Salem, IN · standard
ZIP Code 47167
Washington County, Indiana - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 15,014
- 27/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $60,673
- Median income Below-median income area
- $173,600
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 14.4%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Salem pairs a below-median household income with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 30th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 36th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 27
- people per sq mi
- 79%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 47167 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 47167 (Salem, IN) rose +13.2% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 212.9 in 2023 to 241.0 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 47167 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Salem, Washington County, Indiana, home to 15,014 residents across 552.0 square miles, a density of 27 people per square mile, in the Indiana/Indianapolis time zone.
ZIP 47167 reports a modest median household income of $60,673 (18% below the average Indiana ZIP), while per-capita income is $28,269. The poverty rate is 16.5%, with unemployment at 5.2%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $173,600 (10% below the average Indiana ZIP) and median rent is $750; 79.1% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 14.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 41.7, and the average commute is 27 minutes. The page also surfaces 1 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 4 more in Washington County, so 47167 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 47167
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Salem, IN
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 47167.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
64 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
43 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
40 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
30 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
29 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 47167, Salem, 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
15,014
Population
552.0
Area (sq mi)
27
People / sq mi
Indiana/Indianapolis
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 47167?
41.7
Median Age
49.6%
Male
50.4%
Female
0.6%
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?
$60,673
Median Household Income
-18% vs state ZIP avg
$28,269
Per Capita Income
16.5%
Poverty Rate
5.2%
Unemployment Rate
26.8 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 47167 ranks among Indiana ZIPs
Salem, 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)
$60,673 26th percentile higher than 26% 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
6,511housing units
6,511
Total Housing Units
6,111
Occupied Units
400
Vacant Units
2.46
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$173,600
Median Home Value
-10% vs state ZIP avg
$750
Median Rent
1975
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
+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
Want a side-by-side? Compare 47167 vs 47165 →
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 47165 | Pekin, IN | 6,438 | 8.9 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 47167, 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 (15,014 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 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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