Lynn, IN · standard
ZIP Code 47355
Randolph County, Indiana - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 2,885
- 18/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $73,133
- Median income Near-median income area
- $117,000
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 12.2%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Lynn pairs an above-median household income with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 48%
- household income, US ZIPs
- 15th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 18
- people per sq mi
- 84%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 47355 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 47355 covers 164.9 square miles in Lynn, Randolph County, Indiana (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 2,885 residents on file, a density of 18 people per square mile, in the Indiana/Indianapolis time zone.
ZIP 47355 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $73,133 (1% below the average Indiana ZIP), while per-capita income is $36,631. The poverty rate is 9.6%, with unemployment at 2.1%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $117,000 (40% below the average Indiana ZIP), and median rent is $642; owner occupancy is 83.8%.
Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 12.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 46.2, and the average commute is 30 minutes. The page also surfaces 4 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Randolph County, so 47355 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 47355
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Lynn, IN
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 47355.
- Construction
Construction
9 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
7 establishments
- Manufacturing
Manufacturing
6 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
6 establishments
- Transportation and warehousing
Transportation and warehousing
4 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 47355, Lynn, 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
2,885
Population
164.9
Area (sq mi)
18
People / sq mi
Indiana/Indianapolis
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 47355?
46.2
Median Age
49.0%
Male
51.0%
Female
0.2%
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?
$73,133
Median Household Income
-1% vs state ZIP avg
$36,631
Per Capita Income
9.6%
Poverty Rate
2.1%
Unemployment Rate
29.6 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 47355 ranks among Indiana ZIPs
Lynn, 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)
$73,133 Top 46% higher than 54% 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
1,463housing units
1,463
Total Housing Units
1,379
Occupied Units
84
Vacant Units
2.20
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$117,000
Median Home Value
-40% vs state ZIP avg
$642
Median Rent
1958
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 44 business establishments in ZIP 47355, employing approximately 432 people with a combined annual payroll of $20,443,000.
44
Businesses
432
Employees
$20.4M
Annual Payroll
6
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 9 | 20.4% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 7 | 15.9% |
| Manufacturing | 6 | 13.6% |
| Retail trade | 6 | 13.6% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 4 | 9.1% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 4 | 9.1% |
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 47355 vs 47341 →
ZIP 47355 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 47394
Winchester (47394)
8,470 residents
- 47355 2,885
Lynn (47355)
2,885 residents
- 47341 2,283
Fountain City (47341)
2,283 residents
- 47393 1,704
Williamsburg (47393)
1,704 residents
- 45332 612
Hollansburg (45332)
612 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 47355 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 47355 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 47341
Fountain City (47341)
$81,750 median income
- 45332
Hollansburg (45332)
$77,250 median income
- 47355
Lynn (47355)
$73,133 median income
- 47393
Williamsburg (47393)
$71,111 median income
- 47394
Winchester (47394)
$59,913 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 47355 ranks #3 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 47355, 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 (2,885 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What county is ZIP code 47355 in?
ZIP code 47355 (Lynn) is located in Randolph County, Indiana. Randolph County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/randolph-in.
What is the population of ZIP code 47355?
ZIP code 47355 in Lynn, IN has a population of 2,885 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 47355?
The median household income in ZIP 47355 is $73,133, which is 4% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 47355?
The median home value in ZIP 47355 is $117,000, which is 58% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 47355?
The largest racial group in ZIP 47355 is White at 90.5%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 6.4% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 47355?
ZIP code 47355 has 44 business establishments employing approximately 432 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 47355?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 47355 are: Construction (9), Other services (except public administration) (7), Manufacturing (6). There are 6 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 47355?
In ZIP code 47355, 63.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 12.2% 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 47355?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 47355 is 29.6 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend more time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 47355?
In ZIP code 47355, approximately 83.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 16.2% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 47355?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 47355 is 9.6% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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