PlainZIP

Memphis, IN · standard

ZIP Code 47143

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

3,015
52/sq mi
$138,382
Median income
$272,600
Median home value
30.8%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Memphis pairs a top-decile household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 5%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 38%
home value, US ZIPs
52
people per sq mi
92%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 47143 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 47143 covers 58.4 square miles in Memphis, Clark County, Indiana (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 3,015 residents on file, a density of 52 people per square mile, in the Kentucky/Louisville time zone.

ZIP 47143 skews affluent, with a median household income of $138,382 (88% above the Indiana average), while per-capita income is $52,131. 1.3% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 0.3%. Housing costs here run $272,600 for a typical home value (41% above the state average), with rent averaging $1,713 a month; 91.5% of homes are owner-occupied.

A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 30.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 37.4, and the average commute is -. Beyond these figures, 8 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing Clark County, letting you compare 47143 to its immediate surroundings rather than a national baseline alone.

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 47143

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Memphis, IN

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 47143.

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 47143, Memphis, 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

3,015

Population

58.4

Area (sq mi)

52

People / sq mi

Kentucky/Louisville

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 47143?

37.4

Median Age

49.5%

Male

50.5%

Female

1.4%

Foreign-Born

White 94.9%
African American 0.3%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 4.7%
Hispanic or Latino 3.3%

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

How ZIP 47143 ranks nationally

Memphis, IN household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$138,382 Top 5% higher than 95% 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%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Below this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Below this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Below this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). This entry sits in this band. $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 62.5%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 30.8%

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

Owner 91.5%
Renter 8.5%

$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 47143 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 47143 ranks #7 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 47143 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 47143 ranks the highest 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
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

More ZIP Codes in Clark County

47130 standard
Jeffersonville, IN
Pop: 44,722
47129 standard
Clarksville, IN
Pop: 19,527
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

Related Areas

Clark County Memphis, IN Indiana

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 47143 in? ▼
ZIP code 47143 (Memphis) 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 47143? ▼
ZIP code 47143 in Memphis, IN has a population of 3,015 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 47143? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 47143 is $138,382, which is 81% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 47143? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 47143 is $272,600, which is 2% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 47143? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 47143 is White at 94.9%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 3.3% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 47143? ▼
ZIP code 47143 has 61 business establishments employing approximately 434 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 47143? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 47143 are: Construction (19), Wholesale trade (6), Retail trade (6). There are 9 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 47143? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 47143 decreased by 9.8% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 104%. 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 47143? ▼
In ZIP code 47143, 62.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 30.8% 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 47143? ▼
In ZIP code 47143, approximately 91.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 8.5% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 47143? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 47143 is 1.3% 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.