47449 ZIP Code — Newberry, IN

Greene County, Indiana

ZIP code 47449 is located in Newberry, Indiana, within Greene County. It covers approximately 21.30 square miles and serves a population of 414 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 812.

About ZIP code 47449

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $96,800. Owner-occupancy is high at 94%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $50,179. 57% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 22 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 (22%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 47449 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

414

population

21.30

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

47449 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 47449

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 47449. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Newberry	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

47443 Lyons (3.6 mi) 47465 Switz City (6.9 mi) 47529 Elnora (9 mi) 47562 Odon (9.3 mi) 47578 Sandborn (9.6 mi) 47441 Linton (10.6 mi) 47424 Bloomfield (12.6 mi) 47471 Worthington (12.9 mi) 47568 Plainville (13.6 mi) 47848 Dugger (14.4 mi) 47522 Crane (15 mi) 47438 Jasonville (18.2 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	414
Population density	19 / sq mi
State FIPS	18
County FIPS	055

Geography
Land area	21.30 sq mi
Water area	0.46 sq mi
Latitude	38.9394
Longitude	-87.0303
Timezone	Eastern (ET)
Area code	812

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	75.0%	47.7%	42.9%
$50k – $100k	20.0%	36.6%	32.7%
$100k – $200k	5.0%	13.6%	19.8%
Over $200k	0.0%	2.1%	4.5%

Demographics & statistics

414

Population

People per sq mi

49.5

Median age

$50,179

Median household income

$25,545

Per capita income

$96,800

Median home value

Median monthly rent

93.8%

Home ownership

9.3%

Poverty rate

10.2%

Unemployment

181

Housing units

8.9%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	54	13.0%
18 and over	360	87.0%
65 and over	118	28.5%
Median age	49.5 years

Race & ethnicity

White 92.3%

Two or more races 7.7%

Group	Count	%
White	382	92.3%
Two or more races	32	7.7%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	75.0%	47.7%	42.9%
$50k – $100k	20.0%	36.6%	32.7%
$100k – $200k	5.0%	13.6%	19.8%
Over $200k	0.0%	2.1%	4.5%

Under $10k 1.9%

$10k–$15k 1.2%

$15k–$25k 8.1%

$25k–$35k 15.5%

$35k–$50k 23.0%

$50k–$75k 23.0%

$75k–$100k 13.0%

$100k–$150k 11.2%

$200k+ 3.1%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	1.9%
$10k–$15k	1.2%
$15k–$25k	8.1%
$25k–$35k	15.5%
$35k–$50k	23.0%
$50k–$75k	23.0%
$75k–$100k	13.0%
$100k–$150k	11.2%
$200k+	3.1%
Median income	$50,179

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 7.3%

$50k–$100k 49.7%

$100k–$150k 11.3%

$150k–$200k 7.9%

$200k–$300k 20.5%

$500k–$1M 3.3%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$96,800
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	93.8%
Renter occupied	6.2%
Vacant	15.7%
Single-family detached	88.5%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	11.0%
Median rooms	6.4
Avg household size (owned)	2.51

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.0%
2000–2009	14.7%
1990–1999	2.6%
1980–1989	11.5%
1970–1979	27.7%
1960–1969	12.6%
1950–1959	6.3%
1940–1949	4.7%
1939 or earlier	19.9%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	2.1%
2 bedrooms	12.6%
3 bedrooms	73.8%
4 bedrooms	7.9%
5+ bedrooms	3.7%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.0%
1 vehicle	12.4%
2 vehicles	39.8%
3 or more	47.8%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	34.8%
Electricity	24.2%
Propane / LP gas	35.4%
Fuel oil	4.3%
Wood	1.2%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	98	60.9%
Cohabiting couple	6	3.7%
Male householder, no spouse	27	16.8%
Female householder, no spouse	30	18.6%
Households with children under 18	33	20.5%
Households with seniors (65+)	86	53.4%
Average household size	2.57

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	35.9%	17.9%
Married	50.5%	62.3%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	9.6%	11.7%
Divorced	4.0%	8.0%

Education

Less than 9th grade 7.1%

Some HS, no diploma 5.2%

HS graduate 52.0%

Some college, no degree 17.8%

Associate's degree 8.9%

Bachelor's degree 8.6%

Graduate / professional 0.3%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	87.7%
Bachelor's or higher	8.9%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	4	6.3%
Elementary school	25	39.1%
High school	13	20.3%
College / grad school	22	34.4%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 32.1%

Construction 17.9%

Agriculture & mining 14.9%

Public administration 11.3%

Manufacturing 7.7%

Other services 7.1%

Information 6.0%

Finance & real estate 1.8%

Wholesale trade 1.2%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	41.1%
Service	5.4%
Sales & office	16.1%
Natural resources & construction	25.0%
Production & transportation	12.5%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	56.5%
Government	17.9%
Self-employed	25.6%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	70.8%
Carpool	0.0%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	11.3%
Work from home	17.9%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	21.6

Poverty

All people 9.3%

Under 18 years 18.0%

18 and over 8.1%

Married-couple families 4.1%

Female-led households 23.1%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	57.1%
Retirement income	24.8%
Supplemental Security	6.8%
Cash public assistance	9.9%
Food stamps / SNAP	6.2%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	37.8%
High blood pressure	37.3%
High cholesterol	35.4%
Diabetes	12.0%
Heart disease	7.6%
Stroke	3.4%
Asthma	9.9%
Arthritis	29.0%
Kidney disease	3.1%
Pulmonary disease	9.5%
Cancer	7.4%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	22.2%
Binge drinking	15.7%
No physical activity	27.6%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	35.6%
Depression	23.4%
Fair or poor health	16.9%
Poor mental health	15.6%
Poor physical health	12.2%
No health insurance	13.4%
Visited doctor (checkup)	75.1%
Visited dentist	60.2%
Cholesterol screening	89.2%
Teeth loss	16.7%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	27	7.5%

Disability	%
Any disability	20.8%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	17.4%
65 and over	37.3%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	52.7%
Public insurance	45.2%
No insurance	13.8%
Uninsured under 19	11.9%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	389	94.0%
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)	414	100.0%
Born in same state	414	100.0%
Born in different state	375	90.6%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	56	13.5%
French	36	8.7%

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	32	7.7%
English	8	1.9%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	38.9%
Internet access	80.7%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 47449

What city is ZIP code 47449 in?

ZIP code 47449 is primarily assigned to Newberry, Indiana.

What county is ZIP code 47449 in?

ZIP code 47449 falls within Greene County, Indiana.

Does ZIP code 47449 have a large retiree population?

57% of households in ZIP code 47449 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Is ZIP code 47449 mostly owner-occupied?

94% of occupied units in ZIP code 47449 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 47449 have an older population?

29% of residents in ZIP code 47449 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 47449?

9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

What timezone is ZIP code 47449 in?

ZIP code 47449 observes the EST timezone.