PlainZIP

Borden, IN · standard

ZIP Code 47106

Clark County, Indiana - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

4,718
26/sq mi
$87,344
Median income
$207,700
Median home value
18.8%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Borden pairs an above-median household income with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 29%
household income, US ZIPs
46th pct
home value, US ZIPs
26
people per sq mi
82%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 47106 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 47106 covers 180.1 square miles in Borden, Clark County, Indiana (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 4,718 residents on file, a density of 26 people per square mile, in the Kentucky/Louisville time zone.

ZIP 47106 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $87,344 (19% above the Indiana average), while per-capita income is $45,492. Poverty here runs at 7.2%, with unemployment measured at 3.1%. Housing costs here run $207,700 for a typical home value (7% above the state average), with rent averaging $943 a month; 81.6% of homes are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 18.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 34.8, and the average commute is 38 minutes. We also surface 8 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Clark County, so you can benchmark 47106 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone.

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 47106

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Borden, IN

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 47106.

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 · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

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 47106, Borden, 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

4,718

Population

180.1

Area (sq mi)

26

People / sq mi

Kentucky/Louisville

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 47106?

34.8

Median Age

54.8%

Male

45.2%

Female

0.4%

Foreign-Born

White 94.1%
African American 0.7%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 2.6%
Hispanic or Latino 0.6%

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?

$87,344

Median Household Income

+19% vs state

$45,492

Per Capita Income

7.2%

Poverty Rate

3.1%

Unemployment Rate

38.1 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 47106 ranks nationally

Borden, IN household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$87,344 Top 29% higher than 71% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Below this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). This entry sits in this band. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

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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?

High School Graduate or Higher 57.6%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 18.8%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

1,932

Total Housing Units

1,687

Occupied Units

245

Vacant Units

2.77

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 81.6%
Renter 18.4%

$207,700

Median Home Value

+7% vs state

$943

Median Rent

1991

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

-3.5%

YoY Change (2024)

198

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+98%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 47106 have decreased 3.5% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +98% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +2.0% 145
2021 +9.3% 159
2022 +10.3% 175
2023 +17.6% 206
2024 -3.5% 198

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 74 business establishments in ZIP 47106, employing approximately 901 people with a combined annual payroll of $51,455,000.

74

Businesses

901

Employees

$51.5M

Annual Payroll

11

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 11 14.9%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 11 14.9%
Retail trade 8 10.8%
Transportation and warehousing 8 10.8%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 7 9.5%
Accommodation and food services 6 8.1%
Wholesale trade 5 6.8%
Other services (except public administration) 5 6.8%
Manufacturing 4 5.4%
Finance and insurance 4 5.4%
Real estate and rental and leasing 3 4.0%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

Nearby ZIP Codes

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ZIP 47106 vs its nearest neighbors, by population

Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 47106 ranks #5 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 47106 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

median income

What this shows By household income, ZIP 47106 ranks #5 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
47119 Floyds Knobs, IN 10,911 6.7 mi
47143 Memphis, IN 3,015 7.2 mi
47165 Pekin, IN 6,438 6.3 mi
47172 Sellersburg, IN 16,059 8.5 mi
47124 Greenville, IN 4,264 8.7 mi
47126 Henryville, IN 4,250 9.1 mi
47177 Underwood, IN 1,221 11.5 mi
47129 Clarksville, IN 19,527 12.6 mi

More ZIP Codes in Clark County

47130 standard
Jeffersonville, IN
Pop: 44,722
47129 standard
Clarksville, IN
Pop: 19,527
47172 standard
Sellersburg, IN
Pop: 16,059
47111 standard
Charlestown, IN
Pop: 14,533
47126 standard
Henryville, IN
Pop: 4,250
47143 standard
Memphis, IN
Pop: 3,015

Related Areas

Clark County Borden, IN Indiana

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 47106 in? ▼
ZIP code 47106 (Borden) is located in Clark County, Indiana. Clark County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/clark-in.
What is the population of ZIP code 47106? ▼
ZIP code 47106 in Borden, IN has a population of 4,718 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 47106? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 47106 is $87,344, which is 14% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 47106? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 47106 is $207,700, which is 25% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 47106? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 47106 is White at 94.1%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 0.6% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 47106? ▼
ZIP code 47106 has 74 business establishments employing approximately 901 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 47106? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 47106 are: Construction (11), Professional, scientific, and technical services (11), Retail trade (8). There are 11 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 47106? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 47106 decreased by 3.5% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 98%. 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 47106? ▼
In ZIP code 47106, 57.6% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 18.8% 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 47106? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 47106 is 38.1 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 47106? ▼
In ZIP code 47106, approximately 81.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 18.4% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 47106? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 47106 is 7.2% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.