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 Moderate-density area
- $81,750
- Median income Near-median income area
- $157,900
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 32.8%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 47341 (Fountain City, IN) fell -5.8% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 156.4 in 2023 to 147.3 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
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 average Indiana ZIP), while per-capita income is $38,715. Both reported hardship measures are comparatively low in absolute terms: poverty is 6.9% and unemployment is 2.5%. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $157,900 (18% below the average Indiana ZIP), and median rent is $673; owner occupancy is 77.0%.
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 -. The page also surfaces 6 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Wayne County, so 47341 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 47341
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Fountain City, IN
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 47341.
- Construction
Construction
6 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
4 establishments
- Manufacturing
Manufacturing
3 establishments
- Transportation and warehousing
Transportation and warehousing
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 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
Who lives in ZIP 47341?
37.8
Median Age
51.7%
Male
48.3%
Female
0.5%
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?
$81,750
Median Household Income
+11% vs state ZIP avg
$38,715
Per Capita Income
6.9%
Poverty Rate
2.5%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 47341 ranks among Indiana ZIPs
Fountain City, IN household income vs. every Indiana ZIP code
Median household income among 721 reporting Indiana ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$81,750 Top 27% higher than 73% of 721 Indiana ZIPs
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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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
939housing units
939
Total Housing Units
860
Occupied Units
79
Vacant Units
2.86
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$157,900
Median Home Value
-18% vs state ZIP avg
$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
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ZIP 47341 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 47374
Richmond (47374)
46,875 residents
- 45347 4,324
New Paris (45347)
4,324 residents
- 47355 2,885
Lynn (47355)
2,885 residents
- 47341 2,283
Fountain City (47341)
2,283 residents
- 47393 1,704
Williamsburg (47393)
1,704 residents
- 45332 612
Hollansburg (45332)
612 residents
- 45352 208
Palestine (45352)
208 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 47341 ranks #4 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 47341 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 47341
Fountain City (47341)
$81,750 median income
- 45332
Hollansburg (45332)
$77,250 median income
- 47355
Lynn (47355)
$73,133 median income
- 47393
Williamsburg (47393)
$71,111 median income
- 45347
New Paris (45347)
$63,025 median income
- 45352
Palestine (45352)
$62,500 median income
- 47374
Richmond (47374)
$50,766 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.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 47341, both outside IN so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (2,283 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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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.
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