ZIP Code 47353

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Liberty · Union County · Indiana

Population
5,879

18/sq mi

Median income
$76,754

▲ 1% vs US

higher than 58% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$167,600

▼ 40% vs US

higher than 33% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
20.1%

Median age 44.4

Land area
323.0 sq mi

Indiana/Indianapolis

ZIP code 47353 in Liberty, Indiana has a population of 5,879. The median household income is $76,754, which is 1% above the national average. Median home value is $167,600, 40% below the US average. 20.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 47353 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 323.0 square miles in Liberty, Union County, Indiana. The area is home to 5,879 residents, producing a population density of 18 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 47353 against Indiana and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 47353 sits at $76,754 (4% above the Indiana average), while per-capita income is $38,534. The poverty rate stands at 9.1% and the unemployment rate at 4.5%. On housing, the median home value is $167,600 (13% below the state average) with median rent at $731 per month, and 78.1% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 47353 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 20.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 44.4, and the average commute is 26 minutes. We also surface 5 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 2 additional ZIPs sharing Union County, so you can benchmark 47353 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 47353

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

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

Quick Facts

5,879

Population

323.0

Area (sq mi)

18

People / sq mi

Indiana/Indianapolis

Time Zone

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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

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)

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

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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

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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.

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Official Data Resources for Liberty, 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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