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New Salisbury, IN · standard

ZIP Code 47161

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

3,735
65/sq mi
$79,914
Median income
$206,800
Median home value
16.7%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

New Salisbury pairs an above-median household income with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 38%
household income, US ZIPs
45th pct
home value, US ZIPs
65
people per sq mi
90%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 47161 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 47161 covers 57.2 square miles in New Salisbury, Harrison County, Indiana (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 3,735 residents on file, a density of 65 people per square mile, in the Kentucky/Louisville time zone.

ZIP 47161 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $79,914 (9% above the Indiana average), while per-capita income is $37,598. Local economic indicators show a 10.0% poverty rate alongside 6.0% unemployment. On housing, the median home value is $206,800 (7% above the state average) with median rent at $856 per month, and 89.6% of occupied units are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 16.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 43.9, and the average commute is 30 minutes. Beyond these figures, 9 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing Harrison County, letting you compare 47161 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 47161

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in New Salisbury, IN

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 47161.

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 47161, New Salisbury, 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

3,735

Population

57.2

Area (sq mi)

65

People / sq mi

Kentucky/Louisville

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 47161?

43.9

Median Age

51.4%

Male

48.6%

Female

0.0%

Foreign-Born

White 99.6%
African American 0.0%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 0.2%
Hispanic or Latino 0.0%

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?

$79,914

Median Household Income

+9% vs state

$37,598

Per Capita Income

10.0%

Poverty Rate

6.0%

Unemployment Rate

29.5 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 47161 ranks nationally

New Salisbury, IN household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$79,914 Top 38% higher than 62% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $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 55.0%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 16.7%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

1,743

Total Housing Units

1,504

Occupied Units

239

Vacant Units

2.40

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 89.6%
Renter 10.4%

$206,800

Median Home Value

+7% vs state

$856

Median Rent

1991

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

-0.3%

YoY Change (2024)

220

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+120%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 47161 have decreased 0.3% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +120% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +2.1% 161
2021 +13.7% 183
2022 +14.3% 209
2023 +5.5% 220
2024 -0.3% 220

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 35 business establishments in ZIP 47161, employing approximately 558 people with a combined annual payroll of $21,140,000.

35

Businesses

558

Employees

$21.1M

Annual Payroll

5

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 12 34.3%
Other services (except public administration) 6 17.1%
Construction 4 11.4%
Finance and insurance 4 11.4%
Health care and social assistance 4 11.4%

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 47161 vs 47114 →

ZIP 47161 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 47161 ranks #6 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 47161 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 47161 ranks #6 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
47114 Crandall, IN 399 3.0 mi
47166 Ramsey, IN 1,302 3.6 mi
47164 Palmyra, IN 3,779 5.6 mi
47115 Depauw, IN 2,622 6.4 mi
47122 Georgetown, IN 9,979 6.7 mi
47124 Greenville, IN 4,264 6.0 mi
47112 Corydon, IN 16,722 9.1 mi
47120 Fredericksburg, IN 938 10.3 mi
47136 Lanesville, IN 4,178 9.8 mi

More ZIP Codes in Harrison County

47112 standard
Corydon, IN
Pop: 16,722
47117 standard
Elizabeth, IN
Pop: 4,429
47136 standard
Lanesville, IN
Pop: 4,178
47164 standard
Palmyra, IN
Pop: 3,779
47115 standard
Depauw, IN
Pop: 2,622
47135 standard
Laconia, IN
Pop: 1,372

Related Areas

Harrison County New Salisbury, IN Indiana

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 47161 in? ▼
ZIP code 47161 (New Salisbury) is located in Harrison County, Indiana. Harrison County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/harrison-in.
What is the population of ZIP code 47161? ▼
ZIP code 47161 in New Salisbury, IN has a population of 3,735 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 47161? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 47161 is $79,914, which is 5% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 47161? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 47161 is $206,800, which is 26% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 47161? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 47161 is White at 99.6%.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 47161? ▼
ZIP code 47161 has 35 business establishments employing approximately 558 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 47161? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 47161 are: Retail trade (12), Other services (except public administration) (6), Construction (4). There are 5 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 47161? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 47161 decreased by 0.3% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 120%. 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 47161? ▼
In ZIP code 47161, 55.0% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 16.7% 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 47161? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 47161 is 29.5 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend more time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 47161? ▼
In ZIP code 47161, approximately 89.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 10.4% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 47161? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 47161 is 10.0% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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