ZIP Code 47281

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Vallonia · Jackson County · Indiana

Population
1,324

9/sq mi

Median income
$96,250

▲ 26% vs US

higher than 78% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$182,600

▼ 34% vs US

higher than 39% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
25.3%

Median age 37.4

Land area
145.5 sq mi

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.

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 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

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 47281?

37.4

Median Age

52.6%

Male

47.4%

Female

0.0%

Foreign-Born

White 100.0%
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 0.0%
Hispanic or Latino 0.0%

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?

$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?

High School Graduate or Higher 63.1%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 25.3%

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

Owner 84.0%
Renter 16.0%

$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.

Nearby ZIP Codes

Want a side-by-side? Compare 47281 vs 47260 →

ZIP Code City Population Distance
47260 Medora, IN 1,911 6.2 mi
47220 Brownstown, IN 5,652 7.0 mi

More ZIP Codes in Jackson County

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 47281 in?
ZIP code 47281 (Vallonia) is located in Jackson County, Indiana. Jackson County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/jackson-in.
What is the population of ZIP code 47281?
ZIP code 47281 in Vallonia, IN has a population of 1,324 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 47281?
The median household income in ZIP 47281 is $96,250, which is 26% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 47281?
The median home value in ZIP 47281 is $182,600, which is 34% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 47281?
The largest racial group in ZIP 47281 is White at 100.0%.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 47281?
ZIP code 47281 has 14 business establishments employing approximately 51 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 47281?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 47281 are: Construction (3), Professional, scientific, and technical services (3), Other services (except public administration) (3). There are 3 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 47281?
In ZIP code 47281, 63.1% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 25.3% 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 47281?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 47281 is 31.7 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend more time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 47281?
In ZIP code 47281, approximately 84.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 16.0% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 47281?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 47281 is 3.4% 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 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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