ZIP Code 47348

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Hartford City · Blackford County · Indiana

Population
9,828

33/sq mi

Median income
$50,426

▼ 34% vs US

higher than 15% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$109,500

▼ 61% vs US

higher than 13% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
15.5%

Median age 42.6

Land area
301.5 sq mi

Indiana/Indianapolis

ZIP code 47348 in Hartford City, Indiana has a population of 9,828. The median household income is $50,426, which is 34% below the national average. Median home value is $109,500, 61% below the US average. 15.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 47348 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 301.5 square miles in Hartford City, Blackford County, Indiana. The area is home to 9,828 residents, producing a population density of 33 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 47348 against Indiana and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 47348 sits at $50,426 (32% below the Indiana average), while per-capita income is $30,901. The poverty rate stands at 17.2% and the unemployment rate at 4.5%. On housing, the median home value is $109,500 (43% below the state average) with median rent at $705 per month, and 73.3% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 47348 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 15.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 42.6, and the average commute is 26 minutes. We also surface 5 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 2 additional ZIPs sharing Blackford County, so you can benchmark 47348 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 47348

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 47348.

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 47348, Hartford 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

9,828

Population

301.5

Area (sq mi)

33

People / sq mi

Indiana/Indianapolis

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 47348?

42.6

Median Age

49.1%

Male

50.9%

Female

2.1%

Foreign-Born

White 95.3%
African American 0.7%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 3.4%
Hispanic or Latino 2.6%

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?

$50,426

Median Household Income

-32% vs state

$30,901

Per Capita Income

17.2%

Poverty Rate

4.5%

Unemployment Rate

25.7 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 59.1%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 15.5%

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

What does housing look like?

4,525

Total Housing Units

4,012

Occupied Units

513

Vacant Units

2.23

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 73.3%
Renter 26.7%

$109,500

Median Home Value

-43% vs state

$705

Median Rent

1959

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

+27.3%

YoY Change (2024)

208

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+108%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 47348 have increased 27.3% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +108% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +5.1% 130
2021 +10.7% 143
2022 +30.7% 188
2023 -12.7% 164
2024 +27.3% 208

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 174 business establishments in ZIP 47348, employing approximately 2,130 people with a combined annual payroll of $112,626,000.

174

Businesses

2,130

Employees

$112.6M

Annual Payroll

13

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 28 16.1%
Other services (except public administration) 25 14.4%
Health care and social assistance 24 13.8%
Finance and insurance 16 9.2%
Construction 14 8.1%
Manufacturing 13 7.5%
Accommodation and food services 13 7.5%
Transportation and warehousing 12 6.9%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 9 5.2%
Wholesale trade 6 3.5%
Information 4 2.3%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 3 1.7%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 3 1.7%

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 Code City Population Distance
47338 Eaton, IN 2,827 8.1 mi
46989 Upland, IN 5,195 6.9 mi
47359 Montpelier, IN 3,143 7.3 mi
47336 Dunkirk, IN 3,807 8.5 mi
46957 Matthews, IN 558 9.1 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 47348 in?
ZIP code 47348 (Hartford City) is located in Blackford County, Indiana. Blackford County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/blackford-in.
What is the population of ZIP code 47348?
ZIP code 47348 in Hartford City, IN has a population of 9,828 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 47348?
The median household income in ZIP 47348 is $50,426, which is 34% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 47348?
The median home value in ZIP 47348 is $109,500, which is 61% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 47348?
The largest racial group in ZIP 47348 is White at 95.3%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.6% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 47348?
ZIP code 47348 has 174 business establishments employing approximately 2,130 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 47348?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 47348 are: Retail trade (28), Other services (except public administration) (25), Health care and social assistance (24). There are 13 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 47348?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 47348 increased by 27.3% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 108%. 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 47348?
In ZIP code 47348, 59.1% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 15.5% 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 47348?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 47348 is 25.7 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 47348?
In ZIP code 47348, approximately 73.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 26.7% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 47348?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 47348 is 17.2% 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 Hartford 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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