Crothersville, IN · standard
ZIP Code 47229
Jackson County, Indiana - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 3,231
- 25/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $62,950
- Median income Near-median income area
- $156,400
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 12.3%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Crothersville pairs a below-median household income with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 35th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 28th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 25
- people per sq mi
- 89%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 47229 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 47229 (Crothersville, IN) rose +20.9% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 188.7 in 2023 to 228.2 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 47229 covers 129.8 square miles in Crothersville, Jackson County, Indiana (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 3,231 residents on file, a density of 25 people per square mile, in the Indiana/Indianapolis time zone.
ZIP 47229 reports a modest median household income of $62,950 (15% below the average Indiana ZIP), while per-capita income is $30,209. The poverty rate is 24.1%, so the area-level income figures should not be treated as typical household experience. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $156,400 (19% below the average Indiana ZIP), and median rent is $1,000; owner occupancy is 89.0%.
Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 12.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 39, and the average commute is 27 minutes. The page also surfaces 3 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Jackson County, so 47229 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 47229
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Crothersville, IN
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 47229.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
8 establishments
- Manufacturing
Manufacturing
7 establishments
- Construction
Construction
4 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
4 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
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 + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 47229, Crothersville, 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
3,231
Population
129.8
Area (sq mi)
25
People / sq mi
Indiana/Indianapolis
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 47229?
39.0
Median Age
49.6%
Male
50.4%
Female
1.1%
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?
$62,950
Median Household Income
-15% vs state ZIP avg
$30,209
Per Capita Income
24.1%
Poverty Rate
1.2%
Unemployment Rate
27.0 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 47229 ranks among Indiana ZIPs
Crothersville, 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)
$62,950 31st percentile higher than 31% of 721 Indiana ZIPs
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more Indiana ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
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
1,245housing units
1,245
Total Housing Units
1,177
Occupied Units
68
Vacant Units
2.51
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$156,400
Median Home Value
-19% vs state ZIP avg
$1,000
Median Rent
1971
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
+20.9%
YoY Change (2024)
228
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+128%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 47229 have increased 20.9% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +128% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +5.1% | 154 |
| 2021 | +9.3% | 168 |
| 2022 | +25.9% | 212 |
| 2023 | -11.0% | 189 |
| 2024 | +20.9% | 228 |
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 41 business establishments in ZIP 47229, employing approximately 1,351 people with a combined annual payroll of $107,081,000.
41
Businesses
1,351
Employees
$107.1M
Annual Payroll
7
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 8 | 19.5% |
| Manufacturing | 7 | 17.1% |
| Construction | 4 | 9.8% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 4 | 9.8% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 4 | 9.8% |
| Wholesale trade | 3 | 7.3% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 3 | 7.3% |
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 47229 vs 47102 →
ZIP 47229 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 47170
Scottsburg (47170)
14,795 residents
- 47102
Austin (47102)
7,255 residents
- 47229 3,231
Crothersville (47229)
3,231 residents
- 47270 807
Paris Crossing (47270)
807 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 47229 ranks #3 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 47229 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 47270
Paris Crossing (47270)
$83,387 median income
- 47229
Crothersville (47229)
$62,950 median income
- 47170
Scottsburg (47170)
$57,634 median income
- 47102
Austin (47102)
$41,583 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 47229 ranks #2 of 4 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 47229, 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 (3,231 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 47229 in?
ZIP code 47229 (Crothersville) 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 47229?
ZIP code 47229 in Crothersville, IN has a population of 3,231 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 47229?
The median household income in ZIP 47229 is $62,950, which is 17% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 47229?
The median home value in ZIP 47229 is $156,400, which is 44% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 47229?
The largest racial group in ZIP 47229 is White at 93.6%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.9% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 47229?
ZIP code 47229 has 41 business establishments employing approximately 1,351 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 47229?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 47229 are: Retail trade (8), Manufacturing (7), Construction (4). There are 7 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 47229?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 47229 increased by 20.9% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 128%. 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 47229?
In ZIP code 47229, 55.0% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 12.3% 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 47229?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 47229 is 27.0 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 47229?
In ZIP code 47229, approximately 89.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 11.0% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 47229?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 47229 is 24.1% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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