ZIP Code 47120

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Fredericksburg · Washington County · Indiana

Population
938

20/sq mi

Median income
$42,440

▼ 44% vs US

higher than 7% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$219,200

▼ 21% vs US

higher than 49% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
14.5%

Median age 40.3

Land area
48.1 sq mi

Indiana/Indianapolis

ZIP code 47120 in Fredericksburg, Indiana has a population of 938. The median household income is $42,440, which is 44% below the national average. Median home value is $219,200, 21% below the US average. 14.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 47120 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 48.1 square miles in Fredericksburg, Washington County, Indiana. The area is home to 938 residents, producing a population density of 20 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 47120 against Indiana and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 47120 sits at $42,440 (42% below the Indiana average), while per-capita income is $22,355. The poverty rate stands at 27.8% and the unemployment rate at 0.0%. On housing, the median home value is $219,200 (13% above the state average) with median rent at $1,056 per month, and 81.6% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 47120 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 14.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 40.3, and the average commute is . We also surface 6 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 4 additional ZIPs sharing Washington County, so you can benchmark 47120 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 →

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 47120, Fredericksburg, 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

938

Population

48.1

Area (sq mi)

20

People / sq mi

Indiana/Indianapolis

Time Zone

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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

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 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

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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.

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Official Data Resources for Fredericksburg, IN

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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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