Liberty, IN · standard
ZIP Code 47353
Union County, Indiana - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 5,879
- 18/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $76,754
- Median income Near-median income area
- $167,600
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 20.1%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Liberty pairs an above-median household income with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 42%
- household income, US ZIPs
- 33rd pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 18
- people per sq mi
- 78%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 47353 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 47353 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Liberty, Union County, Indiana, home to 5,879 residents across 323.0 square miles, a density of 18 people per square mile, in the Indiana/Indianapolis time zone.
ZIP 47353 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $76,754 (4% above the average Indiana ZIP), while per-capita income is $38,534. The poverty rate is 9.1%, with unemployment at 4.5%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $167,600 (13% below the average Indiana ZIP) and median rent is $731; 78.1% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 20.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 44.4, and the average commute is 26 minutes. The page also surfaces 5 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 2 more in Union County, so 47353 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 47353
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Liberty, IN
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 47353.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
24 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
15 establishments
- Construction
Construction
11 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
10 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
10 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 47353, Liberty, 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
5,879
Population
323.0
Area (sq mi)
18
People / sq mi
Indiana/Indianapolis
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 47353?
44.4
Median Age
47.9%
Male
52.1%
Female
0.9%
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?
$76,754
Median Household Income
+4% vs state ZIP avg
$38,534
Per Capita Income
9.1%
Poverty Rate
4.5%
Unemployment Rate
25.7 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 47353 ranks among Indiana ZIPs
Liberty, 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)
$76,754 Top 37% higher than 63% of 721 Indiana ZIPs
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more Indiana ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
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
2,387housing units
2,387
Total Housing Units
2,137
Occupied Units
250
Vacant Units
2.25
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$167,600
Median Home Value
-13% vs state ZIP avg
$731
Median Rent
1967
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
-0.6%
YoY Change (2024)
190
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+90%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 47353 have decreased 0.6% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +90% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +2.4% | 139 |
| 2021 | +10.7% | 154 |
| 2022 | +17.1% | 181 |
| 2023 | +5.5% | 191 |
| 2024 | -0.6% | 190 |
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 112 business establishments in ZIP 47353, employing approximately 958 people with a combined annual payroll of $37,693,000.
112
Businesses
958
Employees
$37.7M
Annual Payroll
10
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 24 | 21.4% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 15 | 13.4% |
| Construction | 11 | 9.8% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 10 | 8.9% |
| Accommodation and food services | 10 | 8.9% |
| Finance and insurance | 9 | 8.0% |
| Health care and social assistance | 8 | 7.1% |
| Manufacturing | 7 | 6.3% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 7 | 6.3% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 3 | 2.7% |
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 47353 vs 47003 →
ZIP 47353 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 47353
Liberty (47353)
5,879 residents
- 47003 1,040
West College Corner (47003)
1,040 residents
- 45003 697
College Corner (45003)
697 residents
- 47325 667
Brownsville (47325)
667 residents
- 47010 306
Bath (47010)
306 residents
- 47324 138
Boston (47324)
138 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 47353 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 47353 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 47003
West College Corner (47003)
$80,179 median income
- 47353
Liberty (47353)
$76,754 median income
- 45003
College Corner (45003)
$71,250 median income
- 47324
Boston (47324)
$70,893 median income
- 47325
Brownsville (47325)
$66,189 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 47353 ranks #2 of 5 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 47353, 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 (5,879 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
More ZIP Codes in Union County
Related Areas
Frequently Asked Questions
What county is ZIP code 47353 in?
ZIP code 47353 (Liberty) is located in Union County, Indiana. Union County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/union-in.
What is the population of ZIP code 47353?
ZIP code 47353 in Liberty, IN has a population of 5,879 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 47353?
The median household income in ZIP 47353 is $76,754, which is 1% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 47353?
The median home value in ZIP 47353 is $167,600, which is 40% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 47353?
The largest racial group in ZIP 47353 is White at 95.8%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.4% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 47353?
ZIP code 47353 has 112 business establishments employing approximately 958 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 47353?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 47353 are: Retail trade (24), Other services (except public administration) (15), Construction (11). There are 10 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 47353?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 47353 decreased by 0.6% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 90%. 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 47353?
In ZIP code 47353, 52.1% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 20.1% 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 47353?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 47353 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 47353?
In ZIP code 47353, approximately 78.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 21.9% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 47353?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 47353 is 9.1% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
Related
Take this with you
What to do with ZIP 47353's numbers, next.
- See how ZIP 47353 compares to a neighboring ZIP code on the same Census fields Compare this ZIP
- Check where Liberty, IN ranks among every U.S. ZIP code on income, education, or homeownership View national rankings
- Save this ZIP to your shortlist to track alongside others you're considering View your shortlist
ZIP Code Tabulation Areas (ZCTAs) are Census Bureau approximations of USPS ZIP codes; figures describe the ZCTA area, not any single address within it.