ZIP Code 47978, IN
Living in 47978
Bikeability
16
Walkability
42
Commute
66
Public Transit
23
Affordability
91
Public Safety
88
Airports
77
Hospitals
65
Colleges
63
1←Poor
Great→100
Schools
78
1←Poor
Great→100
Residents
12k
Population
-158 (2010–19)
39 y
Median Age
16%
College-Educated
-2% (2010–19)
67%
Family Households
-7% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years20%
15 to 34 years25%
35 to 54 years26%
55 to 74 years23%
75 years and over6%
Diversity
Asian1%
Black1%
Caucasian92%
Hispanic or Latino5%
Multiracial1%
Education
Less than high school12%
High school graduate43%
Some College29%
Bachelor's degree11%
Graduate degree6%
Households
Family household67%
Householder living alone28%
Householder not living alone5%
Economy
$61k
Median Household Income
+$11k (2010–19)
91%
Above Poverty
25 mi
Average Commute
87%
Lived Here Last Year
+2% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K18%
$25K to $49K23%
$50K to $74K20%
$75K to $99K17%
$100K to $124K11%
$125K to $149K5%
$150K to $199K4%
$200K or more1%
Employers
Government7%
Private sector79%
Self-employed6%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance14%
Factory and transportation22%
Mgt, science, and arts28%
Sales and office18%
Service17%
Commute
Car, truck, or van92%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation1%
Walked3%
Worked at home3%
Housing
$135k
Median Home Value
+$8k (2010–19)
12%
Built 2000 or Later
$593
Median Monthly Rent
+$90 (2010–19)
65%
Owner-Occupied
-4% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached1%
1 unit, detached80%
Multiple units4%
Mobile home1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later<1%
Built 2010 to 20131%
Built 2000 to 200910%
Built 1990 to 199912%
Built 1980 to 198911%
Built 1970 to 197918%
Built 1960 to 19699%
Built 1950 to 195910%
Built 1940 to 194910%
Built 1939 or earlier20%
Home Value
Less than $50K1%
$50K to $99K21%
$100K to $149K36%
$150K to $199K20%
$200K to $249K12%
$250K to $299K2%
$300K to $399K5%
$400K to $499K2%
$500K to $749K1%
$1M to $1.49M1%
House Heating Type
Coal or coke<1%
Electricity19%
LP gas30%
Utility gas48%
Wood1%
Crime
Violent Crime in 47978
United States45
Indiana52
Chicago Metro Area52
Jasper County9
Property Crime in 47978
United States48
Indiana47
Chicago Metro Area42
Jasper County8
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (33%)(64%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton26%
Donald Trump69%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 24 | 2 | 9 |
| Feb | 27 | 2 | 6 |
| Mar | 38 | 3 | 3 |
| Apr | 50 | 3 | 1 |
| May | 61 | 4 | 0 |
| Jun | 70 | 4 | 0 |
| Jul | 73 | 5 | 0 |
| Aug | 72 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 65 | 3 | 0 |
| Oct | 53 | 3 | 0 |
| Nov | 41 | 3 | 1 |
| Dec | 28 | 2 | 6 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in 47978
Excessive Heat4
Inland Flooding60
Tornado17
Blizzard3
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near ZIP Code 47978, IN
Private Schools
Private Schools near ZIP Code 47978, IN
St Augustine Elementary School
4 miles, SW
De Motte Christian School
15 miles, N
Covenant Christian High School
15 miles, N
Cornerstone Private School
15 miles, S
Colleges
Colleges near ZIP Code 47978, IN
Valparaiso University
33 miles, N
DeVry University-Indiana
35 miles, N
Purdue University-Main Campus
40 miles, S
Indiana University-Northwest
41 miles, N
Hospitals
Hospitals near ZIP Code 47978, IN
Franciscan Health Rensselaer, Inc
4 miles, S
Indiana University Health White Memorial Hospital
25 miles, SE
Pulaski Memorial Hospital
27 miles, E
Franciscan Health Crown Point
31 miles, NW
Airports
Airports near ZIP Code 47978, IN
Chicago Midway International Airport
64 miles, NW
South Bend International Airport
65 miles, NE
Chicago O'Hare International Airport
80 miles, NW
University of Illinois-Willard Airport
90 miles, SW