ZIP Code 47384

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Shirley · Henry County · Indiana

Population
2,000

24/sq mi

Median income
$74,167

▼ 3% vs US

higher than 53% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$158,300

▼ 43% vs US

higher than 29% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
18.1%

Median age 38.9

Land area
84.7 sq mi

Indiana/Indianapolis

ZIP code 47384 in Shirley, Indiana has a population of 2,000. The median household income is $74,167, which is 3% below the national average. Median home value is $158,300, 43% below the US average. 18.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 47384 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 84.7 square miles in Shirley, Henry County, Indiana. The area is home to 2,000 residents, producing a population density of 24 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 47384 against Indiana and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 47384 sits at $74,167 (1% above the Indiana average), while per-capita income is $33,908. The poverty rate stands at 8.1% and the unemployment rate at 5.9%. On housing, the median home value is $158,300 (18% below the state average) with median rent at $728 per month, and 88.6% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 47384 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 18.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 38.9, and the average commute is 29 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Henry County, so you can benchmark 47384 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 47384

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 47384.

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 47384, Shirley, 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

2,000

Population

84.7

Area (sq mi)

24

People / sq mi

Indiana/Indianapolis

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 47384?

38.9

Median Age

47.9%

Male

52.1%

Female

1.6%

Foreign-Born

White 96.6%
African American 0.0%
Asian 0.9%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 2.5%
Hispanic or Latino 1.8%

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?

$74,167

Median Household Income

+1% vs state

$33,908

Per Capita Income

8.1%

Poverty Rate

5.9%

Unemployment Rate

29.2 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 65.3%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 18.1%

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

What does housing look like?

920

Total Housing Units

860

Occupied Units

60

Vacant Units

2.51

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 88.6%
Renter 11.4%

$158,300

Median Home Value

-18% vs state

$728

Median Rent

1953

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 28 business establishments in ZIP 47384, employing approximately 154 people with a combined annual payroll of $5,348,000.

28

Businesses

154

Employees

$5.3M

Annual Payroll

4

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 6 21.4%
Other services (except public administration) 6 21.4%
Manufacturing 4 14.3%
Health care and social assistance 3 10.7%

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
47351 Kennard, IN 471 1.8 mi
46186 Wilkinson, IN 1,753 5.0 mi
46056 Markleville, IN 2,246 5.2 mi
47344 Greensboro, IN 140 5.3 mi
46148 Knightstown, IN 5,097 7.6 mi
46117 Charlottesville, IN 671 7.5 mi
47356 Middletown, IN 5,781 8.3 mi
47385 Spiceland, IN 1,612 8.1 mi
47388 Sulphur Springs, IN 384 8.6 mi
47337 Dunreith, IN 203 9.9 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 47384 in?
ZIP code 47384 (Shirley) 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 47384?
ZIP code 47384 in Shirley, IN has a population of 2,000 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 47384?
The median household income in ZIP 47384 is $74,167, which is 3% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 47384?
The median home value in ZIP 47384 is $158,300, which is 43% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 47384?
The largest racial group in ZIP 47384 is White at 96.6%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.8% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 47384?
ZIP code 47384 has 28 business establishments employing approximately 154 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 47384?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 47384 are: Construction (6), Other services (except public administration) (6), Manufacturing (4). There are 4 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 47384?
In ZIP code 47384, 65.3% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 18.1% 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 47384?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 47384 is 29.2 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 47384?
In ZIP code 47384, approximately 88.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 11.4% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 47384?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 47384 is 8.1% 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 Shirley, 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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