ZIP Code 47978 - Rensselaer Indiana
Overview
ZIP Code 47978 is located in Rensselaer Indiana. Portions of 47978 are also in Collegeville and Marion Township (Jasper County) and Barkley Township and Newton Township and Hanging Grove Township and Union Township (Jasper County) and Walker Township (Jasper County) and Jordan Township (Jasper County) and Milroy Township and Gillam Township and Jackson Township (Newton County) and Monon Township and Keener Township. 47978 is primarily within Jasper County, with some portions in Newton County and White County. Regionally, 47978 is located in Metro Chicago.
ZIP Code 47978 Quick Stats
| ZIP Code Name | Rensselaer |
| Primary County | Jasper County |
| ZIP Code Type | Standard |
| Population (2022) | 9,954 |
| Area Code(s) | 219 |
| Current Time | CDT |
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47978 Demographics
47978 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 47978 is White. The majority race/ethnicity attending public schools in 47978 is White. The current unemployment level in 47978 is 3.6%.
| Population | 9,954 |
| Population Growth Rate | 0% |
| Population Density | 39 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 4,292 |
| Percentage High Income Households | 2.2% |
| Median Household Income (2021) | $60,522 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2021) | $419,660 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (May 2026) | 3.6% |
| Sales Tax Rate (2025) | 7% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicity | White - 90.7% |
| Public School Majority Race/Ethnicity | White - 83.16% |
47978 Race/Ethnicity Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicity | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 9,764 | 90.7% |
| Black | 136 | 1.26% |
| Hispanic | 831 | 7.72% |
| Asian | 34 | 0.32% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 0 | 0% |
47978 Public School Race/Ethnicity Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicity | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,230 | 84.94% |
| Black | 6 | 0.41% |
| Hispanic | 199 | 13.74% |
| Asian | 8 | 0.55% |
| Native American | 5 | 0.35% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 0 | 0% |
47978 Educational Attainment Levels
| Highest Education Level | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 610 | 9.3% |
| Bachelor Degree | 812 | 12.37% |
| High School Diploma | 2,551 | 38.88% |
| No High School Diploma | 146 | 2.22% |
| GED or Alternate | 523 | 7.97% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 891 | 13.58% |
| Associates Degree | 540 | 8.23% |
| Masters Degree | 375 | 5.71% |
| Professional Degree | 72 | 1.1% |
| Doctorate Degree | 42 | 0.64% |
47978 Geography
| Coordinates | 40.98096466, -87.11671448 |
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| Regions | Metro Chicago LaFayette Indiana Area |
| Metropolitan/Micropolitan Stat Area | Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN-WI |
| Time Zone | Central Daylight Time |
| IANA Timezone | America/Chicago |
| Area | 252 Square Miles |
47978 Schools
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47978 Weather and Climate Data
| Plant Hardiness Zone | Zone 5b: -15F to -10F | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Average First Frost Date | October 11 - 20 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Average Last Frost Date | April 21 - 31 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Koppen-Geiger Climate Zone | Dfa - Humid Continental Hot Summers | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Ecoregion | 54a - Illinois/Indiana Prairies | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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