The 47978 ZIP Code is associated with the city of Rensselaer in Indiana in Jasper County in the United States. The current population estimate is 11,515. It is estimated that 20.0% of residents in the 47978 ZIP Code are aged 62 years and older, while the region overall has a median age of 39.2 years. In this Indiana region, an estimated 16.1% have a bachelor's degree or higher, while the per capita income comes in at about $26,583. Median househould income in this region is $61,175, while about 8% of the population lives below the poverty line.
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The median household income in ZIP Code 47978 is $61,175, while the region's mean household income is $69,583. Breaking income down further, per capita income in the region is $26,583. The per capita income in ZIP Code 47978 of $26,583 is approximately 10.73% less than the per capita income in the U.S. overall of $29,777. An estimated 8.4% of the population is living below the poverty line in this region. This rate is approximately 11.58% lower than the overall poverty rate in the U.S. of 9.5%. Regarding household income, approximately 19.6% of the population in 47978 earn $50,000 to $74,999 per year, while an estimated 17.0% earn $100,000 to $149,999 per year, and 1.5% of 47978 residents earn $200,000 or more per year.
| Household Income | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 per year | 5.3% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 per year | 2.9% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 per year | 10.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 per year | 10.8% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 per year | 11.9% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 per year | 19.6% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 per year | 16.9% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 per year | 17.0% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 per year | 4.1% |
| $200,000 or more per year | 1.5% |
Looking at race in the population that makes up ZIP Code 47978, 98.6% is one race, while 1.4% are two or more races. Approximately 5.0% of 47978 residents are hispanic or Latino (of any race). The most common race in 47978 (race alone or in combination with one or more other races), is White (95.4%), followed by Some other race (3.0%) .
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 95.4% |
| Black or African American | 2.2% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.1% |
| Asian | 0.6% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 0.0% |
| Some other race | 3.0% |
Residents of ZIP Code 47978 are older than average. The median age of 39.2 years in ZIP Code 47978 is approximately 2.89% higher than the overall median age in the U.S. of 38.1 years. About 74.6% of residents are aged 18 years and older, and 20.0% of residents are 62 years and over. Approximately 13.2% of the population in 47978 falls in the age group 45 to 54 years, while an estimated 12.6% are aged 35 to 44 years. On the low end of the scale, 2.1% of 47978 residents are aged 85 years and over.
| Age Range | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 5 years | 7.0% |
| 5 to 9 years | 6.8% |
| 10 to 14 years | 6.7% |
| 15 to 19 years | 8.3% |
| 20 to 24 years | 6.3% |
| 25 to 34 years | 10.1% |
| 35 to 44 years | 12.6% |
| 45 to 54 years | 13.2% |
| 55 to 59 years | 6.7% |
| 60 to 64 years | 7.5% |
| 65 to 74 years | 8.9% |
| 75 to 84 years | 4.0% |
| 85 years and over | 2.1% |
In ZIP Code 47978, 95.3% of the population lists "English only" as the language spoken in home, while 3.5% of lists Spanish. Additionally, Asian and Pacific Islander languages are spoken in 0.8% of homes, and other Indo-European languages are spoken in 0.4% 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 Jasper County region.
| Language Spoken | Percent |
|---|---|
| English only | 95.3% |
| Spanish | 3.5% |
| Other Indo-European languages | 0.8% |
| Asian and Pacific Islander languages | 0.4% |
| Other languages | 0.0% |
Regarding the age of homes in ZIP Code 47978, an estimated 19.7% of homes were built in 1939 or earlier. Additionally, 18.4% of homes in the region were built between 1970 and 1979, while an estimated 0.2% of homes were built in 2014 or later in this Jasper County region.
| Year Home Built | Percent |
|---|---|
| Built in 2014 or later | 0.2% |
| Built between 2010 and 2013 | 1.4% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 10.1% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 11.6% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 10.5% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 18.4% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 8.8% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 9.6% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 9.6% |
| Built in 1939 or earlier | 19.7% |
In ZIP Code 47978, 88.0% of the population graduated high school, while 16.1% have a bachelor's degree or higher. In this region, 2.3% achieved an education level less than 9th grade, while 5.5% hold a graduate or professional degree. Approximately 42.6% in this Jasper County region reached the highest level of high school graduate (including equivalency).
| Education Level | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than 9th grade | 2.3% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma | 9.7% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency) | 42.6% |
| Some college, no degree | 20.8% |
| Associate's degree | 8.5% |
| Bachelor's degree | 10.6% |
| Graduate or professional degree | 5.5% |
| Health Issue | Percent of adults* |
|---|
One of the top preventative health measures in ZIP Code 47978 is current access to health insurance, as an estimated 91.5% of adults 18 and older take part in this preventive measure. Additionally, % of those 18 and above in 47978 list , as a preventive measure.
| Preventive Measure | Percent of adults* |
|---|---|
| Current access to health insurance | 91.5% |
| Risk Behavior | Percent of adults* |
|---|
Regarding solar power potential, ZIP Code 47978 has an average daily solar radiation level of 4.81 kWh/m2/day. This is approximately 16.75% greater than an area in the U.S. with historically low solar radiation levels (WA), and about 27.01% less than an area in the U.S. with historically high solar radiation levels (AZ).
| Region | Residential | Commercial | Industrial |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZIP Code 47978 | 12.13¢/kWh | 10.4¢/kWh | 6.75¢/kWh |
| Indiana | 14.8¢/kWh | 12.49¢/kWh | 8.2¢/kWh |
| United States | 16.62¢/kWh | 13.58¢/kWh | 8.81¢/kWh |
| Month | ZIP Code 47978 | Low (WA) | High (AZ) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 3.35 | 1.9 | 5.84 |
| Feb | 4.05 | 3 | 6.31 |
| Mar | 4.77 | 3.65 | 7.02 |
| Apr | 5.42 | 5.13 | 7.3 |
| May | 5.53 | 5.17 | 7.13 |
| Jun | 5.92 | 5.72 | 6.95 |
| Jul | 6.2 | 6.22 | 6.51 |
| Aug | 5.92 | 6.08 | 6.65 |
| Sep | 5.77 | 5.15 | 7.02 |
| Oct | 4.4 | 3.32 | 6.92 |
| Nov | 3.6 | 2.33 | 5.99 |
| Dec | 2.8 | 1.78 | 5.46 |
Regarding consumer complaints about financial products in ZIP Code 47978, credit reporting or credit repair services have received the most complaints in 47978 in the past 12 months. Checking or savings account received the second most complaints. The most frequent complaint overall in this Jasper County region was incorrect information on a report.
| Complaint Product | Number of Complaints* |
|---|---|
| Credit reporting or credit repair services | 3 |
| Checking or savings account | 1 |
| Vehicle loan or lease | 1 |
| Complaint Issue | Number of Complaints* |
|---|---|
| Incorrect information on your report | 3 |
| Managing an account | 1 |
| Problems at the end of the loan or lease | 1 |
In 47978, 63.8% of the population is in the labor force. Recent estimates place 2.6% as working from home, while the total labor force in the region has a mean travel to time to work of 22.0 minutes. Approximately 21.7% of the employed population 16 years and over in 47978 work in educational services, and health care and social assistance, while an estimated 20.8% work in manufacturing. On the lower end of the scale, just 1.3% of 47978 workers 16 years and over work in information.
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining | 4.8% |
| Construction | 8.0% |
| Manufacturing | 20.8% |
| Wholesale trade | 3.0% |
| Retail trade | 9.1% |
| Transportation and warehousing, and utilities | 6.9% |
| Information | 1.3% |
| Finance and insurance, and real estate and rental and leasing | 4.0% |
| Professional, scientific, management, and administrative | 6.0% |
| Educational services, and health care and social assistance | 21.7% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation, and accommodation and food services | 6.7% |
| Other services, except public administration | 4.9% |
| Public administration | 2.9% |