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 High-density area
- $56,185
- Median income Below-median income area
- $170,600
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 18.2%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Clarksville pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with below-median home values, in a low-density, mixed-tenure area.
- 23rd 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 average Indiana ZIP), while per-capita income is $31,189. The poverty rate is 17.8%, with unemployment at 6.2%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $170,600 (12% below the average Indiana ZIP) and median rent is $1,102; 57.5% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
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. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Clark County, so 47129 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
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.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
155 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
83 establishments
- Health care and social assistance 59
Health care and social assistance
59 establishments
- Other services (except public administration) 57
Other services (except public administration)
57 establishments
- Construction 43
Construction
43 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, 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
Who lives in ZIP 47129?
40.1
Median Age
46.8%
Male
53.2%
Female
8.1%
Foreign-Born
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 ZIP avg
$31,189
Per Capita Income
17.8%
Poverty Rate
6.2%
Unemployment Rate
18.3 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 47129 ranks among Indiana ZIPs
Clarksville, IN household income vs. every Indiana ZIP code
Median household income among 721 reporting Indiana ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$56,185 16th percentile higher than 16% of 721 Indiana ZIPs
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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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
9,472housing units
9,472
Total Housing Units
8,750
Occupied Units
722
Vacant Units
2.19
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$170,600
Median Home Value
-12% vs state ZIP avg
$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.
- 47150
New Albany (47150)
47,472 residents
- 47130
Jeffersonville (47130)
44,722 residents
- 40203
Louisville (40203)
19,694 residents
- 47129
Clarksville (47129)
19,527 residents
- 40206 18,865
Louisville (40206)
18,865 residents
- 40212 17,685
Louisville (40212)
17,685 residents
- 47172 16,059
Sellersburg (47172)
16,059 residents
- 40210 14,822
Louisville (40210)
14,822 residents
- 40204 14,236
Louisville (40204)
14,236 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 47129 ranks #4 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 47129 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 47172
Sellersburg (47172)
$82,503 median income
- 40206
Louisville (40206)
$75,798 median income
- 40204
Louisville (40204)
$71,116 median income
- 47130
Jeffersonville (47130)
$70,290 median income
- 47150
New Albany (47150)
$62,820 median income
- 47129
Clarksville (47129)
$56,185 median income
- 40208
Louisville (40208)
$39,560 median income
- 40212
Louisville (40212)
$35,753 median income
- 40202
Louisville (40202)
$35,584 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.
| 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 |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 47129, both outside IN so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (19,527 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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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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