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ZIP Code 47978

ZIP / ZCTA

Population: 10,097

ZIP Code Tabulation Areas (ZCTAs) are Census approximations of USPS ZIP codes. Boundaries may differ slightly from postal delivery areas, and estimates for less-populated ZCTAs carry higher margins of error.

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023 (released December 2024).

Quick Facts — 47978

What is the median household income in 47978?
The median household income in 47978 is $71,359 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023).
What is the poverty rate in 47978?
The poverty rate in 47978 is 4.1% (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What is the median home value in 47978?
$180,900 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What is the average rent in 47978?
The median gross rent in 47978 is $867 per month (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What percentage of 47978 residents have a college degree?
18.2% of adults in 47978 hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
Population
10,097
Median Income
$71,359
Median Home Value
$180,900
Poverty Rate
4.1%
Unemployment (ACS 2023)
2.7%
Median Age
40.0 yrs
Since 2019 Median Income: +$10,184 (+16.6%) Home Value: +$45,800 (+33.9%) Poverty Rate: -4.3 pp (-51.2%) Bachelor's+: +2.1 pp (+13%) Unemployment: 0.0 pp (+0%)

Demographics

Total Population 10,097
Median Age 40.0
Female 52.0%
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino 9.1% White (non-Hisp.) 84.5% Black 1.3% Asian 0.6% Two or More 7.5% Other 4.5%
Hispanic Subgroups (% of total pop.)
Mexican
6.8%
Puerto Rican
1.2%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023

Income & Poverty

Median Household Income $71,359 ±$5,954
Per Capita Income $82,940
Median Family Income $92,396
Poverty Rate 4.1%
Child Poverty Rate 5.6%
Working-Age Poverty Rate
SNAP Recipients 8.6%
Social Security Income
Retirement Income 25.7%
Household Income Distribution
< $10k
3.6%
$10–15k
3.0%
$15–25k
8.6%
$25–35k
8.7%
$35–50k
10.8%
$50–75k
17.9%
$75–100k
15.9%
$100–150k
17.5%
$150–200k
11.4%
$200k+
2.5%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023

Housing

Total Housing Units 4,355
Owner-Occupied 75.2%
Renter-Occupied 24.8%
Vacancy Rate 8.3%
Median Home Value $180,900
Median Gross Rent $867
Owner Cost Burden (30%+) 8.9%
Renter Cost Burden (30%+) 21.9%
Home Value Distribution
< $50k
1.6%
$50–100k
9.0%
$100–200k
24.4%
$200–300k
22.5%
$300–500k
12.4%
$500k–$1M
2.3%
$1M+
1.0%
Gross Rent Distribution
< $500
13.7%
$500–1k
57.5%
$1–1.5k
28.8%
Vehicle Availability
No vehicle
2.3%
1 vehicle
32.9%
2 vehicles
29.8%
3+
35.0%
Housing Type
Single-fam. det.
82.2%
Single-fam. att.
2.6%
2–4 units
4.3%
5–19 units
2.5%
20+ units
2.2%
Mobile home
1.1%
Housing Age
Pre-1940
21.0%
1940–1969
9.3%
1970–1999
11.0%
2000–2009
8.9%
2010+
2.6%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023

Education

High School or Higher 91.2%
Bachelor's or Higher 18.2%
Graduate Degree 7.3%
Some College / Associate 22.9%
Less Than High School 3.1%
Enrolled in School

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023

Employment

Labor Force Participation 65.2%
Unemployment Rate 2.7%
Work from Home 4.4%
Self-Employed 9.4%
Government Workers 11.1%
Private For-Profit 79.1%
Industry
Edu/Health
19.6%
Manufacturing
18.8%
Arts/Entmt.
9.4%
Retail
8.6%
Prof. Services
8.3%
Transportation
8.0%
Construction
7.2%
Agriculture
6.7%
Public Admin
3.3%
Finance
2.9%
Wholesale
1.2%
Information
0.9%
Occupation
Management
32.0%
Production
20.0%
Food Prep
17.9%
Sales
17.5%
Construction
12.6%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023

Commute

Median Travel Time 22.9 min
Drove Alone 81.3%
Carpool 11.9%
Public Transit 0.6%
Work from Home 4.4%
Walked 1.4%
Bicycle

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023

Households & Families

Total Households 3,992
Avg. Household Size 2.00
Avg. Family Size
Married-Couple Households 50.6%
Single-Mother Households
Single-Father Households
Living Alone
Households with Children 17.4%
Multigenerational

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023

Age Distribution

Under 5
4.4%
5–9
5.5%
10–14
6.1%
15–19
7.9%
20–24
7.5%
25–34
12.3%
35–44
11.6%
45–54
10.8%
55–64
7.6%
65–74
6.8%
75–84
12.9%
85+
5.0%
Under 18: 19.9% Working age (18–64): 80.1% 65 and over: 19.5%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023

Social Characteristics

Immigration

Foreign Born 4.7%
Naturalized Citizen 63.8%
Speaks English Less Than Very Well 0.9%
Foreign-Born Origin
Latin America
66.6%
Europe
17.3%
Asia
14.6%
Africa
1.5%

Veterans & Disability

Veteran 6.2%
With a Disability 15.7%
Cognitive Difficulty
Ambulatory Difficulty

Health Insurance

Insured 97.1%
Uninsured 2.9%
Employer Insurance
Medicaid
Medicare

Technology & Mobility

Broadband Internet 89.8%
Has a Computer 96.4%
Same House 1 Year Ago 92.1%
Moved from Abroad 0.0%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023