ZIP Code 47281
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Vallonia · Jackson County · Indiana
- Population
- 1,324
- Median income
- $96,250
- Median home value
- $182,600
- Bachelor's or higher
- 25.3%
- Land area
- 145.5 sq mi
9/sq mi
▲ 26% vs US
higher than 78% of US ZIPs
▼ 34% vs US
higher than 39% of US ZIPs
Median age 37.4
Indiana/Indianapolis
ZIP code 47281 in Vallonia, Indiana has a population of 1,324. The median household income is $96,250, which is 26% above the national average. Median home value is $182,600, 34% below the US average. 25.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 47281 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 145.5 square miles in Vallonia, Jackson County, Indiana. The area is home to 1,324 residents, producing a population density of 9 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 47281 against Indiana and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 47281 sits at $96,250 (31% above the Indiana average), while per-capita income is $35,585. The poverty rate stands at 3.4% and the unemployment rate at 0.0%. On housing, the median home value is $182,600 (6% below the state average) with median rent at — per month, and 84.0% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 47281 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 25.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 37.4, and the average commute is 32 minutes. We also surface 2 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Jackson County, so you can benchmark 47281 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 47281
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 47281.
- Construction
Construction
3 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical 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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 47281, Vallonia, 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
1,324
Population
145.5
Area (sq mi)
9
People / sq mi
Indiana/Indianapolis
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 47281?
37.4
Median Age
52.6%
Male
47.4%
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?
$96,250
Median Household Income
+31% vs state
$35,585
Per Capita Income
3.4%
Poverty Rate
0.0%
Unemployment Rate
31.7 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?
636
Total Housing Units
581
Occupied Units
55
Vacant Units
2.65
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$182,600
Median Home Value
-6% vs state
1987
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 14 business establishments in ZIP 47281, employing approximately 51 people with a combined annual payroll of $1,811,000.
14
Businesses
51
Employees
$1.8M
Annual Payroll
3
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 3 | 21.4% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 3 | 21.4% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 3 | 21.4% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
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Official Data Resources for Vallonia, 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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