PlainZIP

Charlestown, IN · standard

ZIP Code 47111

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

14,533
70/sq mi
$95,376
Median income
$264,100
Median home value
30.2%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Charlestown pairs an upper-quartile household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 22%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 40%
home value, US ZIPs
70
people per sq mi
87%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 47111 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 47111 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Charlestown, Clark County, Indiana, home to 14,533 residents across 207.0 square miles, a density of 70 people per square mile, in the Kentucky/Louisville time zone.

ZIP 47111 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $95,376 (30% above the Indiana average), while per-capita income is $40,403. Local economic indicators show a 8.7% poverty rate alongside 3.6% unemployment. Median home value sits at $264,100 (36% above the state average), median rent at $1,012 a month, and owner-occupancy at 86.6%.

A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 30.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 37.1, and the average commute is 26 minutes. A geography-based comparison follows: 9 ZIP codes within about 10 miles of 47111, plus 6 more within Clark County, give a clearer read than the 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 47111

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Charlestown, IN

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 47111.

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 47111, Charlestown, 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

14,533

Population

207.0

Area (sq mi)

70

People / sq mi

Kentucky/Louisville

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 47111?

37.1

Median Age

47.2%

Male

52.8%

Female

3.3%

Foreign-Born

White 87.5%
African American 2.7%
Asian 1.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 6.0%
Hispanic or Latino 7.5%

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?

$95,376

Median Household Income

+30% vs state

$40,403

Per Capita Income

8.7%

Poverty Rate

3.6%

Unemployment Rate

25.5 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 47111 ranks nationally

Charlestown, IN household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$95,376 Top 22% higher than 78% 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 60.4%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 30.2%

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

What does housing look like?

6,782

Total Housing Units

6,443

Occupied Units

339

Vacant Units

2.74

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 86.6%
Renter 13.4%

$264,100

Median Home Value

+36% vs state

$1,012

Median Rent

1997

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

+8.3%

YoY Change (2024)

213

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+113%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 47111 have increased 8.3% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +113% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +3.9% 148
2021 +12.2% 166
2022 +16.0% 193
2023 +1.8% 196
2024 +8.3% 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 259 business establishments in ZIP 47111, employing approximately 3,264 people with a combined annual payroll of $139,204,000.

259

Businesses

3,264

Employees

$139.2M

Annual Payroll

14

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 51 19.7%
Retail trade 36 13.9%
Other services (except public administration) 27 10.4%
Health care and social assistance 23 8.9%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 21 8.1%
Manufacturing 17 6.6%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 16 6.2%
Accommodation and food services 15 5.8%
Real estate and rental and leasing 14 5.4%
Finance and insurance 11 4.3%
Transportation and warehousing 10 3.9%
Wholesale trade 7 2.7%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 4 1.5%
Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction 3 1.2%

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 47111 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 47111 ranks #4 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 47111 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 47111 ranks #7 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
47141 Marysville, IN 1,668 6.3 mi
47163 Otisco, IN 1,746 5.2 mi
40026 Goshen, KY 5,458 5.8 mi
40059 Prospect, KY 16,708 7.5 mi
47143 Memphis, IN 3,015 7.7 mi
47130 Jeffersonville, IN 44,722 9.7 mi
47172 Sellersburg, IN 16,059 8.9 mi
47147 Nabb, IN 945 10.0 mi
47126 Henryville, IN 4,250 9.9 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
47106 standard
Borden, IN
Pop: 4,718
47126 standard
Henryville, IN
Pop: 4,250
47143 standard
Memphis, IN
Pop: 3,015

Related Areas

Clark County Charlestown, IN Indiana

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 47111 in? ▼
ZIP code 47111 (Charlestown) 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 47111? ▼
ZIP code 47111 in Charlestown, IN has a population of 14,533 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 47111? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 47111 is $95,376, which is 25% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 47111? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 47111 is $264,100, which is 5% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 47111? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 47111 is White at 87.5%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 7.5% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 47111? ▼
ZIP code 47111 has 259 business establishments employing approximately 3,264 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 47111? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 47111 are: Construction (51), Retail trade (36), Other services (except public administration) (27). There are 14 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 47111? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 47111 increased by 8.3% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 113%. 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 47111? ▼
In ZIP code 47111, 60.4% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 30.2% 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 47111? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 47111 is 25.5 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 47111? ▼
In ZIP code 47111, approximately 86.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 13.4% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 47111? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 47111 is 8.7% 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.