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Vermillion County
Newport, IN
47966
47966 ZIP Code — Newport, IN
Vermillion County, Indiana
ZIP code 47966 is located in
Newport ,
Indiana ,
within Vermillion County .
It covers approximately 1.40 square miles and serves a population of
310 residents.
This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone,
served by area code 765 .
About ZIP code 47966
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 $63,200. Owner-occupancy is high at 93%, well above the national average.
Median household income is $52,500. 50% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.
The dominant occupation class is production, transportation, and material moving, with manufacturing as the leading industry. The average commute of 30 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 (21%) compared to national benchmarks.
Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 12% of civilians, above the national average of 7%; and disability rates above the national average at 25%.
Overall, ZIP code 47966 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, a strong veteran community, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.
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Demographics
updated 05/2026
Population
Total population
310
Population density
221 / sq mi
State FIPS
18
County FIPS
165
Geography
Land area
1.40 sq mi
Water area
0.00 sq mi
Latitude
39.8918
Longitude
-87.4158
Timezone
Eastern (ET)
Area code
765
Economics
updated 05/2026
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
56.0%
47.7%
42.9%
$50k – $100k
29.8%
36.1%
32.7%
$100k – $200k
14.2%
14.6%
19.8%
Over $200k
0.0%
1.6%
4.5%
Demographics & statistics
$52,500
Median household income
10.2%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Age summary
Group Count % Under 18 45 14.5% 18 and over 265 85.5% 65 and over 70 22.6% Median age 50.0 years
Race & ethnicity
American Indian / Alaska Native
1.6%
Group Count % White 283 89% Two or more races 22 6.9% Hispanic or Latino 8 2.5% American Indian / Alaska Native 5 1.6%
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
56.0%
47.7%
42.9%
$50k – $100k
29.8%
36.1%
32.7%
$100k – $200k
14.2%
14.6%
19.8%
Over $200k
0.0%
1.6%
4.5%
Range % of households $10k–$15k 8.1% $15k–$25k 10.0% $25k–$35k 8.8% $35k–$50k 18.1% $50k–$75k 29.4% $75k–$100k 8.1% $100k–$150k 16.9% $150k–$200k 0.6% Median income $52,500
Housing
Housing overview
Metric Value Median home value $63,200 Median rent / month $0 Owner occupied 92.5% Renter occupied 7.5% Vacant 12.1% Single-family detached 91.8% Large apartment buildings 0.0% Mobile homes 8.2% Median rooms 5.8 Avg household size (owned) 1.99
Year built
Era % 2020 or later 0.0% 2010–2019 2.2% 2000–2009 7.7% 1990–1999 6.0% 1980–1989 2.7% 1970–1979 19.8% 1960–1969 9.3% 1950–1959 0.0% 1940–1949 9.9% 1939 or earlier 42.3%
Bedrooms
Size % of units No bedroom (studio) 0.0% 1 bedroom 14.8% 2 bedrooms 25.3% 3 bedrooms 41.2% 4 bedrooms 11.5% 5+ bedrooms 7.1%
Vehicles per household
Vehicles % of households No vehicle 0.0% 1 vehicle 35.0% 2 vehicles 45.6% 3 or more 19.4%
Heating fuel
Fuel type % Utility gas 64.4% Electricity 25.0% Propane / LP gas 4.4% Wood 6.3%
Households & families
Household type Count % Married-couple family 87 54.4% Cohabiting couple 6 3.8% Male householder, no spouse 28 17.5% Female householder, no spouse 39 24.4% Households with children under 18 30 18.8% Households with seniors (65+) 59 36.9% Average household size 1.94
Marital status
Status Male Female Never married 14.5% 7.1% Married 71.8% 62.9% Separated 0.0% 5.0% Widowed 0.0% 8.6% Divorced 13.7% 16.4%
Education
Some college, no degree
26.4%
Graduate / professional
0.8%
Metric % HS diploma or higher 90.6% Bachelor's or higher 10.2%
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
Type Count % Nursery / preschool 5 8.8% Kindergarten 0 0.0% Elementary school 34 59.6% High school 11 19.3% College / grad school 7 12.3%
Employment
Industry of employment
Public administration
18.1%
Transportation & utilities
7.1%
Education & healthcare
3.9%
Finance & real estate
3.1%
Arts, food & hospitality
2.4%
Professional & management
1.6%
Occupation
Category % Management, business & arts 18.1% Service 15.7% Sales & office 23.6% Natural resources & construction 7.9% Production & transportation 34.6%
Employment type
Type % Private sector 71.7% Government 26.0% Self-employed 2.4% Unpaid family workers 0.0%
Commute
Method % Drive alone 84.0% Carpool 5.6% Public transit 0.0% Walk 7.2% Work from home 3.2% Other means 0.0% Avg commute (minutes) 30.0
Poverty
Married-couple families
6.9%
Female-led households
0.0%
Income support
Source % of households Social Security 50.0% Retirement income 40.0% Supplemental Security 5.0% Cash public assistance 1.3% Food stamps / SNAP 11.9%
Health indicators
Condition % Obesity 39.6% High blood pressure 35.6% High cholesterol 34.8% Diabetes 11.2% Heart disease 7.5% Stroke 3.3% Asthma 9.8% Arthritis 28.9% Kidney disease 3.0% Pulmonary disease 8.7% Cancer 7.5%
Behavior / access % Smoking 21.0% Binge drinking 15.5% No physical activity 26.1% Less than 7 hrs sleep 34.7% Depression 23.1% Fair or poor health 15.7% Poor mental health 15.4% Poor physical health 11.4% No health insurance 12.4% Visited doctor (checkup) 75.1% Visited dentist 64.5% Cholesterol screening 89.2% Teeth loss 16.0%
Veterans & disability
Veterans Count % Civilian veterans 31 11.7%
Disability % Any disability 25.2% Under 18 22.2% 18–64 years 19.5% 65 and over 42.9%
Health insurance coverage
Type % Private insurance 70.6% Public insurance 44.2% No insurance 4.2% Uninsured under 19 0.0%
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
Language Count % English only 305 98.4% Spanish 10 3.3% Other Indo-European 6 2.0% Asian & Pacific Islander 0 0.0% Other languages 0 0.0%
Place of birth & citizenship
Origin Count % Native born (US) 304 98.1% Born in same state 301 97.1% Born in different state 168 54.2% Foreign born 3 1.0% Naturalized citizen 6 1.9% Not a US citizen 6 100.0%
Ancestry
Ancestry Count % French 37 11.9% Italian 32 10.3% English 8 2.6%
Ancestry Count % Polish 2 0.6% Arab 1 0.3%
Technology access
Metric % of households Computer access 51.6% Internet access 83.8%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 47966
What city is ZIP code 47966 in?
ZIP code 47966 is primarily assigned to Newport, Indiana.
What county is ZIP code 47966 in?
ZIP code 47966 falls within Vermillion County, Indiana.
Is ZIP code 47966 mostly owner-occupied?
93% of occupied units in ZIP code 47966 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.
Does ZIP code 47966 have a large retiree population?
50% of households in ZIP code 47966 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.
How educated is the population of ZIP code 47966?
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 47966 have a large veteran population?
12% of civilians in ZIP code 47966 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.
What timezone is ZIP code 47966 in?
ZIP code 47966 observes the EST timezone.
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