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 Moderate-density area
- $79,914
- Median income Near-median income area
- $206,800
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 16.7%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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 average Indiana ZIP), while per-capita income is $37,598. The poverty rate is 10.0%, with unemployment at 6.0%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $206,800 (7% above the average Indiana ZIP) and median rent is $856; 89.6% of occupied homes 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. The page also surfaces 9 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Harrison County, so 47161 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 47161
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in New Salisbury, IN
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 47161.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
12 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
6 establishments
- Construction 4
Construction
4 establishments
- Finance and insurance 4
Finance and insurance
4 establishments
- Health care and social assistance 4
Health care and social assistance
4 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 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
Who lives in ZIP 47161?
43.9
Median Age
51.4%
Male
48.6%
Female
0.0%
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?
$79,914
Median Household Income
+9% vs state ZIP avg
$37,598
Per Capita Income
10.0%
Poverty Rate
6.0%
Unemployment Rate
29.5 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 47161 ranks among Indiana ZIPs
New Salisbury, 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)
$79,914 Top 31% higher than 69% 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
1,743housing units
1,743
Total Housing Units
1,504
Occupied Units
239
Vacant Units
2.40
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$206,800
Median Home Value
+7% vs state ZIP avg
$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.
- 47112
Corydon (47112)
16,722 residents
- 47122
Georgetown (47122)
9,979 residents
- 47124 4,264
Greenville (47124)
4,264 residents
- 47136 4,178
Lanesville (47136)
4,178 residents
- 47164 3,779
Palmyra (47164)
3,779 residents
- 47161 3,735
New Salisbury (47161)
3,735 residents
- 47115 2,622
Depauw (47115)
2,622 residents
- 47166 1,302
Ramsey (47166)
1,302 residents
- 47120 938
Fredericksburg (47120)
938 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 47161 ranks #6 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 47161 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 47124
Greenville (47124)
$121,188 median income
- 47122
Georgetown (47122)
$107,500 median income
- 47114
Crandall (47114)
$103,427 median income
- 47136
Lanesville (47136)
$91,333 median income
- 47115
Depauw (47115)
$88,229 median income
- 47161
New Salisbury (47161)
$79,914 median income
- 47166
Ramsey (47166)
$71,875 median income
- 47112
Corydon (47112)
$70,903 median income
- 47164
Palmyra (47164)
$63,389 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.
| 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 |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 47161, 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 (3,735 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 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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