The 47342 ZIP Code is associated with the city of Gaston in Indiana in Delaware County in the United States. The current population estimate is 2,558. Approximately 5% of the population is living below the poverty line. The median household income of this region is $44,821. In this Indiana region, an estimated 14.3% have a bachelor's degree or higher, while the per capita income comes in at about $26,569. The median age in ZIP Code 47342 is approximately 41.8 years, with 21.7% of residents aged 62 years and older.
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The median household income in ZIP Code 47342 is $44,821, while the region's mean household income is $60,091. Breaking income down further, per capita income in the region is $26,569. The per capita income in ZIP Code 47342 of $26,569 is approximately 10.77% less than the per capita income in the U.S. overall of $29,777. An estimated 4.7% of the population is living below the poverty line in this region. This rate is approximately 50.53% lower than the overall poverty rate in the U.S. of 9.5%. Regarding household income, approximately 20.6% of the population in 47342 earn $25,000 to $34,999 per year, while an estimated 18.7% earn $75,000 to $99,999 per year, and 0.6% of 47342 residents earn $200,000 or more per year.
| Household Income | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 per year | 2.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 per year | 5.4% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 per year | 12.3% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 per year | 20.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 per year | 11.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 per year | 16.7% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 per year | 18.7% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 per year | 9.0% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 per year | 3.0% |
| $200,000 or more per year | 0.6% |
Looking at race in the population that makes up ZIP Code 47342, 98.7% is one race, while 1.3% are two or more races. Approximately 0.9% of 47342 residents are hispanic or Latino (of any race). The most common race in 47342 (race alone or in combination with one or more other races), is White (99.6%), followed by Asian (1.3%) .
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 99.6% |
| Black or African American | 0.5% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.0% |
| Asian | 1.3% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 0.5% |
| Some other race | 0.3% |
Residents of ZIP Code 47342 are older than average. The median age of 41.8 years in ZIP Code 47342 is approximately 9.71% higher than the overall median age in the U.S. of 38.1 years. About 81.0% of residents are aged 18 years and older, and 21.7% of residents are 62 years and over. Approximately 14.1% of the population in 47342 falls in the age group 45 to 54 years, while an estimated 13.5% are aged 35 to 44 years. On the low end of the scale, 1.1% of 47342 residents are aged 85 years and over.
| Age Range | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 5 years | 2.9% |
| 5 to 9 years | 3.5% |
| 10 to 14 years | 8.3% |
| 15 to 19 years | 5.6% |
| 20 to 24 years | 10.8% |
| 25 to 34 years | 9.5% |
| 35 to 44 years | 13.5% |
| 45 to 54 years | 14.1% |
| 55 to 59 years | 3.9% |
| 60 to 64 years | 10.0% |
| 65 to 74 years | 8.6% |
| 75 to 84 years | 8.2% |
| 85 years and over | 1.1% |
In ZIP Code 47342, 98.8% of the population lists "English only" as the language spoken in home, while 0.9% of lists Spanish. Additionally, Asian and Pacific Islander languages are spoken in 0.0% of homes, and other Indo-European languages are spoken in 0.2% of homes. Lastly, 0.0% of homes list "other languages" as spoken in the home. All percentages referenced are for the population 5 years and older in this Delaware County region.
| Language Spoken | Percent |
|---|---|
| English only | 98.8% |
| Spanish | 0.9% |
| Other Indo-European languages | 0.0% |
| Asian and Pacific Islander languages | 0.2% |
| Other languages | 0.0% |
Regarding the age of homes in ZIP Code 47342, an estimated 22.2% of homes were built in 1939 or earlier. Additionally, 18.4% of homes in the region were built between 1970 and 1979, while an estimated 0.2% of homes were built in 2014 or later in this Delaware County region.
| Year Home Built | Percent |
|---|---|
| Built in 2014 or later | 0.2% |
| Built between 2010 and 2013 | 1.3% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 8.4% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 8.6% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 11.7% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 18.4% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 11.3% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 14.4% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 3.5% |
| Built in 1939 or earlier | 22.2% |
In ZIP Code 47342, 80.6% of the population graduated high school, while 14.3% have a bachelor's degree or higher. In this region, 0.2% achieved an education level less than 9th grade, while 5.2% hold a graduate or professional degree. Approximately 40.9% in this Delaware County region reached the highest level of high school graduate (including equivalency).
| Education Level | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than 9th grade | 0.2% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma | 19.2% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency) | 40.9% |
| Some college, no degree | 20.0% |
| Associate's degree | 5.4% |
| Bachelor's degree | 9.1% |
| Graduate or professional degree | 5.2% |
| Health Issue | Percent of adults* |
|---|
One of the top preventative health measures in ZIP Code 47342 is current access to health insurance, as an estimated 91.9% of adults 18 and older take part in this preventive measure. Additionally, % of those 18 and above in 47342 list , as a preventive measure.
| Preventive Measure | Percent of adults* |
|---|---|
| Current access to health insurance | 91.9% |
| Risk Behavior | Percent of adults* |
|---|
| Region | Residential | Commercial | Industrial |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZIP Code 47342 | 8.5¢/kWh | 7.21¢/kWh | 5.43¢/kWh |
| Indiana | 17.41¢/kWh | 14.02¢/kWh | 8.95¢/kWh |
| United States | 17.78¢/kWh | 13.19¢/kWh | 8.44¢/kWh |
| Month | ZIP Code 47342 | Low (WA) | High (AZ) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 1.9 | 5.84 | |
| Feb | 3 | 6.31 | |
| Mar | 3.65 | 7.02 | |
| Apr | 5.13 | 7.3 | |
| May | 5.17 | 7.13 | |
| Jun | 5.72 | 6.95 | |
| Jul | 6.22 | 6.51 | |
| Aug | 6.08 | 6.65 | |
| Sep | 5.15 | 7.02 | |
| Oct | 3.32 | 6.92 | |
| Nov | 2.33 | 5.99 | |
| Dec | 1.78 | 5.46 |
In 47342, 62.2% of the population is in the labor force. Recent estimates place 1.1% as working from home, while the total labor force in the region has a mean travel to time to work of 26.5 minutes. Approximately 30.8% of the employed population 16 years and over in 47342 work in educational services, and health care and social assistance, while an estimated 18.0% work in retail trade. On the lower end of the scale, just 0.3% of 47342 workers 16 years and over work in professional, scientific, management, and administrative.
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining | 0.9% |
| Construction | 6.0% |
| Manufacturing | 16.0% |
| Wholesale trade | 2.7% |
| Retail trade | 18.0% |
| Transportation and warehousing, and utilities | 7.1% |
| Information | 4.3% |
| Finance and insurance, and real estate and rental and leasing | 2.4% |
| Professional, scientific, management, and administrative | 0.3% |
| Educational services, and health care and social assistance | 30.8% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation, and accommodation and food services | 8.5% |
| Other services, except public administration | 1.2% |
| Public administration | 1.6% |