What city is ZIP code 47970?

ZIP code 47970 is in Otterbein, IN (Warren County).

What county is ZIP code 47970 in?

ZIP code 47970 is mostly in Warren County, Indiana.

How many people live in ZIP code 47970?

About 3,011 people live in the 47970 ZIP Code Tabulation Area, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.

Checked Oct 26, 2026

ZIP Code 47970

Otterbein, IN, Warren County

Population

3,011

Land area

60.6sq mi

People per sq mi

City

Otterbein

ZIP 47970 and nearby ZIP codes

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ZIP 47970 at a glance

ZIP 47970 (Otterbein) is 74% less dense than Indiana as a whole.
Households here earn a median of $74,457 a year, 3% more than the Indiana figure of $71,957.
A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $185,300 (15% below Indiana) and median rent is $915 a month.

Local data for ZIP 47970

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

ZIP 47970, American Community Survey 2020-2024

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Median household income

$74,457

Poverty rate

14.4%

Median home value

$185,300

Prices +6.8% in a year

Median rent

$915/mo

Homeownership

74.6%

Bachelor's or higher

26.8%

Median age

34.3

Average commute

25.6 min

Income, education and commute

Economy and federal money

Businesses, pandemic loans and political donations

Details

Business establishments

ZIP Business Patterns 2023

Employees

331

$14.6M annual payroll

PPP loans

$3.1M

61 loans

Campaign donations

$6,237

48% D, 26% R, 2026 cycle

PPP loans in this ZIP

Environment and hazard risk

ZIP 47970, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA

Full report

Natural hazard risk

Very Low

Top: landslide

Storm events since 1996

268

Countywide, mostly flood

Flood insurance policies

0.1% of homes, county

July high / Jan low

83° / 16°F

39.7 inches of rain a year

Hazards, floods and storm history Check a flood zone

Health statistics

Share of adults in ZIP 47970, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

39.4%

U.S. 33.3% +6.1 pts

Diabetes

12.7%

U.S. 12.1% +0.6 pts

Smoking

17.5%

U.S. 12.8% +4.7 pts

Uninsured (18-64)

8.3%

U.S. 11.1% -2.8 pts

Frequently asked questions

What city is ZIP code 47970?: ZIP code 47970 is in Otterbein, IN (Warren County).
What county is ZIP code 47970 in?: ZIP code 47970 is mostly in Warren County, Indiana.
How many people live in ZIP code 47970?: About 3,011 people live in the 47970 ZIP Code Tabulation Area, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023. ZIP Code Tabulation Areas closely match, but are not identical to, USPS ZIP code delivery areas.