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Fountain County
Newtown, IN
47969
47969 ZIP Code — Newtown, IN
Fountain County, Indiana
ZIP code 47969 is located in
Newtown ,
Indiana ,
within Fountain County .
It covers approximately 0.40 square miles and serves a population of
252 residents.
This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone,
served by area code 765 .
About ZIP code 47969
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 $83,800. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 73%.
Median household income is $53,125. The poverty rate of 4% is below the national average. 38% 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 28 minutes is near the national average.
College attainment at 15% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.
Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (23%) compared to national benchmarks. 23% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.
Overall, ZIP code 47969 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce and a significant Social Security-dependent population.
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Demographics
updated 05/2026
Population
Total population
252
Population density
630 / sq mi
State FIPS
18
County FIPS
045
Geography
Land area
0.40 sq mi
Water area
0.00 sq mi
Latitude
40.1979
Longitude
-87.1568
Timezone
Eastern (ET)
Area code
765
Economics
updated 05/2026
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
47.8%
46.3%
42.9%
$50k – $100k
32.6%
37.7%
32.7%
$100k – $200k
19.6%
14.1%
19.8%
Over $200k
0.0%
2.0%
4.5%
Demographics & statistics
$53,125
Median household income
$1,067
Median monthly rent
15.3%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Age summary
Group Count % Under 18 63 25.0% 18 and over 189 75.0% 65 and over 44 17.5% Median age 41.0 years
Race & ethnicity
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.8%
Black or African American
0.4%
Group Count % White 248 98.4% American Indian / Alaska Native 2 0.8% Black or African American 1 0.4% Two or more races 1 0.4%
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
47.8%
46.3%
42.9%
$50k – $100k
32.6%
37.7%
32.7%
$100k – $200k
19.6%
14.1%
19.8%
Over $200k
0.0%
2.0%
4.5%
Range % of households Under $10k 1.9% $15k–$25k 14.6% $25k–$35k 5.8% $35k–$50k 26.2% $50k–$75k 13.6% $75k–$100k 14.6% $100k–$150k 16.5% $150k–$200k 6.8% Median income $53,125
Housing
Housing overview
Metric Value Median home value $83,800 Median rent / month $1,067 Owner occupied 72.8% Renter occupied 27.2% Vacant 20.2% Single-family detached 85.3% Large apartment buildings 0.0% Mobile homes 10.9% Median rooms 5.3 Avg household size (owned) 2.51
Year built
Era % 2020 or later 0.0% 2010–2019 0.0% 2000–2009 0.0% 1990–1999 0.8% 1980–1989 20.2% 1970–1979 27.1% 1960–1969 3.1% 1950–1959 10.1% 1940–1949 0.8% 1939 or earlier 38.0%
Bedrooms
Size % of units No bedroom (studio) 0.0% 1 bedroom 4.7% 2 bedrooms 34.9% 3 bedrooms 54.3% 4 bedrooms 6.2% 5+ bedrooms 0.0%
Vehicles per household
Vehicles % of households No vehicle 12.6% 1 vehicle 35.0% 2 vehicles 40.8% 3 or more 11.7%
Heating fuel
Fuel type % Utility gas 1.9% Electricity 18.4% Propane / LP gas 76.7% Fuel oil 1.0% Wood 1.9%
Households & families
Household type Count % Married-couple family 42 40.8% Cohabiting couple 6 5.8% Male householder, no spouse 27 26.2% Female householder, no spouse 28 27.2% Households with children under 18 31 30.1% Households with seniors (65+) 35 34.0% Average household size 2.45
Marital status
Status Male Female Never married 17.6% 18.6% Married 54.9% 50.0% Separated 1.1% 0.0% Widowed 2.2% 10.8% Divorced 24.2% 20.6%
Education
Some college, no degree
25.9%
Graduate / professional
1.1%
Metric % HS diploma or higher 91.0% Bachelor's or higher 15.3%
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
Type Count % Nursery / preschool 4 7.4% Kindergarten 22 40.7% Elementary school 24 44.4% High school 4 7.4% College / grad school 0 0.0%
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
31.5%
Professional & management
12.6%
Transportation & utilities
2.7%
Public administration
1.8%
Finance & real estate
0.9%
Arts, food & hospitality
0.9%
Occupation
Category % Management, business & arts 15.3% Service 15.3% Sales & office 15.3% Natural resources & construction 20.7% Production & transportation 33.3%
Employment type
Type % Private sector 72.1% Government 14.4% Self-employed 13.5% Unpaid family workers 0.0%
Commute
Method % Drive alone 75.7% Carpool 11.7% Public transit 0.0% Walk 0.0% Work from home 5.4% Other means 7.2% Avg commute (minutes) 27.8
Poverty
Married-couple families
0.0%
Female-led households
0.0%
Income support
Source % of households Social Security 37.9% Retirement income 23.3% Supplemental Security 5.8% Cash public assistance 0.0% Food stamps / SNAP 6.8%
Health indicators
Condition % Obesity 38.4% High blood pressure 33.1% High cholesterol 32.6% Diabetes 10.0% Heart disease 6.0% Stroke 2.7% Asthma 9.6% Arthritis 23.0% Kidney disease 2.6% Pulmonary disease 7.3% Cancer 5.8%
Behavior / access % Smoking 22.5% Binge drinking 18.5% No physical activity 24.3% Less than 7 hrs sleep 34.9% Depression 22.6% Fair or poor health 14.6% Poor mental health 15.7% Poor physical health 10.5% No health insurance 12.9% Visited doctor (checkup) 71.8% Visited dentist 60.9% Cholesterol screening 87.7% Teeth loss 15.6%
Veterans & disability
Veterans Count % Civilian veterans 15 7.9%
Disability % Any disability 13.5% Under 18 4.8% 18–64 years 6.2% 65 and over 50.0%
Health insurance coverage
Type % Private insurance 56.3% Public insurance 33.3% No insurance 23.0% Uninsured under 19 0.0%
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
Language Count % English only 243 96.4% 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) 251 99.6% Born in same state 251 99.6% Born in different state 183 72.6% Foreign born 0 0.0% Naturalized citizen 1 0.4% Not a US citizen 1 100.0%
Ancestry
Ancestry Count % Italian 43 17.1% French 33 13.1%
Ancestry Count % Arab 15 6% Polish 1 0.4%
Technology access
Metric % of households Computer access 40.9% Internet access 96.1%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 47969
What city is ZIP code 47969 in?
ZIP code 47969 is primarily assigned to Newtown, Indiana.
What county is ZIP code 47969 in?
ZIP code 47969 falls within Fountain County, Indiana.
Does ZIP code 47969 have a large retiree population?
38% of households in ZIP code 47969 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 47969?
The median home value in ZIP code 47969 is $83,800.
What is the population of ZIP code 47969?
ZIP code 47969 has an estimated population of 252 residents, with a density of 628 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 47969?
The median household income in ZIP code 47969 is $53,125, below the national median of ~$75,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 47969 in?
ZIP code 47969 observes the EST timezone.
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