47959 ZIP Code — Monon, IN

White County, Indiana

ZIP code 47959 is located in Monon, Indiana, within White County. It covers approximately 68.20 square miles and serves a population of 2,547 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 219/574.

About ZIP code 47959

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 $119,900. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 70%.

Median household income is $54,808.

The dominant occupation class is production, transportation, and material moving, with manufacturing as the leading industry. The average commute of 27 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 9% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (26%) compared to national benchmarks. 18% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.

2,547

population

68.20

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

47959 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 47959

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 47959. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Monon	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

47980 Reynolds (7.8 mi) 47946 Francesville (8.4 mi) 47995 Wolcott (8.9 mi) 47960 Monticello (11.1 mi) 47929 Chalmers (12.6 mi) 47978 Rensselaer (14.1 mi) 47950 Idaville (15.1 mi) 47957 Medaryville (15.2 mi) 47977 Remington (15.3 mi) 47923 Brookston (17.6 mi) 47926 Burnettsville (18.2 mi) 46985 Star City (18.3 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	2,547
Population density	37 / sq mi
State FIPS	18
County FIPS	181

Geography
Land area	68.20 sq mi
Water area	0.08 sq mi
Latitude	40.8667
Longitude	-86.9150
Timezone	Eastern (ET)
Area code	219/574

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	52.8%	45.7%	42.9%
$50k – $100k	35.1%	34.8%	32.7%
$100k – $200k	11.3%	17.4%	19.8%
Over $200k	0.8%	2.1%	4.5%

Demographics & statistics

2,547

Population

People per sq mi

32.4

Median age

$54,808

Median household income

$22,880

Per capita income

$119,900

Median home value

$917

Median monthly rent

69.7%

Home ownership

14.9%

Poverty rate

9.5%

Unemployment

811

Housing units

9.3%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

102

Under 5

144

5–9

121

125

10–14

105

15–19

105

20–24

160

25–34

136

188

35–44

159

141

45–54

120

55–59

60–64

132

65–74

111

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	773	30.3%
18 and over	1,774	69.7%
65 and over	308	12.1%
Median age	32.4 years

Race & ethnicity

White 43.3%

Hispanic or Latino 27%

Other race 23.7%

Two or more races 5.6%

Black or African American 0.5%

Group	Count	%
White	1,509	43.3%
Hispanic or Latino	942	27%
Other race	826	23.7%
Two or more races	194	5.6%
Black or African American	18	0.5%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	52.8%	45.7%	42.9%
$50k – $100k	35.1%	34.8%	32.7%
$100k – $200k	11.3%	17.4%	19.8%
Over $200k	0.8%	2.1%	4.5%

Under $10k 5.7%

$10k–$15k 0.4%

$15k–$25k 12.2%

$25k–$35k 8.8%

$35k–$50k 17.6%

$50k–$75k 23.4%

$75k–$100k 11.3%

$100k–$150k 17.2%

$150k–$200k 2.3%

$200k+ 1.0%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	5.7%
$10k–$15k	0.4%
$15k–$25k	12.2%
$25k–$35k	8.8%
$35k–$50k	17.6%
$50k–$75k	23.4%
$75k–$100k	11.3%
$100k–$150k	17.2%
$150k–$200k	2.3%
$200k+	1.0%
Median income	$54,808

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 10.4%

$50k–$100k 34.8%

$100k–$150k 19.4%

$150k–$200k 18.1%

$200k–$300k 9.8%

$300k–$500k 7.4%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$119,900
Median rent / month	$917
Owner occupied	69.7%
Renter occupied	30.3%
Vacant	17.4%
Single-family detached	83.2%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	9.0%
Median rooms	6.0
Avg household size (owned)	2.88

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	4.8%
2000–2009	5.3%
1990–1999	6.7%
1980–1989	6.6%
1970–1979	14.0%
1960–1969	10.3%
1950–1959	17.7%
1940–1949	6.7%
1939 or earlier	27.9%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	6.6%
2 bedrooms	30.2%
3 bedrooms	44.5%
4 bedrooms	17.1%
5+ bedrooms	1.7%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	2.9%
1 vehicle	35.2%
2 vehicles	39.1%
3 or more	22.7%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	73.2%
Electricity	7.7%
Propane / LP gas	15.3%
Fuel oil	2.7%
Wood	0.2%
No fuel used	0.9%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	391	43.7%
Cohabiting couple	112	12.5%
Male householder, no spouse	195	21.8%
Female householder, no spouse	196	21.9%
Households with children under 18	350	39.1%
Households with seniors (65+)	259	29.0%
Average household size	2.82

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	41.4%	33.2%
Married	42.7%	49.3%
Separated	2.2%	3.1%
Widowed	1.6%	8.4%
Divorced	12.2%	6.0%

Education

Less than 9th grade 17.5%

Some HS, no diploma 14.2%

HS graduate 31.9%

Some college, no degree 17.2%

Associate's degree 9.9%

Bachelor's degree 6.6%

Graduate / professional 2.8%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	68.3%
Bachelor's or higher	9.3%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	54	8.3%
Kindergarten	22	3.4%
Elementary school	401	61.5%
High school	129	19.8%
College / grad school	46	7.1%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 41.1%

Education & healthcare 12.8%

Construction 10.6%

Transportation & utilities 8.0%

Other services 4.6%

Professional & management 4.1%

Retail trade 4.0%

Agriculture & mining 3.7%

Arts, food & hospitality 3.7%

Wholesale trade 3.2%

Finance & real estate 2.4%

Public administration 1.1%

Information 0.7%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	17.2%
Service	9.0%
Sales & office	11.1%
Natural resources & construction	16.7%
Production & transportation	46.0%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	86.0%
Government	9.2%
Self-employed	4.8%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	67.3%
Carpool	27.9%
Public transit	1.6%
Walk	1.4%
Work from home	0.5%
Other means	1.5%
Avg commute (minutes)	27.3

Poverty

All people 14.9%

Under 18 years 14.8%

18 and over 14.9%

Married-couple families 13.6%

Female-led households 4.1%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	28.7%
Retirement income	18.7%
Supplemental Security	0.2%
Cash public assistance	3.6%
Food stamps / SNAP	1.8%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	43.1%
High blood pressure	37.7%
High cholesterol	37.1%
Diabetes	14.1%
Heart disease	8.6%
Stroke	4.2%
Asthma	10.8%
Arthritis	29.8%
Kidney disease	3.7%
Pulmonary disease	11.6%
Cancer	6.9%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	26.3%
Binge drinking	15.1%
No physical activity	35.2%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	36.2%
Depression	25.3%
Fair or poor health	23.5%
Poor mental health	17.4%
Poor physical health	14.9%
No health insurance	20.8%
Visited doctor (checkup)	74.7%
Visited dentist	52.7%
Cholesterol screening	86.5%
Teeth loss	24.9%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	153	8.6%

Disability	%
Any disability	12.4%
Under 18	3.1%
18–64 years	9.0%
65 and over	51.9%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	56.6%
Public insurance	37.7%
No insurance	17.8%
Uninsured under 19	9.8%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	2,359	92.6%
Spanish	433	18.4%
Other Indo-European	430	18.2%
Asian & Pacific Islander	3	0.1%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	1,930	75.8%
Born in same state	1,930	75.8%
Born in different state	1,659	65.1%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	617	24.2%
Not a US citizen	64	10.4%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	180	7.1%
French	134	5.3%
Arab	116	4.6%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	43	1.7%
Irish	9	0.4%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	35.1%
Internet access	93.1%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 47959

What city is ZIP code 47959 in?

ZIP code 47959 is primarily assigned to Monon, Indiana.

What county is ZIP code 47959 in?

ZIP code 47959 falls within White County, Indiana.

Is ZIP code 47959 family-oriented?

30% of residents in ZIP code 47959 are under 18, reflecting a younger, family-oriented community.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 47959?

9% 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 47959?

The median home value in ZIP code 47959 is $119,900.

What is the population of ZIP code 47959?

ZIP code 47959 has an estimated population of 2,547 residents, with a density of 37 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 47959 in?

ZIP code 47959 observes the EST timezone.