Portland, IN · standard
ZIP Code 47371
Jay County, Indiana - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 12,226
- 22/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $64,000
- Median income Near-median income area
- $123,000
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 15.5%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Portland pairs a below-median household income with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 37th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 18th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 22
- people per sq mi
- 79%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 47371 against every reporting US ZIP.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 47371 (Portland, IN) rose +23.0% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 171.5 in 2023 to 210.9 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 47371 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Portland, Jay County, Indiana, home to 12,226 residents across 566.0 square miles, a density of 22 people per square mile, in the Indiana/Indianapolis time zone.
ZIP 47371 reports a modest median household income of $64,000 (13% below the average Indiana ZIP), while per-capita income is $29,897. The poverty rate is 12.9%, with unemployment at 3.1%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $123,000 (36% below the average Indiana ZIP), and median rent is $754; owner occupancy is 78.8%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 15.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 40.6, and the average commute is 20 minutes. The page also surfaces 3 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 4 more in Jay County, so 47371 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 47371
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Portland, IN
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 47371.
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
45 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
42 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
39 establishments
- Finance and insurance
Finance and insurance
26 establishments
- Manufacturing
Manufacturing
24 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 47371, Portland, 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
12,226
Population
566.0
Area (sq mi)
22
People / sq mi
Indiana/Indianapolis
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 47371?
40.6
Median Age
52.0%
Male
48.0%
Female
1.1%
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?
$64,000
Median Household Income
-13% vs state ZIP avg
$29,897
Per Capita Income
12.9%
Poverty Rate
3.1%
Unemployment Rate
20.4 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 47371 ranks among Indiana ZIPs
Portland, 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)
$64,000 34th percentile higher than 34% 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
5,515housing units
5,515
Total Housing Units
4,854
Occupied Units
661
Vacant Units
2.52
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$123,000
Median Home Value
-36% vs state ZIP avg
$754
Median Rent
1958
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
+23.0%
YoY Change (2024)
211
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+111%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 47371 have increased 23.0% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +111% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +4.5% | 146 |
| 2021 | +8.4% | 159 |
| 2022 | +12.3% | 178 |
| 2023 | -3.9% | 172 |
| 2024 | +23.0% | 211 |
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 309 business establishments in ZIP 47371, employing approximately 5,144 people with a combined annual payroll of $235,322,000.
309
Businesses
5,144
Employees
$235.3M
Annual Payroll
16
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Health care and social assistance | 45 | 14.6% |
| Retail trade | 42 | 13.6% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 39 | 12.6% |
| Finance and insurance | 26 | 8.4% |
| Manufacturing | 24 | 7.8% |
| Construction | 23 | 7.4% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 22 | 7.1% |
| Accommodation and food services | 22 | 7.1% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 12 | 3.9% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 11 | 3.6% |
| Wholesale trade | 10 | 3.2% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 9 | 2.9% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 8 | 2.6% |
| Information | 6 | 1.9% |
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting | 4 | 1.3% |
| Utilities | 4 | 1.3% |
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 47371 vs 47381 →
ZIP 47371 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 47371
Portland (47371)
12,226 residents
- 47326 2,295
Bryant (47326)
2,295 residents
- 47380 2,004
Ridgeville (47380)
2,004 residents
- 47381 145
Salamonia (47381)
145 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 47371 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 47371 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 47371
Portland (47371)
$64,000 median income
- 47380
Ridgeville (47380)
$57,000 median income
- 47326
Bryant (47326)
$48,438 median income
- 47381
Salamonia (47381)
$44,464 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 47371 ranks the highest of 4 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 47371, 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 (12,226 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 47371 in?
ZIP code 47371 (Portland) is located in Jay County, Indiana. Jay County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/jay-in.
What is the population of ZIP code 47371?
ZIP code 47371 in Portland, IN has a population of 12,226 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 47371?
The median household income in ZIP 47371 is $64,000, which is 16% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 47371?
The median home value in ZIP 47371 is $123,000, which is 56% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 47371?
The largest racial group in ZIP 47371 is White at 93.0%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 5.8% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 47371?
ZIP code 47371 has 309 business establishments employing approximately 5,144 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 47371?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 47371 are: Health care and social assistance (45), Retail trade (42), Other services (except public administration) (39). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 47371?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 47371 increased by 23.0% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 111%. 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 47371?
In ZIP code 47371, 58.0% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 15.5% 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 47371?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 47371 is 20.4 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 47371?
In ZIP code 47371, approximately 78.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 21.2% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 47371?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 47371 is 12.9% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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