ZIP Code 47250
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Madison · Jefferson County · Indiana
- Population
- 21,944
- Median income
- $61,284
- Median home value
- $196,600
- Bachelor's or higher
- 21.0%
- Land area
- 536.5 sq mi
41/sq mi
▼ 20% vs US
higher than 31% of US ZIPs
▼ 29% vs US
higher than 42% of US ZIPs
Median age 43.2
Indiana/Indianapolis
ZIP code 47250 in Madison, Indiana has a population of 21,944. The median household income is $61,284, which is 20% below the national average. Median home value is $196,600, 29% below the US average. 21.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 47250 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 536.5 square miles in Madison, Jefferson County, Indiana. The area is home to 21,944 residents, producing a population density of 41 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 47250 against Indiana and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 47250 sits at $61,284 (17% below the Indiana average), while per-capita income is $33,728. The poverty rate stands at 13.1% and the unemployment rate at 3.3%. On housing, the median home value is $196,600 (2% above the state average) with median rent at $892 per month, and 69.2% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 47250 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 21.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 43.2, and the average commute is 21 minutes. We also surface 4 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 4 additional ZIPs sharing Jefferson County, so you can benchmark 47250 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 47250
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 47250.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
97 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
83 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
72 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
64 establishments
- Finance and insurance 38
Finance and insurance
38 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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, 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; HUD FMR + 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
Who lives in ZIP 47250?
43.2
Median Age
47.4%
Male
52.6%
Female
1.5%
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?
$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
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?
10,470
Total Housing Units
9,206
Occupied Units
1,264
Vacant Units
2.38
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$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.
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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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