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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
$60,673
Median income
$173,600
Median home value
14.4%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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.

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 Indiana average), while per-capita income is $28,269. Local economic indicators show a 16.5% poverty rate alongside 5.2% unemployment. Housing costs here run $173,600 for a typical home value (10% below the state average), with rent averaging $750 a month; 79.1% of 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. 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 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.

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 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

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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

How ZIP 47167 ranks nationally

Salem, IN household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$60,673 30th percentile higher than 30% 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 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)

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

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Related Areas

Washington County Salem, IN Indiana

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.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.