PlainZIP

Fredericksburg, IN · standard

ZIP Code 47120

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

938
20/sq mi
$42,440
Median income
$219,200
Median home value
14.5%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Fredericksburg pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

7th pct
household income, US ZIPs
49th pct
home value, US ZIPs
20
people per sq mi
82%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 47120 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 47120 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Fredericksburg, Washington County, Indiana, home to just 938 residents across 48.1 square miles, a density of 20 people per square mile, in the Indiana/Indianapolis time zone.

ZIP 47120 reports a modest median household income of $42,440 (42% below the Indiana average), while per-capita income is $22,355. Local economic indicators show a 27.8% poverty rate alongside 0.0% unemployment. Housing costs here run $219,200 for a typical home value (13% above the state average), with rent averaging $1,056 a month; 81.6% of homes are owner-occupied.

Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 14.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 40.3, and the average commute is -. To put 47120 in local context, 6 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 4 additional ZIPs in Washington County, for a geography-aware comparison.

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 →

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 47120, Fredericksburg, 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

938

Population

48.1

Area (sq mi)

20

People / sq mi

Indiana/Indianapolis

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 47120?

40.3

Median Age

43.3%

Male

56.7%

Female

1.3%

Foreign-Born

White 96.7%
African American 0.0%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 3.3%
Hispanic or Latino 0.0%

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?

$42,440

Median Household Income

-42% vs state

$22,355

Per Capita Income

27.8%

Poverty Rate

0.0%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 47120 ranks nationally

Fredericksburg, IN household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$42,440 7th percentile higher than 7% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Above this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $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 65.1%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 14.5%

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

What does housing look like?

370

Total Housing Units

370

Occupied Units

0

Vacant Units

2.59

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 81.6%
Renter 18.4%

$219,200

Median Home Value

+13% vs state

$1,056

Median Rent

1989

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 10 business establishments in ZIP 47120, employing approximately 112 people with a combined annual payroll of $6,994,000.

10

Businesses

112

Employees

$7.0M

Annual Payroll

1

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 7 70.0%

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 47120 vs 47125 →

ZIP 47120 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 47120 ranks #7 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 47120 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 47120 ranks #7 of 7 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
47125 Hardinsburg, IN 1,658 6.5 mi
47115 Depauw, IN 2,622 7.8 mi
47164 Palmyra, IN 3,779 6.3 mi
47166 Ramsey, IN 1,302 10.4 mi
47161 New Salisbury, IN 3,735 10.3 mi
47145 Milltown, IN 1,998 10.7 mi

More ZIP Codes in Washington County

47167 standard
Salem, IN
Pop: 15,014
47165 standard
Pekin, IN
Pop: 6,438
47108 standard
Campbellsburg, IN
Pop: 2,463
47125 standard
Hardinsburg, IN
Pop: 1,658

Related Areas

Washington County Fredericksburg, IN Indiana

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 47120 in? ▼
ZIP code 47120 (Fredericksburg) is located in Washington County, Indiana. Washington County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/washington-in.
What is the population of ZIP code 47120? ▼
ZIP code 47120 in Fredericksburg, IN has a population of 938 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 47120? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 47120 is $42,440, which is 44% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 47120? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 47120 is $219,200, which is 21% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 47120? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 47120 is White at 96.7%.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 47120? ▼
ZIP code 47120 has 10 business establishments employing approximately 112 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 47120? ▼
In ZIP code 47120, 65.1% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 14.5% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 47120? ▼
In ZIP code 47120, 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 47120? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 47120 is 27.8% 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.