47964 ZIP Code — Mount Ayr, IN
Newton County, Indiana
ZIP code 47964 is located in Mount Ayr, Indiana, within Newton County. It covers approximately 0.15 square miles and serves a population of 85 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 219.
85
population
0.15
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Central (CT)
timezone
47964 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 47964
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 47964. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Mount Ayr | Acceptable |
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 85 |
| Population density | 567 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 18 |
| County FIPS | 111 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 0.15 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.00 sq mi |
| Latitude | 40.9531 |
| Longitude | -87.2987 |
| 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 | 61.0% | 43.5% | 42.9% |
| $50k – $100k | 24.4% | 38.6% | 32.7% |
| $100k – $200k | 14.6% | 13.4% | 19.8% |
| Over $200k | 0.0% | 4.5% | 4.5% |
Demographics & statistics
85
Population
567
People per sq mi
54.5
Median age
$46,750
Median household income
$22,279
Per capita income
$86,000
Median home value
$0
Median monthly rent
97.4%
Home ownership
21.2%
Poverty rate
2.8%
Unemployment
51
Housing units
4.6%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
3
Under 5
2
1
5–9
0
5
10–14
5
2
15–19
2
6
25–34
5
4
35–44
3
3
45–54
2
4
55–59
4
6
60–64
6
9
65–74
8
3
75–84
2
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 20 | 23.5% |
| 18 and over | 65 | 76.5% |
| 65 and over | 22 | 25.9% |
| Median age | 54.5 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
100%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 85 | 100% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 61.0% | 43.5% | 42.9% |
| $50k – $100k | 24.4% | 38.6% | 32.7% |
| $100k – $200k | 14.6% | 13.4% | 19.8% |
| Over $200k | 0.0% | 4.5% | 4.5% |
Under $10k
10.3%
$15k–$25k
5.1%
$25k–$35k
20.5%
$35k–$50k
17.9%
$50k–$75k
33.3%
$75k–$100k
5.1%
$100k–$150k
7.7%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 10.3% |
| $15k–$25k | 5.1% |
| $25k–$35k | 20.5% |
| $35k–$50k | 17.9% |
| $50k–$75k | 33.3% |
| $75k–$100k | 5.1% |
| $100k–$150k | 7.7% |
| Median income | $46,750 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
21.1%
$50k–$100k
52.6%
$100k–$150k
15.8%
$150k–$200k
7.9%
$300k–$500k
2.6%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $86,000 |
| Median rent / month | $0 |
| Owner occupied | 97.4% |
| Renter occupied | 2.6% |
| Vacant | 25.0% |
| Single-family detached | 88.5% |
| Large apartment buildings | 0.0% |
| Mobile homes | 11.5% |
| Median rooms | 5.8 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.21 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.0% |
| 2010–2019 | 1.9% |
| 2000–2009 | 0.0% |
| 1990–1999 | 7.7% |
| 1980–1989 | 21.2% |
| 1970–1979 | 3.8% |
| 1960–1969 | 1.9% |
| 1950–1959 | 3.8% |
| 1940–1949 | 11.5% |
| 1939 or earlier | 48.1% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 0.0% |
| 1 bedroom | 1.9% |
| 2 bedrooms | 36.5% |
| 3 bedrooms | 50.0% |
| 4 bedrooms | 7.7% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 3.8% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 0.0% |
| 1 vehicle | 33.3% |
| 2 vehicles | 41.0% |
| 3 or more | 25.6% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 97.4% |
| Propane / LP gas | 2.6% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 16 | 41.0% |
| Cohabiting couple | 3 | 7.7% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 12 | 30.8% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 8 | 20.5% |
| Households with children under 18 | 9 | 23.1% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 16 | 41.0% |
| Average household size | 2.18 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 20.5% | 16.7% |
| Married | 48.7% | 50.0% |
| Separated | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Widowed | 0.0% | 6.7% |
| Divorced | 30.8% | 26.7% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
3.1%
Some HS, no diploma
15.4%
HS graduate
63.1%
Some college, no degree
9.2%
Associate's degree
4.6%
Bachelor's degree
3.1%
Graduate / professional
1.5%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 81.5% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 4.6% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 0 | 0.0% |
| Kindergarten | 0 | 0.0% |
| Elementary school | 9 | 56.3% |
| High school | 6 | 37.5% |
| College / grad school | 1 | 6.3% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Retail trade
31.4%
Manufacturing
25.7%
Public administration
17.1%
Construction
14.3%
Other services
5.7%
Education & healthcare
2.9%
Arts, food & hospitality
2.9%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 8.6% |
| Service | 2.9% |
| Sales & office | 45.7% |
| Natural resources & construction | 14.3% |
| Production & transportation | 28.6% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 62.9% |
| Government | 20.0% |
| Self-employed | 17.1% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.0% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 94.3% |
| Carpool | 0.0% |
| Public transit | 0.0% |
| Walk | 0.0% |
| Work from home | 5.7% |
| Other means | 0.0% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 14.4 |
Poverty
All people
21.2%
Under 18 years
40.0%
18 and over
15.4%
Married-couple families
6.3%
Female-led households
0.0%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 43.6% |
| Retirement income | 25.6% |
| Supplemental Security | 0.0% |
| Cash public assistance | 0.0% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 7.7% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 38.9% |
| High blood pressure | 37.5% |
| High cholesterol | 36.2% |
| Diabetes | 12.6% |
| Heart disease | 8.2% |
| Stroke | 3.7% |
| Asthma | 9.6% |
| Arthritis | 29.5% |
| Kidney disease | 3.3% |
| Pulmonary disease | 9.6% |
| Cancer | 7.7% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 22.1% |
| Binge drinking | 15.8% |
| No physical activity | 29.1% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 33.7% |
| Depression | 22.6% |
| Fair or poor health | 18.1% |
| Poor mental health | 15.1% |
| Poor physical health | 12.5% |
| No health insurance | 15.4% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 74.1% |
| Visited dentist | 58.8% |
| Cholesterol screening | 88.5% |
| Teeth loss | 18.5% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 0 | 0.0% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 21.2% |
| Under 18 | 0.0% |
| 18–64 years | 27.9% |
| 65 and over | 27.3% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 42.4% |
| Public insurance | 45.9% |
| No insurance | 29.4% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 45.0% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 80 | 94.1% |
| 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) | 85 | 100.0% |
| Born in same state | 85 | 100.0% |
| Born in different state | 77 | 90.6% |
| Foreign born | 0 | 0.0% |
| Naturalized citizen | 0 | 0.0% |
| Not a US citizen | 0 | 0.0% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Italian | 30 | 35.3% |
| French | 19 | 22.4% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English | 1 | 1.2% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 45.9% |
| Internet access | 100.0% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 47964
What city is ZIP code 47964 in?
ZIP code 47964 is primarily assigned to Mount Ayr, Indiana.
What county is ZIP code 47964 in?
ZIP code 47964 falls within Newton County, Indiana.
Is ZIP code 47964 mostly owner-occupied?
97% of occupied units in ZIP code 47964 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.
How educated is the population of ZIP code 47964?
5% 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 47964 have an older population?
26% of residents in ZIP code 47964 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 47964?
21% of residents in ZIP code 47964 live below the poverty line, above the national average.
What timezone is ZIP code 47964 in?
ZIP code 47964 observes the CST timezone.