ZIP Code 47230

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Deputy · Jefferson County · Indiana

Population
2,029

16/sq mi

Median income
$80,729

▲ 6% vs US

higher than 63% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$238,400

▼ 14% vs US

higher than 55% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
15.1%

Median age 38.2

Land area
130.1 sq mi

Indiana/Indianapolis

ZIP code 47230 in Deputy, Indiana has a population of 2,029. The median household income is $80,729, which is 6% above the national average. Median home value is $238,400, 14% below the US average. 15.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 47230 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 130.1 square miles in Deputy, Jefferson County, Indiana. The area is home to 2,029 residents, producing a population density of 16 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 47230 against Indiana and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 47230 sits at $80,729 (10% above the Indiana average), while per-capita income is $34,398. The poverty rate stands at 7.6% and the unemployment rate at 6.8%. On housing, the median home value is $238,400 (23% above the state average) with median rent at $809 per month, and 81.3% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 47230 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 15.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 38.2, and the average commute is . We also surface 5 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 4 additional ZIPs sharing Jefferson County, so you can benchmark 47230 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 →

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 47230, Deputy, 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

2,029

Population

130.1

Area (sq mi)

16

People / sq mi

Indiana/Indianapolis

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 47230?

38.2

Median Age

49.2%

Male

50.8%

Female

0.4%

Foreign-Born

White 99.4%
African American 0.0%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 0.6%
Hispanic or Latino 0.0%

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?

$80,729

Median Household Income

+10% vs state

$34,398

Per Capita Income

7.6%

Poverty Rate

6.8%

Unemployment Rate

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

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 64.5%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 15.1%

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

What does housing look like?

926

Total Housing Units

851

Occupied Units

75

Vacant Units

2.45

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 81.3%
Renter 18.7%

$238,400

Median Home Value

+23% vs state

$809

Median Rent

1982

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 12 business establishments in ZIP 47230, employing approximately 41 people with a combined annual payroll of $924,000.

12

Businesses

41

Employees

$924K

Annual Payroll

1

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Manufacturing 3 25.0%

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 47230 vs 47227 →

ZIP Code City Population Distance
47227 Commiskey, IN 1,598 5.6 mi
47270 Paris Crossing, IN 807 5.9 mi
47138 Lexington, IN 4,373 8.1 mi
47231 Dupont, IN 1,167 10.2 mi
47243 Hanover, IN 5,951 11.8 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 47230 in?
ZIP code 47230 (Deputy) is located in Jefferson County, Indiana. Jefferson County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/jefferson-in.
What is the population of ZIP code 47230?
ZIP code 47230 in Deputy, IN has a population of 2,029 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 47230?
The median household income in ZIP 47230 is $80,729, which is 6% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 47230?
The median home value in ZIP 47230 is $238,400, which is 14% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 47230?
The largest racial group in ZIP 47230 is White at 99.4%.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 47230?
ZIP code 47230 has 12 business establishments employing approximately 41 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 47230?
In ZIP code 47230, 64.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 15.1% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 47230?
In ZIP code 47230, approximately 81.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 18.7% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 47230?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 47230 is 7.6% 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 Deputy, 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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