.6%

Married-couple families 1.3%

Female-led households 9.3%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	34.0%
Retirement income	22.2%
Supplemental Security	12.9%
Cash public assistance	2.7%
Food stamps / SNAP	14.7%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	38.0%
High blood pressure	36.4%
High cholesterol	35.7%
Diabetes	11.5%
Heart disease	7.4%
Stroke	3.4%
Asthma	10.2%
Arthritis	27.4%
Kidney disease	3.1%
Pulmonary disease	9.2%
Cancer	7.1%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	23.4%
Binge drinking	16.1%
No physical activity	27.8%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	34.1%
Depression	23.7%
Fair or poor health	17.1%
Poor mental health	16.1%
Poor physical health	12.1%
No health insurance	13.8%
Visited doctor (checkup)	73.9%
Visited dentist	59.8%
Cholesterol screening	88.6%
Teeth loss	18.6%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	114	9.7%

Disability	%
Any disability	13.7%
Under 18	7.2%
18–64 years	11.1%
65 and over	37.2%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	69.2%
Public insurance	37.8%
No insurance	2.6%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,509	92.0%
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)	1,631	99.4%
Born in same state	1,622	98.8%
Born in different state	1,147	69.9%
Foreign born	9	0.5%
Naturalized citizen	10	0.6%
Not a US citizen	3	30.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	231	14.1%
Italian	185	11.3%
French	87	5.3%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	15	0.9%
German	7	0.4%
Polish	4	0.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	34.4%
Internet access	96.6%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 47949

What city is ZIP code 47949 in?

ZIP code 47949 is primarily assigned to Hillsboro, Indiana.

What county is ZIP code 47949 in?

ZIP code 47949 falls within Fountain County, Indiana.

Is ZIP code 47949 mostly owner-occupied?

90% of occupied units in ZIP code 47949 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 47949?

12% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 47949?

The median home value in ZIP code 47949 is $95,300.

Does ZIP code 47949 have a large veteran population?

10% of civilians in ZIP code 47949 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What timezone is ZIP code 47949 in?

ZIP code 47949 observes the EST timezone.