ZIP Code 47229

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Crothersville · Jackson County · Indiana

Population
3,231

25/sq mi

Median income
$62,950

▼ 17% vs US

higher than 35% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$156,400

▼ 44% vs US

higher than 28% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
12.3%

Median age 39

Land area
129.8 sq mi

Indiana/Indianapolis

ZIP code 47229 in Crothersville, Indiana has a population of 3,231. The median household income is $62,950, which is 17% below the national average. Median home value is $156,400, 44% below the US average. 12.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 47229 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 129.8 square miles in Crothersville, Jackson County, Indiana. The area is home to 3,231 residents, producing a population density of 25 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 47229 against Indiana and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 47229 sits at $62,950 (15% below the Indiana average), while per-capita income is $30,209. The poverty rate stands at 24.1% and the unemployment rate at 1.2%. On housing, the median home value is $156,400 (19% below the state average) with median rent at $1,000 per month, and 89.0% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 47229 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 12.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 39, and the average commute is 27 minutes. We also surface 3 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Jackson County, so you can benchmark 47229 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 47229

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 47229.

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 47229, Crothersville, 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

3,231

Population

129.8

Area (sq mi)

25

People / sq mi

Indiana/Indianapolis

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 47229?

39.0

Median Age

49.6%

Male

50.4%

Female

1.1%

Foreign-Born

White 93.6%
African American 0.0%
Asian 1.3%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 5.2%
Hispanic or Latino 2.9%

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

$30,209

Per Capita Income

24.1%

Poverty Rate

1.2%

Unemployment Rate

27.0 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 55.0%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 12.3%

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

What does housing look like?

1,245

Total Housing Units

1,177

Occupied Units

68

Vacant Units

2.51

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 89.0%
Renter 11.0%

$156,400

Median Home Value

-19% vs state

$1,000

Median Rent

1971

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

+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 Code City Population Distance
47102 Austin, IN 7,255 5.2 mi
47170 Scottsburg, IN 14,795 8.3 mi
47270 Paris Crossing, IN 807 8.1 mi

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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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Official Data Resources for Crothersville, 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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