PlainZIP

Madison, IN · standard

ZIP Code 47250

Jefferson County, Indiana - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

21,944
41/sq mi
$61,284
Median income
$196,600
Median home value
21.0%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Madison pairs a below-median household income with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

31th pct
household income, US ZIPs
42th pct
home value, US ZIPs
41
people per sq mi
69%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 47250 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 47250 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Madison, Jefferson County, Indiana, with 21,944 residents across 536.5 square miles, a density of 41 people per square mile, in the Indiana/Indianapolis time zone.

ZIP 47250 reports a modest median household income of $61,284 (17% below the Indiana average), while per-capita income is $33,728. 13.1% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 3.3%. The typical home here is valued at $196,600 (2% above the state average); renters pay a median of $892 monthly, and 69.2% of units are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 21.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 43.2, and the average commute is 21 minutes. A geography-based comparison follows: 4 ZIP codes within about 10 miles of 47250, plus 4 more within Jefferson County, give a clearer read than the 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 47250

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Madison, IN

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 47250.

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 47250, Madison, 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

21,944

Population

536.5

Area (sq mi)

41

People / sq mi

Indiana/Indianapolis

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 47250?

43.2

Median Age

47.4%

Male

52.6%

Female

1.5%

Foreign-Born

White 92.0%
African American 1.4%
Asian 0.9%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 3.4%
Hispanic or Latino 3.7%

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?

$61,284

Median Household Income

-17% vs state

$33,728

Per Capita Income

13.1%

Poverty Rate

3.3%

Unemployment Rate

21.2 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 47250 ranks nationally

Madison, IN household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$61,284 31st percentile higher than 31% 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 57.6%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 21.0%

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

What does housing look like?

10,470

Total Housing Units

9,206

Occupied Units

1,264

Vacant Units

2.38

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 69.2%
Renter 30.8%

$196,600

Median Home Value

+2% vs state

$892

Median Rent

1972

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

+6.9%

YoY Change (2024)

233

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+133%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 47250 have increased 6.9% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +133% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +4.4% 153
2021 +13.4% 174
2022 +16.6% 203
2023 +7.3% 218
2024 +6.9% 233

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 573 business establishments in ZIP 47250, employing approximately 10,068 people with a combined annual payroll of $498,044,000.

573

Businesses

10,068

Employees

$498.0M

Annual Payroll

17

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 97 16.9%
Health care and social assistance 83 14.5%
Other services (except public administration) 72 12.6%
Accommodation and food services 64 11.2%
Finance and insurance 38 6.6%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 37 6.5%
Manufacturing 35 6.1%
Real estate and rental and leasing 32 5.6%
Construction 29 5.1%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 23 4.0%
Transportation and warehousing 14 2.4%
Wholesale trade 12 2.1%
Utilities 9 1.6%
Information 8 1.4%
Educational services 7 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 7 1.2%
Management of companies and enterprises 4 0.7%

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 47250 vs 40045 →

ZIP 47250 vs its nearest neighbors, by population

Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 47250 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 47250 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

median income

What this shows By household income, ZIP 47250 ranks #4 of 5 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
40045 Milton, KY 3,451 8.9 mi
47224 Canaan, IN 636 8.5 mi
47231 Dupont, IN 1,167 9.6 mi
47243 Hanover, IN 5,951 12.3 mi

More ZIP Codes in Jefferson County

47243 standard
Hanover, IN
Pop: 5,951
47230 standard
Deputy, IN
Pop: 2,029
47231 standard
Dupont, IN
Pop: 1,167
47147 standard
Nabb, IN
Pop: 945

Related Areas

Jefferson County Madison, IN Indiana

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 47250 in? ▼
ZIP code 47250 (Madison) 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 47250? ▼
ZIP code 47250 in Madison, IN has a population of 21,944 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 47250? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 47250 is $61,284, which is 20% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 47250? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 47250 is $196,600, which is 29% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 47250? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 47250 is White at 92.0%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 3.7% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 47250? ▼
ZIP code 47250 has 573 business establishments employing approximately 10,068 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 47250? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 47250 are: Retail trade (97), Health care and social assistance (83), Other services (except public administration) (72). There are 17 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 47250? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 47250 increased by 6.9% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 133%. 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 47250? ▼
In ZIP code 47250, 57.6% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 21.0% 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 47250? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 47250 is 21.2 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 47250? ▼
In ZIP code 47250, approximately 69.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 30.8% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 47250? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 47250 is 13.1% 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.