ZIP Code 47394
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Winchester · Randolph County · Indiana
- Population
- 8,470
- Median income
- $59,913
- Median home value
- $111,300
- Bachelor's or higher
- 15.2%
- Land area
- 312.5 sq mi
27/sq mi
▼ 21% vs US
higher than 29% of US ZIPs
▼ 60% vs US
higher than 13% of US ZIPs
Median age 40.8
Indiana/Indianapolis
ZIP code 47394 in Winchester, Indiana has a population of 8,470. The median household income is $59,913, which is 21% below the national average. Median home value is $111,300, 60% below the US average. 15.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 47394 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 312.5 square miles in Winchester, Randolph County, Indiana. The area is home to 8,470 residents, producing a population density of 27 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 47394 against Indiana and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 47394 sits at $59,913 (19% below the Indiana average), while per-capita income is $31,623. The poverty rate stands at 13.5% and the unemployment rate at 5.8%. On housing, the median home value is $111,300 (42% below the state average) with median rent at $797 per month, and 76.7% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 47394 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 15.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 40.8, and the average commute is 19 minutes. We also surface 6 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Randolph County, so you can benchmark 47394 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 47394
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 47394.
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
37 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
29 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
22 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
21 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
20 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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 47394, Winchester, 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
8,470
Population
312.5
Area (sq mi)
27
People / sq mi
Indiana/Indianapolis
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 47394?
40.8
Median Age
49.0%
Male
51.0%
Female
1.6%
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?
$59,913
Median Household Income
-19% vs state
$31,623
Per Capita Income
13.5%
Poverty Rate
5.8%
Unemployment Rate
18.7 min
Mean Commute Time
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?
3,654
Total Housing Units
3,307
Occupied Units
347
Vacant Units
2.33
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$111,300
Median Home Value
-42% vs state
$797
Median Rent
1957
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How have home values changed over time?
FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals
+32.0%
YoY Change (2024)
205
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+105%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 47394 have increased 32.0% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +105% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +1.0% | 120 |
| 2021 | +12.0% | 135 |
| 2022 | +15.6% | 156 |
| 2023 | -0.3% | 155 |
| 2024 | +32.0% | 205 |
Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 219 business establishments in ZIP 47394, employing approximately 3,106 people with a combined annual payroll of $162,188,000.
219
Businesses
3,106
Employees
$162.2M
Annual Payroll
15
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Health care and social assistance | 37 | 16.9% |
| Retail trade | 29 | 13.2% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 22 | 10.1% |
| Accommodation and food services | 21 | 9.6% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 20 | 9.1% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 13 | 5.9% |
| Manufacturing | 12 | 5.5% |
| Finance and insurance | 12 | 5.5% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 12 | 5.5% |
| Construction | 11 | 5.0% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 8 | 3.6% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 7 | 3.2% |
| Wholesale trade | 5 | 2.3% |
| Utilities | 4 | 1.8% |
| Information | 4 | 1.8% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
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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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