47955 ZIP Code — Linden, IN

Montgomery County, Indiana

ZIP code 47955 is located in Linden, Indiana, within Montgomery County. It covers approximately 26.16 square miles and serves a population of 777 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 765.

About ZIP code 47955

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 $109,000. Owner-occupancy is high at 81%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $57,083. 42% 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 27 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 22% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (23%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 47955 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

777
population
26.16
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Eastern (ET)
timezone
47955 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 47955

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City Status
Linden Preferred
Nearby ZIP codes
47981 Romney (5.1 mi) 47940 Darlington (7.3 mi) 47930 Clarks Hill (7.7 mi) 47967 New Richmond (8.4 mi) 47909 Lafayette (8.7 mi) 47994 Wingate (10.1 mi) 46035 Colfax (10.8 mi) 47933 Crawfordsville (11.4 mi) 47990 Waynetown (12 mi) 47992 Westpoint (12.7 mi) 47968 New Ross (14.7 mi) 47901 Lafayette (15.7 mi)
Demographics updated 05/2026
Population
Total population 777
Population density 30 / sq mi
State FIPS 18
County FIPS 107
Geography
Land area 26.16 sq mi
Water area 0.00 sq mi
Latitude 40.1903
Longitude -86.8665
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 47.9% 43.6% 42.9%
$50k – $100k 32.8% 34.0% 32.7%
$100k – $200k 19.3% 18.7% 19.8%
Over $200k 0.0% 3.6% 4.5%

Demographics & statistics

777
Population
30
People per sq mi
45.7
Median age
$57,083
Median household income
$32,062
Per capita income
$109,000
Median home value
$660
Median monthly rent
81.1%
Home ownership
14.1%
Poverty rate
2.1%
Unemployment
319
Housing units
22.3%
Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female
25
Under 5
21
22
5–9
17
20
10–14
17
20
15–19
16
25
20–24
20
66
25–34
54
33
35–44
26
39
45–54
32
32
55–59
26
60
60–64
48
34
65–74
28
46
75–84
37
7
85+
6
← Male
Female →

Age summary

GroupCount%
Under 1814819.0%
18 and over62981.0%
65 and over15820.3%
Median age45.7 years

Race & ethnicity

White 95.4%
Black or African American 1.8%
Hispanic or Latino 1%
Other race 1%
Two or more races 0.8%
GroupCount%
White74995.4%
Black or African American141.8%
Hispanic or Latino81%
Other race81%
Two or more races60.8%

Household income

Income range This ZIP County avg State avg
Under $50k 47.9% 43.6% 42.9%
$50k – $100k 32.8% 34.0% 32.7%
$100k – $200k 19.3% 18.7% 19.8%
Over $200k 0.0% 3.6% 4.5%
Under $10k 9.3%
$10k–$15k 3.8%
$15k–$25k 9.3%
$25k–$35k 18.3%
$35k–$50k 4.9%
$50k–$75k 19.9%
$75k–$100k 9.3%
$100k–$150k 13.4%
$150k–$200k 8.7%
$200k+ 3.0%
Range% of households
Under $10k9.3%
$10k–$15k3.8%
$15k–$25k9.3%
$25k–$35k18.3%
$35k–$50k4.9%
$50k–$75k19.9%
$75k–$100k9.3%
$100k–$150k13.4%
$150k–$200k8.7%
$200k+3.0%
Median income$57,083

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 19.5%
$50k–$100k 25.3%
$100k–$150k 25.6%
$150k–$200k 12.8%
$200k–$300k 8.4%
$300k–$500k 4.0%
$500k–$1M 4.4%

Housing overview

MetricValue
Median home value$109,000
Median rent / month$660
Owner occupied81.1%
Renter occupied18.9%
Vacant5.7%
Single-family detached80.2%
Large apartment buildings2.6%
Mobile homes8.8%
Median rooms6.1
Avg household size (owned)2.19

Year built

Era%
2020 or later0.0%
2010–20190.0%
2000–20094.4%
1990–19998.5%
1980–19899.3%
1970–197913.7%
1960–19699.8%
1950–19598.8%
1940–19495.7%
1939 or earlier39.9%

Bedrooms

Size% of units
No bedroom (studio)0.0%
1 bedroom18.6%
2 bedrooms26.8%
3 bedrooms44.3%
4 bedrooms7.0%
5+ bedrooms3.4%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles% of households
No vehicle0.5%
1 vehicle33.6%
2 vehicles39.6%
3 or more26.2%

Heating fuel

Fuel type%
Utility gas63.4%
Electricity9.8%
Propane / LP gas15.6%
Fuel oil8.5%
Wood1.4%
No fuel used1.4%

Households & families

Household typeCount%
Married-couple family17447.5%
Cohabiting couple92.5%
Male householder, no spouse10829.5%
Female householder, no spouse7520.5%
Households with children under 1810428.4%
Households with seniors (65+)12634.4%
Average household size2.12

Marital status

StatusMaleFemale
Never married22.4%6.1%
Married49.7%66.9%
Separated0.0%0.0%
Widowed10.5%10.9%
Divorced17.4%16.0%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.4%
Some HS, no diploma 13.6%
HS graduate 42.0%
Some college, no degree 13.9%
Associate's degree 6.8%
Bachelor's degree 18.6%
Graduate / professional 3.7%
Metric%
HS diploma or higher85.0%
Bachelor's or higher22.3%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

TypeCount%
Nursery / preschool53.8%
Kindergarten1712.9%
Elementary school5037.9%
High school3627.3%
College / grad school2418.2%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 31.8%
Manufacturing 22.5%
Construction 9.5%
Transportation & utilities 8.0%
Retail trade 5.8%
Other services 5.6%
Agriculture & mining 5.0%
Professional & management 5.0%
Finance & real estate 2.4%
Arts, food & hospitality 1.3%
Public administration 1.3%
Wholesale trade 0.8%
Information 0.8%

Occupation

Category%
Management, business & arts27.9%
Service16.4%
Sales & office17.2%
Natural resources & construction16.2%
Production & transportation22.3%

Employment type

Type%
Private sector69.8%
Government23.6%
Self-employed6.6%
Unpaid family workers0.0%

Commute

Method%
Drive alone83.8%
Carpool6.3%
Public transit0.0%
Walk1.6%
Work from home8.2%
Other means0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)27.0

Poverty

All people 14.1%
Under 18 years 15.1%
18 and over 13.8%
Married-couple families 5.2%
Female-led households 58.3%

Income support

Source% of households
Social Security41.8%
Retirement income29.8%
Supplemental Security1.6%
Cash public assistance2.7%
Food stamps / SNAP11.7%

Health indicators

Condition%
Obesity40.9%
High blood pressure35.1%
High cholesterol33.4%
Diabetes11.0%
Heart disease7.0%
Stroke3.2%
Asthma10.3%
Arthritis26.5%
Kidney disease2.9%
Pulmonary disease8.6%
Cancer6.7%
Behavior / access%
Smoking22.9%
Binge drinking17.1%
No physical activity26.3%
Less than 7 hrs sleep34.9%
Depression24.1%
Fair or poor health16.2%
Poor mental health16.5%
Poor physical health11.7%
No health insurance13.2%
Visited doctor (checkup)74.9%
Visited dentist61.5%
Cholesterol screening88.1%
Teeth loss17.3%

Veterans & disability

VeteransCount%
Civilian veterans447.0%
Disability%
Any disability18.4%
Under 184.7%
18–64 years18.5%
65 and over31.0%

Health insurance coverage

Type%
Private insurance73.1%
Public insurance39.0%
No insurance9.0%
Uninsured under 190.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

LanguageCount%
English only73194.1%
Spanish50.7%
Other Indo-European50.7%
Asian & Pacific Islander00.0%
Other languages00.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

OriginCount%
Native born (US)76498.3%
Born in same state76398.2%
Born in different state59176.1%
Foreign born10.1%
Naturalized citizen131.7%
Not a US citizen861.5%

Ancestry

AncestryCount%
Italian13016.7%
Arab11014.2%
French8310.7%
English192.4%
AncestryCount%
German151.9%
Dutch50.6%
Polish20.3%

Technology access

Metric% of households
Computer access47.1%
Internet access82.2%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 47955

What city is ZIP code 47955 in?

ZIP code 47955 is primarily assigned to Linden, Indiana.

What county is ZIP code 47955 in?

ZIP code 47955 falls within Montgomery County, Indiana.

Does ZIP code 47955 have a large retiree population?

42% of households in ZIP code 47955 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Is ZIP code 47955 mostly owner-occupied?

81% of occupied units in ZIP code 47955 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 47955?

The median home value in ZIP code 47955 is $109,000.

What is the population of ZIP code 47955?

ZIP code 47955 has an estimated population of 777 residents, with a density of 30 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 47955 in?

ZIP code 47955 observes the EST timezone.

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