ZIP Code 47981 - Romney Indiana
Overview
ZIP Code 47981 is located in Romney Indiana. Portions of 47981 are also in Randolph Township (Tippecanoe County) and Jackson Township (Tippecanoe County) and Lauramie Township. 47981 is entirely within Tippecanoe County. Regionally, 47981 is located in the LaFayette Indiana Area.
ZIP Code 47981 Quick Stats
| ZIP Code Name | Romney |
| Primary County | Tippecanoe County |
| ZIP Code Type | Standard |
| Population (2022) | 887 |
| Area Code(s) | 765 |
| Current Time | EDT |
ZIP Code 47981 Map
47981 Demographics
47981 can be classified socioeconomically as 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 47981 is White. The current unemployment level in 47981 is 3.6%.
| Population | 887 |
| Population Growth Rate | 12.7% |
| Population Density | 22 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 375 |
| Median Household Income (2021) | $93,188 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2021) | $158,920 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (May 2026) | 3.6% |
| Sales Tax Rate (2025) | 7% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicity | White - 99.1% |
47981 Race/Ethnicity Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicity | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 996 | 99.1% |
| Black | 0 | 0% |
| Hispanic | 9 | 0.9% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 0 | 0% |
47981 Educational Attainment Levels
| Highest Education Level | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 27 | 4.02% |
| Bachelor Degree | 231 | 34.38% |
| High School Diploma | 207 | 30.8% |
| No High School Diploma | 7 | 1.04% |
| GED or Alternate | 4 | 0.6% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 130 | 19.35% |
| Associates Degree | 66 | 9.82% |
| Masters Degree | 0 | 0% |
| Professional Degree | 0 | 0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 0 | 0% |
47981 Geography
| Coordinates | 40.24784088, -86.92884064 |
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| Region | LaFayette Indiana Area |
| Metropolitan/Micropolitan Stat Area | Lafayette-West Lafayette, IN |
| Time Zone | Eastern Daylight Time |
| IANA Timezone | America/Indiana/Indianapolis |
| Area | 40 Square Miles |
47981 Schools
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47981 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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