ZIP Code 47978 - Rensselaer Indiana

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). 47978 is primarily within Jasper County, with some portions in Newton County and White County. Regionally, it is located in Metro Chicago.

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ZIP Code 47978 Quick Stats

ZIP Code NameRensselaer
Primary CountyJasper County
ZIP Code TypeStandard
Population (2022)9,954
Area Code(s)219
Current Time
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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 4.2%.

Population9,954
Population Growth Rate0.00%
Population Density39 People per Square Mile
Total Households4,292
Percentage High Income Households2.2%
Median Household Income (2021)$60,522
Average Adjusted Gross Income (2020)$54,790
Current Unemployment Rate (April 2024)4.2%
Majority Race/EthnictyWhite - 90.70%
Public School Majority Race/EthnictyWhite - 83.16%

47978 Race/Ethnicty Breakdown

Race/EthnictyTotalPercentage
White9,76490.7%
Black1361.26%
Hispanic8317.72%
Asian340.32%
Native American00%
Hawaiian/Pac. Islander00%

47978 Public School Race/Ethnicty Breakdown

Race/EthnictyTotalPercentage
White1,23084.94%
Black60.41%
Hispanic19913.74%
Asian80.55%
Native American50.35%
Hawaiian/Pac. Islander00%

47978 Educational Attainment Levels

Highest Education Level AttainedTotalPercentage
Less Than 1 Year of College6109.3%
Bachelor Degree81212.37%
High School Diploma2,55138.88%
No High School Diploma1462.22%
GED or Alternate5237.97%
1 or More Years of College89113.58%
Associates Degree5408.23%
Masters Degree3755.71%
Professional Degree721.1%
Doctorate Degree420.64%

47978 Geography

Coordinates40.98096466,-87.11671448
Adjacent ZIP Codes
Cities/Towns in 47978
RegionsMetro Chicago
LaFayette Indiana Area
Metropolitan/Micropolitan Stat AreaChicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN-WI
Time ZoneCentral Daylight Time
IANA TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Area252 Square Miles

47978 Politics

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47978 Weather and Climate Data

Plant Hardiness ZoneZone 5b: -15F to -10F
Average First Frost DateOctober 11 - 20
Average Last Frost DateApril 21 - 31
Koppen-Geiger Climate ZoneDfa - Humid Continental Hot Summers
Ecoregion54a - Illinois/Indiana Prairies

47978 Annual Climate Data

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecAnnual
Avg Min Temp (°F)14182939505963615341322140
Avg Max Temp (°F)31364860728185827664493660
Avg Precip (In.)1.951.693.063.534.234.323.863.543.242.973.242.7238.33

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