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 Moderate-density area
- $138,382
- Median income Above-median income area
- $272,600
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 30.8%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 47143 (Memphis, IN) fell -9.8% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 225.9 in 2023 to 203.7 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
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 average Indiana ZIP), while per-capita income is $52,131. Both reported hardship measures are comparatively low in absolute terms: poverty is 1.3% and unemployment is 0.3%. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $272,600 (41% above the average Indiana ZIP), while 91.5% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $1,713.
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 -. The page also surfaces 8 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Clark County, so 47143 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 47143
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Memphis, IN
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 + 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
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 ZIP avg
$52,131
Per Capita Income
1.3%
Poverty Rate
0.3%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 47143 ranks among Indiana ZIPs
Memphis, 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)
$138,382 Top 2% higher than 98% 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
1,447housing units
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 ZIP avg
$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.
- 47130
Jeffersonville (47130)
44,722 residents
- 47172 16,059
Sellersburg (47172)
16,059 residents
- 47111 14,533
Charlestown (47111)
14,533 residents
- 47119 10,911
Floyds Knobs (47119)
10,911 residents
- 47106 4,718
Borden (47106)
4,718 residents
- 47126 4,250
Henryville (47126)
4,250 residents
- 47143 3,015
Memphis (47143)
3,015 residents
- 47163 1,746
Otisco (47163)
1,746 residents
- 47177 1,221
Underwood (47177)
1,221 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 47143 ranks #7 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 47143 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 47143
Memphis (47143)
$138,382 median income
- 47119
Floyds Knobs (47119)
$119,410 median income
- 47126
Henryville (47126)
$106,875 median income
- 47111
Charlestown (47111)
$95,376 median income
- 47106
Borden (47106)
$87,344 median income
- 47177
Underwood (47177)
$83,542 median income
- 47172
Sellersburg (47172)
$82,503 median income
- 47130
Jeffersonville (47130)
$70,290 median income
- 47163
Otisco (47163)
$59,837 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.
| 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 |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 47143, 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 (3,015 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 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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