47995 ZIP Code — Wolcott, IN

White County, Indiana

ZIP code 47995 is located in Wolcott, Indiana, within White County. It covers approximately 82.42 square miles and serves a population of 1,815 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 219.

About ZIP code 47995

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 $140,100. Owner-occupancy is high at 80%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $75,350. 35% 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 17 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 20% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Overall, ZIP code 47995 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

1,815

population

82.42

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

47995 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 47995

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 47995. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Wolcott	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

47980 Reynolds (5.1 mi) 47929 Chalmers (6.3 mi) 47977 Remington (8.3 mi) 47959 Monon (8.9 mi) 47923 Brookston (11 mi) 47960 Monticello (14.2 mi) 47948 Goodland (15.2 mi) 47946 Francesville (17.1 mi) 47978 Rensselaer (17.6 mi) 47920 Battle Ground (18.5 mi) 47950 Idaville (18.8 mi) 47944 Fowler (19.3 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,815
Population density	22 / sq mi
State FIPS	18
County FIPS	181

Geography
Land area	82.42 sq mi
Water area	0.04 sq mi
Latitude	40.7579
Longitude	-87.0074
Timezone	Eastern (ET)
Area code	219

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	38.4%	45.7%	42.9%
$50k – $100k	41.6%	34.8%	32.7%
$100k – $200k	18.2%	17.4%	19.8%
Over $200k	1.8%	2.1%	4.5%

Demographics & statistics

1,815

Population

People per sq mi

33.1

Median age

$75,350

Median household income

$25,391

Per capita income

$140,100

Median home value

$869

Median monthly rent

80.3%

Home ownership

11.1%

Poverty rate

2.1%

Unemployment

546

Housing units

20.3%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

109

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

128

25–34

110

119

35–44

103

112

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	596	32.8%
18 and over	1,219	67.2%
65 and over	220	12.1%
Median age	33.1 years

Race & ethnicity

White 90.5%

Hispanic or Latino 3%

Other race 2.8%

Black or African American 2.6%

Asian 0.6%

Two or more races 0.5%

Group	Count	%
White	1,694	90.5%
Hispanic or Latino	56	3%
Other race	52	2.8%
Black or African American	48	2.6%
Asian	12	0.6%
Two or more races	9	0.5%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	38.4%	45.7%	42.9%
$50k – $100k	41.6%	34.8%	32.7%
$100k – $200k	18.2%	17.4%	19.8%
Over $200k	1.8%	2.1%	4.5%

Under $10k 1.1%

$10k–$15k 1.6%

$15k–$25k 8.2%

$25k–$35k 10.2%

$35k–$50k 9.9%

$50k–$75k 18.4%

$75k–$100k 22.0%

$100k–$150k 23.2%

$150k–$200k 3.1%

$200k+ 2.3%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	1.1%
$10k–$15k	1.6%
$15k–$25k	8.2%
$25k–$35k	10.2%
$35k–$50k	9.9%
$50k–$75k	18.4%
$75k–$100k	22.0%
$100k–$150k	23.2%
$150k–$200k	3.1%
$200k+	2.3%
Median income	$75,350

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 16.4%

$50k–$100k 16.2%

$100k–$150k 20.7%

$150k–$200k 18.6%

$200k–$300k 23.1%

$300k–$500k 1.4%

$500k–$1M 3.5%

$1M+ 0.2%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$140,100
Median rent / month	$869
Owner occupied	80.3%
Renter occupied	19.7%
Vacant	8.6%
Single-family detached	94.4%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	0.3%
Median rooms	7.3
Avg household size (owned)	3.08

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.2%
2010–2019	0.0%
2000–2009	5.3%
1990–1999	3.8%
1980–1989	6.5%
1970–1979	9.0%
1960–1969	14.3%
1950–1959	14.7%
1940–1949	3.9%
1939 or earlier	42.5%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	6.3%
2 bedrooms	15.0%
3 bedrooms	47.3%
4 bedrooms	24.9%
5+ bedrooms	6.5%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	3.3%
1 vehicle	16.3%
2 vehicles	44.0%
3 or more	36.5%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	53.5%
Electricity	25.5%
Propane / LP gas	19.0%
Wood	2.0%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	300	49.3%
Cohabiting couple	70	11.5%
Male householder, no spouse	173	28.4%
Female householder, no spouse	66	10.8%
Households with children under 18	268	44.0%
Households with seniors (65+)	154	25.3%
Average household size	2.98

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	30.3%	26.4%
Married	46.0%	58.5%
Separated	0.8%	0.0%
Widowed	9.7%	5.3%
Divorced	13.2%	9.7%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.6%

Some HS, no diploma 5.0%

HS graduate 43.3%

Some college, no degree 20.6%

Associate's degree 9.1%

Bachelor's degree 15.1%

Graduate / professional 5.2%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	93.4%
Bachelor's or higher	20.3%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	73	15.3%
Kindergarten	17	3.6%
Elementary school	200	41.8%
High school	114	23.8%
College / grad school	74	15.5%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 21.6%

Education & healthcare 17.7%

Agriculture & mining 12.4%

Transportation & utilities 11.1%

Retail trade 8.3%

Professional & management 6.2%

Construction 5.8%

Other services 5.7%

Arts, food & hospitality 4.3%

Public administration 2.3%

Finance & real estate 1.7%

Wholesale trade 1.5%

Information 1.4%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	29.8%
Service	16.2%
Sales & office	13.8%
Natural resources & construction	10.1%
Production & transportation	30.1%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	81.8%
Government	10.8%
Self-employed	6.9%
Unpaid family workers	0.5%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	75.8%
Carpool	10.2%
Public transit	0.7%
Walk	4.5%
Work from home	8.7%
Other means	0.1%
Avg commute (minutes)	17.2

Poverty

All people 11.1%

Under 18 years 17.2%

18 and over 8.2%

Married-couple families 9.7%

Female-led households 11.1%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	34.6%
Retirement income	30.4%
Supplemental Security	4.4%
Cash public assistance	1.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	4.4%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	37.9%
High blood pressure	33.6%
High cholesterol	35.9%
Diabetes	10.6%
Heart disease	6.8%
Stroke	3.0%
Asthma	9.7%
Arthritis	26.5%
Kidney disease	2.8%
Pulmonary disease	7.7%
Cancer	7.3%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	19.2%
Binge drinking	16.4%
No physical activity	25.2%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	33.7%
Depression	23.4%
Fair or poor health	14.4%
Poor mental health	15.0%
Poor physical health	10.6%
No health insurance	11.8%
Visited doctor (checkup)	75.4%
Visited dentist	66.4%
Cholesterol screening	90.1%
Teeth loss	14.9%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	82	6.7%

Disability	%
Any disability	12.0%
Under 18	3.2%
18–64 years	11.6%
65 and over	37.3%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	65.8%
Public insurance	36.6%
No insurance	10.4%
Uninsured under 19	7.3%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,611	88.8%
Spanish	22	1.4%
Other Indo-European	5	0.3%
Asian & Pacific Islander	5	0.3%
Other languages	12	0.7%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	1,782	98.2%
Born in same state	1,779	98.0%
Born in different state	1,333	73.4%
Foreign born	3	0.2%
Naturalized citizen	33	1.8%
Not a US citizen	16	48.5%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	207	11.4%
French	203	11.2%
Arab	84	4.6%
English	21	1.2%

Ancestry	Count	%
German	18	1%
Polish	4	0.2%
Irish	2	0.1%
Dutch	1	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	33.6%
Internet access	94.7%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 47995

What city is ZIP code 47995 in?

ZIP code 47995 is primarily assigned to Wolcott, Indiana.

What county is ZIP code 47995 in?

ZIP code 47995 falls within White County, Indiana.

Is ZIP code 47995 family-oriented?

33% of residents in ZIP code 47995 are under 18, reflecting a younger, family-oriented community.

Is ZIP code 47995 mostly owner-occupied?

80% of occupied units in ZIP code 47995 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 47995?

The median home value in ZIP code 47995 is $140,100.

What is the population of ZIP code 47995?

ZIP code 47995 has an estimated population of 1,815 residents, with a density of 22 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 47995 in?

ZIP code 47995 observes the EST timezone.