Taylorsville, IN · standard
ZIP Code 47280
Bartholomew County, Indiana - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 813
- 299/sq mi High-density area
- $169,100
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 17.9%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Taylorsville pairs below-median home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.
- 34th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 299
- people per sq mi
- 70%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 47280 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 47280 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Taylorsville, Bartholomew County, Indiana, home to just 813 residents across 2.7 square miles, a density of 299 people per square mile, in the Indiana/Indianapolis time zone.
Median household income is not on file for ZIP 47280, but per-capita income is $28,143. Economic pressure is pronounced: 33.9% of residents are below the poverty line and unemployment is 13.8%. Median home value is $169,100 (13% below the average Indiana ZIP) and median rent is $1,283; 69.8% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 17.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 39.3, and the average commute is -. The page also surfaces 4 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Bartholomew County, so 47280 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
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 47280
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Taylorsville, IN
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 47280.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
3 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
3 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
3 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 + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, 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; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.
Quick Facts
813
Population
2.7
Area (sq mi)
299
People / sq mi
Indiana/Indianapolis
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 47280?
39.3
Median Age
49.7%
Male
50.3%
Female
0.0%
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?
$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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
494housing units
494
Total Housing Units
494
Occupied Units
0
Vacant Units
2.53
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$169,100
Median Home Value
-13% vs state ZIP avg
$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
Want a side-by-side? Compare 47280 vs 47226 →
ZIP 47280 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 47201
Columbus (47201)
41,662 residents
- 47203
Columbus (47203)
25,806 residents
- 46124 8,127
Edinburgh (46124)
8,127 residents
- 47280 813
Taylorsville (47280)
813 residents
- 47226 202
Clifford (47226)
202 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 47280 ranks #4 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
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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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