ZIP Code 47167

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Salem · Washington County · Indiana

Population
15,014

27/sq mi

Median income
$60,673

▼ 20% vs US

higher than 30% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$173,600

▼ 38% vs US

higher than 36% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
14.4%

Median age 41.7

Land area
552.0 sq mi

Indiana/Indianapolis

ZIP code 47167 in Salem, Indiana has a population of 15,014. The median household income is $60,673, which is 20% below the national average. Median home value is $173,600, 38% below the US average. 14.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 47167 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 552.0 square miles in Salem, Washington County, Indiana. The area is home to 15,014 residents, producing a population density of 27 people per square mile, and falls within the Indiana/Indianapolis time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 47167 against Indiana and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 47167 sits at $60,673 (18% below the Indiana average), while per-capita income is $28,269. The poverty rate stands at 16.5% and the unemployment rate at 5.2%. On housing, the median home value is $173,600 (10% below the state average) with median rent at $750 per month, and 79.1% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 47167 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 14.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 41.7, and the average commute is 27 minutes. We also surface 1 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 4 additional ZIPs sharing Washington County, so you can benchmark 47167 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 47167

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 47167.

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 47167, Salem, 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

15,014

Population

552.0

Area (sq mi)

27

People / sq mi

Indiana/Indianapolis

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 47167?

41.7

Median Age

49.6%

Male

50.4%

Female

0.6%

Foreign-Born

White 96.0%
African American 0.2%
Asian 0.1%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 3.1%
Hispanic or Latino 1.5%

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?

$60,673

Median Household Income

-18% vs state

$28,269

Per Capita Income

16.5%

Poverty Rate

5.2%

Unemployment Rate

26.8 min

Mean Commute Time

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

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 58.3%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 14.4%

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

What does housing look like?

6,511

Total Housing Units

6,111

Occupied Units

400

Vacant Units

2.46

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 79.1%
Renter 20.9%

$173,600

Median Home Value

-10% vs state

$750

Median Rent

1975

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

+13.2%

YoY Change (2024)

241

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+141%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 47167 have increased 13.2% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +141% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +6.8% 161
2021 +8.2% 174
2022 +21.5% 212
2023 +0.4% 213
2024 +13.2% 241

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 330 business establishments in ZIP 47167, employing approximately 3,905 people with a combined annual payroll of $168,301,000.

330

Businesses

3,905

Employees

$168.3M

Annual Payroll

14

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 64 19.4%
Health care and social assistance 43 13.0%
Other services (except public administration) 40 12.1%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 30 9.1%
Accommodation and food services 29 8.8%
Construction 28 8.5%
Finance and insurance 23 7.0%
Manufacturing 19 5.8%
Wholesale trade 12 3.6%
Transportation and warehousing 10 3.0%
Real estate and rental and leasing 9 2.7%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 8 2.4%
Information 5 1.5%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 5 1.5%

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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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 47167 in?
ZIP code 47167 (Salem) is located in Washington County, Indiana. Washington County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/washington-in.
What is the population of ZIP code 47167?
ZIP code 47167 in Salem, IN has a population of 15,014 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 47167?
The median household income in ZIP 47167 is $60,673, which is 20% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 47167?
The median home value in ZIP 47167 is $173,600, which is 38% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 47167?
The largest racial group in ZIP 47167 is White at 96.0%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.5% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 47167?
ZIP code 47167 has 330 business establishments employing approximately 3,905 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 47167?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 47167 are: Retail trade (64), Health care and social assistance (43), Other services (except public administration) (40). There are 14 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 47167?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 47167 increased by 13.2% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 141%. 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 47167?
In ZIP code 47167, 58.3% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 14.4% 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 47167?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 47167 is 26.8 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 47167?
In ZIP code 47167, approximately 79.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 20.9% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 47167?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 47167 is 16.5% 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 Salem, 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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