47283 ZIP Code — Westport, IN

Decatur County, Indiana

ZIP code 47283 is located in Westport, Indiana, within Decatur County. It covers approximately 66.74 square miles and serves a population of 3,770 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 812.

About ZIP code 47283

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 $162,900. Owner-occupancy is high at 83%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $79,286. 36% 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 21% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (24%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 47283 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

3,770

population

66.74

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

47283 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 47283

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 47283. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Westport	Acceptable
Westport	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

47244 Hartsville (7.7 mi) 47236 Grammer (8.7 mi) 47223 Butlerville (9.5 mi) 47265 North Vernon (10.9 mi) 47273 Scipio (11.2 mi) 47240 Greensburg (11.4 mi) 47232 Elizabethtown (11.7 mi) 47246 Hope (12.9 mi) 47037 Osgood (13.7 mi) 47023 Holton (14.5 mi) 47203 Columbus (14.8 mi) 47272 Saint Paul (17 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	3,770
Population density	56 / sq mi
State FIPS	18
County FIPS	031

Geography
Land area	66.74 sq mi
Water area	0.08 sq mi
Latitude	39.1696
Longitude	-85.5704
Timezone	Eastern (ET)
Area code	812

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	44.3%	39.7%	42.9%
$50k – $100k	34.3%	37.7%	32.7%
$100k – $200k	13.0%	19.6%	19.8%
Over $200k	8.3%	3.0%	4.5%

Demographics & statistics

3,770

Population

People per sq mi

39.6

Median age

$79,286

Median household income

$34,585

Per capita income

$162,900

Median home value

$683

Median monthly rent

83.0%

Home ownership

10.3%

Poverty rate

6.2%

Unemployment

1,197

Housing units

21.2%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

101

Under 5

103

5–9

139

10–14

140

225

15–19

228

133

20–24

134

159

25–34

162

272

35–44

276

257

45–54

261

140

55–59

141

155

60–64

158

113

65–74

115

117

75–84

119

85+

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Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	924	24.5%
18 and over	2,846	75.5%
65 and over	468	12.4%
Median age	39.6 years

Race & ethnicity

White 98.5%

Two or more races 0.9%

Hispanic or Latino 0.4%

Other race 0.2%

Group	Count	%
White	3,730	98.5%
Two or more races	33	0.9%
Hispanic or Latino	17	0.4%
Other race	7	0.2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	44.3%	39.7%	42.9%
$50k – $100k	34.3%	37.7%	32.7%
$100k – $200k	13.0%	19.6%	19.8%
Over $200k	8.3%	3.0%	4.5%

Under $10k 1.0%

$10k–$15k 3.3%

$15k–$25k 12.7%

$25k–$35k 6.5%

$35k–$50k 17.5%

$50k–$75k 6.5%

$75k–$100k 17.5%

$100k–$150k 17.5%

$150k–$200k 3.7%

$200k+ 13.7%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	1.0%
$10k–$15k	3.3%
$15k–$25k	12.7%
$25k–$35k	6.5%
$35k–$50k	17.5%
$50k–$75k	6.5%
$75k–$100k	17.5%
$100k–$150k	17.5%
$150k–$200k	3.7%
$200k+	13.7%
Median income	$79,286

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 5.9%

$50k–$100k 18.1%

$100k–$150k 19.6%

$150k–$200k 25.9%

$200k–$300k 13.3%

$300k–$500k 15.4%

$500k–$1M 1.8%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$162,900
Median rent / month	$683
Owner occupied	83.0%
Renter occupied	17.0%
Vacant	9.0%
Single-family detached	82.5%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	6.6%
Median rooms	5.8
Avg household size (owned)	3.04

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	3.5%
2000–2009	18.9%
1990–1999	11.9%
1980–1989	7.3%
1970–1979	14.5%
1960–1969	13.0%
1950–1959	7.6%
1940–1949	4.7%
1939 or earlier	18.5%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	1.6%
1 bedroom	10.3%
2 bedrooms	21.5%
3 bedrooms	48.8%
4 bedrooms	14.5%
5+ bedrooms	3.2%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	4.0%
1 vehicle	19.9%
2 vehicles	31.4%
3 or more	44.7%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	29.7%
Electricity	41.0%
Propane / LP gas	22.8%
Wood	3.8%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	765	59.4%
Cohabiting couple	76	5.9%
Male householder, no spouse	254	19.7%
Female householder, no spouse	193	15.0%
Households with children under 18	443	34.4%
Households with seniors (65+)	352	27.3%
Average household size	2.93

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	30.2%	31.6%
Married	53.8%	49.4%
Separated	1.0%	1.5%
Widowed	3.2%	7.4%
Divorced	11.8%	10.1%

Education

Less than 9th grade 3.3%

Some HS, no diploma 5.4%

HS graduate 37.5%

Some college, no degree 14.2%

Associate's degree 18.5%

Bachelor's degree 13.8%

Graduate / professional 7.4%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	91.3%
Bachelor's or higher	21.2%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	23	2.3%
Kindergarten	10	1.0%
Elementary school	356	35.9%
High school	431	43.4%
College / grad school	173	17.4%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 35.0%

Education & healthcare 25.8%

Retail trade 8.2%

Agriculture & mining 6.7%

Construction 4.7%

Arts, food & hospitality 4.3%

Finance & real estate 3.8%

Transportation & utilities 3.1%

Other services 3.0%

Public administration 2.6%

Professional & management 2.0%

Wholesale trade 0.4%

Information 0.3%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	39.3%
Service	12.5%
Sales & office	11.7%
Natural resources & construction	11.8%
Production & transportation	24.7%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	86.1%
Government	11.9%
Self-employed	1.2%
Unpaid family workers	0.9%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	82.5%
Carpool	6.5%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	2.6%
Work from home	8.1%
Other means	0.2%
Avg commute (minutes)	27.0

Poverty

All people 10.3%

Under 18 years 7.4%

18 and over 11.2%

Married-couple families 6.4%

Female-led households 23.2%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	35.6%
Retirement income	27.7%
Supplemental Security	7.7%
Cash public assistance	0.6%
Food stamps / SNAP	10.3%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	41.1%
High blood pressure	36.5%
High cholesterol	32.9%
Diabetes	11.9%
Heart disease	7.3%
Stroke	3.4%
Asthma	10.3%
Arthritis	27.2%
Kidney disease	3.1%
Pulmonary disease	9.4%
Cancer	6.6%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	24.1%
Binge drinking	16.4%
No physical activity	28.9%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	35.1%
Depression	24.6%
Fair or poor health	17.7%
Poor mental health	16.6%
Poor physical health	12.4%
No health insurance	13.8%
Visited doctor (checkup)	73.8%
Visited dentist	57.6%
Cholesterol screening	87.8%
Teeth loss	19.5%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	211	7.4%

Disability	%
Any disability	14.8%
Under 18	3.4%
18–64 years	15.1%
65 and over	35.9%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	72.2%
Public insurance	30.8%
No insurance	7.3%
Uninsured under 19	6.2%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	3,566	94.6%
Spanish	20	0.6%
Other Indo-European	20	0.6%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	3,702	98.2%
Born in same state	3,685	97.7%
Born in different state	2,874	76.2%
Foreign born	17	0.5%
Naturalized citizen	68	1.8%
Not a US citizen	53	77.9%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	445	11.8%
Arab	353	9.4%
Italian	275	7.3%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	13	0.3%
German	3	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	34.2%
Internet access	93.4%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 47283

What city is ZIP code 47283 in?

ZIP code 47283 is primarily assigned to Westport, Indiana.

What county is ZIP code 47283 in?

ZIP code 47283 falls within Decatur County, Indiana.

Is ZIP code 47283 mostly owner-occupied?

83% of occupied units in ZIP code 47283 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 47283 have a large retiree population?

36% of households in ZIP code 47283 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 47283?

The median home value in ZIP code 47283 is $162,900.

What is the population of ZIP code 47283?

ZIP code 47283 has an estimated population of 3,770 residents, with a density of 56 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 47283 in?

ZIP code 47283 observes the EST timezone.