Sulphur Springs, IN · standard
ZIP Code 47388
Henry County, Indiana - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 384
- 513/sq mi High-density area
- $48,125
- Median income Below-median income area
- $142,600
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 37.2%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Sulphur Springs pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.
- 12th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 23rd pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 513
- people per sq mi
- 92%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 47388 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 47388 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Sulphur Springs, Henry County, Indiana, home to just 384 residents across 0.7 square miles, a density of 513 people per square mile, in the Indiana/Indianapolis time zone.
ZIP 47388 reports a modest median household income of $48,125 (35% below the average Indiana ZIP), while per-capita income is $25,862. Unemployment is 12.7%, an important qualifier alongside the household-income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $142,600 (26% below the average Indiana ZIP), and median rent is $971; owner occupancy is 91.7%.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 37.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 48.2, and the average commute is -. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Henry County, so 47388 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 →
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 47388, Sulphur Springs, 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
384
Population
0.7
Area (sq mi)
513
People / sq mi
Indiana/Indianapolis
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 47388?
48.2
Median Age
54.5%
Male
45.5%
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?
$48,125
Median Household Income
-35% vs state ZIP avg
$25,862
Per Capita Income
7.3%
Poverty Rate
12.7%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 47388 ranks among Indiana ZIPs
Sulphur Springs, 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)
$48,125 7th percentile higher than 7% 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
171housing units
171
Total Housing Units
168
Occupied Units
3
Vacant Units
2.37
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$142,600
Median Home Value
-26% vs state ZIP avg
$971
Median Rent
1951
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 9 business establishments in ZIP 47388, employing approximately 85 people with a combined annual payroll of $4,677,000.
9
Businesses
85
Employees
$4.7M
Annual Payroll
0
Industry Sectors
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 47388 vs 47361 →
ZIP 47388 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 47362
New Castle (47362)
30,243 residents
- 47302
Muncie (47302)
27,592 residents
- 47356 5,781
Middletown (47356)
5,781 residents
- 47334 3,263
Daleville (47334)
3,263 residents
- 47384 2,000
Shirley (47384)
2,000 residents
- 47386 1,231
Springport (47386)
1,231 residents
- 47351 471
Kennard (47351)
471 residents
- 47388 384
Sulphur Springs (47388)
384 residents
- 47367 191
Oakville (47367)
191 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 47388 ranks #8 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 47388 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 47386
Springport (47386)
$79,157 median income
- 47384
Shirley (47384)
$74,167 median income
- 47334
Daleville (47334)
$71,815 median income
- 47356
Middletown (47356)
$67,049 median income
- 47362
New Castle (47362)
$60,258 median income
- 47351
Kennard (47351)
$57,813 median income
- 47361
Mount Summit (47361)
$53,333 median income
- 47388
Sulphur Springs (47388)
$48,125 median income
- 47302
Muncie (47302)
$47,837 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 47388 ranks #8 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 47361 | Mount Summit, IN | 135 | 3.1 mi |
| 47356 | Middletown, IN | 5,781 | 3.7 mi |
| 47386 | Springport, IN | 1,231 | 4.6 mi |
| 47367 | Oakville, IN | 191 | 6.1 mi |
| 47362 | New Castle, IN | 30,243 | 6.5 mi |
| 47344 | Greensboro, IN | 140 | 8.8 mi |
| 47351 | Kennard, IN | 471 | 8.0 mi |
| 47302 | Muncie, IN | 27,592 | 9.3 mi |
| 47334 | Daleville, IN | 3,263 | 9.0 mi |
| 47384 | Shirley, IN | 2,000 | 8.6 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 47388, both outside IN so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
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 47388 in?
ZIP code 47388 (Sulphur Springs) 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 47388?
ZIP code 47388 in Sulphur Springs, IN has a population of 384 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 47388?
The median household income in ZIP 47388 is $48,125, which is 37% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 47388?
The median home value in ZIP 47388 is $142,600, which is 49% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 47388?
The largest racial group in ZIP 47388 is White at 99.7%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.3% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 47388?
ZIP code 47388 has 9 business establishments employing approximately 85 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 47388?
In ZIP code 47388, 74.8% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 37.2% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 47388?
In ZIP code 47388, approximately 91.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 8.3% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 47388?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 47388 is 7.3% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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