PlainZIP

Clarksville, IN · standard

ZIP Code 47129

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

19,527
799/sq mi
$56,185
Median income
$170,600
Median home value
18.2%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Clarksville pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with below-median home values, in a low-density, mixed-tenure area.

23th pct
household income, US ZIPs
35th pct
home value, US ZIPs
799
people per sq mi
58%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 47129 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 47129 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Clarksville, Clark County, Indiana, home to 19,527 residents across 24.4 square miles, a density of 799 people per square mile, in the Kentucky/Louisville time zone.

ZIP 47129 reports a modest median household income of $56,185 (24% below the Indiana average), while per-capita income is $31,189. Local economic indicators show a 17.8% poverty rate alongside 6.2% unemployment. Median home value sits at $170,600 (12% below the state average), median rent at $1,102 a month, and owner-occupancy at 57.5%.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 18.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 40.1, and the average commute is 18 minutes. To put 47129 in local context, 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 6 additional ZIPs in Clark 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 →

Top industries in ZIP 47129

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Clarksville, IN

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 47129.

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 47129, Clarksville, 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

19,527

Population

24.4

Area (sq mi)

799

People / sq mi

Kentucky/Louisville

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 47129?

40.1

Median Age

46.8%

Male

53.2%

Female

8.1%

Foreign-Born

White 75.4%
African American 9.6%
Asian 0.2%
American Indian or Alaska Native 1.9%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 9.8%
Hispanic or Latino 15.7%

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?

$56,185

Median Household Income

-24% vs state

$31,189

Per Capita Income

17.8%

Poverty Rate

6.2%

Unemployment Rate

18.3 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 47129 ranks nationally

Clarksville, IN household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$56,185 23rd percentile higher than 23% 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 52.6%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 18.2%

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

What does housing look like?

9,472

Total Housing Units

8,750

Occupied Units

722

Vacant Units

2.19

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 57.5%
Renter 42.5%

$170,600

Median Home Value

-12% vs state

$1,102

Median Rent

1968

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

+0.9%

YoY Change (2024)

225

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+125%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 47129 have increased 0.9% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +125% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +7.5% 155
2021 +10.4% 172
2022 +15.8% 199
2023 +12.1% 223
2024 +0.9% 225

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 591 business establishments in ZIP 47129, employing approximately 10,692 people with a combined annual payroll of $428,679,000.

591

Businesses

10,692

Employees

$428.7M

Annual Payroll

16

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 155 26.2%
Accommodation and food services 83 14.0%
Health care and social assistance 59 10.0%
Other services (except public administration) 57 9.6%
Construction 43 7.3%
Real estate and rental and leasing 30 5.1%
Finance and insurance 28 4.7%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 28 4.7%
Transportation and warehousing 20 3.4%
Wholesale trade 16 2.7%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 16 2.7%
Manufacturing 15 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 15 2.5%
Information 14 2.4%
Educational services 7 1.2%
Utilities 3 0.5%

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 47129 vs 40203 →

ZIP 47129 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 47129 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 47129 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 47129 ranks #6 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
40203 Louisville, KY 19,694 4.6 mi
40212 Louisville, KY 17,685 3.3 mi
40202 Louisville, KY 6,772 4.0 mi
47172 Sellersburg, IN 16,059 5.9 mi
47130 Jeffersonville, IN 44,722 4.2 mi
40208 Louisville, KY 13,227 6.6 mi
40210 Louisville, KY 14,822 5.8 mi
47150 New Albany, IN 47,472 4.6 mi
40206 Louisville, KY 18,865 5.1 mi
40204 Louisville, KY 14,236 5.8 mi

More ZIP Codes in Clark County

47130 standard
Jeffersonville, IN
Pop: 44,722
47172 standard
Sellersburg, IN
Pop: 16,059
47111 standard
Charlestown, IN
Pop: 14,533
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 Clarksville, IN Indiana

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 47129 in? ▼
ZIP code 47129 (Clarksville) 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 47129? ▼
ZIP code 47129 in Clarksville, IN has a population of 19,527 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 47129? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 47129 is $56,185, which is 26% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 47129? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 47129 is $170,600, which is 39% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 47129? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 47129 is White at 75.4%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 15.7% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 47129? ▼
ZIP code 47129 has 591 business establishments employing approximately 10,692 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 47129? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 47129 are: Retail trade (155), Accommodation and food services (83), Health care and social assistance (59). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 47129? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 47129 increased by 0.9% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 125%. 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 47129? ▼
In ZIP code 47129, 52.6% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 18.2% 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 47129? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 47129 is 18.3 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 47129? ▼
In ZIP code 47129, approximately 57.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 42.5% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 47129? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 47129 is 17.8% 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.