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Shadeland town, IN

ZIP 47909 — People & Community

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2019–2023 5-Year Estimates. Page data updated 2026-08-02.

Middle ClassLow Snow Area

Demographics, education attainment, health access, and community lifestyle

Population & Demographics in 47909

47909 has a population of 42,971 with a median age of 35.0 yrs (48.3% male).

Race & Ethnicity
White
78.5%+27% vs US avg
x
Black
7.9%-37% vs US avg
x
Asian
2.4%-59% vs US avg
x
Hispanic
11.6%-38% vs US avg
x
Age Groups
0–17
26.9%+22% vs US avg
x
18–64
61.2%-1% vs US avg
x
65+
11.9%-27% vs US avg
x
Education
Less than HS
8.9%-20% vs US avg
x
High school
29.0%+11% vs US avg
x
Some college
29.7%+3% vs US avg
x
Bachelor's+
32.4%-4% vs US avg
x
Marital Status
Married
53.2%+11% vs US avg
x
Never married
28.9%-14% vs US avg
x
Divorced
13.8%+34% vs US avg
x
Widowed / Separated
4.1%
x
Diversity Index
36/100

Higher = more diverse (Simpson index from race/ethnicity)

Social & household profile

Poverty, nativity, veterans, disability, family structure, and births (ACS).

Poverty Rate
12.8%+12% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
45.1%+225% vs US avg
x
Veterans
5.8%-3% vs US avg
x
Disability
9.9%-26% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
11.1%+37% vs US avg
x
Recent Births
56.2%+869% vs US avg
x
Top ancestry
GermanEnglishIrish

Health & Community Indicators in 47909

Poverty Rate
12.8%+12% vs US avg
x
Veterans
5.8%-3% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
45.1%+225% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
11.1%+37% vs US avg
x
Disability
9.9%-26% vs US avg
x
Uninsured
5.4%-33% vs US avg
x
SNAP Benefits
8.7%-26% vs US avg
x
Private School
0.3%-97% vs US avg
x
Recent Births
56.2%+869% vs US avg
x
Smartphone Only
0.0%
x

People & Community key statistics

Population statistics
Population
Population42,971
Median age35.0
Poverty rate12.8%
Demographics statistics
Demographics
White78.5%
Hispanic11.6%
Black7.9%
Asian2.4%
Foreign-born45.1%