Holton, IN · standard
ZIP Code 47023
Ripley County, Indiana - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 1,636
- 13/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $68,750
- Median income Near-median income area
- $218,500
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 17.1%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Holton pairs a below-median household income with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 45th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 49th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 13
- people per sq mi
- 79%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 47023 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 47023 covers 122.1 square miles in Holton, Ripley County, Indiana (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 1,636 residents on file, a density of 13 people per square mile, in the Indiana/Indianapolis time zone.
ZIP 47023 reports a modest median household income of $68,750 (7% below the average Indiana ZIP), while per-capita income is $32,852. The poverty rate is 17.7%, with unemployment at 4.3%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $218,500 (13% above the average Indiana ZIP) and median rent is $887; 79.1% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 17.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 46.6, and the average commute is 38 minutes. The page also surfaces 4 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Ripley County, so 47023 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →
Top industries in ZIP 47023
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Holton, IN
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 47023.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
3 establishments
- Transportation and warehousing
Transportation and warehousing
3 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
3 establishments
What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 47023, Holton, IN · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.
Quick Facts
1,636
Population
122.1
Area (sq mi)
13
People / sq mi
Indiana/Indianapolis
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 47023?
46.6
Median Age
48.5%
Male
51.5%
Female
0.9%
Foreign-Born
Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How much do residents earn?
$68,750
Median Household Income
-7% vs state ZIP avg
$32,852
Per Capita Income
17.7%
Poverty Rate
4.3%
Unemployment Rate
37.8 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 47023 ranks among Indiana ZIPs
Holton, IN household income vs. every Indiana ZIP code
Median household income among 721 reporting Indiana ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$68,750 45th percentile higher than 45% of 721 Indiana ZIPs
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more Indiana ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
Source U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What is the education profile here?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
1,031housing units
1,031
Total Housing Units
908
Occupied Units
123
Vacant Units
2.35
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$218,500
Median Home Value
+13% vs state ZIP avg
$887
Median Rent
1983
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 18 business establishments in ZIP 47023, employing approximately 68 people with a combined annual payroll of $2,305,000.
18
Businesses
68
Employees
$2.3M
Annual Payroll
3
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 3 | 16.7% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 3 | 16.7% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 3 | 16.7% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
Nearby ZIP Codes
Want a side-by-side? Compare 47023 vs 47223 →
ZIP 47023 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 47042
Versailles (47042)
4,504 residents
- 47037
Osgood (47037)
4,333 residents
- 47023 1,636
Holton (47023)
1,636 residents
- 47223 1,490
Butlerville (47223)
1,490 residents
- 47034 158
Napoleon (47034)
158 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 47023 ranks #3 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 47023 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 47223
Butlerville (47223)
$90,505 median income
- 47042
Versailles (47042)
$75,580 median income
- 47037
Osgood (47037)
$73,209 median income
- 47023
Holton (47023)
$68,750 median income
- 47034
Napoleon (47034)
$66,667 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 47023 ranks #4 of 5 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 47023, both outside IN so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (1,636 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What county is ZIP code 47023 in?
ZIP code 47023 (Holton) is located in Ripley County, Indiana. Ripley County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/ripley-in.
What is the population of ZIP code 47023?
ZIP code 47023 in Holton, IN has a population of 1,636 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 47023?
The median household income in ZIP 47023 is $68,750, which is 10% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 47023?
The median home value in ZIP 47023 is $218,500, which is 21% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 47023?
The largest racial group in ZIP 47023 is White at 96.1%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 0.4% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 47023?
ZIP code 47023 has 18 business establishments employing approximately 68 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 47023?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 47023 are: Retail trade (3), Transportation and warehousing (3), Other services (except public administration) (3). There are 3 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 47023?
In ZIP code 47023, 59.6% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 17.1% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 47023?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 47023 is 37.8 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend more time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 47023?
In ZIP code 47023, approximately 79.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 20.9% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 47023?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 47023 is 17.7% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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