ZIP Code 47356

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Middletown · Henry County · Indiana

Population
5,781

41/sq mi

Median income
$67,049

▼ 12% vs US

higher than 42% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$167,800

▼ 40% vs US

higher than 33% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
20.6%

Median age 44

Land area
139.6 sq mi

Indiana/Indianapolis

ZIP code 47356 in Middletown, Indiana has a population of 5,781. The median household income is $67,049, which is 12% below the national average. Median home value is $167,800, 40% below the US average. 20.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 47356 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 139.6 square miles in Middletown, Henry County, Indiana. The area is home to 5,781 residents, producing a population density of 41 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 47356 against Indiana and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 47356 sits at $67,049 (9% below the Indiana average), while per-capita income is $38,348. The poverty rate stands at 6.2% and the unemployment rate at 3.0%. On housing, the median home value is $167,800 (13% below the state average) with median rent at $846 per month, and 80.3% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 47356 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 20.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 44, and the average commute is 30 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Henry County, so you can benchmark 47356 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 47356

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 47356.

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 47356, Middletown, 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

5,781

Population

139.6

Area (sq mi)

41

People / sq mi

Indiana/Indianapolis

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 47356?

44.0

Median Age

51.9%

Male

48.1%

Female

2.5%

Foreign-Born

White 90.8%
African American 1.8%
Asian 0.7%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 5.6%
Hispanic or Latino 4.9%

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?

$67,049

Median Household Income

-9% vs state

$38,348

Per Capita Income

6.2%

Poverty Rate

3.0%

Unemployment Rate

30.4 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 64.6%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 20.6%

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

What does housing look like?

2,390

Total Housing Units

2,216

Occupied Units

174

Vacant Units

2.46

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 80.3%
Renter 19.7%

$167,800

Median Home Value

-13% vs state

$846

Median Rent

1966

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

+4.3%

YoY Change (2024)

191

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+91%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 47356 have increased 4.3% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +91% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +2.0% 139
2021 +10.2% 153
2022 +17.0% 179
2023 +2.2% 183
2024 +4.3% 191

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 84 business establishments in ZIP 47356, employing approximately 801 people with a combined annual payroll of $34,292,000.

84

Businesses

801

Employees

$34.3M

Annual Payroll

11

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 17 20.2%
Other services (except public administration) 11 13.1%
Retail trade 10 11.9%
Health care and social assistance 10 11.9%
Manufacturing 6 7.1%
Finance and insurance 6 7.1%
Accommodation and food services 6 7.1%
Real estate and rental and leasing 4 4.8%
Wholesale trade 3 3.6%
Information 3 3.6%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 3 3.6%

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
47388 Sulphur Springs, IN 384 3.7 mi
47334 Daleville, IN 3,263 6.3 mi
47351 Kennard, IN 471 8.6 mi
47361 Mount Summit, IN 135 6.6 mi
47386 Springport, IN 1,231 6.7 mi
46017 Anderson, IN 6,025 6.2 mi
46056 Markleville, IN 2,246 6.7 mi
47384 Shirley, IN 2,000 8.3 mi
47367 Oakville, IN 191 7.3 mi
47302 Muncie, IN 27,592 9.8 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 47356 in?
ZIP code 47356 (Middletown) is located in Henry County, Indiana. Henry County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/henry-in.
What is the population of ZIP code 47356?
ZIP code 47356 in Middletown, IN has a population of 5,781 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 47356?
The median household income in ZIP 47356 is $67,049, which is 12% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 47356?
The median home value in ZIP 47356 is $167,800, which is 40% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 47356?
The largest racial group in ZIP 47356 is White at 90.8%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 4.9% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 47356?
ZIP code 47356 has 84 business establishments employing approximately 801 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 47356?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 47356 are: Construction (17), Other services (except public administration) (11), Retail trade (10). There are 11 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 47356?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 47356 increased by 4.3% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 91%. 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 47356?
In ZIP code 47356, 64.6% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 20.6% 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 47356?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 47356 is 30.4 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 47356?
In ZIP code 47356, approximately 80.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 19.7% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 47356?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 47356 is 6.2% 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 Middletown, 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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