ZIP Code 47341

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Fountain City · Wayne County · Indiana

Population
2,283

24/sq mi

Median income
$81,750

▲ 7% vs US

higher than 64% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$157,900

▼ 43% vs US

higher than 29% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
32.8%

Median age 37.8

Land area
94.7 sq mi

Indiana/Indianapolis

ZIP code 47341 in Fountain City, Indiana has a population of 2,283. The median household income is $81,750, which is 7% above the national average. Median home value is $157,900, 43% below the US average. 32.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 47341 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 94.7 square miles in Fountain City, Wayne County, Indiana. The area is home to 2,283 residents, producing a population density of 24 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 47341 against Indiana and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 47341 sits at $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%. On housing, the median home value is $157,900 (18% below the state average) with median rent at $673 per month, and 77.0% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 47341 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 32.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 37.8, and the average commute is . We also surface 6 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Wayne County, so you can benchmark 47341 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 47341

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, 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; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

2,283

Population

94.7

Area (sq mi)

24

People / sq mi

Indiana/Indianapolis

Time Zone

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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

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)

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 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

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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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Official Data Resources for Fountain City, 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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