Redkey, IN · standard
ZIP Code 47373
Jay County, Indiana - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 2,226
- 29/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $51,532
- Median income Below-median income area
- $98,900
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 15.7%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Redkey pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 16th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 9th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 29
- people per sq mi
- 78%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 47373 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 47373 covers 78.1 square miles in Redkey, Jay County, Indiana (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 2,226 residents on file, a density of 29 people per square mile, in the Indiana/Indianapolis time zone.
ZIP 47373 reports a modest median household income of $51,532 (30% below the average Indiana ZIP), while per-capita income is $22,488. The poverty rate is 32.9%, so the area-level income figures should not be treated as typical household experience. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $98,900 (49% below the average Indiana ZIP), and median rent is $1,233; owner occupancy is 78.1%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 15.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 32.2, and the average commute is 26 minutes. The page also surfaces 3 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 4 more in Jay County, so 47373 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 47373
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Redkey, IN
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 47373.
- Construction
Construction
5 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
5 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
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 47373, Redkey, 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
2,226
Population
78.1
Area (sq mi)
29
People / sq mi
Indiana/Indianapolis
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 47373?
32.2
Median Age
43.0%
Male
57.0%
Female
0.8%
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?
$51,532
Median Household Income
-30% vs state ZIP avg
$22,488
Per Capita Income
32.9%
Poverty Rate
3.1%
Unemployment Rate
26.2 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 47373 ranks among Indiana ZIPs
Redkey, 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)
$51,532 11th percentile higher than 11% 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
908housing units
908
Total Housing Units
784
Occupied Units
124
Vacant Units
2.81
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$98,900
Median Home Value
-49% vs state ZIP avg
$1,233
Median Rent
1962
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 21 business establishments in ZIP 47373, employing approximately 133 people with a combined annual payroll of $5,062,000.
21
Businesses
133
Employees
$5.1M
Annual Payroll
3
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 5 | 23.8% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 5 | 23.8% |
| Retail trade | 4 | 19.1% |
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 47373 vs 47336 →
ZIP 47373 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 47320
Albany (47320)
4,134 residents
- 47336
Dunkirk (47336)
3,807 residents
- 47373
Redkey (47373)
2,226 residents
- 47380
Ridgeville (47380)
2,004 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 47373 ranks #3 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 47373 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 47320
Albany (47320)
$69,764 median income
- 47380
Ridgeville (47380)
$57,000 median income
- 47373
Redkey (47373)
$51,532 median income
- 47336
Dunkirk (47336)
$50,633 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 47373 ranks #3 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 47373, 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 (2,226 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 47373 in?
ZIP code 47373 (Redkey) 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 47373?
ZIP code 47373 in Redkey, IN has a population of 2,226 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 47373?
The median household income in ZIP 47373 is $51,532, which is 32% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 47373?
The median home value in ZIP 47373 is $98,900, which is 64% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 47373?
The largest racial group in ZIP 47373 is White at 96.0%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 4.2% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 47373?
ZIP code 47373 has 21 business establishments employing approximately 133 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 47373?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 47373 are: Construction (5), Other services (except public administration) (5), Retail trade (4). There are 3 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 47373?
In ZIP code 47373, 63.2% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 15.7% 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 47373?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 47373 is 26.2 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 47373?
In ZIP code 47373, 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 47373?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 47373 is 32.9% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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