PlainZIP

Middletown, IN · standard

ZIP Code 47356

Henry County, Indiana - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

5,781
41/sq mi
$67,049
Median income
$167,800
Median home value
20.6%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

42th pct
household income, US ZIPs
33th pct
home value, US ZIPs
41
people per sq mi
80%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 47356 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 47356 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Middletown, Henry County, Indiana, home to 5,781 residents across 139.6 square miles, a density of 41 people per square mile, in the Indiana/Indianapolis time zone.

ZIP 47356 reports a modest median household income of $67,049 (9% below the Indiana average), while per-capita income is $38,348. Local economic indicators show a 6.2% poverty rate alongside 3.0% unemployment. Median home value sits at $167,800 (13% below the state average), median rent at $846 a month, and owner-occupancy at 80.3%.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 20.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 44, and the average commute is 30 minutes. To put 47356 in local context, 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 6 additional ZIPs in Henry 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 47356

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Middletown, IN

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 + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, 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; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

5,781

Population

139.6

Area (sq mi)

41

People / sq mi

Indiana/Indianapolis

Time Zone

standard

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

How ZIP 47356 ranks nationally

Middletown, IN household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$67,049 42nd percentile higher than 42% 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 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)

How have home values changed over time?

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

Want a side-by-side? Compare 47356 vs 47388 →

ZIP 47356 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 47356 ranks #3 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.

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

ZIP 47356 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 47356 ranks #6 of 9 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
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

More ZIP Codes in Henry County

47362 standard
New Castle, IN
Pop: 30,243
46148 standard
Knightstown, IN
Pop: 5,097
47384 standard
Shirley, IN
Pop: 2,000
47385 standard
Spiceland, IN
Pop: 1,612
47360 standard
Mooreland, IN
Pop: 1,546
47386 standard
Springport, IN
Pop: 1,231

Related Areas

Henry County Middletown, IN Indiana

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.

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