47359 ZIP Code — Montpelier, IN

Blackford County, Indiana

ZIP code 47359 is located in Montpelier, Indiana, within Blackford County. It covers approximately 56.90 square miles and serves a population of 3,434 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 765.

About ZIP code 47359

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 $97,600. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 72%.

Median household income is $68,044. 41% 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 27 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 10% 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 47359 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

3,434

population

56.90

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

47359 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 47359

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 47359. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Montpelier	Acceptable
Montpelier	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

46781 Poneto (6.2 mi) 46759 Keystone (6.5 mi) 47348 Hartford City (6.6 mi) 47369 Pennville (7.5 mi) 46766 Liberty Center (10.6 mi) 47336 Dunkirk (11.2 mi) 46714 Bluffton (12.2 mi) 46991 Van Buren (13 mi) 46989 Upland (13.3 mi) 46792 Warren (13.4 mi) 47338 Eaton (15.2 mi) 47373 Redkey (15.3 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	3,434
Population density	60 / sq mi
State FIPS	18
County FIPS	009

Geography
Land area	56.90 sq mi
Water area	0.23 sq mi
Latitude	40.5521
Longitude	-85.2799
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	48.3%	54.5%	42.9%
$50k – $100k	34.3%	31.7%	32.7%
$100k – $200k	16.5%	12.3%	19.8%
Over $200k	0.9%	1.4%	4.5%

Demographics & statistics

3,434

Population

People per sq mi

41.4

Median age

$68,044

Median household income

$31,558

Per capita income

$97,600

Median home value

$769

Median monthly rent

71.9%

Home ownership

9.7%

Poverty rate

2.8%

Unemployment

1,139

Housing units

10.0%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

194

10–14

177

139

15–19

128

20–24

126

25–34

115

285

35–44

260

254

45–54

232

205

55–59

187

60–64

179

65–74

164

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	862	25.1%
18 and over	2,572	74.9%
65 and over	528	15.4%
Median age	41.4 years

Race & ethnicity

White 93%

Two or more races 4.8%

Hispanic or Latino 1.2%

Asian 0.5%

Black or African American 0.5%

Group	Count	%
White	3,233	93%
Two or more races	168	4.8%
Hispanic or Latino	41	1.2%
Asian	17	0.5%
Black or African American	16	0.5%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	48.3%	54.5%	42.9%
$50k – $100k	34.3%	31.7%	32.7%
$100k – $200k	16.5%	12.3%	19.8%
Over $200k	0.9%	1.4%	4.5%

Under $10k 1.9%

$10k–$15k 4.2%

$15k–$25k 9.9%

$25k–$35k 6.5%

$35k–$50k 13.4%

$50k–$75k 22.3%

$75k–$100k 14.6%

$100k–$150k 13.9%

$150k–$200k 10.5%

$200k+ 2.7%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	1.9%
$10k–$15k	4.2%
$15k–$25k	9.9%
$25k–$35k	6.5%
$35k–$50k	13.4%
$50k–$75k	22.3%
$75k–$100k	14.6%
$100k–$150k	13.9%
$150k–$200k	10.5%
$200k+	2.7%
Median income	$68,044

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 16.1%

$50k–$100k 34.8%

$100k–$150k 10.0%

$150k–$200k 25.3%

$200k–$300k 6.4%

$300k–$500k 4.8%

$500k–$1M 2.5%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$97,600
Median rent / month	$769
Owner occupied	71.9%
Renter occupied	28.1%
Vacant	18.3%
Single-family detached	81.3%
Large apartment buildings	2.1%
Mobile homes	5.6%
Median rooms	6.6
Avg household size (owned)	2.83

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	4.9%
2000–2009	3.2%
1990–1999	9.7%
1980–1989	19.5%
1970–1979	9.5%
1960–1969	7.8%
1950–1959	4.6%
1940–1949	6.1%
1939 or earlier	34.6%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.7%
1 bedroom	9.3%
2 bedrooms	26.4%
3 bedrooms	46.2%
4 bedrooms	9.7%
5+ bedrooms	7.8%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	5.3%
1 vehicle	21.5%
2 vehicles	31.1%
3 or more	42.1%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	32.5%
Electricity	44.8%
Propane / LP gas	12.2%
Fuel oil	4.1%
Wood	6.2%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	677	56.0%
Cohabiting couple	53	4.4%
Male householder, no spouse	239	19.8%
Female householder, no spouse	240	19.9%
Households with children under 18	395	32.7%
Households with seniors (65+)	396	32.8%
Average household size	2.84

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	32.8%	22.4%
Married	51.2%	50.9%
Separated	0.2%	2.2%
Widowed	5.1%	9.2%
Divorced	10.7%	15.3%

Education

Less than 9th grade 4.0%

Some HS, no diploma 5.9%

HS graduate 51.3%

Some college, no degree 16.8%

Associate's degree 12.1%

Bachelor's degree 6.2%

Graduate / professional 3.8%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	90.2%
Bachelor's or higher	10.0%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	17	1.9%
Kindergarten	12	1.4%
Elementary school	463	52.5%
High school	273	31.0%
College / grad school	117	13.3%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 21.4%

Education & healthcare 17.5%

Professional & management 13.0%

Retail trade 9.5%

Arts, food & hospitality 9.2%

Transportation & utilities 8.2%

Construction 7.4%

Other services 6.4%

Wholesale trade 2.6%

Public administration 1.8%

Agriculture & mining 1.4%

Finance & real estate 1.1%

Information 0.5%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	40.1%
Service	14.4%
Sales & office	16.9%
Natural resources & construction	5.6%
Production & transportation	23.0%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	88.8%
Government	4.8%
Self-employed	6.3%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	79.9%
Carpool	6.8%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	1.6%
Work from home	11.6%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	26.5

Poverty

All people 9.7%

Under 18 years 11.3%

18 and over 9.2%

Married-couple families 2.1%

Female-led households 43.8%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	41.0%
Retirement income	23.1%
Supplemental Security	4.9%
Cash public assistance	0.2%
Food stamps / SNAP	14.3%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	41.9%
High blood pressure	36.4%
High cholesterol	34.3%
Diabetes	11.6%
Heart disease	7.3%
Stroke	3.3%
Asthma	10.1%
Arthritis	28.0%
Kidney disease	3.0%
Pulmonary disease	9.2%
Cancer	6.8%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	23.7%
Binge drinking	16.3%
No physical activity	28.0%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	35.6%
Depression	24.0%
Fair or poor health	17.2%
Poor mental health	16.3%
Poor physical health	12.0%
No health insurance	13.9%
Visited doctor (checkup)	74.6%
Visited dentist	59.1%
Cholesterol screening	88.2%
Teeth loss	17.4%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	161	6.3%

Disability	%
Any disability	13.3%
Under 18	5.2%
18–64 years	12.8%
65 and over	28.8%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	73.2%
Public insurance	34.8%
No insurance	5.6%
Uninsured under 19	0.5%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	3,324	96.8%
Spanish	12	0.4%
Other Indo-European	12	0.4%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	3,420	99.6%
Born in same state	3,417	99.5%
Born in different state	2,749	80.1%
Foreign born	3	0.1%
Naturalized citizen	14	0.4%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	839	24.4%
French	512	14.9%
Arab	246	7.2%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	37	1.1%
Polish	16	0.5%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	35.2%
Internet access	91.7%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 47359

What city is ZIP code 47359 in?

ZIP code 47359 is primarily assigned to Montpelier, Indiana.

What county is ZIP code 47359 in?

ZIP code 47359 falls within Blackford County, Indiana.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 47359?

10% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

Does ZIP code 47359 have a large retiree population?

41% of households in ZIP code 47359 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 47359?

The median home value in ZIP code 47359 is $97,600.

What is the population of ZIP code 47359?

ZIP code 47359 has an estimated population of 3,434 residents, with a density of 60 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 47359 in?

ZIP code 47359 observes the EST timezone.