47958 ZIP Code — Mellott, IN
Fountain County, Indiana
ZIP code 47958 is located in Mellott, Indiana, within Fountain County. It covers approximately 0.31 square miles and serves a population of 147 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 765.
147
population
0.31
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Eastern (ET)
timezone
47958 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 47958
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 47958. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Mellott | Acceptable |
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 147 |
| Population density | 474 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 18 |
| County FIPS | 045 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 0.31 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.00 sq mi |
| Latitude | 40.1622 |
| Longitude | -87.1484 |
| 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 | 60.9% | 46.3% | 42.9% |
| $50k – $100k | 31.3% | 37.7% | 32.7% |
| $100k – $200k | 7.8% | 14.1% | 19.8% |
| Over $200k | 0.0% | 2.0% | 4.5% |
Demographics & statistics
147
Population
474
People per sq mi
40.4
Median age
$0
Median household income
$50,141
Per capita income
$126,300
Median home value
$475
Median monthly rent
79.7%
Home ownership
12.2%
Poverty rate
4.7%
Unemployment
57
Housing units
17.0%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
6
Under 5
5
5
5–9
5
3
10–14
3
4
15–19
4
10
25–34
9
18
35–44
16
3
45–54
2
3
55–59
2
5
60–64
4
9
65–74
9
8
75–84
8
3
85+
3
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 28 | 19.0% |
| 18 and over | 119 | 81.0% |
| 65 and over | 40 | 27.2% |
| Median age | 40.4 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
99.3%
Two or more races
0.7%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 146 | 99.3% |
| Two or more races | 1 | 0.7% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 60.9% | 46.3% | 42.9% |
| $50k – $100k | 31.3% | 37.7% | 32.7% |
| $100k – $200k | 7.8% | 14.1% | 19.8% |
| Over $200k | 0.0% | 2.0% | 4.5% |
Under $10k
5.1%
$10k–$15k
13.6%
$15k–$25k
11.9%
$25k–$35k
3.4%
$35k–$50k
25.4%
$50k–$75k
5.1%
$75k–$100k
6.8%
$100k–$150k
15.3%
$150k–$200k
10.2%
$200k+
3.4%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 5.1% |
| $10k–$15k | 13.6% |
| $15k–$25k | 11.9% |
| $25k–$35k | 3.4% |
| $35k–$50k | 25.4% |
| $50k–$75k | 5.1% |
| $75k–$100k | 6.8% |
| $100k–$150k | 15.3% |
| $150k–$200k | 10.2% |
| $200k+ | 3.4% |
| Median income | $0 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
17.0%
$50k–$100k
25.5%
$100k–$150k
27.7%
$150k–$200k
12.8%
$200k–$300k
12.8%
$300k–$500k
4.3%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $126,300 |
| Median rent / month | $475 |
| Owner occupied | 79.7% |
| Renter occupied | 20.3% |
| Vacant | 14.5% |
| Single-family detached | 63.8% |
| Large apartment buildings | 0.0% |
| Mobile homes | 36.2% |
| Median rooms | 6.0 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.81 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.0% |
| 2010–2019 | 8.7% |
| 2000–2009 | 11.6% |
| 1990–1999 | 20.3% |
| 1980–1989 | 7.2% |
| 1970–1979 | 2.9% |
| 1960–1969 | 2.9% |
| 1950–1959 | 11.6% |
| 1940–1949 | 2.9% |
| 1939 or earlier | 31.9% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 0.0% |
| 1 bedroom | 2.9% |
| 2 bedrooms | 36.2% |
| 3 bedrooms | 55.1% |
| 4 bedrooms | 5.8% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 0.0% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 3.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 39.0% |
| 2 vehicles | 25.4% |
| 3 or more | 32.2% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Electricity | 30.5% |
| Propane / LP gas | 62.7% |
| Fuel oil | 6.8% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 25 | 42.4% |
| Cohabiting couple | 3 | 5.1% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 11 | 18.6% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 20 | 33.9% |
| Households with children under 18 | 15 | 25.4% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 26 | 44.1% |
| Average household size | 2.49 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 42.1% | 23.8% |
| Married | 45.6% | 42.9% |
| Separated | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Widowed | 0.0% | 28.6% |
| Divorced | 12.3% | 4.8% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
10.7%
Some HS, no diploma
7.1%
HS graduate
33.0%
Some college, no degree
11.6%
Associate's degree
20.5%
Bachelor's degree
17.0%
Graduate / professional
0.0%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 82.1% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 17.0% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 11 | 33.3% |
| Kindergarten | 0 | 0.0% |
| Elementary school | 14 | 42.4% |
| High school | 5 | 15.2% |
| College / grad school | 3 | 9.1% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
21.3%
Manufacturing
19.7%
Other services
16.4%
Public administration
14.8%
Transportation & utilities
13.1%
Arts, food & hospitality
6.6%
Construction
3.3%
Wholesale trade
3.3%
Professional & management
1.6%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 24.6% |
| Service | 11.5% |
| Sales & office | 32.8% |
| Natural resources & construction | 11.5% |
| Production & transportation | 19.7% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 72.1% |
| Government | 21.3% |
| Self-employed | 6.6% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.0% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 88.1% |
| Carpool | 11.9% |
| Public transit | 0.0% |
| Walk | 0.0% |
| Work from home | 0.0% |
| Other means | 0.0% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 30.6 |
Poverty
All people
12.2%
Under 18 years
3.6%
18 and over
14.3%
Married-couple families
16.0%
Female-led households
0.0%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 47.5% |
| Retirement income | 44.1% |
| Supplemental Security | 10.2% |
| Cash public assistance | 5.1% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 15.3% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 36.4% |
| High blood pressure | 40.3% |
| High cholesterol | 38.2% |
| Diabetes | 12.9% |
| Heart disease | 9.2% |
| Stroke | 4.1% |
| Asthma | 10.0% |
| Arthritis | 31.5% |
| Kidney disease | 3.7% |
| Pulmonary disease | 10.3% |
| Cancer | 8.9% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 21.1% |
| Binge drinking | 14.4% |
| No physical activity | 29.3% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 32.5% |
| Depression | 22.8% |
| Fair or poor health | 18.3% |
| Poor mental health | 15.2% |
| Poor physical health | 12.7% |
| No health insurance | 13.6% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 76.5% |
| Visited dentist | 60.6% |
| Cholesterol screening | 89.6% |
| Teeth loss | 19.0% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 15 | 12.6% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 19.0% |
| Under 18 | 7.1% |
| 18–64 years | 13.9% |
| 65 and over | 37.5% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 74.1% |
| Public insurance | 40.1% |
| No insurance | 2.7% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 0.0% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 136 | 92.5% |
| 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) | 147 | 100.0% |
| Born in same state | 143 | 97.3% |
| Born in different state | 89 | 60.5% |
| Foreign born | 4 | 2.7% |
| Naturalized citizen | 0 | 0.0% |
| Not a US citizen | 0 | 0.0% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Italian | 36 | 24.5% |
| Arab | 26 | 17.7% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| French | 25 | 17% |
| English | 2 | 1.4% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 40.1% |
| Internet access | 89.8% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 47958
What city is ZIP code 47958 in?
ZIP code 47958 is primarily assigned to Mellott, Indiana.
What county is ZIP code 47958 in?
ZIP code 47958 falls within Fountain County, Indiana.
Does ZIP code 47958 have an older population?
27% of residents in ZIP code 47958 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.
Does ZIP code 47958 have a large retiree population?
48% of households in ZIP code 47958 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.
Does ZIP code 47958 have a large veteran population?
13% of civilians in ZIP code 47958 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 47958?
The median home value in ZIP code 47958 is $126,300.
What timezone is ZIP code 47958 in?
ZIP code 47958 observes the EST timezone.