ZIP Code 47960 - Monticello Indiana
Overview
ZIP Code 47960 is located in Monticello Indiana. Portions of 47960 are also in Buffalo and Norway and Idaville and Union Township (White County) and Liberty Township (White County) and Jefferson Township (Carroll County) and Cass Township (White County) and Monon Township and Lincoln Township (White County) and Tippecanoe Township (Carroll County) and Big Creek Township and Honey Creek Township (White County) and Beaver Township (Pulaski County). 47960 is primarily within White County, with some portions in Carroll County. Regionally, 47960 is located in the LaFayette Indiana Area.
ZIP Code 47960 Quick Stats
| ZIP Code Name | Monticello |
| Primary County | White County |
| ZIP Code Type | Standard |
| Population (2022) | 15,434 |
| Area Code(s) | 219 / 574 |
| Current Time | EDT |
ZIP Code 47960 Map
47960 Demographics
47960 can be classified socioeconomically as Lower Middle Class class compared to other ZIP Codes in Indiana based on Median Household Income and Average Adjusted Gross Income. The majority race/ethnicity residing in 47960 is White. The majority race/ethnicity attending public schools in 47960 is White. The current unemployment level in 47960 is 3.6%.
| Population | 15,434 |
| Population Growth Rate | 0% |
| Population Density | 121 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 6,259 |
| Percentage High Income Households | 1.3% |
| Median Household Income (2021) | $58,804 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2021) | $456,100 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (May 2026) | 3.6% |
| Sales Tax Rate (2025) | 7% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicity | White - 92.76% |
| Public School Majority Race/Ethnicity | White - 81.3% |
47960 Race/Ethnicity Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicity | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 14,040 | 92.76% |
| Black | 61 | 0.4% |
| Hispanic | 925 | 6.11% |
| Asian | 51 | 0.34% |
| Native American | 59 | 0.39% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 0 | 0% |
47960 Public School Race/Ethnicity Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicity | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,661 | 84.92% |
| Black | 11 | 0.56% |
| Hispanic | 274 | 14.01% |
| Asian | 4 | 0.2% |
| Native American | 6 | 0.31% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 0 | 0% |
47960 Educational Attainment Levels
| Highest Education Level | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 899 | 8.85% |
| Bachelor Degree | 1,152 | 11.35% |
| High School Diploma | 4,649 | 45.78% |
| No High School Diploma | 202 | 1.99% |
| GED or Alternate | 402 | 3.96% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 1,175 | 11.57% |
| Associates Degree | 1,027 | 10.11% |
| Masters Degree | 499 | 4.91% |
| Professional Degree | 105 | 1.03% |
| Doctorate Degree | 44 | 0.43% |
47960 Geography
| Coordinates | 40.78616714, -86.74765015 |
| Adjacent ZIP Codes | |
| Cities/Towns in 47960 | BuffaloNorwayIdavilleUnion Township (White County)Liberty Township (White County)Jefferson Township (Carroll County)Cass Township (White County)Monon TownshipLincoln Township (White County)Tippecanoe Township (Carroll County)Big Creek TownshipHoney Creek Township (White County)Beaver Township (Pulaski County) |
| Regions | LaFayette Indiana Area Metro Indianapolis Southbend-Elkhart Area |
| Metropolitan/Micropolitan Stat Area | Lafayette-West Lafayette, IN |
| Time Zone | Eastern Daylight Time |
| IANA Timezone | America/Indiana/Indianapolis |
| Area | 128 Square Miles |
47960 Schools
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47960 Weather and Climate Data
| Plant Hardiness Zone | Zone 5b: -15F to -10F | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Average First Frost Date | October 1 - 10 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Average Last Frost Date | May 1 - 10 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Koppen-Geiger Climate Zone | Dfa - Humid Continental Hot Summers | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Ecoregion | 55b - Loamy High Lime Till Plains | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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