47371 ZIP Code — Portland, IN

Jay County, Indiana

ZIP code 47371 is located in Portland, Indiana, within Jay County. It covers approximately 219.60 square miles and serves a population of 12,462 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 260.

About ZIP code 47371

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 $108,900. Owner-occupancy is high at 75%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $55,830. 33% 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 19 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 (24%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 47371 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

12,462

population

219.60

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

47371 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 47371

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 47371. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Portland	Acceptable
Portland	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

47326 Bryant (8.5 mi) 47380 Ridgeville (8.5 mi) 47373 Redkey (10.6 mi) 47369 Pennville (11.1 mi) 47336 Dunkirk (12.3 mi) 45846 Fort Recovery (13.8 mi) 46740 Geneva (14 mi) 45828 Coldwater (16.1 mi) 46759 Keystone (16.3 mi) 47390 Union City (16.4 mi) 47394 Winchester (17 mi) 46711 Berne (17.7 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	12,462
Population density	57 / sq mi
State FIPS	18
County FIPS	075

Geography
Land area	219.60 sq mi
Water area	0.06 sq mi
Latitude	40.4181
Longitude	-84.9766
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	53.0%	54.5%	42.9%
$50k – $100k	32.6%	31.2%	32.7%
$100k – $200k	13.2%	13.0%	19.8%
Over $200k	1.2%	1.3%	4.5%

Demographics & statistics

12,462

Population

People per sq mi

38.6

Median age

$55,830

Median household income

$30,366

Per capita income

$108,900

Median home value

$750

Median monthly rent

75.3%

Home ownership

12.1%

Poverty rate

4.5%

Unemployment

4,284

Housing units

15.0%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

431

Under 5

393

458

5–9

418

470

10–14

428

358

15–19

326

440

20–24

400

783

25–34

714

779

35–44

710

862

45–54

785

438

55–59

399

366

60–64

333

715

65–74

652

353

75–84

322

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	3,052	24.5%
18 and over	9,410	75.5%
65 and over	2,171	17.4%
Median age	38.6 years

Race & ethnicity

White 92.4%

Two or more races 3.3%

Hispanic or Latino 2.8%

Other race 0.7%

Asian 0.4%

Black or African American 0.3%

Group	Count	%
White	11,846	92.4%
Two or more races	427	3.3%
Hispanic or Latino	355	2.8%
Other race	95	0.7%
Asian	57	0.4%
Black or African American	33	0.3%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	53.0%	54.5%	42.9%
$50k – $100k	32.6%	31.2%	32.7%
$100k – $200k	13.2%	13.0%	19.8%
Over $200k	1.2%	1.3%	4.5%

Under $10k 4.6%

$10k–$15k 4.9%

$15k–$25k 6.8%

$25k–$35k 8.4%

$35k–$50k 18.7%

$50k–$75k 20.9%

$75k–$100k 14.5%

$100k–$150k 13.1%

$150k–$200k 4.8%

$200k+ 3.3%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	4.6%
$10k–$15k	4.9%
$15k–$25k	6.8%
$25k–$35k	8.4%
$35k–$50k	18.7%
$50k–$75k	20.9%
$75k–$100k	14.5%
$100k–$150k	13.1%
$150k–$200k	4.8%
$200k+	3.3%
Median income	$55,830

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 11.4%

$50k–$100k 34.1%

$100k–$150k 22.4%

$150k–$200k 8.1%

$200k–$300k 12.9%

$300k–$500k 8.3%

$500k–$1M 1.3%

$1M+ 1.5%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$108,900
Median rent / month	$750
Owner occupied	75.3%
Renter occupied	24.7%
Vacant	9.4%
Single-family detached	79.7%
Large apartment buildings	2.2%
Mobile homes	7.8%
Median rooms	6.0
Avg household size (owned)	2.40

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.2%
2010–2019	3.4%
2000–2009	4.7%
1990–1999	13.2%
1980–1989	8.5%
1970–1979	11.3%
1960–1969	8.6%
1950–1959	9.0%
1940–1949	7.0%
1939 or earlier	34.1%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	2.9%
1 bedroom	7.8%
2 bedrooms	26.7%
3 bedrooms	46.4%
4 bedrooms	11.5%
5+ bedrooms	4.7%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	11.0%
1 vehicle	23.3%
2 vehicles	36.5%
3 or more	29.1%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	43.4%
Electricity	27.5%
Propane / LP gas	18.0%
Fuel oil	2.1%
Wood	5.3%
No fuel used	1.2%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	2,103	42.1%
Cohabiting couple	598	12.0%
Male householder, no spouse	1,130	22.6%
Female householder, no spouse	1,166	23.3%
Households with children under 18	1,491	29.8%
Households with seniors (65+)	1,572	31.5%
Average household size	2.45

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	32.8%	25.0%
Married	44.5%	46.3%
Separated	0.9%	2.6%
Widowed	5.3%	9.8%
Divorced	16.5%	16.2%

Education

Less than 9th grade 7.4%

Some HS, no diploma 7.9%

HS graduate 41.0%

Some college, no degree 18.8%

Associate's degree 9.9%

Bachelor's degree 7.8%

Graduate / professional 7.2%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	84.7%
Bachelor's or higher	15.0%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	189	7.4%
Kindergarten	62	2.4%
Elementary school	1,471	57.5%
High school	560	21.9%
College / grad school	276	10.8%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 29.3%

Education & healthcare 19.3%

Construction 7.9%

Arts, food & hospitality 7.8%

Retail trade 7.1%

Agriculture & mining 6.1%

Transportation & utilities 5.4%

Public administration 5.3%

Other services 4.2%

Professional & management 3.0%

Finance & real estate 1.9%

Wholesale trade 1.6%

Information 1.0%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	27.2%
Service	14.0%
Sales & office	14.6%
Natural resources & construction	12.8%
Production & transportation	31.5%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	80.7%
Government	11.7%
Self-employed	7.6%
Unpaid family workers	0.1%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	76.4%
Carpool	11.1%
Public transit	0.6%
Walk	3.2%
Work from home	6.6%
Other means	2.1%
Avg commute (minutes)	19.0

Poverty

All people 12.1%

Under 18 years 18.5%

18 and over 10.0%

Married-couple families 2.2%

Female-led households 32.4%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	32.9%
Retirement income	22.1%
Supplemental Security	5.4%
Cash public assistance	2.9%
Food stamps / SNAP	6.8%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	38.1%
High blood pressure	36.8%
High cholesterol	34.5%
Diabetes	12.3%
Heart disease	8.0%
Stroke	3.7%
Asthma	10.2%
Arthritis	29.2%
Kidney disease	3.3%
Pulmonary disease	10.0%
Cancer	7.2%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	24.4%
Binge drinking	15.2%
No physical activity	30.6%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	35.7%
Depression	23.6%
Fair or poor health	18.8%
Poor mental health	16.5%
Poor physical health	13.0%
No health insurance	14.7%
Visited doctor (checkup)	74.3%
Visited dentist	59.0%
Cholesterol screening	87.8%
Teeth loss	20.3%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	631	6.7%

Disability	%
Any disability	17.6%
Under 18	10.3%
18–64 years	16.8%
65 and over	30.6%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	58.9%
Public insurance	43.0%
No insurance	8.8%
Uninsured under 19	7.4%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	11,638	93.4%
Spanish	32	0.3%
Other Indo-European	19	0.2%
Asian & Pacific Islander	2	0.0%
Other languages	11	0.1%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	12,406	99.6%
Born in same state	12,385	99.4%
Born in different state	9,921	79.6%
Foreign born	21	0.2%
Naturalized citizen	56	0.4%
Not a US citizen	22	39.3%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	1,314	10.5%
French	1,172	9.4%
Arab	897	7.2%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	406	3.3%
Polish	35	0.3%
German	29	0.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	40.1%
Internet access	87.0%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 47371

What city is ZIP code 47371 in?

ZIP code 47371 is primarily assigned to Portland, Indiana.

What county is ZIP code 47371 in?

ZIP code 47371 falls within Jay County, Indiana.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 47371?

The median home value in ZIP code 47371 is $108,900.

What is the population of ZIP code 47371?

ZIP code 47371 has an estimated population of 12,462 residents, with a density of 57 people per square mile.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 47371?

The median household income in ZIP code 47371 is $55,830, below the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 47371 in?

ZIP code 47371 observes the EST timezone.