Brownstown, IN · standard
ZIP Code 47220
Jackson County, Indiana - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 5,652
- 26/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $69,242
- Median income Near-median income area
- $166,900
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 21.8%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Brownstown pairs a below-median household income with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 45th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 33rd pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 26
- people per sq mi
- 86%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 47220 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 47220 (Brownstown, IN) rose +16.6% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 184.2 in 2023 to 214.8 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 47220 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Brownstown, Jackson County, Indiana, home to 5,652 residents across 215.7 square miles, a density of 26 people per square mile, in the Indiana/Indianapolis time zone.
ZIP 47220 reports a modest median household income of $69,242 (6% below the average Indiana ZIP), while per-capita income is $34,552. Both reported hardship measures are comparatively low in absolute terms: poverty is 6.2% and unemployment is 1.8%. Median home value is $166,900 (14% below the average Indiana ZIP) and median rent is $709; 85.6% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 21.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 40.2, and the average commute is 24 minutes. The page also surfaces 4 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Jackson County, so 47220 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 47220
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Brownstown, IN
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 47220.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
23 establishments
- Construction
Construction
15 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
15 establishments
- Transportation and warehousing
Transportation and warehousing
12 establishments
- Manufacturing
Manufacturing
11 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 47220, Brownstown, 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
5,652
Population
215.7
Area (sq mi)
26
People / sq mi
Indiana/Indianapolis
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 47220?
40.2
Median Age
49.7%
Male
50.3%
Female
0.3%
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?
$69,242
Median Household Income
-6% vs state ZIP avg
$34,552
Per Capita Income
6.2%
Poverty Rate
1.8%
Unemployment Rate
23.7 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 47220 ranks among Indiana ZIPs
Brownstown, 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)
$69,242 46th percentile higher than 46% 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
2,506housing units
2,506
Total Housing Units
2,343
Occupied Units
163
Vacant Units
2.49
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$166,900
Median Home Value
-14% vs state ZIP avg
$709
Median Rent
1979
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
+16.6%
YoY Change (2024)
215
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+115%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 47220 have increased 16.6% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +115% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +0.6% | 147 |
| 2021 | +12.9% | 166 |
| 2022 | -2.4% | 162 |
| 2023 | +14.0% | 184 |
| 2024 | +16.6% | 215 |
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 149 business establishments in ZIP 47220, employing approximately 1,425 people with a combined annual payroll of $76,878,000.
149
Businesses
1,425
Employees
$76.9M
Annual Payroll
13
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 23 | 15.4% |
| Construction | 15 | 10.1% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 15 | 10.1% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 12 | 8.1% |
| Manufacturing | 11 | 7.4% |
| Health care and social assistance | 11 | 7.4% |
| Accommodation and food services | 11 | 7.4% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 10 | 6.7% |
| Finance and insurance | 9 | 6.0% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 9 | 6.0% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 8 | 5.4% |
| Wholesale trade | 6 | 4.0% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 3 | 2.0% |
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 47220 vs 47281 →
ZIP 47220 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 47274
Seymour (47274)
28,770 residents
- 47220 5,652
Brownstown (47220)
5,652 residents
- 47260 1,911
Medora (47260)
1,911 residents
- 47235 1,784
Freetown (47235)
1,784 residents
- 47281 1,324
Vallonia (47281)
1,324 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 47220 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 47220 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 47281
Vallonia (47281)
$96,250 median income
- 47235
Freetown (47235)
$73,963 median income
- 47260
Medora (47260)
$73,370 median income
- 47274
Seymour (47274)
$71,457 median income
- 47220
Brownstown (47220)
$69,242 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 47220 ranks #5 of 5 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 47220, 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 (5,652 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 47220 in?
ZIP code 47220 (Brownstown) is located in Jackson County, Indiana. Jackson County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/jackson-in.
What is the population of ZIP code 47220?
ZIP code 47220 in Brownstown, IN has a population of 5,652 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 47220?
The median household income in ZIP 47220 is $69,242, which is 9% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 47220?
The median home value in ZIP 47220 is $166,900, which is 40% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 47220?
The largest racial group in ZIP 47220 is White at 98.3%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 0.9% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 47220?
ZIP code 47220 has 149 business establishments employing approximately 1,425 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 47220?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 47220 are: Retail trade (23), Construction (15), Other services (except public administration) (15). There are 13 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 47220?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 47220 increased by 16.6% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 115%. 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 47220?
In ZIP code 47220, 56.1% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 21.8% 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 47220?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 47220 is 23.7 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 47220?
In ZIP code 47220, approximately 85.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 14.4% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 47220?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 47220 is 6.2% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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