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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
$48,125
Median income
$142,600
Median home value
37.2%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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
23th 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 Indiana average), while per-capita income is $25,862. 7.3% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 12.7%. On housing, the median home value is $142,600 (26% below the state average) with median rent at $971 per month, and 91.7% of occupied units are owner-occupied.

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 -. Beyond these figures, 10 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing Henry County, letting you compare 47388 to its immediate surroundings rather than a national baseline alone.

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

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Who lives in ZIP 47388?

48.2

Median Age

54.5%

Male

45.5%

Female

0.8%

Foreign-Born

White 99.7%
African American 0.0%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 0.3%
Hispanic or Latino 1.3%

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

$25,862

Per Capita Income

7.3%

Poverty Rate

12.7%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 47388 ranks nationally

Sulphur Springs, IN household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$48,125 12th percentile higher than 12% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Above this entry. $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 74.8%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 37.2%

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

What does housing look like?

171

Total Housing Units

168

Occupied Units

3

Vacant Units

2.37

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 91.7%
Renter 8.3%

$142,600

Median Home Value

-26% vs state

$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.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 47388 ranks #8 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 47388 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 47388 ranks #8 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
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

More ZIP Codes in Henry County

47362 standard
New Castle, IN
Pop: 30,243
47356 standard
Middletown, IN
Pop: 5,781
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

Related Areas

Henry County Sulphur Springs, IN Indiana

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.

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