ZIP Code 47324

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Boston · Wayne County · Indiana

Population
138

242/sq mi

Median income
$70,893

▼ 7% vs US

higher than 48% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$75,500

▼ 73% vs US

higher than 4% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
9.7%

Median age 33.5

Land area
0.6 sq mi

Indiana/Indianapolis

ZIP code 47324 in Boston, Indiana has a population of 138. The median household income is $70,893, which is 7% below the national average. Median home value is $75,500, 73% below the US average. 9.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 47324 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 0.6 square miles in Boston, Wayne County, Indiana. The area is home to 138 residents, producing a population density of 242 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 47324 against Indiana and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 47324 sits at $70,893 (4% below the Indiana average), while per-capita income is $22,952. The poverty rate stands at 30.8% and the unemployment rate at 6.5%. On housing, the median home value is $75,500 (61% below the state average) with median rent at $923 per month, and 54.3% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 47324 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 9.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 33.5, and the average commute is . We also surface 3 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Wayne County, so you can benchmark 47324 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 →

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 47324, Boston, 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

138

Population

0.6

Area (sq mi)

242

People / sq mi

Indiana/Indianapolis

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 47324?

33.5

Median Age

40.2%

Male

59.8%

Female

1.2%

Foreign-Born

White 96.3%
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 3.7%
Hispanic or Latino 2.0%

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?

$70,893

Median Household Income

-4% vs state

$22,952

Per Capita Income

30.8%

Poverty Rate

6.5%

Unemployment Rate

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

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 40.3%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 9.7%

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

What does housing look like?

93

Total Housing Units

81

Occupied Units

12

Vacant Units

3.04

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 54.3%
Renter 45.7%

$75,500

Median Home Value

-61% vs state

$923

Median Rent

1938

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 7 business establishments in ZIP 47324, employing approximately 27 people with a combined annual payroll of $762,000.

7

Businesses

27

Employees

$762K

Annual Payroll

1

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Other services (except public administration) 3 42.9%

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 47324 vs 47374 →

ZIP Code City Population Distance
47374 Richmond, IN 46,875 6.6 mi
47353 Liberty, IN 5,879 8.6 mi
45347 New Paris, OH 4,324 10.8 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 47324 in?
ZIP code 47324 (Boston) is located in Wayne County, Indiana. Wayne County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/wayne-in.
What is the population of ZIP code 47324?
ZIP code 47324 in Boston, IN has a population of 138 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 47324?
The median household income in ZIP 47324 is $70,893, which is 7% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 47324?
The median home value in ZIP 47324 is $75,500, which is 73% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 47324?
The largest racial group in ZIP 47324 is White at 96.3%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.0% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 47324?
ZIP code 47324 has 7 business establishments employing approximately 27 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 47324?
In ZIP code 47324, 40.3% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 9.7% 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 47324?
In ZIP code 47324, approximately 54.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 45.7% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 47324?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 47324 is 30.8% 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 Boston, 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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