47992 ZIP Code — Westpoint, IN

Tippecanoe County, Indiana

ZIP code 47992 is located in Westpoint, Indiana, within Tippecanoe County. It covers approximately 36.27 square miles and serves a population of 1,620 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 765.

About ZIP code 47992

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 2000s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $190,700. Owner-occupancy is high at 87%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $104,779. 37% 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 27 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 26% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Overall, ZIP code 47992 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

1,620

population

36.27

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

47992 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 47992

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 47992. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Westpoint	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

47981 Romney (7.9 mi) 47918 Attica (8.4 mi) 47909 Lafayette (8.4 mi) 47967 New Richmond (8.9 mi) 47994 Wingate (10.2 mi) 47907 West Lafayette (10.2 mi) 47901 Lafayette (11 mi) 47970 Otterbein (12.1 mi) 47906 West Lafayette (12.4 mi) 47904 Lafayette (12.5 mi) 47955 Linden (12.7 mi) 47975 Pine Village (14.6 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,620
Population density	45 / sq mi
State FIPS	18
County FIPS	157

Geography
Land area	36.27 sq mi
Water area	0.25 sq mi
Latitude	40.3131
Longitude	-87.0460
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	19.8%	48.3%	42.9%
$50k – $100k	35.2%	29.1%	32.7%
$100k – $200k	38.4%	18.3%	19.8%
Over $200k	6.5%	4.3%	4.5%

Demographics & statistics

1,620

Population

People per sq mi

43.3

Median age

$104,779

Median household income

$43,305

Per capita income

$190,700

Median home value

$963

Median monthly rent

87.3%

Home ownership

1.8%

Poverty rate

0.0%

Unemployment

589

Housing units

26.0%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

153

35–44

127

45–54

55–59

60–64

100

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	304	18.8%
18 and over	1,316	81.2%
65 and over	299	18.5%
Median age	43.3 years

Race & ethnicity

White 87.8%

Two or more races 6.2%

Hispanic or Latino 6%

Group	Count	%
White	1,513	87.8%
Two or more races	107	6.2%
Hispanic or Latino	103	6%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	19.8%	48.3%	42.9%
$50k – $100k	35.2%	29.1%	32.7%
$100k – $200k	38.4%	18.3%	19.8%
Over $200k	6.5%	4.3%	4.5%

Under $10k 2.4%

$10k–$15k 1.9%

$25k–$35k 2.1%

$35k–$50k 3.6%

$50k–$75k 23.9%

$75k–$100k 13.9%

$100k–$150k 37.6%

$150k–$200k 5.5%

$200k+ 9.2%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	2.4%
$10k–$15k	1.9%
$25k–$35k	2.1%
$35k–$50k	3.6%
$50k–$75k	23.9%
$75k–$100k	13.9%
$100k–$150k	37.6%
$150k–$200k	5.5%
$200k+	9.2%
Median income	$104,779

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 5.3%

$100k–$150k 18.7%

$150k–$200k 33.1%

$200k–$300k 28.0%

$300k–$500k 14.9%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$190,700
Median rent / month	$963
Owner occupied	87.3%
Renter occupied	12.7%
Vacant	0.0%
Single-family detached	91.7%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	8.3%
Median rooms	6.8
Avg household size (owned)	2.47

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.0%
2000–2009	36.1%
1990–1999	18.4%
1980–1989	9.9%
1970–1979	7.6%
1960–1969	4.6%
1950–1959	8.7%
1940–1949	0.0%
1939 or earlier	14.7%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	0.0%
2 bedrooms	4.0%
3 bedrooms	57.5%
4 bedrooms	35.1%
5+ bedrooms	3.4%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.0%
1 vehicle	16.4%
2 vehicles	49.2%
3 or more	34.4%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	19.7%
Electricity	16.0%
Propane / LP gas	62.5%
Wood	1.8%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	360	53.3%
Cohabiting couple	124	18.4%
Male householder, no spouse	142	21.0%
Female householder, no spouse	49	7.3%
Households with children under 18	162	24.0%
Households with seniors (65+)	200	29.6%
Average household size	2.40

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	28.4%	29.0%
Married	60.6%	63.4%
Separated	4.8%	0.0%
Widowed	3.2%	3.6%
Divorced	3.0%	4.1%

Education

Less than 9th grade 3.5%

Some HS, no diploma 13.5%

HS graduate 30.0%

Some college, no degree 14.1%

Associate's degree 12.9%

Bachelor's degree 18.4%

Graduate / professional 7.6%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	83.0%
Bachelor's or higher	26.0%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	48	17.6%
Elementary school	125	45.8%
High school	67	24.5%
College / grad school	33	12.1%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 33.2%

Education & healthcare 21.1%

Retail trade 10.7%

Wholesale trade 9.9%

Other services 6.2%

Arts, food & hospitality 5.4%

Agriculture & mining 4.9%

Professional & management 4.9%

Finance & real estate 3.7%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	33.8%
Service	11.0%
Sales & office	19.1%
Natural resources & construction	9.7%
Production & transportation	26.4%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	73.2%
Government	13.7%
Self-employed	13.2%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	84.7%
Carpool	0.0%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	5.1%
Work from home	10.3%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	26.7

Poverty

All people 1.8%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 2.2%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	36.9%
Retirement income	31.4%
Supplemental Security	3.1%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	1.8%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	35.4%
High blood pressure	30.6%
High cholesterol	33.5%
Diabetes	8.8%
Heart disease	5.6%
Stroke	2.4%
Asthma	9.1%
Arthritis	22.7%
Kidney disease	2.4%
Pulmonary disease	6.1%
Cancer	6.5%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	16.4%
Binge drinking	17.6%
No physical activity	19.9%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	29.8%
Depression	22.4%
Fair or poor health	11.2%
Poor mental health	14.0%
Poor physical health	9.1%
No health insurance	10.0%
Visited doctor (checkup)	75.1%
Visited dentist	75.1%
Cholesterol screening	90.8%
Teeth loss	11.0%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	24	1.8%

Disability	%
Any disability	7.5%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	8.1%
65 and over	13.0%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	73.3%
Public insurance	33.2%
No insurance	3.3%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,556	96.0%
Spanish	0	0.0%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	1,557	96.1%
Born in same state	1,557	96.1%
Born in different state	1,222	75.4%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	63	3.9%
Not a US citizen	63	100.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	284	17.5%
French	220	13.6%
Polish	57	3.5%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	42	2.6%
Arab	19	1.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	41.7%
Internet access	98.1%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 47992

What city is ZIP code 47992 in?

ZIP code 47992 is primarily assigned to Westpoint, Indiana.

What county is ZIP code 47992 in?

ZIP code 47992 falls within Tippecanoe County, Indiana.

Is ZIP code 47992 mostly owner-occupied?

87% of occupied units in ZIP code 47992 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 47992 have a large retiree population?

37% of households in ZIP code 47992 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 47992?

The median household income in ZIP code 47992 is $104,779, above the national median of ~$75,000.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 47992?

The median home value in ZIP code 47992 is $190,700.

What timezone is ZIP code 47992 in?

ZIP code 47992 observes the EST timezone.