47968 ZIP Code — New Ross, IN

Montgomery County, Indiana

ZIP code 47968 is located in New Ross, Indiana, within Montgomery County. It covers approximately 26.05 square miles and serves a population of 1,351 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 765.

About ZIP code 47968

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 $206,400. Owner-occupancy is high at 77%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $62,083. The poverty rate of 3% is below the national average. 37% 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 22 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 25% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (22%) compared to national benchmarks.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 16% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.

Overall, ZIP code 47968 reflects a community defined by a strong veteran community, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

1,351

population

26.05

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

47968 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 47968

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 47968. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
New Ross	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

47954 Ladoga (7.2 mi) 46147 Jamestown (7.6 mi) 47933 Crawfordsville (7.8 mi) 47940 Darlington (9.3 mi) 46071 Thorntown (11.2 mi) 46165 North Salem (11.9 mi) 46172 Roachdale (12.5 mi) 46149 Lizton (12.6 mi) 46035 Colfax (14.3 mi) 47955 Linden (14.7 mi) 47989 Waveland (15 mi) 46052 Lebanon (15.6 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,351
Population density	52 / sq mi
State FIPS	18
County FIPS	107

Geography
Land area	26.05 sq mi
Water area	0.00 sq mi
Latitude	39.9961
Longitude	-86.7524
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	32.9%	43.6%	42.9%
$50k – $100k	48.4%	34.0%	32.7%
$100k – $200k	14.1%	18.7%	19.8%
Over $200k	4.6%	3.6%	4.5%

Demographics & statistics

1,351

Population

People per sq mi

38.0

Median age

$62,083

Median household income

$30,622

Per capita income

$206,400

Median home value

$1,071

Median monthly rent

76.6%

Home ownership

2.7%

Poverty rate

11.7%

Unemployment

388

Housing units

25.0%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

102

35–44

102

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	374	27.7%
18 and over	977	72.3%
65 and over	226	16.7%
Median age	38.0 years

Race & ethnicity

White 99.1%

Two or more races 0.9%

Group	Count	%
White	1,339	99.1%
Two or more races	12	0.9%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	32.9%	43.6%	42.9%
$50k – $100k	48.4%	34.0%	32.7%
$100k – $200k	14.1%	18.7%	19.8%
Over $200k	4.6%	3.6%	4.5%

Under $10k 0.4%

$15k–$25k 12.8%

$25k–$35k 3.6%

$35k–$50k 11.8%

$50k–$75k 27.5%

$75k–$100k 20.0%

$100k–$150k 9.2%

$150k–$200k 9.2%

$200k+ 5.6%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	0.4%
$15k–$25k	12.8%
$25k–$35k	3.6%
$35k–$50k	11.8%
$50k–$75k	27.5%
$75k–$100k	20.0%
$100k–$150k	9.2%
$150k–$200k	9.2%
$200k+	5.6%
Median income	$62,083

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 2.3%

$50k–$100k 16.4%

$100k–$150k 13.0%

$150k–$200k 16.4%

$200k–$300k 26.8%

$300k–$500k 13.5%

$500k–$1M 5.7%

$1M+ 5.7%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$206,400
Median rent / month	$1,071
Owner occupied	76.6%
Renter occupied	23.4%
Vacant	0.8%
Single-family detached	90.3%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	9.7%
Median rooms	6.7
Avg household size (owned)	2.91

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	2.0%
2000–2009	11.3%
1990–1999	11.3%
1980–1989	1.0%
1970–1979	12.7%
1960–1969	2.0%
1950–1959	17.2%
1940–1949	1.0%
1939 or earlier	41.6%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	3.6%
2 bedrooms	26.1%
3 bedrooms	52.5%
4 bedrooms	15.6%
5+ bedrooms	2.2%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	2.6%
1 vehicle	18.8%
2 vehicles	31.5%
3 or more	47.1%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Electricity	25.5%
Propane / LP gas	67.1%
Wood	2.2%
No fuel used	2.4%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	305	60.9%
Cohabiting couple	15	3.0%
Male householder, no spouse	85	17.0%
Female householder, no spouse	96	19.2%
Households with children under 18	173	34.5%
Households with seniors (65+)	171	34.1%
Average household size	2.70

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	33.0%	10.3%
Married	56.0%	68.6%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	9.1%	11.5%
Divorced	2.0%	9.6%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.8%

Some HS, no diploma 4.8%

HS graduate 40.5%

Some college, no degree 14.0%

Associate's degree 14.9%

Bachelor's degree 18.6%

Graduate / professional 6.4%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	94.4%
Bachelor's or higher	25.0%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	6	1.6%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	182	50.0%
High school	116	31.9%
College / grad school	60	16.5%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 24.5%

Education & healthcare 23.1%

Construction 10.0%

Other services 8.7%

Finance & real estate 6.1%

Agriculture & mining 5.9%

Retail trade 5.9%

Professional & management 4.7%

Wholesale trade 3.5%

Transportation & utilities 3.1%

Information 1.9%

Arts, food & hospitality 1.7%

Public administration 0.7%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	34.4%
Service	13.5%
Sales & office	15.6%
Natural resources & construction	17.0%
Production & transportation	19.6%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	80.9%
Government	5.2%
Self-employed	13.8%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	81.0%
Carpool	3.2%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	2.7%
Work from home	13.1%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	22.1

Poverty

All people 2.7%

Under 18 years 1.9%

18 and over 3.1%

Married-couple families 2.0%

Female-led households 6.5%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	36.9%
Retirement income	21.6%
Supplemental Security	6.2%
Cash public assistance	1.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	8.6%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	40.8%
High blood pressure	34.4%
High cholesterol	33.0%
Diabetes	10.4%
Heart disease	6.6%
Stroke	3.0%
Asthma	9.8%
Arthritis	25.7%
Kidney disease	2.8%
Pulmonary disease	7.9%
Cancer	6.7%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	21.8%
Binge drinking	17.6%
No physical activity	25.1%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	34.5%
Depression	23.2%
Fair or poor health	15.0%
Poor mental health	15.7%
Poor physical health	10.9%
No health insurance	12.5%
Visited doctor (checkup)	74.5%
Visited dentist	62.6%
Cholesterol screening	88.7%
Teeth loss	15.5%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	160	16.4%

Disability	%
Any disability	11.9%
Under 18	0.3%
18–64 years	7.5%
65 and over	46.0%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	90.7%
Public insurance	27.5%
No insurance	1.0%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,273	94.2%
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)	1,351	100.0%
Born in same state	1,345	99.6%
Born in different state	1,037	76.8%
Foreign born	6	0.4%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	302	22.4%
French	109	8.1%
Arab	105	7.8%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	81	6%
Polish	8	0.6%
Dutch	4	0.3%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	37.1%
Internet access	96.8%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 47968

What city is ZIP code 47968 in?

ZIP code 47968 is primarily assigned to New Ross, Indiana.

What county is ZIP code 47968 in?

ZIP code 47968 falls within Montgomery County, Indiana.

Does ZIP code 47968 have a large veteran population?

16% of civilians in ZIP code 47968 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

Does ZIP code 47968 have a large retiree population?

37% of households in ZIP code 47968 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the population of ZIP code 47968?

ZIP code 47968 has an estimated population of 1,351 residents, with a density of 52 people per square mile.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 47968?

The median home value in ZIP code 47968 is $206,400.

What timezone is ZIP code 47968 in?

ZIP code 47968 observes the EST timezone.