| City: | Newtown, Indiana |
| County: | Fountain County |
| Timezone: | Eastern (GMT -05:00) |
| Local Time: | 10:10:56 PM |
| Population: | 217 [See All] |
| Area Code: | 765 |
| Classification: | PO Box |
| Coordinates: | 40.1979, -87.1568 |
| Land Area: | 0.401 sq mi |
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Newtown is a small rural community in Fountain County, Indiana, with 217 residents spread across just one-third of a square mile. Despite its size, the post office maintains 96 PO Boxes for 84 households. That's more boxes than homes, meaning the post office serves people beyond the immediate area.
This is a PO Box Only Zone. There's no alternative mail delivery anywhere in this ZIP code's territory. Residents must pick up their mail at the post office. The classification dates back to before 2004, and while some street delivery exists on local roads like Main Street and Range Street, the PO Box remains the primary option.
Newtown has classic small-town characteristics. Median age is 35.1, and median household income sits at $51,875. Most residents (77%) own their homes, valued around $84,300. The street grid follows a traditional pattern with Washington Street, Main Street, Range Street, and Adams Street forming the core. Housing stock is old: the Census counts 126 units built before 1939, suggesting many original farmhouses and village buildings remain.
An unusual economic feature stands out. Of the local workforce, 78 people work in transportation, warehousing, or utilities. For a town this size, that's a substantial concentration, possibly tied to regional logistics or infrastructure employers. Another 25.8% of workers work from home.
Street names follow a traditional small-town grid pattern with Washington, Main, Range, and Adams streets.
ZIP Code 47969 has 217 residents and 84 households (average 2.58 persons per household). The median age is 35.1 years, younger than the state (38.2) and younger than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 49.8% male and 50.2% female, which is about the same as the national male share (49.1%). Largest groups are White (86.2%, much higher than the state average of 77.2% and well above the national average of 61.6%) and Asian (0.9%, lower than the national average of 6.0%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 0.9%, which is much lower than the national average (18.7%).
Explore More:Population Over TimeBy Age & GenderBy RaceBy GenderNativity & Citizenship
| 2020 Population: | 217Source: Census DHC |
| 2024 ACS Population Estimate: | 200Source: Census ACS |
| 2026 ZC Population Estimate: | 0Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Population Density: | 541.1 people per sq mile |
| Average Income: | $59,167Source: Census ACS |
| Households: | 84Source: Census DHC |
| Average House Value: | $99,000Source: Census ACS |
| Persons Per Household: | 2.58Source: Census DHC |
| Average Family Size: | 2.64Source: Census ACS |
| Group | 2010 | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Census ACS Population Estimate | -- | 146 | 144 | 134 | 177 | 183 | 132 | 145 | 152 | 109 | 109 | 295 | 252 | 250 | 200 |
| Decennial Census | 145 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 217 | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Median Age: 35.1
Male Median Age: 35.8
Female Median Age: 31.5
| 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 | 6 | 5 | 13 | 3 | 4 | 16 | 2 | 12 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 12 | 6 | 9 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Female | 5 | 12 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 2 | 7 | 3 | 9 | 6 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 5 |
| Total | 11 | 17 | 23 | 13 | 14 | 22 | 8 | 18 | 6 | 12 | 7 | 21 | 12 | 13 | 8 | 5 | 2 | 5 |
| White: | 187 | 97.40% |
| Black: | 1 | 0.52% |
| Hispanic:* | 2 | 1.04% |
| Asian: | 2 | 1.04% |
| American Indian: | 0 | 0% |
| Hawaiian: | 0 | 0% |
| Other: | 0 | 0% |
| Total: | 192 | 100% |
| Gender | Count | % | Median Age |
|---|---|---|---|
| Males: | 108 | 49.77% | 35.8 years |
| Females: | 109 | 50.23% | 31.5 years |
| Total: | 217 | 100% | 35.1 years |
| Native, born in the United States: | 183 | 91.50% |
| Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen: | 11 | 5.50% |
| Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen: | 6 | 8.50% |
| Total Population: | 200 | 100% |
| Total Native Population: | 183 | 91.50% |
| Total Foreign-born Population: | 17 | 8.50% |
In 2024, the Median household income is $59,167, which is much lower than the national median ($78,538), is down $11,083 (15.8%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $59,167. Family households earn a median of $80,000 versus $0 for nonfamily households (a difference of $80,000). By gender, male median income is $55,729 and female is $46,250, which is far less than the national female median ($53,445), with a current gap of $9,479 that has narrowed from 2011 to 2024. The labor-force participation rate is 62.0%, which is a bit lower than the state rate (64.0%). The unemployment rate is 11.2%, which is markedly higher than the state rate (4.3%). The largest occupation group is Production (51.7%).
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| Income Type | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $70,250 | $69,375 | $67,188 | $73,750 | $65,833 | $68,333 | $63,750 | $55,000 | $0 | $50,833 | $48,750 | $53,125 | $51,875 | $59,167 |
| Median Family Income | $78,750 | $71,250 | $89,375 | $92,083 | $71,875 | $73,125 | $58,750 | $58,750 | $76,250 | $79,375 | $75,341 | $82,188 | $84,063 | $80,000 |
| Median NonFamily Income | $15,938 | $17,500 | $65,156 | $65,357 | $0 | $68,194 | $67,679 | $0 | $28,750 | $21,477 | $24,911 | $26,250 | $27,250 | $0 |
| Median Male Income | $74,583 | $77,083 | $97,750 | $77,917 | $0 | $50,714 | $51,250 | $52,917 | $58,750 | $58,750 | $47,708 | $53,438 | $55,313 | $55,729 |
| Median Female Income | $23,750 | $23,750 | $32,083 | $45,500 | $0 | $41,875 | $41,944 | $42,083 | $43,889 | $53,750 | $42,500 | $45,000 | $47,679 | $46,250 |
| Employed: | 87 | 55.06% |
| Unemployed: | 11 | 6.96% |
| Not In Labor Force: | 60 | 37.97% |
| Total: | 158 | 100% |
| Management, business, science, and arts: | 15 | 17.24% |
| Service: | 10 | 11.49% |
| Sales and Office: | 12 | 13.79% |
| Natural resources, construction, and maintenance: | 5 | 5.75% |
| Production, transportation, and material moving: | 45 | 51.72% |
| Total Civilian Employed Population: | 87 | 100% |
In 2024, the median home value is $99,000, which is far less than the national median ($303,400), is up $11,900 (13.66%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $20,400. The median gross rent is $0, which is far less than the state median ($1,020), is down $806 (100.00%) since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $1,188. Of occupied housing, owners make up 81.82% (44.44% with a mortgage, 55.56% free-and-clear) and renters 18.18% - making this ZIP Code more home ownership than the state and under national rental averages. The vacancy rate is 24.79%, which is markedly above 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 | $87,100 | $84,200 | $65,000 | $79,200 | $57,300 | $57,100 | $58,900 | $73,800 | $78,600 | $76,700 | $74,400 | $83,800 | $84,300 | $99,000 |
| Less than $500: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $500 to $999: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $1,000 to $1,499: | 12 | 75.00% |
| $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: | 4 | 25.00% |
| Total: | 16 | 100% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Rent | $806 | $575 | $581 | $700 | $825 | $888 | $950 | $1,000 | $1,188 | $950 | $740 | $1,067 | $1,302 | $0 |
| Owner Occupied (with mortgage): | 32 | 36.36% |
| Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage): | 40 | 45.45% |
| Renter Occupied: | 16 | 18.18% |
| Total Occupied Housing Units: | 88 | 100% |
| Occupied Housing Units: | 88 | 75.21% |
| Vacant Housing Units (not graphed): | 29 | 24.79% |
| Total Housing Units: | 117 | 100% |
| Single-Family Units: | 94 | 80.34% |
| Multi-Family Units: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Other Units: | 23 | 19.66% |
| Total Housing Units: | 117 | 100% |
In 2024, 20.50% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is comparable to the national rate (35.00%). High school or higher is 92.40%, which is comparable to the national rate (89.40%). The uninsured rate is 11.50%, which is on par with the state rate (7.60%). The share of people in poverty is 0.00%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.70%), down 4.40 percentage points since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 15.60 percentage points. This points to a pronounced improvement in local conditions - rising incomes, firmer consumer demand, and a stronger tax base. Among residents ages 3+, the largest enrollment group is kindergarten (51.28%). College enrollment is 0.00%, 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: | 2 | 1.52% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 8 | 6.06% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency): | 54 | 40.91% |
| Some college, no degree: | 20 | 15.15% |
| Associate's degree: | 21 | 15.91% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 25 | 18.94% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 2 | 1.52% |
| Total: | 132 | 100% |
| High school or higher: | 122 | 92.42% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher: | 27 | 20.45% |
| Private Insurance: | 131 | 56.22% |
| Public Insurance: | 79 | 33.91% |
| No Insurance: | 23 | 9.87% |
| Total: | 233 | 100% |
| Has Health Insurance: | 210 | 90.13% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| % of People in Poverty | 4.4% | 14.0% | 16.2% | 14.9% | 14.3% | 11.4% | 16.2% | 15.9% | 15.6% | 18.5% | 8.9% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
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: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Kindergarten: | 20 | 51.28% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 13 | 33.33% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 6 | 15.38% |
| College or graduate school: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total: | 39 | 100% |
| Early Childhood: | 20 | 51.28% |
| K-12 (Primary & Secondary School): | 39 | 100.00% |
ZIP Code 47969 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2024), there are 4 business establishments, employing about 17 people with an annual payroll of $733,000.
| # Residential Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| # Business Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| Total Delivery Receptacles: | 102Source: USPS |
| Single Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| Multi Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| # of Businesses: | 4Source: CBP |
| 1st Quarter Payroll: | $172,000Source: CBP |
| Annual Payroll: | $733,000Source: CBP |
| # of Employees: | 17Source: CBP |
ZIP Code 47969 is located in Fountain County, Indiana, within the Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA ) and Indiana's 4th Congressional District. This area has a population of 0 people, about 0.00% of whom live in ZIP Code 47969. It covers 0.401 sq mi of land and a water area of 0 sq mi.
| CBSA Name: | --Source: Census |
| CBSA Number: | --Source: Census |
| CBSA Type: | --Source: Census |
| CBSA Division: | --Source: Census |
| CBSA Population: | 0Source: Census |
| MSA: | Source: Census |
| Land Area: | 0.401 sq miSource: Census |
| Water Area: | --Source: Census |
| Congressional District: | 04Source: USPS |
| Congressional Land Area: | 6352.55 sq miSource: Census |
| PMSA: | Source: Census |
| Intro Date: | < 2004-10Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Place FIPS Code: | 1853694Source: Census |
| Place Name: | Newtown town; IndianaSource: Census |
We could not locate which school district 47969 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.