47951 ZIP Code — Kentland, IN

Newton County, Indiana

ZIP code 47951 is located in Kentland, Indiana, within Newton County. It covers approximately 59.52 square miles and serves a population of 2,325 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 219.

About ZIP code 47951

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 $90,000. Owner-occupancy is high at 77%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $60,520. Poverty affects 18% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 21% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 43% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with manufacturing as the leading industry. The average commute of 22 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 18% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (24%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 47951 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, high homeownership, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

2,325

population

59.52

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

47951 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 47951

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 47951. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Kentland	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

47922 Brook (7.4 mi) 47942 Earl Park (7.4 mi) 47948 Goodland (7.6 mi) 60966 Sheldon (8 mi) 60931 Donovan (10.3 mi) 47963 Morocco (12.4 mi) 47977 Remington (14.7 mi) 60912 Beaverville (14.9 mi) 47944 Fowler (15.1 mi) 60970 Watseka (15.3 mi) 60953 Milford (18.2 mi) 60951 Martinton (18.4 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	2,325
Population density	39 / sq mi
State FIPS	18
County FIPS	111

Geography
Land area	59.52 sq mi
Water area	0.00 sq mi
Latitude	40.7942
Longitude	-87.4398
Timezone	Central (CT)
Area code	219

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	43.5%	43.5%	42.9%
$50k – $100k	44.0%	38.6%	32.7%
$100k – $200k	11.1%	13.4%	19.8%
Over $200k	1.3%	4.5%	4.5%

Demographics & statistics

2,325

Population

People per sq mi

43.5

Median age

$60,520

Median household income

$27,191

Per capita income

$90,000

Median home value

$775

Median monthly rent

77.1%

Home ownership

18.3%

Poverty rate

14.8%

Unemployment

945

Housing units

18.1%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

176

35–44

173

126

45–54

124

153

55–59

151

60–64

161

65–74

158

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	510	21.9%
18 and over	1,815	78.1%
65 and over	443	19.1%
Median age	43.5 years

Race & ethnicity

White 83.2%

Black or African American 6.5%

Two or more races 4.8%

Hispanic or Latino 3.8%

Other race 1.7%

Group	Count	%
White	2,010	83.2%
Black or African American	157	6.5%
Two or more races	117	4.8%
Hispanic or Latino	91	3.8%
Other race	41	1.7%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	43.5%	43.5%	42.9%
$50k – $100k	44.0%	38.6%	32.7%
$100k – $200k	11.1%	13.4%	19.8%
Over $200k	1.3%	4.5%	4.5%

Under $10k 4.8%

$10k–$15k 6.5%

$15k–$25k 8.0%

$25k–$35k 6.7%

$35k–$50k 10.8%

$50k–$75k 37.7%

$75k–$100k 9.8%

$100k–$150k 11.1%

$150k–$200k 3.9%

$200k+ 0.8%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	4.8%
$10k–$15k	6.5%
$15k–$25k	8.0%
$25k–$35k	6.7%
$35k–$50k	10.8%
$50k–$75k	37.7%
$75k–$100k	9.8%
$100k–$150k	11.1%
$150k–$200k	3.9%
$200k+	0.8%
Median income	$60,520

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 13.3%

$50k–$100k 41.3%

$100k–$150k 21.0%

$150k–$200k 10.4%

$200k–$300k 11.7%

$300k–$500k 2.3%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$90,000
Median rent / month	$775
Owner occupied	77.1%
Renter occupied	22.9%
Vacant	10.5%
Single-family detached	73.6%
Large apartment buildings	0.7%
Mobile homes	10.4%
Median rooms	5.7
Avg household size (owned)	2.10

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.3%
2000–2009	1.8%
1990–1999	4.7%
1980–1989	2.4%
1970–1979	21.8%
1960–1969	8.8%
1950–1959	6.8%
1940–1949	15.4%
1939 or earlier	38.1%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	1.1%
1 bedroom	7.6%
2 bedrooms	33.3%
3 bedrooms	39.3%
4 bedrooms	17.2%
5+ bedrooms	1.5%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	7.2%
1 vehicle	34.6%
2 vehicles	26.5%
3 or more	31.7%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	74.6%
Electricity	12.4%
Propane / LP gas	10.2%
Fuel oil	2.3%
No fuel used	0.2%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	502	47.2%
Cohabiting couple	71	6.7%
Male householder, no spouse	242	22.7%
Female householder, no spouse	249	23.4%
Households with children under 18	310	29.1%
Households with seniors (65+)	422	39.7%
Average household size	2.14

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	27.5%	27.0%
Married	50.3%	45.5%
Separated	11.9%	2.5%
Widowed	2.9%	13.2%
Divorced	7.5%	11.8%

Education

Less than 9th grade 2.3%

Some HS, no diploma 14.7%

HS graduate 40.0%

Some college, no degree 18.1%

Associate's degree 6.8%

Bachelor's degree 13.3%

Graduate / professional 4.8%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	83.0%
Bachelor's or higher	18.1%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	35	8.9%
Kindergarten	6	1.5%
Elementary school	166	42.2%
High school	141	35.9%
College / grad school	45	11.5%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 23.3%

Education & healthcare 19.0%

Retail trade 11.1%

Agriculture & mining 11.0%

Arts, food & hospitality 9.4%

Finance & real estate 6.5%

Construction 6.0%

Transportation & utilities 3.4%

Professional & management 3.4%

Public administration 2.7%

Wholesale trade 2.2%

Other services 1.5%

Information 0.6%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	30.7%
Service	16.9%
Sales & office	18.7%
Natural resources & construction	10.7%
Production & transportation	23.0%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	79.6%
Government	9.4%
Self-employed	11.1%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	70.4%
Carpool	13.0%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	2.9%
Work from home	13.7%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	21.5

Poverty

All people 18.3%

Under 18 years 41.4%

18 and over 11.8%

Married-couple families 3.4%

Female-led households 43.7%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	42.8%
Retirement income	32.3%
Supplemental Security	12.1%
Cash public assistance	1.3%
Food stamps / SNAP	20.8%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	41.5%
High blood pressure	39.7%
High cholesterol	36.7%
Diabetes	14.0%
Heart disease	8.9%
Stroke	4.2%
Asthma	10.3%
Arthritis	31.6%
Kidney disease	3.7%
Pulmonary disease	11.0%
Cancer	7.7%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	24.3%
Binge drinking	14.6%
No physical activity	31.6%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	34.8%
Depression	24.0%
Fair or poor health	20.5%
Poor mental health	16.1%
Poor physical health	14.0%
No health insurance	15.1%
Visited doctor (checkup)	75.1%
Visited dentist	55.6%
Cholesterol screening	88.9%
Teeth loss	20.9%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	126	6.9%

Disability	%
Any disability	18.3%
Under 18	3.3%
18–64 years	19.8%
65 and over	30.7%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	61.7%
Public insurance	47.4%
No insurance	5.6%
Uninsured under 19	4.1%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	2,146	92.3%
Spanish	65	3.0%
Other Indo-European	65	3.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	2,252	96.9%
Born in same state	2,248	96.7%
Born in different state	1,290	55.5%
Foreign born	4	0.2%
Naturalized citizen	73	3.1%
Not a US citizen	28	38.4%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	326	14%
French	268	11.5%
Arab	144	6.2%
English	51	2.2%
Dutch	39	1.7%

Ancestry	Count	%
Norwegian	13	0.6%
Polish	11	0.5%
German	9	0.4%
Irish	3	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	45.8%
Internet access	92.6%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 47951

What city is ZIP code 47951 in?

ZIP code 47951 is primarily assigned to Kentland, Indiana.

What county is ZIP code 47951 in?

ZIP code 47951 falls within Newton County, Indiana.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 47951?

18% of residents in ZIP code 47951 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Does ZIP code 47951 have a large retiree population?

43% of households in ZIP code 47951 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 47951?

The median home value in ZIP code 47951 is $90,000.

What is the population of ZIP code 47951?

ZIP code 47951 has an estimated population of 2,325 residents, with a density of 39 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 47951 in?

ZIP code 47951 observes the CST timezone.