47990 ZIP Code — Waynetown, IN

Montgomery County, Indiana

ZIP code 47990 is located in Waynetown, Indiana, within Montgomery County. It covers approximately 44.54 square miles and serves a population of 1,428 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 765.

About ZIP code 47990

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 $107,600. Owner-occupancy is high at 86%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $55,000. 34% 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 29 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 13% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (22%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 47990 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

1,428

population

44.54

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

47990 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 47990

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 47990. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Waynetown	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

47994 Wingate (5.2 mi) 47949 Hillsboro (5.9 mi) 47967 New Richmond (6.7 mi) 47933 Crawfordsville (9.5 mi) 47987 Veedersburg (9.8 mi) 47955 Linden (12 mi) 47981 Romney (13.1 mi) 47989 Waveland (13.3 mi) 47859 Marshall (14.1 mi) 47952 Kingman (15.3 mi) 47992 Westpoint (15.4 mi) 47940 Darlington (16.1 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,428
Population density	32 / sq mi
State FIPS	18
County FIPS	107

Geography
Land area	44.54 sq mi
Water area	0.00 sq mi
Latitude	40.0907
Longitude	-87.0524
Timezone	Eastern (ET)
Area code	765

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	44.6%	43.6%	42.9%
$50k – $100k	41.5%	34.0%	32.7%
$100k – $200k	13.6%	18.7%	19.8%
Over $200k	0.3%	3.6%	4.5%

Demographics & statistics

1,428

Population

People per sq mi

34.8

Median age

$55,000

Median household income

$26,452

Per capita income

$107,600

Median home value

$856

Median monthly rent

85.8%

Home ownership

9.5%

Poverty rate

4.7%

Unemployment

529

Housing units

13.4%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

101

25–34

102

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	374	26.2%
18 and over	1,054	73.8%
65 and over	228	16.0%
Median age	34.8 years

Race & ethnicity

White 88.5%

Two or more races 5.2%

Hispanic or Latino 2.9%

Other race 2.4%

Black or African American 1%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	1,301	88.5%
Two or more races	77	5.2%
Hispanic or Latino	42	2.9%
Other race	35	2.4%
Black or African American	14	1%
American Indian / Alaska Native	1	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	44.6%	43.6%	42.9%
$50k – $100k	41.5%	34.0%	32.7%
$100k – $200k	13.6%	18.7%	19.8%
Over $200k	0.3%	3.6%	4.5%

Under $10k 2.9%

$10k–$15k 1.6%

$15k–$25k 8.9%

$25k–$35k 6.4%

$35k–$50k 26.0%

$50k–$75k 21.1%

$75k–$100k 10.9%

$100k–$150k 18.7%

$150k–$200k 2.4%

$200k+ 1.1%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	2.9%
$10k–$15k	1.6%
$15k–$25k	8.9%
$25k–$35k	6.4%
$35k–$50k	26.0%
$50k–$75k	21.1%
$75k–$100k	10.9%
$100k–$150k	18.7%
$150k–$200k	2.4%
$200k+	1.1%
Median income	$55,000

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 4.0%

$50k–$100k 40.0%

$100k–$150k 29.4%

$150k–$200k 11.9%

$200k–$300k 12.1%

$300k–$500k 2.3%

$1M+ 0.2%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$107,600
Median rent / month	$856
Owner occupied	85.8%
Renter occupied	14.2%
Vacant	9.4%
Single-family detached	83.0%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	14.3%
Median rooms	6.1
Avg household size (owned)	2.54

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.8%
2000–2009	13.3%
1990–1999	10.0%
1980–1989	5.8%
1970–1979	10.4%
1960–1969	12.9%
1950–1959	5.9%
1940–1949	2.0%
1939 or earlier	38.9%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	2.1%
2 bedrooms	28.8%
3 bedrooms	55.0%
4 bedrooms	13.3%
5+ bedrooms	0.7%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	8.5%
1 vehicle	25.1%
2 vehicles	37.5%
3 or more	28.9%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	52.7%
Electricity	11.1%
Propane / LP gas	29.8%
Fuel oil	5.8%
Wood	0.5%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	290	52.7%
Cohabiting couple	32	5.8%
Male householder, no spouse	119	21.6%
Female householder, no spouse	109	19.8%
Households with children under 18	232	42.2%
Households with seniors (65+)	188	34.2%
Average household size	2.60

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	32.5%	26.2%
Married	50.5%	51.4%
Separated	0.0%	1.8%
Widowed	2.9%	7.9%
Divorced	14.1%	12.7%

Education

Less than 9th grade 2.7%

Some HS, no diploma 9.1%

HS graduate 54.7%

Some college, no degree 13.4%

Associate's degree 6.8%

Bachelor's degree 6.9%

Graduate / professional 6.5%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	88.2%
Bachelor's or higher	13.4%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	46	12.8%
Kindergarten	12	3.3%
Elementary school	153	42.5%
High school	99	27.5%
College / grad school	50	13.9%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 42.1%

Education & healthcare 12.1%

Retail trade 11.0%

Professional & management 6.5%

Arts, food & hospitality 6.2%

Public administration 6.0%

Construction 3.6%

Transportation & utilities 3.6%

Information 3.3%

Other services 2.8%

Wholesale trade 2.2%

Finance & real estate 0.6%

Agriculture & mining 0.2%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	22.1%
Service	9.4%
Sales & office	15.8%
Natural resources & construction	7.0%
Production & transportation	45.7%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	91.6%
Government	7.3%
Self-employed	1.1%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	84.9%
Carpool	9.4%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.3%
Work from home	1.6%
Other means	3.9%
Avg commute (minutes)	29.3

Poverty

All people 9.5%

Under 18 years 18.2%

18 and over 6.4%

Married-couple families 3.8%

Female-led households 44.9%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	33.8%
Retirement income	26.7%
Supplemental Security	2.7%
Cash public assistance	2.9%
Food stamps / SNAP	8.9%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	41.0%
High blood pressure	35.4%
High cholesterol	34.3%
Diabetes	10.9%
Heart disease	6.9%
Stroke	3.1%
Asthma	9.8%
Arthritis	26.4%
Kidney disease	2.9%
Pulmonary disease	8.2%
Cancer	6.9%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	21.8%
Binge drinking	17.1%
No physical activity	25.3%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	34.3%
Depression	23.1%
Fair or poor health	15.4%
Poor mental health	15.5%
Poor physical health	11.2%
No health insurance	12.3%
Visited doctor (checkup)	75.2%
Visited dentist	62.7%
Cholesterol screening	89.0%
Teeth loss	15.4%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	78	7.4%

Disability	%
Any disability	12.3%
Under 18	6.4%
18–64 years	9.3%
65 and over	32.5%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	73.1%
Public insurance	34.7%
No insurance	5.2%
Uninsured under 19	5.9%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,300	91.0%
Spanish	18	1.4%
Other Indo-European	11	0.8%
Asian & Pacific Islander	7	0.5%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	1,419	99.4%
Born in same state	1,412	98.9%
Born in different state	1,163	81.4%
Foreign born	7	0.5%
Naturalized citizen	9	0.6%
Not a US citizen	7	77.8%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	287	20.1%
Arab	190	13.3%
French	137	9.6%
English	16	1.1%

Ancestry	Count	%
Norwegian	15	1.1%
German	2	0.1%
Dutch	1	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	38.5%
Internet access	93.8%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 47990

What city is ZIP code 47990 in?

ZIP code 47990 is primarily assigned to Waynetown, Indiana.

What county is ZIP code 47990 in?

ZIP code 47990 falls within Montgomery County, Indiana.

Is ZIP code 47990 mostly owner-occupied?

86% of occupied units in ZIP code 47990 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 47990?

13% 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 typical home value in ZIP code 47990?

The median home value in ZIP code 47990 is $107,600.

What is the population of ZIP code 47990?

ZIP code 47990 has an estimated population of 1,428 residents, with a density of 32 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 47990 in?

ZIP code 47990 observes the EST timezone.