Osgood, IN · standard
ZIP Code 47037
Ripley County, Indiana - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 4,333
- 21/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $73,209
- Median income Near-median income area
- $196,600
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 13.0%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Osgood pairs an above-median household income with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 48%
- household income, US ZIPs
- 42nd pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 21
- people per sq mi
- 75%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 47037 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 47037 covers 207.3 square miles in Osgood, Ripley County, Indiana (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 4,333 residents on file, a density of 21 people per square mile, in the Indiana/Indianapolis time zone.
ZIP 47037 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $73,209 (1% below the average Indiana ZIP), while per-capita income is $32,640. Both reported hardship measures are comparatively low in absolute terms: poverty is 7.8% and unemployment is 3.9%. Median home value is $196,600 (2% above the average Indiana ZIP) and median rent is $870; 74.6% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 13.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 36.9, and the average commute is 25 minutes. The page also surfaces 4 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Ripley County, so 47037 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 47037
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Osgood, IN
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 47037.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
16 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
14 establishments
- Construction
Construction
12 establishments
- Health care and social assistance 6
Health care and social assistance
6 establishments
- Manufacturing 5
Manufacturing
5 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 47037, Osgood, 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
4,333
Population
207.3
Area (sq mi)
21
People / sq mi
Indiana/Indianapolis
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 47037?
36.9
Median Age
52.2%
Male
47.8%
Female
2.1%
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?
$73,209
Median Household Income
-1% vs state ZIP avg
$32,640
Per Capita Income
7.8%
Poverty Rate
3.9%
Unemployment Rate
25.4 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 47037 ranks among Indiana ZIPs
Osgood, 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)
$73,209 Top 45% higher than 55% of 721 Indiana ZIPs
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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
1,853housing units
1,853
Total Housing Units
1,678
Occupied Units
175
Vacant Units
2.55
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$196,600
Median Home Value
+2% vs state ZIP avg
$870
Median Rent
1969
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How have home values changed over time?
FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals
+27.6%
YoY Change (2023)
226
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+126%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 47037 have increased 27.6% over the past year (2023). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +126% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | +3.4% | 144 |
| 2020 | +8.4% | 156 |
| 2021 | +7.6% | 168 |
| 2022 | +5.4% | 177 |
| 2023 | +27.6% | 226 |
Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2023. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 80 business establishments in ZIP 47037, employing approximately 564 people with a combined annual payroll of $25,411,000.
80
Businesses
564
Employees
$25.4M
Annual Payroll
10
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 16 | 20.0% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 14 | 17.5% |
| Construction | 12 | 15.0% |
| Health care and social assistance | 6 | 7.5% |
| Manufacturing | 5 | 6.3% |
| Finance and insurance | 5 | 6.3% |
| Wholesale trade | 4 | 5.0% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 4 | 5.0% |
| Accommodation and food services | 4 | 5.0% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 3 | 3.8% |
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 47037 vs 47034 →
ZIP 47037 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 47006
Batesville (47006)
11,727 residents
- 47037 4,333
Osgood (47037)
4,333 residents
- 47023 1,636
Holton (47023)
1,636 residents
- 47263 236
New Point (47263)
236 residents
- 47034 158
Napoleon (47034)
158 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 47037 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 47037 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 47037
Osgood (47037)
$73,209 median income
- 47006
Batesville (47006)
$72,559 median income
- 47023
Holton (47023)
$68,750 median income
- 47263
New Point (47263)
$68,750 median income
- 47034
Napoleon (47034)
$66,667 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 47037 ranks the highest 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 47037, 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 (4,333 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 47037 in?
ZIP code 47037 (Osgood) 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 47037?
ZIP code 47037 in Osgood, IN has a population of 4,333 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 47037?
The median household income in ZIP 47037 is $73,209, which is 4% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 47037?
The median home value in ZIP 47037 is $196,600, which is 29% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 47037?
The largest racial group in ZIP 47037 is White at 94.5%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.7% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 47037?
ZIP code 47037 has 80 business establishments employing approximately 564 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 47037?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 47037 are: Retail trade (16), Other services (except public administration) (14), Construction (12). There are 10 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 47037?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 47037 increased by 27.6% in 2023. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 126%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 47037?
In ZIP code 47037, 66.6% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 13.0% 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 47037?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 47037 is 25.4 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 47037?
In ZIP code 47037, approximately 74.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 25.4% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 47037?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 47037 is 7.8% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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