ZIP Code 47129

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Clarksville · Clark County · Indiana

Population
19,527

799/sq mi

Median income
$56,185

▼ 26% vs US

higher than 23% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$170,600

▼ 39% vs US

higher than 35% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
18.2%

Median age 40.1

Land area
24.4 sq mi

Kentucky/Louisville

ZIP code 47129 in Clarksville, Indiana has a population of 19,527. The median household income is $56,185, which is 26% below the national average. Median home value is $170,600, 39% below the US average. 18.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 47129 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 24.4 square miles in Clarksville, Clark County, Indiana. The area is home to 19,527 residents, producing a population density of 799 people per square mile, and falls within the Kentucky/Louisville time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 47129 against Indiana and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 47129 sits at $56,185 (24% below the Indiana average), while per-capita income is $31,189. The poverty rate stands at 17.8% and the unemployment rate at 6.2%. On housing, the median home value is $170,600 (12% below the state average) with median rent at $1,102 per month, and 57.5% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 47129 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 18.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 40.1, and the average commute is 18 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Clark County, so you can benchmark 47129 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 →

Top industries in ZIP 47129

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, 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; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

19,527

Population

24.4

Area (sq mi)

799

People / sq mi

Kentucky/Louisville

Time Zone

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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

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)

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 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

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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.

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Official Data Resources for Clarksville, 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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