Welcome to USZip.com!

USZip.com is an instant ZIP code lookup service, and a local business directory, featuring geographic and demographic data, crime rates statistics, medical and educational institutes information, along with weather forecasts and maps — All easily accessible and freely explored by ZIP code or city name.

47978 is the zip code for

Rensselaer, IN

Also in this location:
Collegeville, IN
Total population
11,793▲
Housing units
4,672▲
Land area
(sq. miles)
257.44
Density
(people per sq. mile)
45.81▲
Water area
(sq. miles)
0.29

Demographic data for zip code 47978

Gender:

Male
5,882▲
Female
5,911▲
Median age
Male
35.30
Female
38.70
Gender

Households:

Total households
4,290▲
Family households
3,059▲
Nonfamily households
1,231▲
Average household size
2.56▼
Average family size
3.01▼
Households

Housing units:

Total housing units
4,672▲
Occupied housing units
4,290▲
Owner-occupied
3,047▲
Renter-occupied
1,243▲
Vacant housing units
382▲
Housing units

Age:

Under 5 years
716▲
5 to 9 years
748▼
10 to 14 years
890▲
15 to 19 years
1,004▼
20 to 24 years
925▼
25 to 34 years
1,344▲
35 to 44 years
1,383▼
45 to 54 years
1,662▲
55 to 59 years
768▲
60 to 64 years
632▲
65 to 74 years
929▲
75 to 84 years
547▼
85 years and over
245▲
Median age
37.10▲
Age

Race:

White
10,943
Hispanic or Latino
550
Black or African American
128
Asian
37
American Indian & Alaska Native
31
Native Hawaiian & Other Pacific Islander
2
Other (One Race)
7
Two or More Races
95
Race
* Based on 2010, 2000 U.S. Census data

Economic data for zip code 47978

Employment status:

Population
(16 years and over)
9,284
Civilian labor force
6,018
Employed
5,727
Unemployed
291
Armed Forces
0
Not in labor force
3,266
Percent Unemployed
4.8%
Employment status

Commuting to work:

Workers
(16 years and over)
5,660
Car, truck, or van
Drove alone
4,368
Carpooled
577
Public transportation
(excluding taxicab)
31
Walked
383
Other means
179
Worked at home
122
Mean travel time
20.6 min.
Commuting to work

Occupation:

Civilian employed population
(16 years and over)
5,727
Management / business / science / arts
1,547
Service
1,111
Sales / office
1,216
Natural resources / construction / maintenance
836
Production / transportation / material moving
1,017
Occupation

Industry:

Civilian employed population
(16 years and over)
5,727
Agriculture / forestry / fishing / hunting / mining
169
Construction
555
Manufacturing
837
Wholesale trade
87
Retail trade
515
Transportation / warehousing / utilities
405
Information
90
Finance / insurance / real estate / rental / leasing
147
Professional / scientific / management / administrative / waste management services
170
Educational services / health care / social assistance
1,635
Arts / entertainment / recreation / accommodation / food services
488
Public administration
235
Other services
394
Industry

Class of worker:

Civilian employed population
(16 years and over)
5,727
Private wage & salary workers
4,467
Government workers
816
Self-employed
(in own not incorporated business)
435
Unpaid family workers
9
Class of worker

Income:

Total households
4,375
Less than $10,000
195
$10,000 to $14,999
265
$15,000 to $24,999
390
$25,000 to $34,999
568
$35,000 to $49,999
764
$50,000 to $74,999
883
$75,000 to $99,999
606
$100,000 to $149,999
549
$150,000 to $199,999
91
$200,000 or more
64
Median household income
$50,100
Mean household income
$60,156
Percentage of people whose income in the past 12 months is below the poverty level
7.9%
Income
* Based on 2007-2011 American Community Survey 5-year estimates

Public schools in 47978

Name & AddressPhone# of studentsFree lunchPupils per teacher
Monnett Elementary School
615 W Grove St		(219) 866-5441275670.0
Rensselaer Central High Sch
1106 E Grace St		(219) 866-51756021000.0
Rensselaer Middle School
1106 Bomber Blvd		(219) 866-4661446930.0
Van Rensselaer Elementary School
902 E Washington		(219) 866-82125181640.0
List a new School »

Public libraries around Rensselaer, IN

NameAddress
Remington-carpenter Township Public Library
105 North Ohio Street
Remington, IN 47977
Jasper County Public Library
208 West Susan Street
Rensselaer, IN 47978
Oxford Public Library201 East Smith Street
Oxford, IN 47971
Otterbein Public Library
23 East First Street
Otterbein, IN 47970
List a new Library »

Universities and Colleges around 47978

NameAddressPhone
Purdue University Maintenance9225 West 75th Road South
Otterbein, IN 47970		(765) 583-2930
List a new University »

Hospitals and Medical Centers around 47978

NameAddressPhone# of beds
Greater Lafayette Health Serv
2400 South Street
Lafayette, IN 47904		(765) 447-6811418
Jasper County Hospital1104 East Grace Street
Rensselaer, IN 47978		(219) 866-514166
St Clare Medical Center1710 Lafayette Road
Crawfordsville, IN 47933		(765) 362-280089
St Vincent Williamsport Hosp
412 North Monroe Street
Williamsport, IN 47993		(765) 762-400022
Wabash Valley Hospital2900 North River Road
West Lafayette, IN 47906		(765) 463-255570
White County Memorial Hospital1101 O'connor Boulevard
Monticello, IN 47960		(219) 583-711159
List a new Hospital »

Hotels, Motels and other accommodations around 47978

Hotel nameAddress# of RoomsLow rateHigh rate
KNIGHTS INN RENSSELAER IN8530 WEST ST RD 114
Rensselaer, IN 47978		305365
List a new Hotel »

Restaurants, dining rooms and coffee shops in 47978

Restaurant nameAddressCuisinePhone
Arby's8848 W State Road 114
Rensselaer, IN 47978		American, Fast Food, Sandwiches219-866-8385
Arby's865 S College Ave
Rensselaer, IN 47978		American, Fast Food, Sandwiches219-866-2102
Burger King9468 W State Road 114
Rensselaer, IN 47978		Fast Food, Hamburgers219-866-8117
China Garden670 S College Ave
Rensselaer, IN 47978		Fast Food219-866-5005
KFC8737 W State Road 114
Rensselaer, IN 47978		Fast Food219-866-8700
McDonald's819 S College Ave
Rensselaer, IN 47978		Fast Food, Hamburgers, Sandwiches219-866-4174
McDonald's8834 W State Road 114
Rensselaer, IN 47978		Fast Food, Hamburgers, Sandwiches219-866-4408
Pizza Hut410 S College Ave
Rensselaer, IN 47978		Italian, Pizza219-866-7777
Pizza King227 S College Ave
Rensselaer, IN 47978		Pizza219-866-7226
Ricks Pizza494 N Van
Rensselaer, IN 47978		Pizza219-866-7466
White Castle809 N Melville St
Rensselaer, IN 47978		American, Fast Food, Hamburgers219-866-4631
List a new Restaurant »

Crime rates

  Crime Rates in Rensselaer

Discuss this 47978 zip code information page with the community:

0 Comments

    Citation

    Use the citation below to add this 47978 zip code data to your bibliography:

    Style:MLAChicagoAPA

    "47978." USZip.com. STANDS4 LLC, 2024. Web. 18 Apr. 2024. <https://www.uszip.com/zip/47978>.

    Powered by CITE.ME Cite.Me

    State info:

    Indiana

    Indiana, Hoosier State, IN; a state in midwestern United States

    The State of Indiana was the 19th U.S. state admitted into the union. It is located in the midwestern region of the United States of America. With about 6.3 million residents, it is ranked 15th in population and 17th in population density. Indiana is ranked 38th in land area and is the smallest contiguous state west of the Appalachian Mountains. Its capital and largest city is Indianapolis.

    Browse by state:

    Top 5 Baby Names in:

    Indiana

    Female

    Emma • Sophia • Olivia • Ava • Isabella

    Male

    Liam • Mason • Elijah • Noah • Jacob