PlainZIP

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
$76,754
Median income
$167,600
Median home value
20.1%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

Top 42%
household income, US ZIPs
33th 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 Indiana average), while per-capita income is $38,534. Local economic indicators show a 9.1% poverty rate alongside 4.5% unemployment. The typical home here is valued at $167,600 (13% below the state average); renters pay a median of $731 monthly, and 78.1% of units 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. To put 47353 in local context, 5 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 2 additional ZIPs in Union County, for a geography-aware comparison.

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.

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 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

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Who lives in ZIP 47353?

44.4

Median Age

47.9%

Male

52.1%

Female

0.9%

Foreign-Born

White 95.8%
African American 0.8%
Asian 0.6%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 2.3%
Hispanic or Latino 1.4%

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

$38,534

Per Capita Income

9.1%

Poverty Rate

4.5%

Unemployment Rate

25.7 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 47353 ranks nationally

Liberty, IN household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$76,754 Top 42% higher than 58% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $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 52.1%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 20.1%

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

What does housing look like?

2,387

Total Housing Units

2,137

Occupied Units

250

Vacant Units

2.25

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 78.1%
Renter 21.9%

$167,600

Median Home Value

-13% vs state

$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.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 47353 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.

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

ZIP 47353 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 47353 ranks #2 of 5 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
47003 West College Corner, IN 1,040 6.3 mi
47325 Brownsville, IN 667 6.7 mi
45003 College Corner, OH 697 7.5 mi
47324 Boston, IN 138 8.6 mi
47010 Bath, IN 306 9.7 mi

More ZIP Codes in Union County

47003 standard
West College Corner, IN
Pop: 1,040
47325 standard
Brownsville, IN
Pop: 667

Related Areas

Union County Liberty, IN Indiana

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.

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