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ZIP Code 47280

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Taylorsville · Bartholomew County · Indiana

Population
813

299/sq mi

Median home value
$169,100

▼ 39% vs US

higher than 34% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
17.9%

Median age 39.3

Land area
2.7 sq mi

Indiana/Indianapolis

ZIP code 47280 in Taylorsville, Indiana has a population of 813. Median home value is $169,100, 39% below the US average. 17.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 47280 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 2.7 square miles in Taylorsville, Bartholomew County, Indiana. The area is home to 813 residents, producing a population density of 299 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 47280 against Indiana and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 47280 sits at —, while per-capita income is $28,143. The poverty rate stands at 33.9% and the unemployment rate at 13.8%. On housing, the median home value is $169,100 (13% below the state average) with median rent at $1,283 per month, and 69.8% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 47280 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 17.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 39.3, and the average commute is —. We also surface 4 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Bartholomew County, so you can benchmark 47280 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 47280

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 47280.

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 47280, Taylorsville, 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

813

Population

2.7

Area (sq mi)

299

People / sq mi

Indiana/Indianapolis

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 47280?

39.3

Median Age

49.7%

Male

50.3%

Female

0.0%

Foreign-Born

White 74.8%
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 25.2%
Hispanic or Latino 1.0%

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?

$28,143

Per Capita Income

33.9%

Poverty Rate

13.8%

Unemployment Rate

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

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 72.6%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 17.9%

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

What does housing look like?

494

Total Housing Units

494

Occupied Units

0

Vacant Units

2.53

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 69.8%
Renter 30.2%

$169,100

Median Home Value

-13% vs state

$1,283

Median Rent

1967

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

+9.7%

YoY Change (2022)

189

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+89%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 47280 have increased 9.7% over the past year (2022). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +89% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2017 +0.7% 116
2019 — 134
2020 +3.4% 138
2021 +24.6% 172
2022 +9.7% 189

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 2022. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 16 business establishments in ZIP 47280, employing approximately 288 people with a combined annual payroll of $12,292,000.

16

Businesses

288

Employees

$12.3M

Annual Payroll

3

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 3 18.8%
Accommodation and food services 3 18.8%
Other services (except public administration) 3 18.8%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

Nearby ZIP Codes

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47203 Columbus, IN 25,806 7.7 mi

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Related Areas

Bartholomew County Taylorsville, IN Indiana

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 47280 in? ▼
ZIP code 47280 (Taylorsville) is located in Bartholomew County, Indiana. Bartholomew County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/bartholomew-in.
What is the population of ZIP code 47280? ▼
ZIP code 47280 in Taylorsville, IN has a population of 813 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the average home value in ZIP 47280? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 47280 is $169,100, which is 39% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 47280? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 47280 is White at 74.8%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.0% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 47280? ▼
ZIP code 47280 has 16 business establishments employing approximately 288 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 47280? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 47280 are: Retail trade (3), Accommodation and food services (3), Other services (except public administration) (3). There are 3 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 47280? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 47280 increased by 9.7% in 2022. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 89%. 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 47280? ▼
In ZIP code 47280, 72.6% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 17.9% 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 47280? ▼
In ZIP code 47280, approximately 69.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 30.2% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 47280? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 47280 is 33.9% 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 Taylorsville, IN

Verify and explore additional data for this area using these official government sources.

U.S. Census Bureau
Official demographic, economic, and housing data from the American Community Survey.
HUD Fair Market Rents
Department of Housing and Urban Development rental cost estimates by metropolitan area.
FBI Uniform Crime Reports
Official crime statistics compiled from law enforcement agencies nationwide.
FHFA House Price Index
Federal Housing Finance Agency home value trends based on repeat sales and appraisals.

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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