ZIP Code 47161
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New Salisbury · Harrison County · Indiana
- Population
- 3,735
- Median income
- $79,914
- Median home value
- $206,800
- Bachelor's or higher
- 16.7%
- Land area
- 57.2 sq mi
65/sq mi
▲ 5% vs US
higher than 62% of US ZIPs
▼ 26% vs US
higher than 45% of US ZIPs
Median age 43.9
Kentucky/Louisville
ZIP code 47161 in New Salisbury, Indiana has a population of 3,735. The median household income is $79,914, which is 5% above the national average. Median home value is $206,800, 26% below the US average. 16.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 47161 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 57.2 square miles in New Salisbury, Harrison County, Indiana. The area is home to 3,735 residents, producing a population density of 65 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 47161 against Indiana and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 47161 sits at $79,914 (9% above the Indiana average), while per-capita income is $37,598. The poverty rate stands at 10.0% and the unemployment rate at 6.0%. 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, a direct signal of whether 47161 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 16.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 43.9, and the average commute is 30 minutes. We also surface 9 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Harrison County, so you can benchmark 47161 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 47161
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, 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; HUD FMR + 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
$37,598
Per Capita Income
10.0%
Poverty Rate
6.0%
Unemployment Rate
29.5 min
Mean Commute Time
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?
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
$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 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 |
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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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