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Fountain County
Veedersburg, IN
47987
47987 ZIP Code — Veedersburg, IN
Fountain County, Indiana
ZIP code 47987 is located in
Veedersburg ,
Indiana ,
within Fountain County .
It covers approximately 115.68 square miles and serves a population of
3,687 residents.
This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone,
served by area code 765 .
About ZIP code 47987
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 $139,900. Owner-occupancy is high at 86%, well above the national average.
Median household income is $64,824. 40% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with manufacturing as the leading industry. The average commute of 24 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 (23%) compared to national benchmarks.
Overall, ZIP code 47987 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.
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Demographics
updated 05/2026
Population
Total population
3,687
Population density
32 / sq mi
State FIPS
18
County FIPS
045
Geography
Land area
115.68 sq mi
Water area
0.04 sq mi
Latitude
40.1237
Longitude
-87.2333
Timezone
Eastern (ET)
Area code
765
Economics
updated 05/2026
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
49.0%
46.3%
42.9%
$50k – $100k
36.6%
37.7%
32.7%
$100k – $200k
12.6%
14.1%
19.8%
Over $200k
1.9%
2.0%
4.5%
Demographics & statistics
$64,824
Median household income
$139,900
Median home value
10.4%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Age summary
Group Count % Under 18 722 19.6% 18 and over 2,965 80.4% 65 and over 690 18.7% Median age 46.2 years
Race & ethnicity
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.2%
Black or African American
0.2%
Group Count % White 3,536 94.1% Two or more races 136 3.6% Hispanic or Latino 72 1.9% American Indian / Alaska Native 8 0.2% Black or African American 7 0.2%
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
49.0%
46.3%
42.9%
$50k – $100k
36.6%
37.7%
32.7%
$100k – $200k
12.6%
14.1%
19.8%
Over $200k
1.9%
2.0%
4.5%
Range % of households Under $10k 4.3% $10k–$15k 2.4% $15k–$25k 8.3% $25k–$35k 7.1% $35k–$50k 14.5% $50k–$75k 20.7% $75k–$100k 18.4% $100k–$150k 17.7% $150k–$200k 2.6% $200k+ 4.0% Median income $64,824
Housing
Housing overview
Metric Value Median home value $139,900 Median rent / month $833 Owner occupied 86.2% Renter occupied 13.8% Vacant 8.4% Single-family detached 89.4% Large apartment buildings 0.4% Mobile homes 4.6% Median rooms 5.9 Avg household size (owned) 2.42
Year built
Era % 2020 or later 1.3% 2010–2019 5.3% 2000–2009 4.4% 1990–1999 13.1% 1980–1989 3.9% 1970–1979 12.6% 1960–1969 6.6% 1950–1959 9.9% 1940–1949 6.5% 1939 or earlier 36.3%
Bedrooms
Size % of units No bedroom (studio) 2.0% 1 bedroom 4.8% 2 bedrooms 23.5% 3 bedrooms 54.0% 4 bedrooms 13.1% 5+ bedrooms 2.5%
Vehicles per household
Vehicles % of households No vehicle 4.4% 1 vehicle 23.2% 2 vehicles 32.3% 3 or more 40.0%
Heating fuel
Fuel type % Utility gas 48.1% Electricity 20.7% Propane / LP gas 24.1% Fuel oil 1.0% Wood 4.6% No fuel used 0.6%
Households & families
Household type Count % Married-couple family 845 55.3% Cohabiting couple 117 7.7% Male householder, no spouse 253 16.5% Female householder, no spouse 314 20.5% Households with children under 18 470 30.7% Households with seniors (65+) 506 33.1% Average household size 2.41
Marital status
Status Male Female Never married 32.4% 10.9% Married 49.7% 56.0% Separated 0.8% 2.3% Widowed 1.9% 14.2% Divorced 15.2% 16.5%
Education
Some college, no degree
21.4%
Graduate / professional
4.9%
Metric % HS diploma or higher 88.5% Bachelor's or higher 10.4%
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
Type Count % Nursery / preschool 52 6.4% Kindergarten 85 10.4% Elementary school 278 34.0% High school 232 28.4% College / grad school 171 20.9%
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
23.2%
Finance & real estate
7.3%
Arts, food & hospitality
5.6%
Professional & management
4.1%
Transportation & utilities
3.6%
Agriculture & mining
3.0%
Public administration
2.7%
Occupation
Category % Management, business & arts 30.6% Service 18.5% Sales & office 8.2% Natural resources & construction 16.3% Production & transportation 26.4%
Employment type
Type % Private sector 83.3% Government 14.2% Self-employed 2.4% Unpaid family workers 0.0%
Commute
Method % Drive alone 88.5% Carpool 2.5% Public transit 0.0% Walk 5.5% Work from home 1.7% Other means 1.8% Avg commute (minutes) 24.0
Poverty
Married-couple families
3.0%
Female-led households
22.9%
Income support
Source % of households Social Security 40.0% Retirement income 27.7% Supplemental Security 4.6% Cash public assistance 0.6% Food stamps / SNAP 5.9%
Health indicators
Condition % Obesity 38.1% High blood pressure 37.2% High cholesterol 36.2% Diabetes 11.9% Heart disease 7.7% Stroke 3.5% Asthma 10.0% Arthritis 27.9% Kidney disease 3.2% Pulmonary disease 9.3% Cancer 7.3%
Behavior / access % Smoking 22.8% Binge drinking 15.7% No physical activity 27.8% Less than 7 hrs sleep 33.8% Depression 23.2% Fair or poor health 17.2% Poor mental health 15.7% Poor physical health 12.1% No health insurance 14.1% Visited doctor (checkup) 74.3% Visited dentist 60.0% Cholesterol screening 88.9% Teeth loss 18.2%
Veterans & disability
Veterans Count % Civilian veterans 222 7.5%
Disability % Any disability 18.1% Under 18 2.6% 18–64 years 17.4% 65 and over 36.7%
Health insurance coverage
Type % Private insurance 69.4% Public insurance 35.4% No insurance 11.4% Uninsured under 19 6.5%
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
Language Count % English only 3,526 95.6% Spanish 8 0.2% Other Indo-European 8 0.2% Asian & Pacific Islander 0 0.0% Other languages 0 0.0%
Place of birth & citizenship
Origin Count % Native born (US) 3,683 99.9% Born in same state 3,683 99.9% Born in different state 1,978 53.6% Foreign born 0 0.0% Naturalized citizen 4 0.1% Not a US citizen 4 100.0%
Ancestry
Ancestry Count % Italian 504 13.7% French 477 12.9% Arab 344 9.3% English 38 1%
Ancestry Count % Dutch 11 0.3% Irish 8 0.2% Norwegian 8 0.2%
Technology access
Metric % of households Computer access 41.5% Internet access 91.4%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 47987
What city is ZIP code 47987 in?
ZIP code 47987 is primarily assigned to Veedersburg, Indiana.
What county is ZIP code 47987 in?
ZIP code 47987 falls within Fountain County, Indiana.
How educated is the population of ZIP code 47987?
10% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.
Is ZIP code 47987 mostly owner-occupied?
86% of occupied units in ZIP code 47987 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.
Does ZIP code 47987 have a large retiree population?
40% of households in ZIP code 47987 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 47987?
The median home value in ZIP code 47987 is $139,900.
What timezone is ZIP code 47987 in?
ZIP code 47987 observes the EST timezone.
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