| City: | Newport, Indiana |
| County: | Vermillion County |
| Timezone: | Eastern (GMT -05:00) |
| Local Time: | 10:10:53 PM |
| Population: | 418 [See All] |
| Area Code: | 765 |
| Classification: | PO Box |
| Coordinates: | 39.8918, -87.4158 |
| Land Area: | 1.399 sq mi |
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Newport's 47966 ZIP code serves a compact area of just 0.015 square miles within Vermillion County. The post office maintains 221 PO Boxes for a community of 418 residents and 185 households. That's a PO Box adoption rate of 1.20, which means the facility serves some customers from surrounding areas in addition to local residents.
Street delivery exists on a limited scale. The ZIP contains one recorded street, W Extension St, with three delivery points. The post office operates three city carrier routes and one general delivery route. Most mail service flows through the PO Box system rather than street addresses, which is common for small Indiana towns where centralized pickup remains the norm.
The single recorded street, W Extension St, indicates limited street delivery infrastructure with most mail service centered on the post office's PO Box system.
ZIP Code 47966 has 418 residents and 185 households (average 2.26 persons per household). The median age is 46.8 years, significantly older than the state (38.2) and significantly older than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 47.1% male and 52.9% female, which is slightly lower than the state male share (49.3%), making this a female-majority area. Largest groups are White (95.7%, much higher than the state average of 77.2% and well above the national average of 61.6%) and Asian (0.7%, lower than the national average of 6.0%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 0.7%, which is much lower than the national average (18.7%).
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| 2020 Population: | 418Source: Census DHC |
| 2024 ACS Population Estimate: | 346Source: Census ACS |
| 2026 ZC Population Estimate: | 0Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Population Density: | 298.8 people per sq mile |
| Average Income: | $62,750Source: Census ACS |
| Households: | 185Source: Census DHC |
| Average House Value: | $101,100Source: Census ACS |
| Persons Per Household: | 2.26Source: Census DHC |
| Average Family Size: | 3.06Source: Census ACS |
| Group | 2010 | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Census ACS Population Estimate | -- | 504 | 475 | 466 | 410 | 469 | 419 | 394 | 378 | 359 | 301 | 324 | 310 | 297 | 346 |
| Decennial Census | 461 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 418 | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Median Age: 46.8
Male Median Age: 47.3
Female Median Age: 46.3
| Group | < 5 | 5-9 | 10-14 | 15-19 | 20-24 | 25-29 | 30-34 | 35-39 | 40-44 | 45-49 | 50-54 | 55-59 | 60-64 | 65-69 | 70-74 | 75-79 | 80-84 | 85+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Male | 10 | 9 | 9 | 15 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 8 | 10 | 11 | 17 | 9 | 18 | 15 | 13 | 10 | 5 | 5 |
| Female | 14 | 9 | 21 | 7 | 12 | 7 | 15 | 11 | 13 | 18 | 9 | 23 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 7 | 3 | 8 |
| Total | 24 | 18 | 30 | 22 | 22 | 18 | 27 | 19 | 23 | 29 | 26 | 32 | 32 | 30 | 28 | 17 | 8 | 13 |
| White: | 400 | 98.28% |
| Black: | 0 | 0% |
| Hispanic:* | 3 | 0.74% |
| Asian: | 3 | 0.74% |
| American Indian: | 0 | 0% |
| Hawaiian: | 0 | 0% |
| Other: | 1 | 0.25% |
| Total: | 407 | 100% |
| Gender | Count | % | Median Age |
|---|---|---|---|
| Males: | 197 | 47.13% | 47.3 years |
| Females: | 221 | 52.87% | 46.3 years |
| Total: | 418 | 100% | 46.8 years |
| Native, born in the United States: | 336 | 97.11% |
| Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad: | 3 | 0.87% |
| Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen: | 7 | 2.02% |
| Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen: | 0 | 2.02% |
| Total Population: | 346 | 100% |
| Total Native Population: | 339 | 97.98% |
| Total Foreign-born Population: | 7 | 2.02% |
In 2024, the Median household income is $62,750, which is much lower than the national median ($78,538), is up $26,083 (71.1%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $15,964. Family households earn a median of $72,708 versus $44,318 for nonfamily households (a difference of $28,390). By gender, male median income is $66,250 and female is $34,375, which is considerably lower than the national female median ($53,445), with a current gap of $31,875 that has widened from 2011 to 2024. The labor-force participation rate is 48.2%, which is far less than the state rate (64.0%). The unemployment rate is 8.1%, which is markedly higher than the state rate (4.3%). The largest occupation group is Production (25.7%).
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| Income Type | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $36,667 | $37,434 | $42,031 | $42,614 | $46,750 | $55,000 | $55,750 | $48,906 | $46,786 | $47,279 | $48,125 | $52,500 | $50,250 | $62,750 |
| Median Family Income | $42,000 | $42,292 | $45,694 | $44,875 | $48,036 | $53,750 | $58,214 | $53,750 | $58,594 | $60,625 | $62,857 | $67,188 | $70,357 | $72,708 |
| Median NonFamily Income | $19,250 | $25,583 | $26,932 | $28,750 | $0 | $56,250 | $0 | $26,667 | $28,958 | $28,000 | $30,625 | $29,545 | $43,194 | $44,318 |
| Median Male Income | $34,861 | $31,705 | $33,750 | $35,833 | $0 | $40,938 | $41,875 | $36,250 | $41,339 | $39,375 | $42,891 | $46,771 | $54,375 | $66,250 |
| Median Female Income | $32,802 | $27,143 | $27,750 | $29,643 | $0 | $27,813 | $30,250 | $28,125 | $28,333 | $28,125 | $32,813 | $35,625 | $43,125 | $34,375 |
| Employed: | 136 | 44.30% |
| Unemployed: | 12 | 3.91% |
| Not In Labor Force: | 159 | 51.79% |
| Total: | 307 | 100% |
| Management, business, science, and arts: | 25 | 18.38% |
| Service: | 23 | 16.91% |
| Sales and Office: | 19 | 13.97% |
| Natural resources, construction, and maintenance: | 34 | 25.00% |
| Production, transportation, and material moving: | 35 | 25.74% |
| Total Civilian Employed Population: | 136 | 100% |
In 2024, the median home value is $101,100, which is much lower than the national median ($303,400), is up $47,600 (88.97%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $48,300. The median gross rent is $570, which is well under the national median ($1,348), is down $16 (2.73%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $570. Of occupied housing, owners make up 84.15% (27.27% with a mortgage, 72.73% free-and-clear) and renters 15.85% - making this ZIP Code more home ownership than the state and under national rental averages. The vacancy rate is 14.49%, which is much higher than the state rate (9.20%).
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| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $53,500 | $57,100 | $51,800 | $45,700 | $46,500 | $42,300 | $42,300 | $44,000 | $52,800 | $53,800 | $57,400 | $63,200 | $61,000 | $101,100 |
| Less than $500: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $500 to $999: | 22 | 75.86% |
| $1,000 to $1,499: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $1,500 to $1,999: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $2,000 to $2,499: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $2,500 to $2,999: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $3,000 or more: | 0 | 0.00% |
| No Rent: | 7 | 24.14% |
| Total: | 29 | 100% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Rent | $586 | $625 | $627 | $475 | $425 | $625 | $625 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $569 | $570 |
| Owner Occupied (with mortgage): | 42 | 22.95% |
| Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage): | 112 | 61.20% |
| Renter Occupied: | 29 | 15.85% |
| Total Occupied Housing Units: | 183 | 100% |
| Occupied Housing Units: | 183 | 85.51% |
| Vacant Housing Units (not graphed): | 31 | 14.49% |
| Total Housing Units: | 214 | 100% |
| Single-Family Units: | 190 | 88.79% |
| Multi-Family Units: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Other Units: | 24 | 11.21% |
| Total Housing Units: | 214 | 100% |
In 2024, 10.60% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is far lower than the national rate (35.00%). High school or higher is 96.10%, which is far higher than the national rate (89.40%). The uninsured rate is 4.00%, which is far lower than the national rate (8.60%). Public coverage is 53.80%, which is markedly above the state rate (35.40%). The share of people in poverty is 9.70%, which is on par with the state rate (8.40%), down 0.10 percentage points since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 1.40 percentage points. Poverty has been broadly stable, which may reflect structural barriers or offsetting gains and setbacks. Among residents ages 3+, the largest enrollment group is elementary (36.73%). College enrollment is 16.33%, which is comparable to the national rate (26.70%), meaning the community mirrors broader higher-education participation.
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| Less than 9th grade: | 6 | 2.11% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 5 | 1.76% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency): | 106 | 37.32% |
| Some college, no degree: | 69 | 24.30% |
| Associate's degree: | 68 | 23.94% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 25 | 8.80% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 5 | 1.76% |
| Total: | 284 | 100% |
| High school or higher: | 273 | 96.13% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher: | 30 | 10.56% |
| Private Insurance: | 207 | 50.86% |
| Public Insurance: | 186 | 45.70% |
| No Insurance: | 14 | 3.44% |
| Total: | 407 | 100% |
| Has Health Insurance: | 393 | 96.56% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| % of People in Poverty | 6.9% | 1.3% | 0.7% | 0.0% | 1.5% | 1.9% | 6.6% | 4.3% | 8.2% | 5.4% | 9.2% | 6.1% | 6.8% | 9.7% |
Note: Counts of Families & People in poverty are not published at the ZIP Code level due to small sample sizes. Percentages shown are survey estimates from the American Community Survey (ACS). They may differ from official poverty statistics. The U.S. Census Bureau defines poverty status by comparing a family's or individual's total income with federal poverty thresholds that vary by family size and composition.
| Nursery School, Preschool: | 5 | 10.20% |
| Kindergarten: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 18 | 36.73% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 18 | 36.73% |
| College or graduate school: | 8 | 16.33% |
| Total: | 49 | 100% |
| Early Childhood: | 5 | 10.20% |
| K-12 (Primary & Secondary School): | 36 | 73.47% |
ZIP Code 47966 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2024), there are 7 business establishments, employing about 24 people with an annual payroll of $1,524,000.
| # Residential Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| # Business Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| Total Delivery Receptacles: | 249Source: USPS |
| Single Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| Multi Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| # of Businesses: | 7Source: CBP |
| 1st Quarter Payroll: | $407,000Source: CBP |
| Annual Payroll: | $1,524,000Source: CBP |
| # of Employees: | 24Source: CBP |
ZIP Code 47966 is located in Vermillion County, Indiana, within the Terre Haute, IN Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA 45460) and Indiana's 8th Congressional District. This Metro area has a population of 172,425 people, about 0.24% of whom live in ZIP Code 47966. It covers 1.399 sq mi of land and a water area of 0 sq mi.
| CBSA Name: | Terre Haute, INSource: Census |
| CBSA Number: | 45460Source: Census |
| CBSA Type: | MetroSource: Census |
| CBSA Division: | --Source: Census |
| CBSA Population: | 172,425Source: Census |
| MSA: | Terre Haute, IN MSASource: Census |
| Land Area: | 1.399 sq miSource: Census |
| Water Area: | --Source: Census |
| Congressional District: | 08Source: USPS |
| Congressional Land Area: | 7255.39 sq miSource: Census |
| PMSA: | --Source: Census |
| Intro Date: | < 2004-10Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Place FIPS Code: | 1853496Source: Census |
| Place Name: | Newport town; IndianaSource: Census |
We could not locate which school district 47966 belongs to, but we will update this once new district data is released. There are no public schools nor private schools with a mailing address in this ZIP Code. Listing Nearby schools instead. It also has 6 colleges, universities or post secondary education institutions nearby which would be a short commute to.
Our sources include trusted federal and licensed data from the United States Postal Service, U.S. Census Bureau, U.S. Geological Survey, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, and the National Center for Education Statistics, along with proprietary datasets created by ZIP-Codes.com. Data last updated on March 1, 2026.