ZIP Code 47388

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Sulphur Springs · Henry County · Indiana

Population
384

513/sq mi

Median income
$48,125

▼ 37% vs US

higher than 12% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$142,600

▼ 49% vs US

higher than 23% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
37.2%

Median age 48.2

Land area
0.7 sq mi

Indiana/Indianapolis

ZIP code 47388 in Sulphur Springs, Indiana has a population of 384. The median household income is $48,125, which is 37% below the national average. Median home value is $142,600, 49% below the US average. 37.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 47388 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 0.7 square miles in Sulphur Springs, Henry County, Indiana. The area is home to 384 residents, producing a population density of 513 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 47388 against Indiana and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 47388 sits at $48,125 (35% below the Indiana average), while per-capita income is $25,862. The poverty rate stands at 7.3% and the unemployment rate at 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 direct signal of whether 47388 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 37.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 48.2, and the average commute is . We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Henry County, so you can benchmark 47388 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 →

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 47388, Sulphur Springs, 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

384

Population

0.7

Area (sq mi)

513

People / sq mi

Indiana/Indianapolis

Time Zone

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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

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 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

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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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Official Data Resources for Sulphur Springs, 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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