ZIP Code 47041
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Sunman · Ripley County · Indiana
- Population
- 6,125
- Median income
- $81,016
- Median home value
- $287,400
- Bachelor's or higher
- 25.5%
- Land area
- 214.2 sq mi
29/sq mi
▲ 6% vs US
higher than 63% of US ZIPs
▲ 3% vs US
higher than 65% of US ZIPs
Median age 43.1
Indiana/Indianapolis
ZIP code 47041 in Sunman, Indiana has a population of 6,125. The median household income is $81,016, which is 6% above the national average. Median home value is $287,400, 3% above the US average. 25.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 47041 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 214.2 square miles in Sunman, Ripley County, Indiana. The area is home to 6,125 residents, producing a population density of 29 people per square mile, and falls within the Indiana/Indianapolis time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 47041 against Indiana and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 47041 sits at $81,016 (10% above the Indiana average), while per-capita income is $40,529. The poverty rate stands at 4.4% and the unemployment rate at 1.8%. On housing, the median home value is $287,400 (49% above the state average) with median rent at $923 per month, and 87.5% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 47041 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 25.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 43.1, and the average commute is 32 minutes. We also surface 3 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Ripley County, so you can benchmark 47041 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →
Top industries in ZIP 47041
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 47041.
- Construction
Construction
15 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
15 establishments
- Transportation and warehousing
Transportation and warehousing
11 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
9 establishments
- Manufacturing
Manufacturing
7 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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 47041, Sunman, IN · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.
Quick Facts
6,125
Population
214.2
Area (sq mi)
29
People / sq mi
Indiana/Indianapolis
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 47041?
43.1
Median Age
48.3%
Male
51.7%
Female
2.3%
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?
$81,016
Median Household Income
+10% vs state
$40,529
Per Capita Income
4.4%
Poverty Rate
1.8%
Unemployment Rate
31.6 min
Mean Commute Time
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?
2,351
Total Housing Units
2,198
Occupied Units
153
Vacant Units
2.67
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$287,400
Median Home Value
+49% vs state
$923
Median Rent
1989
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
+4.8%
YoY Change (2024)
213
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+113%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 47041 have increased 4.8% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +113% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +1.3% | 150 |
| 2021 | +10.1% | 165 |
| 2022 | +12.7% | 186 |
| 2023 | +9.2% | 204 |
| 2024 | +4.8% | 213 |
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 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 84 business establishments in ZIP 47041, employing approximately 708 people with a combined annual payroll of $30,034,000.
84
Businesses
708
Employees
$30.0M
Annual Payroll
9
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 15 | 17.9% |
| Retail trade | 15 | 17.9% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 11 | 13.1% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 9 | 10.7% |
| Manufacturing | 7 | 8.3% |
| Health care and social assistance | 7 | 8.3% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 5 | 6.0% |
| Accommodation and food services | 5 | 6.0% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 3 | 3.6% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023). Business data: Source: Census ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023. Home value trends: Source: FHFA House Price Index (HPI), Five-Digit ZIP Codes.
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