ZIP Code 47970 Demographics & Data

Insights on Otterbein, IN (ZIP Code 47970)

Indiana

Demographics Data and Important Statistics About 47970

The 47970 ZIP Code is associated with the city of Otterbein in Indiana in Benton County in the United States. The current population estimate is 1,779. It is estimated that 19.4% of residents in the 47970 ZIP Code are aged 62 years and older, while the region overall has a median age of 43.6 years. In this Indiana region, an estimated 24.9% have a bachelor's degree or higher, while the per capita income comes in at about $30,227. Approximately 13% of the population lives below the poverty line, while the median househould income sits at $49,071.

Population in 47970

The most recent population estimate for ZIP Code 47970 is 1,779.

Otterbein, IN

The 47970 ZIP Code is associated with Otterbein, IN in Benton County.

Area Codes associated with 47970

Telephone area codes associated with ZIP Code 47970 include 765.

Sunrise / Sunset in 47970

Sunrise: 8:15 am
Sunset: 6:48 pm
Sunrise in 47970 8:15 am
Sunrise in 47970 6:48 pm

Weather forecast for 47970

Today's forecast for 47970: Sunny, with a high near 79. South southwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

Current air quality in 47970

Air quality: Moderate Air quality scale in 47970 Moderate

Internet in 47970

An estimated 95.0% of households in ZIP Code 47970 have a computer, while about 83.3% of households have broadband Internet service.

Gender in 47970

The gender split in ZIP Code 47970 is an estimated 50.1% female and approximately 49.9% male.

Health Insurance in 47970

Approximately 8.7% of adults aged 18 to 64 in ZIP Code 47970 (Otterbein, IN) are currently uninsured and do not have health insurance.

Income in ZIP Code 47970

The median household income in ZIP Code 47970 is $49,071, while the region's mean household income is $74,710. Breaking income down further, per capita income in the region is $30,227. The per capita income in ZIP Code 47970 of $30,227 is approximately 1.51% more than the per capita income in Indiana overall of $29,777. An estimated 12.7% of the population is living below the poverty line in this region. This rate is approximately33.68% higher than the overall poverty rate in the U.S. of 9.5%. Regarding household income, approximately 26.5% of the population in 47970 earn $35,000 to $49,999 per year, while an estimated 19.7% earn $75,000 to $99,999 per year, and 0.3% of 47970 residents earn $200,000 or more per year.

Household Income Details

Bar chart displaying household income in ZIP Code 47970. This visualizes the percentage of households in this region that fall within different income ranges, e.g. $100,000 to $149,999 per year.

Total Income in 47970

Household Income Percent
Less than $10,000 per year 1.7%
$10,000 to $14,999 per year 4.4%
$15,000 to $24,999 per year 11.7%
$25,000 to $34,999 per year 7.5%
$35,000 to $49,999 per year 26.5%
$50,000 to $74,999 per year 11.0%
$75,000 to $99,999 per year 19.7%
$100,000 to $149,999 per year 12.8%
$150,000 to $199,999 per year 4.3%
$200,000 or more per year 0.3%

Race & Ethnicity in ZIP Code 47970

Looking at race in the population that makes up ZIP Code 47970, 95.9% is one race, while 4.1% are two or more races. Approximately 4.9% of 47970 residents are hispanic or Latino (of any race). The most common race in 47970 (race alone or in combination with one or more other races), is White (97.6%), followed by Asian (3.1%) .

Race Breakdown Details

Bar chart displaying the racial composition of ZIP Code 47970. This visualizes the percentage of the population of each race (race alone or in combination with one or more other races).

Racial Composition of 47970

Industry Percent
White 97.6%
Black or African American 1.0%
American Indian and Alaska Native 1.7%
Asian 3.1%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0.1%
Some other race 0.6%
* Race alone or in combination with one or more other races

Age Breakdown in ZIP Code 47970

Residents of ZIP Code 47970 are older than average. The median age of 43.6 years in ZIP Code 47970 is approximately 14.44% higher than the overall median age in the U.S. of 38.1 years. About 76.2% of residents are aged 18 years and older, and 19.4% of residents are 62 years and over. Approximately 20.8% of the population in 47970 falls in the age group 45 to 54 years, while an estimated 12.0% are aged 35 to 44 years. On the low end of the scale, 1.7% of 47970 residents are aged 85 years and over.

Age Breakdown Details

Bar chart displaying the age breakdown in ZIP Code 47970. This visualizes the percentage of the population in the region that falls into certain age ranges, e.g. 35 to 44 years old.

Age Breakdown in 47970

Age Range Percent
Under 5 years 3.0%
5 to 9 years 5.1%
10 to 14 years 11.1%
15 to 19 years 6.9%
20 to 24 years 7.3%
25 to 34 years 7.8%
35 to 44 years 12.0%
45 to 54 years 20.8%
55 to 59 years 5.3%
60 to 64 years 6.3%
65 to 74 years 9.1%
75 to 84 years 3.7%
85 years and over 1.7%

Language Breakdown in ZIP Code 47970

In ZIP Code 47970, 95.7% of the population lists "English only" as the language spoken in home, while 3.6% of lists Spanish. Additionally, Asian and Pacific Islander languages are spoken in 0.1% of homes, and other Indo-European languages are spoken in 0.6% of homes. Lastly, 0.0% of homes list "other languages" as spoken in the home. All percentages referenced are for the population 5 years and older in this Benton County region.

Language Spoken in 47970

Language Spoken Percent
English only 95.7%
Spanish 3.6%
Other Indo-European languages 0.1%
Asian and Pacific Islander languages 0.6%
Other languages 0.0%
* Population 5 years and over

Language Spoken in Home

Bar chart displaying the language spoken in homes in ZIP Code 47970. This visualizes the percentage of homes in the area that list a specific language as being spoken in the home, e.g. Spanish.

Real Estate & Housing in ZIP Code 47970

Regarding the age of homes in ZIP Code 47970, an estimated 29.2% of homes were built in 1939 or earlier. Additionally, 15.2% of homes in the region were built between 1970 and 1979, while an estimated 0.7% of homes were built in 2014 or later in this Benton County region.

Age of Housing in 47970

Year Home Built Percent
Built in 2014 or later 0.7%
Built between 2010 and 2013 2.0%
Built between 2000 and 2009 4.7%
Built between 1990 and 1999 13.3%
Built between 1980 and 1989 14.6%
Built between 1970 and 1979 15.2%
Built between 1960 and 1969 8.6%
Built between 1950 and 1959 6.7%
Built between 1940 and 1949 5.1%
Built in 1939 or earlier 29.2%

Housing Age Breakdown

">Bar chart displaying the breakdown on housing ages in ZIP Code 47970. This visualizes the percentage of homes in the region that were built in a certain time frame, e.g. built between 1950 and 1959.

Education levels in ZIP Code 47970

In ZIP Code 47970, 94.9% of the population graduated high school, while 24.9% have a bachelor's degree or higher. In this region, 1.7% achieved an education level less than 9th grade, while 6.7% hold a graduate or professional degree. Approximately 34.7% in this Benton County region reached the highest level of high school graduate (including equivalency).

Education Attained in 47970

Education Level Percent
Less than 9th grade 1.7%
9th to 12th grade, no diploma 3.4%
High school graduate (includes equivalency) 34.7%
Some college, no degree 27.4%
Associate's degree 8.0%
Bachelor's degree 18.1%
Graduate or professional degree 6.7%

Education Level Details

Pie chart displaying the education level breakdown in ZIP Code 47970. This visualizes the percentage of the population that has attained a specific level of education, e.g. a graduate or professional degree.

Chronic Health Issues in ZIP Code 47970 [4]

Chronic Health Issues Breakdown

Bar chart displaying a breakdown of chronic health issues in ZIP Code 47970. This visualizes the percentage of adults aged 18 and above that have specific chronic health issues, e.g. high blood pressure, diabetes, or arthritis.

Health Issues in 47970

Health Issue Percent of adults*
* aged 18 & above

Health Risk Behaviors & Prevention in 47970 [4]

One of the top preventative health measures in ZIP Code 47970 is current access to health insurance, as an estimated 91.3% of adults 18 and older take part in this preventive measure. Additionally, % of those 18 and above in 47970 list , as a preventive measure.

Preventative Health in 47970

Preventive Measure Percent of adults*
Current access to health insurance 91.3%
* aged 18 & above

Preventative Health Measures

Bar chart displaying preventative health data in ZIP Code 47970. This visualizes the percentage of adults aged 18 and above that engage in preventative health measures, e.g. sholesterol screenings and visits to doctors for routine checkups.

Health Risk Behaviors Details

Bar chart displaying health risk behaviors details in ZIP Code 47970. This visualizes the percentage of adults aged 18 and older that engage in health risk behaviors, e.g. smoking or binge drinking.

Health Risk Behaviors in 47970

Risk Behavior Percent of adults*
* aged 18 & above

Utilities in ZIP Code 47970 [6]

Regarding solar power potential, ZIP Code 47970 has an average daily solar radiation level of 4.86 kWh/m2/day. This is approximately 17.96% greater than an area in the U.S. with historically low solar radiation levels (WA), and about 26.25% less than an area in the U.S. with historically high solar radiation levels (AZ).

Electricity Breakdown Details

Bar chart displaying the electricity rates breakdown in ZIP Code 47970. This visualizes electricity rates in 47970 compared to rates in the state and rates in the U.S. as a whole.

Electricity Rates in 47970

Region Residential Commercial Industrial
ZIP Code 47970 12.98¢/kWh 12.19¢/kWh 6.34¢/kWh
Indiana 14.87¢/kWh 12.39¢/kWh 8.05¢/kWh
United States 16.63¢/kWh 13.39¢/kWh 8.72¢/kWh

Solar Power in 47970

Month ZIP Code 47970 Low (WA) High (AZ)
Jan 3.41 1.9 5.84
Feb 3.99 3 6.31
Mar 4.9 3.65 7.02
Apr 5.55 5.13 7.3
May 5.43 5.17 7.13
Jun 5.89 5.72 6.95
Jul 6.14 6.22 6.51
Aug 6.03 6.08 6.65
Sep 5.8 5.15 7.02
Oct 4.66 3.32 6.92
Nov 3.63 2.33 5.99
Dec 2.88 1.78 5.46
All figures listed are kWh/m2/day — kilowatt hours per square meter per day

Solar Radiation Levels

Line chart displaying solar radiation levels in ZIP Code 47970. This visualizes solar power levels in 47970 compared to radiation levels in both a historically low radiation state (WA) and a historically high radiation state (AZ).

Jobs Breakdown in ZIP Code 47970

In 47970, 65.7% of the population is in the labor force. Recent estimates place 1.4% as working from home, while the total labor force in the region has a mean travel to time to work of 26.1 minutes. Approximately 24.9% of the employed population 16 years and over in 47970 work in educational services, and health care and social assistance, while an estimated 22.6% work in manufacturing. On the lower end of the scale, just 0.0% of 47970 workers 16 years and over work in information.

Job Industry Breakdown Details

Bar chart displaying job industry breakdown details for ZIP Code 47970. This visualizes the percentage of the population 16 years and over that work in certain industries, e.g. educational services, and health care and social assistance.

Job Industry Breakdown in 47970

Industry Percent
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining 6.4%
Construction 7.8%
Manufacturing 22.6%
Wholesale trade 4.4%
Retail trade 8.0%
Transportation and warehousing, and utilities 7.4%
Information 0.0%
Finance and insurance, and real estate and rental and leasing 2.3%
Professional, scientific, management, and administrative 3.7%
Educational services, and health care and social assistance 24.9%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation, and accommodation and food services 4.5%
Other services, except public administration 7.0%
Public administration 1.0%

Notes

  • [4] Health data referenced here originate from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
  • [5] Consumer financial product complaint data referenced here originate from the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau.
  • [6] Electricity rates and electricity usage data referenced here originate from the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) and/or the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA). Estimates utilize regional U.S. Census Bureau data along with regional NREL and/or EIA data.