Rensselaer, IN 47978

Population 11,491

47978 is zip code located in Rensselaer, Indiana. The population is 11,491, making 47978 the largest zipcode in Rensselaer and the 2nd largest in Jasper County.

There are 4 public schools in 47978 with an average Homefacts rating of C. The total crime rate for Rensselaer is low , and there are 17 registered sex offenders residing in the zip code 47978. Unemployment in 47978 is moderate.

Rensselaer Neighborhood Report

Schools

School Rating is Average

Crime Rate

32.83% Higher than national avg.

Registered Offenders

8.46% Higher than national avg.

Environmental Hazards

68 Found nearby

Unemployment

Moderate 3.1%

Property Values

Median Property Value $0

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Summary
There are 4 K-12 public schools in 47978, IN and 2 private schools. Homefacts rates 47978's schools as Average, with an overall C rating.
2 Private School

St Augustine Elementary School

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1 Colleges & Universities view all colleges & universities

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Property Report Overview

Housing Inventory

Property Type
  • Vacant
    8.4%
  • Rented
    26.5%
  • Owned
    65.1%

6 Building Permits View All

  • In 2014, the city of Rensselaer, IN issued 6 building permits. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes.
  • In 2013, the city of Rensselaer, IN issued 5 building permits. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes.
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Fair Market Rents

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  • Property Type Rent
  • Studio: $660
  • 1 Bedroom: $660
  • 2 Bedrooms: $870
  • 3 Bedrooms: $1,120
  • 4 Bedrooms: $1,180

Zip Codes

47978

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Environmental Hazards

68 Environmental Hazards

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Health Hazards

  • Air Quality HEALTHY (261/283)
    Rensselaer, IN has 92.23% good air quality.
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  • Radon ZONE 2 COUNTY
    Rensselaer, IN is a yellow zone.
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  • UV Index MODERATE 3.92 Average
    Rensselaer, IN is a moderate risk area for ultra-violet rays.
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Weather

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Average Monthly Temperature

  • January 23°
  • February 27.1°
  • March 39.9°
  • April 49.77°
  • May 60.53°
  • June 70.16°
  • July 74.03°
  • August 71.76°
  • September 64.08°
  • October 53.02°
  • November 41.35°
  • December 29.07°

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Natural Disasters

Probability of Natural Disasters for Rensselaer, IN

Earthquakes
Rensselaer, IN has a very low risk of earthquakes.
Hurricanes
Rensselaer, IN has no risk of hurricanes.
Hail
Rensselaer, IN has a low risk of hail storms.
Tornadoes
Rensselaer, IN has a very high risk of tornadoes.

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Median Household Income

Median Household Income in 47978: $54,828

Unemployment

Unemployment in Rensselaer is 3.1%. It is lower than the state and national averages, 3.1% and 7.7% respectively

Workforce Breakdown

Blue Collar - 52.17%
White Collar - 47.83%

Politics

State Representatives

  • Gov. Mike Pence
  • Sen. Daniel Coats
  • Sen. Joe Donnelly

City Representatives

  • Todd Rokita

Neighborhood Info

0 Airports view all

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2 Cemeteries view all

17 FCC Towers view all

1 Fire Station view all

1 Hospital view all

1 Library view all

3 Police Stations view all

1 Retirement Home view all

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