ZIP Code 47143
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Memphis · Clark County · Indiana
- Population
- 3,015
- Median income
- $138,382
- Median home value
- $272,600
- Bachelor's or higher
- 30.8%
- Land area
- 58.4 sq mi
52/sq mi
▲ 81% vs US
higher than 95% of US ZIPs
▼ 2% vs US
higher than 62% of US ZIPs
Median age 37.4
Kentucky/Louisville
ZIP code 47143 in Memphis, Indiana has a population of 3,015. The median household income is $138,382, which is 81% above the national average. Median home value is $272,600, 2% below the US average. 30.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 47143 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 58.4 square miles in Memphis, Clark County, Indiana. The area is home to 3,015 residents, producing a population density of 52 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 47143 against Indiana and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 47143 sits at $138,382 (88% above the Indiana average), while per-capita income is $52,131. The poverty rate stands at 1.3% and the unemployment rate at 0.3%. On housing, the median home value is $272,600 (41% above the state average) with median rent at $1,713 per month, and 91.5% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 47143 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 30.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 37.4, and the average commute is —. We also surface 8 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Clark County, so you can benchmark 47143 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 47143
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 47143.
- Construction
Construction
19 establishments
- Wholesale trade 6
Wholesale trade
6 establishments
- Retail trade 6
Retail trade
6 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services 6
Professional, scientific, and technical services
6 establishments
- Health care and social assistance 5
Health care and social assistance
5 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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 47143, Memphis, 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
3,015
Population
58.4
Area (sq mi)
52
People / sq mi
Kentucky/Louisville
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 47143?
37.4
Median Age
49.5%
Male
50.5%
Female
1.4%
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?
$138,382
Median Household Income
+88% vs state
$52,131
Per Capita Income
1.3%
Poverty Rate
0.3%
Unemployment Rate
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?
1,447
Total Housing Units
1,403
Occupied Units
44
Vacant Units
2.73
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$272,600
Median Home Value
+41% vs state
$1,713
Median Rent
2001
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
-9.8%
YoY Change (2024)
204
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+104%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 47143 have decreased 9.8% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +104% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +3.5% | 154 |
| 2021 | +8.1% | 167 |
| 2022 | +13.9% | 190 |
| 2023 | +18.9% | 226 |
| 2024 | -9.8% | 204 |
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 61 business establishments in ZIP 47143, employing approximately 434 people with a combined annual payroll of $18,578,000.
61
Businesses
434
Employees
$18.6M
Annual Payroll
9
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 19 | 31.1% |
| Wholesale trade | 6 | 9.8% |
| Retail trade | 6 | 9.8% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 6 | 9.8% |
| Health care and social assistance | 5 | 8.2% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 5 | 8.2% |
| Manufacturing | 3 | 4.9% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 3 | 4.9% |
| Accommodation and food services | 3 | 4.9% |
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 47143 vs 47172 →
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 47172 | Sellersburg, IN | 16,059 | 4.7 mi |
| 47126 | Henryville, IN | 4,250 | 5.6 mi |
| 47106 | Borden, IN | 4,718 | 7.2 mi |
| 47111 | Charlestown, IN | 14,533 | 7.7 mi |
| 47177 | Underwood, IN | 1,221 | 9.3 mi |
| 47163 | Otisco, IN | 1,746 | 7.0 mi |
| 47130 | Jeffersonville, IN | 44,722 | 9.9 mi |
| 47119 | Floyds Knobs, IN | 10,911 | 9.3 mi |
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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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