47369 ZIP Code — Pennville, IN

Jay County, Indiana

ZIP code 47369 is located in Pennville, Indiana, within Jay County. It covers approximately 35.16 square miles and serves a population of 1,358 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 260.

About ZIP code 47369

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 $166,300. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 69%.

Median household income is $49,049. 40% 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 31 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 7% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (24%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 47369 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

1,358

population

35.16

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

47369 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 47369

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 47369. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Pennville	Acceptable
Pennville	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

46759 Keystone (6.2 mi) 47359 Montpelier (7.5 mi) 47336 Dunkirk (8.5 mi) 47326 Bryant (9.2 mi) 47348 Hartford City (10.3 mi) 46781 Poneto (10.6 mi) 47371 Portland (11.1 mi) 47373 Redkey (11.2 mi) 46740 Geneva (12.5 mi) 46714 Bluffton (13.7 mi) 46766 Liberty Center (15.5 mi) 46711 Berne (15.6 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,358
Population density	39 / sq mi
State FIPS	18
County FIPS	075

Geography
Land area	35.16 sq mi
Water area	0.02 sq mi
Latitude	40.5129
Longitude	-85.1465
Timezone	Eastern (ET)
Area code	260

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	60.2%	54.5%	42.9%
$50k – $100k	31.1%	31.2%	32.7%
$100k – $200k	8.5%	13.0%	19.8%
Over $200k	0.3%	1.3%	4.5%

Demographics & statistics

1,358

Population

People per sq mi

51.0

Median age

$49,049

Median household income

$28,447

Per capita income

$166,300

Median home value

$981

Median monthly rent

69.1%

Home ownership

15.2%

Poverty rate

2.4%

Unemployment

490

Housing units

6.8%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

106

45–54

104

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	268	19.7%
18 and over	1,090	80.3%
65 and over	235	17.3%
Median age	51.0 years

Race & ethnicity

White 94.9%

Two or more races 3.8%

Asian 0.8%

Hispanic or Latino 0.4%

Group	Count	%
White	1,295	94.9%
Two or more races	52	3.8%
Asian	11	0.8%
Hispanic or Latino	6	0.4%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	60.2%	54.5%	42.9%
$50k – $100k	31.1%	31.2%	32.7%
$100k – $200k	8.5%	13.0%	19.8%
Over $200k	0.3%	1.3%	4.5%

Under $10k 5.4%

$10k–$15k 4.8%

$15k–$25k 8.7%

$25k–$35k 17.0%

$35k–$50k 16.8%

$50k–$75k 21.8%

$75k–$100k 13.9%

$100k–$150k 6.3%

$150k–$200k 3.6%

$200k+ 1.7%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	5.4%
$10k–$15k	4.8%
$15k–$25k	8.7%
$25k–$35k	17.0%
$35k–$50k	16.8%
$50k–$75k	21.8%
$75k–$100k	13.9%
$100k–$150k	6.3%
$150k–$200k	3.6%
$200k+	1.7%
Median income	$49,049

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 12.1%

$50k–$100k 22.8%

$100k–$150k 9.8%

$150k–$200k 8.1%

$200k–$300k 19.5%

$300k–$500k 4.5%

$500k–$1M 16.6%

$1M+ 6.7%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$166,300
Median rent / month	$981
Owner occupied	69.1%
Renter occupied	30.9%
Vacant	6.2%
Single-family detached	80.6%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	8.4%
Median rooms	6.1
Avg household size (owned)	2.22

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	1.6%
2000–2009	21.9%
1990–1999	6.8%
1980–1989	7.1%
1970–1979	11.7%
1960–1969	2.6%
1950–1959	20.4%
1940–1949	4.5%
1939 or earlier	23.3%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	3.9%
2 bedrooms	35.4%
3 bedrooms	52.0%
4 bedrooms	8.1%
5+ bedrooms	0.6%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	8.2%
1 vehicle	43.7%
2 vehicles	22.4%
3 or more	25.7%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	29.1%
Electricity	35.1%
Propane / LP gas	18.4%
Wood	17.5%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	207	32.0%
Cohabiting couple	111	17.2%
Male householder, no spouse	179	27.7%
Female householder, no spouse	150	23.2%
Households with children under 18	178	27.5%
Households with seniors (65+)	190	29.4%
Average household size	2.10

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	22.6%	23.0%
Married	38.9%	37.7%
Separated	2.1%	0.0%
Widowed	3.1%	18.9%
Divorced	33.4%	20.3%

Education

Less than 9th grade 3.1%

Some HS, no diploma 4.1%

HS graduate 58.7%

Some college, no degree 15.8%

Associate's degree 11.5%

Bachelor's degree 3.7%

Graduate / professional 3.2%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	92.9%
Bachelor's or higher	6.8%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	8	3.5%
Kindergarten	6	2.6%
Elementary school	125	54.1%
High school	51	22.1%
College / grad school	41	17.7%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 19.2%

Education & healthcare 17.6%

Retail trade 16.9%

Construction 16.3%

Agriculture & mining 10.2%

Transportation & utilities 6.2%

Wholesale trade 4.8%

Arts, food & hospitality 3.6%

Professional & management 2.5%

Finance & real estate 1.4%

Other services 1.4%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	19.7%
Service	15.2%
Sales & office	18.7%
Natural resources & construction	12.1%
Production & transportation	34.4%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	82.7%
Government	6.0%
Self-employed	11.3%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	85.9%
Carpool	10.3%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	1.1%
Work from home	1.0%
Other means	1.6%
Avg commute (minutes)	30.7

Poverty

All people 15.2%

Under 18 years 9.8%

18 and over 16.4%

Married-couple families 8.2%

Female-led households 24.1%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	39.9%
Retirement income	25.7%
Supplemental Security	8.5%
Cash public assistance	1.5%
Food stamps / SNAP	7.3%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	38.6%
High blood pressure	36.9%
High cholesterol	35.0%
Diabetes	12.3%
Heart disease	7.9%
Stroke	3.6%
Asthma	10.1%
Arthritis	28.8%
Kidney disease	3.3%
Pulmonary disease	9.7%
Cancer	7.1%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	24.3%
Binge drinking	15.2%
No physical activity	30.3%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	35.7%
Depression	23.4%
Fair or poor health	18.3%
Poor mental health	16.3%
Poor physical health	12.7%
No health insurance	14.5%
Visited doctor (checkup)	74.3%
Visited dentist	59.5%
Cholesterol screening	88.2%
Teeth loss	19.1%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	49	4.5%

Disability	%
Any disability	21.0%
Under 18	1.9%
18–64 years	17.2%
65 and over	56.6%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	60.8%
Public insurance	47.3%
No insurance	8.5%
Uninsured under 19	3.2%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,272	93.7%
Spanish	6	0.5%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	6	0.5%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	1,312	96.6%
Born in same state	1,312	96.6%
Born in different state	1,120	82.5%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	46	3.4%
Not a US citizen	8	17.4%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	169	12.4%
French	71	5.2%
Arab	67	4.9%

Ancestry	Count	%
Irish	2	0.1%
English	2	0.1%
Polish	2	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	47.6%
Internet access	91.7%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 47369

What city is ZIP code 47369 in?

ZIP code 47369 is primarily assigned to Pennville, Indiana.

What county is ZIP code 47369 in?

ZIP code 47369 falls within Jay County, Indiana.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 47369?

7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 47369?

15% of residents in ZIP code 47369 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Does ZIP code 47369 have a large retiree population?

40% of households in ZIP code 47369 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 47369?

The median home value in ZIP code 47369 is $166,300.

What timezone is ZIP code 47369 in?

ZIP code 47369 observes the EST timezone.