47991 ZIP Code — West Lebanon, IN

Warren County, Indiana

ZIP code 47991 is located in West Lebanon, Indiana, within Warren County. It covers approximately 29.86 square miles and serves a population of 1,295 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 765.

About ZIP code 47991

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 $110,600. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 65%.

Median household income is $104,688. 52% 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. An above-average commute of 36 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area.

College attainment at 9% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Notable community characteristics include disability rates above the national average at 23%.

Overall, ZIP code 47991 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

1,295

population

29.86

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

47991 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 47991

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 47991. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
West Lebanon	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

47993 Williamsport (2.4 mi) 61814 Bismarck (7.8 mi) 61811 Alvin (9 mi) 47932 Covington (12.3 mi) 47918 Attica (12.8 mi) 60963 Rossville (13.6 mi) 47921 Boswell (14.2 mi) 47975 Pine Village (14.6 mi) 61832 Danville (14.6 mi) 47917 Ambia (14.7 mi) 47987 Veedersburg (15.7 mi) 61834 Danville (16 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	1,295
Population density	43 / sq mi
State FIPS	18
County FIPS	171

Geography
Land area	29.86 sq mi
Water area	0.03 sq mi
Latitude	40.2835
Longitude	-87.4455
Timezone	Eastern (ET)
Area code	765

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 06/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	22.9%	35.6%	42.9%
$50k – $100k	37.3%	37.3%	32.7%
$100k – $200k	37.5%	23.0%	19.8%
Over $200k	2.4%	4.1%	4.5%

Demographics & statistics

1,295

Population

People per sq mi

44.3

Median age

$104,688

Median household income

$38,468

Per capita income

$110,600

Median home value

$759

Median monthly rent

65.0%

Home ownership

1.9%

Poverty rate

7.7%

Unemployment

386

Housing units

8.6%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

107

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

119

65–74

104

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	244	18.8%
18 and over	1,051	81.2%
65 and over	378	29.2%
Median age	44.3 years

Race & ethnicity

White 99%

Hispanic or Latino 0.5%

Two or more races 0.3%

Other race 0.2%

Group	Count	%
White	1,288	99%
Hispanic or Latino	6	0.5%
Two or more races	4	0.3%
Other race	3	0.2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	22.9%	35.6%	42.9%
$50k – $100k	37.3%	37.3%	32.7%
$100k – $200k	37.5%	23.0%	19.8%
Over $200k	2.4%	4.1%	4.5%

Under $10k 0.8%

$10k–$15k 2.2%

$15k–$25k 8.1%

$25k–$35k 1.2%

$35k–$50k 8.6%

$50k–$75k 14.5%

$75k–$100k 11.8%

$100k–$150k 43.6%

$150k–$200k 8.1%

$200k+ 1.0%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	0.8%
$10k–$15k	2.2%
$15k–$25k	8.1%
$25k–$35k	1.2%
$35k–$50k	8.6%
$50k–$75k	14.5%
$75k–$100k	11.8%
$100k–$150k	43.6%
$150k–$200k	8.1%
$200k+	1.0%
Median income	$104,688

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 6.0%

$50k–$100k 40.4%

$100k–$150k 15.7%

$150k–$200k 13.8%

$200k–$300k 11.3%

$300k–$500k 7.5%

$500k–$1M 4.4%

$1M+ 0.9%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$110,600
Median rent / month	$759
Owner occupied	65.0%
Renter occupied	35.0%
Vacant	12.0%
Single-family detached	94.4%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	1.1%
Median rooms	6.3
Avg household size (owned)	2.56

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	1.6%
2000–2009	6.8%
1990–1999	21.5%
1980–1989	15.2%
1970–1979	12.7%
1960–1969	12.4%
1950–1959	6.1%
1940–1949	2.0%
1939 or earlier	21.7%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	4.1%
2 bedrooms	19.7%
3 bedrooms	60.9%
4 bedrooms	5.4%
5+ bedrooms	9.9%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	1.0%
1 vehicle	22.0%
2 vehicles	46.8%
3 or more	30.1%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Electricity	23.8%
Propane / LP gas	69.5%
Fuel oil	1.4%
Wood	5.3%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	315	64.2%
Cohabiting couple	40	8.1%
Male householder, no spouse	54	11.0%
Female householder, no spouse	82	16.7%
Households with children under 18	139	28.3%
Households with seniors (65+)	225	45.8%
Average household size	2.64

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	25.5%	16.5%
Married	63.3%	58.6%
Separated	0.0%	0.4%
Widowed	3.8%	14.1%
Divorced	7.4%	10.5%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.6%

Some HS, no diploma 4.1%

HS graduate 54.3%

Some college, no degree 19.5%

Associate's degree 11.9%

Bachelor's degree 6.3%

Graduate / professional 2.3%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	94.3%
Bachelor's or higher	8.6%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	4	1.8%
Kindergarten	27	11.8%
Elementary school	93	40.8%
High school	43	18.9%
College / grad school	61	26.8%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 30.7%

Education & healthcare 25.2%

Retail trade 12.4%

Construction 11.1%

Professional & management 7.1%

Agriculture & mining 3.7%

Arts, food & hospitality 3.4%

Transportation & utilities 3.2%

Other services 1.1%

Finance & real estate 1.0%

Public administration 1.0%

Wholesale trade 0.3%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	33.1%
Service	6.9%
Sales & office	16.9%
Natural resources & construction	14.9%
Production & transportation	28.3%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	88.0%
Government	6.3%
Self-employed	4.0%
Unpaid family workers	1.8%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	70.6%
Carpool	28.6%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	0.8%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	36.3

Poverty

All people 1.9%

Under 18 years 1.2%

18 and over 2.0%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 9.1%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	52.1%
Retirement income	31.4%
Supplemental Security	5.7%
Cash public assistance	3.1%
Food stamps / SNAP	2.6%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	36.7%
High blood pressure	35.1%
High cholesterol	34.8%
Diabetes	10.9%
Heart disease	7.1%
Stroke	3.0%
Asthma	9.6%
Arthritis	26.8%
Kidney disease	2.9%
Pulmonary disease	8.0%
Cancer	7.2%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	19.8%
Binge drinking	16.4%
No physical activity	25.2%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	34.0%
Depression	22.6%
Fair or poor health	14.6%
Poor mental health	14.9%
Poor physical health	10.7%
No health insurance	11.6%
Visited doctor (checkup)	74.9%
Visited dentist	64.4%
Cholesterol screening	89.7%
Teeth loss	14.4%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	68	6.5%

Disability	%
Any disability	22.5%
Under 18	27.0%
18–64 years	11.1%
65 and over	39.9%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	71.9%
Public insurance	39.0%
No insurance	2.5%
Uninsured under 19	1.1%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,201	92.7%
Spanish	5	0.4%
Other Indo-European	5	0.4%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	1,293	99.8%
Born in same state	1,293	99.8%
Born in different state	682	52.7%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	2	0.2%
Not a US citizen	2	100.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	182	14.1%
Arab	93	7.2%
Italian	64	4.9%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	14	1.1%
German	4	0.3%
Norwegian	2	0.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	37.9%
Internet access	94.3%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 47991

What city is ZIP code 47991 in?

ZIP code 47991 is primarily assigned to West Lebanon, Indiana.

What county is ZIP code 47991 in?

ZIP code 47991 falls within Warren County, Indiana.

Does ZIP code 47991 have an older population?

29% of residents in ZIP code 47991 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Does ZIP code 47991 have a large retiree population?

52% of households in ZIP code 47991 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 47991?

9% 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 47991?

The median home value in ZIP code 47991 is $110,600.

What timezone is ZIP code 47991 in?

ZIP code 47991 observes the EST timezone.