PlainZIP

Fountain City, IN · standard

ZIP Code 47341

Wayne County, Indiana - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

2,283
24/sq mi
$81,750
Median income
$157,900
Median home value
32.8%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Fountain City pairs an above-median household income with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 36%
household income, US ZIPs
29th pct
home value, US ZIPs
24
people per sq mi
77%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 47341 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 47341 covers 94.7 square miles in Fountain City, Wayne County, Indiana (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 2,283 residents on file, a density of 24 people per square mile, in the Indiana/Indianapolis time zone.

ZIP 47341 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $81,750 (11% above the Indiana average), while per-capita income is $38,715. The poverty rate stands at 6.9% and the unemployment rate at 2.5%. The typical home here is valued at $157,900 (18% below the state average); renters pay a median of $673 monthly, and 77.0% of units are owner-occupied.

A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 32.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 37.8, and the average commute is -. Beyond these figures, 6 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing Wayne County, letting you compare 47341 to its immediate surroundings rather than a national baseline alone.

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 47341

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Fountain City, IN

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 47341.

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 + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 47341, Fountain City, 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

2,283

Population

94.7

Area (sq mi)

24

People / sq mi

Indiana/Indianapolis

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 47341?

37.8

Median Age

51.7%

Male

48.3%

Female

0.5%

Foreign-Born

White 95.2%
African American 1.2%
Asian 0.1%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 3.4%
Hispanic or Latino 0.9%

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?

$81,750

Median Household Income

+11% vs state

$38,715

Per Capita Income

6.9%

Poverty Rate

2.5%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 47341 ranks nationally

Fountain City, IN household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$81,750 Top 36% higher than 64% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Below this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). This entry sits in this band. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023

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

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 65.4%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 32.8%

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

What does housing look like?

939

Total Housing Units

860

Occupied Units

79

Vacant Units

2.86

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 77.0%
Renter 23.0%

$157,900

Median Home Value

-18% vs state

$673

Median Rent

1961

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

-5.8%

YoY Change (2024)

147

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+47%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 47341 have decreased 5.8% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +47% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 -13.3% 104
2021 +4.5% 108
2022 +22.9% 133
2023 +17.4% 156
2024 -5.8% 147

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 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 24 business establishments in ZIP 47341, employing approximately 139 people with a combined annual payroll of $3,485,000.

24

Businesses

139

Employees

$3.5M

Annual Payroll

5

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 6 25.0%
Retail trade 4 16.7%
Manufacturing 3 12.5%
Transportation and warehousing 3 12.5%
Other services (except public administration) 3 12.5%

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 47341 vs 47355 →

ZIP 47341 vs its nearest neighbors, by population

Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 47341 ranks #4 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 47341 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

median income

What this shows By household income, ZIP 47341 ranks the highest of 7 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
47355 Lynn, IN 2,885 5.4 mi
47393 Williamsburg, IN 1,704 5.8 mi
45332 Hollansburg, OH 612 5.9 mi
47374 Richmond, IN 46,875 9.7 mi
45347 New Paris, OH 4,324 9.3 mi
45352 Palestine, OH 208 9.5 mi

More ZIP Codes in Wayne County

47374 standard
Richmond, IN
Pop: 46,875
47330 standard
Centerville, IN
Pop: 5,755
47327 standard
Cambridge City, IN
Pop: 4,597
47346 standard
Hagerstown, IN
Pop: 4,082
47393 standard
Williamsburg, IN
Pop: 1,704
47345 standard
Greens Fork, IN
Pop: 1,448

Related Areas

Wayne County Fountain City, IN Indiana

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 47341 in? ▼
ZIP code 47341 (Fountain City) 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 47341? ▼
ZIP code 47341 in Fountain City, IN has a population of 2,283 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 47341? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 47341 is $81,750, which is 7% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 47341? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 47341 is $157,900, which is 43% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 47341? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 47341 is White at 95.2%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 0.9% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 47341? ▼
ZIP code 47341 has 24 business establishments employing approximately 139 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 47341? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 47341 are: Construction (6), Retail trade (4), Manufacturing (3). There are 5 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 47341? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 47341 decreased by 5.8% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 47%. 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 47341? ▼
In ZIP code 47341, 65.4% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 32.8% 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 47341? ▼
In ZIP code 47341, approximately 77.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 23.0% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 47341? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 47341 is 6.9% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.