47904 Zip Code Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for the zip code 47904, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

47904 is a zip code in Tippecanoe County, Indiana, which covers Fairfield, with a total population of 16,748 people.

We are using the latest American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year survey data from the US Census Bureau, which is accurate up to 2021.

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Population

There is a lot of data that lets us see how many people live in the 47904 zip code. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in 47904.

The estimated population of people living in 47904 is 16,748, with a median age of 33.7.

We can look back at data from previous years to see how the population in the 47904 area has changed over the last 5 years.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
16,748
+1.6%
-5.50%
2020
16,484
 -4.63% -
2019
17,285
+0.35%
-
2018
17,225
 -2.81% -
2017
17,723
 - -

Population of 47904 by Race and Ethnicity

How much has the race and ethnicity of the population in the 47904 zip code changed? The US Census Bureau gives us a few defined types that the population is broken down into.

Let's look at the total numbers and also the change over the last 5 years.

Race 2021 2017 Change
White
74.1%
76.4%
 -3.01%
Black/African American
5.9%
9.9%
 -40.40%
Native
0.1%
0.3%
 -66.67%
Hispanic
13.7%
10.3%
 +33.01%
Asian
1.2%
1.6%
 -25.00%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
0%
 0.00%
Two Or More Races
4.7%
1.5%
 +213.33%
Other
0.5%
0%
 0.00%

This data can be very important for anybody studying the 47904 zip for a number of reasons, including social and economic research, planning and development, and marketing to a multi-cultural population.

Note that the Native group includes both Native American and Alaskan Native people.

Population of 47904 by Age and Gender

We can also monitor the change of the age and gender in the 47904 zip code to track track trends in the population over time.

We can see how the population in 47904 has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 33.7 -2.6% 32.7 -1.21% 35.3 -6.61%
2020 34.6 +6.13% 33.1 +5.08% 37.8 +10.2%
2019 32.6 +0.31% 31.5 +0.96% 34.3 -1.15%
2018 32.5 +2.52% 31.2 +0.65% 34.7 +4.52%
2017 31.7 - 31 - 33.2 -

The median age of the 47904 zip gives you an idea of the age distribution, with half of the population being older than the median age and half being younger.

This can then be used to infer and compare against birth rates, parent ages, and more metrics to understand the population. For example, an increasing median age indicates an aging population in the 47904 area, which can be a sign of a declining population in terms of birth rates and workforce participation.

Age 2021 2017
(Years) Male Female Male Female
0 to 9 1,184 -1.77% 1,037 2.75% 1,124 1,033
10 to 19 989 1.54% 1,043 -49.76% 958 611
20 to 29 2,260 -12.74% 1,773 -8.23% 1,983 1,616
30 to 39 1,706 -14.47% 1,128 +3.34% 1,449 1,135
40 to 49 849 +13.29% 921 +5.4% 965 962
50 to 59 1,105 +1.91% 948 -8.41% 1,114 860
60 to 69 799 +9% 715 +11.11% 872 776
70+ 387 -27.45% 879 +18.64% 284 1,006

Median Household Income

The latest median household income for the 47904 zip code is $39,421.00.

In simple terms, the median income is the middle income of a group of people. Half of the people in the group make more than the median income, and half make less.

The median income is a good indicator of the overall income of a group of people, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more.

Median Income by Age

We can also look at the median income by age to see how the median income varies by age, and how it compares to the overall median income for 47904.

  • Under 25
    $30,886.00
  • 25 to 44
    $45,050.00
  • 45 to 64
    $42,337.00
  • 65 and over
    $28,946.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in the 47904 zip code, we are actually talking about the mean household income.

This is calculated by adding up all the incomes of all the households in 47904, and then dividing that number by the total number of households.

This is a good way to get a general idea of the average income of a group of people, but it can be skewed by a very high or very low incomes.

The average household income of 47904 is currently $51,973.00.

In terms of accurately summarizing income at a geographic level, the median income is a better metric than the average income because it isn't affected by a small number of very high or very low incomes.

If you had an area where the average income was greater than the median, it can mean that there is significant income inequality, with income being concentrated in a small number of wealthy households.

1.22% of households in 47904 are classed as high income households (making $200,000+ per year).

Household Income Tiers

The US Census Bureau divides households into income tiers based on the median income for the area. This is a good way to compare the income of 47904 against other zip codes.

  • Less than $24,999
    24.06%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    40.26%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    17.17%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    7.43%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    6.45%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    3.41%
  • $200,000 or more
    1.22%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in 47904 is $23,069.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of 47904 by the total population of 47904.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people living in the 47904 area, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in 47904 to see how many people have a high school degree, a bachelor's degree, or a graduate degree.

Educational attainment is a good indicator of the overall education level of a population, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more to see how education levels affect income, unemployment rates, and more.

  • Master's degree or higher
    8.20%
  • Bachelor's degree
    24.26%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    12.74%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    53.33%
  • Less than high school diploma
    1.48%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in 47904 that are over the age of 16.

Currently, the total population of the 47904 zip over the age of 16 is 13,449.

Of those people, a total of 62.80% are working or actively looking for work. This is called the labor force participation rate.

The participation rate is a useful market measure because it shows the relative amount of labor resources available to the economy.

The employment to total population rate in 47904 is 59.30%.

Employment by Age

We can look at the employment rates by age to see how it compares to the overall employment rate. Here's how that breaks down for the 47904 zip code.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 427 44.00% 5.30%
20 to 24 years 1,765 76.40% 11.30%
25 to 29 years 1,834 76.70% 4.10%
30 to 34 years 1,506 80.70% 6.30%
35 to 44 years 2,090 66.20% 3.40%
45 to 54 years 1,941 71.20% 5.90%
55 to 59 years 948 64.00% 4.50%
60 to 64 years 954 67.90% 2.20%
65 to 74 years 1,283 17.00% 0.00%
75 years and over 701 7.00% 0.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in 47904. The table below shows the rates for each of the ethnicity groups types defined by the US Census Bureau (which we mentioned earlier in this article).

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
White 11,528 62.50% 5.80%
Black or African American 766 54.70% 0.00%
American Indian and Alaska Native 15 93.30% 0.00%
Asian 194 62.40% 0.00%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0 0.00% 0.00%
Other 413 89.60% 5.90%
Two or more races 533 59.50% 9.10%
Hispanic or Latino 1,508 60.10% 6.50%
Not Hispanic or Latino 10,566 63.50% 5.70%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations for people living in the 47904 area as well as the gender breakdown and earnings of them.

The total population of civilian employees that are 16 years old or older in 47904 is 7,976, with median earnings of $31,750.00.

Women in 47904 are earning approximately 73.00% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 7,976 $31,750.00
Male 4,424 $36,073.00
Female 3,552 $26,345.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings for 47904 even further by occupation. The list of occupation categories below will show you how many people are employed in each category and the median earnings of each profession.

Occupation Employed Earnings
Management 370 $41,583.00
Business and Financial 79 $40,792.00
Computer and Mathematical 244 $54,152.00
Architecture and Engineering 132 $54,605.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 186 $23,289.00
Community and Social Service 121 $40,893.00
Legal 33 $0.00
Educational and Library 757 $24,308.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 90 $40,208.00
Healthcare Practitioners 412 $36,919.00
Healthcare Support 187 $18,047.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 134 $53,648.00
Law Enforcement 6 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 840 $19,419.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 378 $23,796.00
Personal Care and Service 119 $6,186.00
Sales 710 $26,423.00
Office and Administrative Support 834 $30,775.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 6 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 383 $39,279.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 232 $49,141.00
Production 958 $37,451.00
Transportation and Material Moving 245 $30,938.00

Occupations by Gender

Now we can also look at the occupations by category for 47904 when it is broken down by male and female.

This lets us see how many male and females work in each occupation, the median earnings, and the male to female ratio of earnings for 47904.

That last metric is important because it can be used to look at the gender pay gap between men and women.

Occupation Male Female
Population Earnings Population Earnings
Management 236 $42,857.00 134 $37,750.00
Business and Financial 39 $40,568.00 40 $40,921.00
Computer and Mathematical 203 $53,940.00 41 $85,450.00
Architecture and Engineering 132 $54,605.00 0 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 113 $23,224.00 73 $27,604.00
Community and Social Service 70 $48,333.00 51 $40,774.00
Legal 33 $0.00 0 $0.00
Educational and Library 243 $25,219.00 514 $23,716.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 58 $41,319.00 32 $0.00
Healthcare Practitioners 98 $31,329.00 314 $42,717.00
Healthcare Support 18 $0.00 169 $17,083.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 36 $41,786.00 98 $0.00
Law Enforcement 6 $0.00 0 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 358 $24,151.00 482 $18,210.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 233 $18,750.00 145 $23,912.00
Personal Care and Service 26 $0.00 93 $6,607.00
Sales 304 $26,429.00 406 $26,422.00
Office and Administrative Support 246 $40,370.00 588 $25,139.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 0 $0.00 6 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 379 $39,087.00 4 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 232 $49,141.00 0 $0.00
Production 726 $39,033.00 232 $29,355.00
Transportation and Material Moving 241 $29,926.00 4 $0.00

Households and Family Size

A household is defined by the US Census Bureau as a group of people who occupy a housing unit. A housing unit is a house, apartment, mobile home, group of rooms, or single room occupied as separate living quarters.

There are currently 7,211 households in 47904, with an average household size of 2.18 people.

A family is defined as a group of two or more people related by birth, marriage, or adoption who live together in the same household.

There are 3,568 families living in the 47904 zip code with an average family size of 2.94 people.

Households by Marital Status

The four categories of household by marital status are:

  • Married-couple family
  • Male householder with no spouse present
  • Female household with no spouse present
  • Nonfamily household

The table below shows the total number of households and families, with the average sizes of each, that live in 47904:

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 2,054 463 1,051 3,643
Average Household Size 3.11 2.84 3.27 1.26
Total Families 2,054 463 1,051 0
Average Household Size 3.09 2.4 2.89 0

Poverty

Of the 3,568 families living in 47904, 12.20% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in 47904:

Household Size Poverty Threshold
1 Person $14,580.00
2 People $19,720.00
3 People $24,860.00
4 People $30,000.00
5 People $35,140.00
6 People $40,280.00
7 People $45,420.00
8 People $50,560.00

Housing

There are 7,803 housing units in 47904.

The table below shows the split between occupied and vacant units:

Total Percentage
Occupied 7,211 92.41%
Vacant 592 7.59%

48.79% of the total 7,803 housing units in 47904 are rental units. This is approximately 3,807 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 3,215 are occupied by the owner - or 41.20% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in 47904 is $867.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in 47904 that fall into a particular rent range. These can then be used to compare with other areas, or to see how they have changed over time.

  • No rent paid
    189
  • Less than $500
    379
  • $500 to $999
    2,664
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    726
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    24
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    14
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    0
  • $3,000 or more
    0

Property Value

The median value of a property in 47904 is $92,400.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in 47904 that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    136
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    1,826
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    736
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    270
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    72
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    58
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    114
  • $1,000,000 or more
    3

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in 47904. The chart below shows the number of properties in 47904 that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    2,530
  • 1940 to 1949
    963
  • 1950 to 1959
    1,384
  • 1960 to 1969
    637
  • 1970 to 1979
    553
  • 1980 to 1989
    845
  • 1990 to 1999
    275
  • 2000 to 2009
    299
  • 2010 to 2013
    317
  • 2014 or later
    0

Vehicles per Household

The number of vehicles available per household can be a good indicator of the level of affluence in an area. The chart below shows the number of households in 47904 that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    1,090
  • 1 vehicle available
    2,854
  • 2 vehicles available
    2,466
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    801

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in 47904 get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in 47904 that commute to work in a particular way.

15.9 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in 47904.

These commute times can be compared to other date like income and educational levels to see how they relate to each other and if there are any trends in the data that might suggest a correlation.

  • Less than 5 minutes
    125
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    1,145
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    2,068
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    2,268
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    739
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    185
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    211
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    27
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    57
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    107
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    243
  • 90 or more minutes
    31

Summary

We've covered a LOT of demographic and population data for 47904 in this article! Hopefully you have found it very useful in your research of the area.

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