ZIP Code 47143

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Memphis · Clark County · Indiana

Population
3,015

52/sq mi

Median income
$138,382

▲ 81% vs US

higher than 95% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$272,600

▼ 2% vs US

higher than 62% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
30.8%

Median age 37.4

Land area
58.4 sq mi

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.

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 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

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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

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)

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

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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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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.

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Official Data Resources for Memphis, 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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