47994 ZIP Code — Wingate, IN

Montgomery County, Indiana

ZIP code 47994 is located in Wingate, Indiana, within Montgomery County. It covers approximately 21.75 square miles and serves a population of 450 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 765.

About ZIP code 47994

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 $85,600. Owner-occupancy is high at 76%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $72,813. 45% 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 28 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 17% 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.

Notable community characteristics include disability rates above the national average at 24%.

Overall, ZIP code 47994 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

450

population

21.75

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

47994 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 47994

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 47994. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Wingate	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

47967 New Richmond (2.1 mi) 47990 Waynetown (5.2 mi) 47981 Romney (9.2 mi) 47987 Veedersburg (9.9 mi) 47949 Hillsboro (9.9 mi) 47955 Linden (10.1 mi) 47992 Westpoint (10.2 mi) 47918 Attica (12.4 mi) 47933 Crawfordsville (12.9 mi) 47909 Lafayette (13.6 mi) 47940 Darlington (16.2 mi) 47930 Clarks Hill (17.4 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	450
Population density	21 / sq mi
State FIPS	18
County FIPS	107

Geography
Land area	21.75 sq mi
Water area	0.00 sq mi
Latitude	40.1662
Longitude	-87.0550
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	35.6%	43.6%	42.9%
$50k – $100k	42.3%	34.0%	32.7%
$100k – $200k	22.1%	18.7%	19.8%
Over $200k	0.0%	3.6%	4.5%

Demographics & statistics

450

Population

People per sq mi

47.6

Median age

$72,813

Median household income

$36,550

Per capita income

$85,600

Median home value

$645

Median monthly rent

76.0%

Home ownership

10.0%

Poverty rate

2.6%

Unemployment

159

Housing units

16.9%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	72	16.0%
18 and over	378	84.0%
65 and over	78	17.3%
Median age	47.6 years

Race & ethnicity

White 98.4%

Asian 1.3%

Two or more races 0.2%

Group	Count	%
White	443	98.4%
Asian	6	1.3%
Two or more races	1	0.2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	35.6%	43.6%	42.9%
$50k – $100k	42.3%	34.0%	32.7%
$100k – $200k	22.1%	18.7%	19.8%
Over $200k	0.0%	3.6%	4.5%

Under $10k 3.9%

$10k–$15k 5.6%

$15k–$25k 11.7%

$25k–$35k 3.4%

$35k–$50k 2.2%

$50k–$75k 25.1%

$75k–$100k 9.5%

$100k–$150k 19.6%

$150k–$200k 13.4%

$200k+ 5.6%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	3.9%
$10k–$15k	5.6%
$15k–$25k	11.7%
$25k–$35k	3.4%
$35k–$50k	2.2%
$50k–$75k	25.1%
$75k–$100k	9.5%
$100k–$150k	19.6%
$150k–$200k	13.4%
$200k+	5.6%
Median income	$72,813

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 22.1%

$50k–$100k 37.5%

$100k–$150k 12.5%

$150k–$200k 1.5%

$200k–$300k 19.9%

$500k–$1M 6.6%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$85,600
Median rent / month	$645
Owner occupied	76.0%
Renter occupied	24.0%
Vacant	11.4%
Single-family detached	73.8%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	14.4%
Median rooms	5.9
Avg household size (owned)	2.82

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	4.5%
2000–2009	6.4%
1990–1999	22.8%
1980–1989	5.4%
1970–1979	12.9%
1960–1969	3.5%
1950–1959	2.0%
1940–1949	3.0%
1939 or earlier	39.6%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.5%
1 bedroom	13.9%
2 bedrooms	17.3%
3 bedrooms	49.5%
4 bedrooms	18.8%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	6.7%
1 vehicle	21.2%
2 vehicles	21.2%
3 or more	50.8%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	5.6%
Electricity	24.0%
Propane / LP gas	60.9%
Fuel oil	7.3%
Wood	2.2%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	96	53.6%
Cohabiting couple	10	5.6%
Male householder, no spouse	46	25.7%
Female householder, no spouse	27	15.1%
Households with children under 18	50	27.9%
Households with seniors (65+)	63	35.2%
Average household size	2.51

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	28.2%	27.5%
Married	47.1%	51.8%
Separated	5.3%	0.0%
Widowed	1.0%	5.2%
Divorced	18.4%	15.5%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.3%

Some HS, no diploma 6.6%

HS graduate 49.5%

Some college, no degree 7.2%

Associate's degree 18.5%

Bachelor's degree 13.5%

Graduate / professional 3.4%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	92.2%
Bachelor's or higher	16.9%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	7	8.1%
Kindergarten	4	4.7%
Elementary school	33	38.4%
High school	23	26.7%
College / grad school	19	22.1%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 25.9%

Education & healthcare 22.8%

Arts, food & hospitality 11.0%

Professional & management 10.5%

Retail trade 8.8%

Public administration 4.8%

Construction 4.4%

Other services 3.9%

Agriculture & mining 2.6%

Finance & real estate 2.2%

Information 1.8%

Transportation & utilities 1.3%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	33.3%
Service	21.9%
Sales & office	9.6%
Natural resources & construction	12.7%
Production & transportation	22.4%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	84.6%
Government	10.1%
Self-employed	5.3%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	83.5%
Carpool	1.5%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	12.6%
Work from home	2.4%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	28.1

Poverty

All people 10.0%

Under 18 years 6.9%

18 and over 10.6%

Married-couple families 2.1%

Female-led households 18.2%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	44.7%
Retirement income	30.7%
Supplemental Security	5.6%
Cash public assistance	2.2%
Food stamps / SNAP	9.5%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	41.2%
High blood pressure	38.5%
High cholesterol	36.4%
Diabetes	12.2%
Heart disease	8.2%
Stroke	3.7%
Asthma	10.0%
Arthritis	29.6%
Kidney disease	3.4%
Pulmonary disease	9.6%
Cancer	7.9%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	22.9%
Binge drinking	16.2%
No physical activity	28.2%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	34.6%
Depression	23.1%
Fair or poor health	17.7%
Poor mental health	15.7%
Poor physical health	12.6%
No health insurance	13.4%
Visited doctor (checkup)	76.2%
Visited dentist	60.5%
Cholesterol screening	89.3%
Teeth loss	18.6%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	17	4.5%

Disability	%
Any disability	24.0%
Under 18	9.7%
18–64 years	17.0%
65 and over	64.1%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	70.7%
Public insurance	30.4%
No insurance	12.4%
Uninsured under 19	4.9%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	438	97.3%
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)	442	98.2%
Born in same state	442	98.2%
Born in different state	385	85.6%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	8	1.8%
Not a US citizen	6	75.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	75	16.7%
Arab	65	14.4%

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	50	11.1%
English	5	1.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	39.8%
Internet access	84.9%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 47994

What city is ZIP code 47994 in?

ZIP code 47994 is primarily assigned to Wingate, Indiana.

What county is ZIP code 47994 in?

ZIP code 47994 falls within Montgomery County, Indiana.

Does ZIP code 47994 have a large retiree population?

45% of households in ZIP code 47994 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 47994?

The median home value in ZIP code 47994 is $85,600.

What is the population of ZIP code 47994?

ZIP code 47994 has an estimated population of 450 residents, with a density of 21 people per square mile.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 47994?

The median household income in ZIP code 47994 is $72,813, below the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 47994 in?

ZIP code 47994 observes the EST timezone.