ZIP Code 47431

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Freedom · Owen County · Indiana

Population
1,366

14/sq mi

Median income
$61,948

▼ 19% vs US

higher than 33% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$163,500

▼ 41% vs US

higher than 31% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
9.5%

Median age 32.8

Land area
95.5 sq mi

Indiana/Indianapolis

ZIP code 47431 in Freedom, Indiana has a population of 1,366. The median household income is $61,948, which is 19% below the national average. Median home value is $163,500, 41% below the US average. 9.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 47431 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 95.5 square miles in Freedom, Owen County, Indiana. The area is home to 1,366 residents, producing a population density of 14 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 47431 against Indiana and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 47431 sits at $61,948 (16% below the Indiana average), while per-capita income is $31,038. The poverty rate stands at 10.3% and the unemployment rate at 1.2%. On housing, the median home value is $163,500 (16% below the state average) with median rent at $742 per month, and 88.9% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 47431 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 9.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 32.8, and the average commute is . We also surface 5 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 5 additional ZIPs sharing Owen County, so you can benchmark 47431 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 47431, Freedom, 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

1,366

Population

95.5

Area (sq mi)

14

People / sq mi

Indiana/Indianapolis

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 47431?

32.8

Median Age

53.4%

Male

46.6%

Female

1.9%

Foreign-Born

White 96.6%
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 2.1%
Hispanic or Latino 3.4%

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?

$61,948

Median Household Income

-16% vs state

$31,038

Per Capita Income

10.3%

Poverty Rate

1.2%

Unemployment Rate

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

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 60.7%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 9.5%

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

What does housing look like?

651

Total Housing Units

548

Occupied Units

103

Vacant Units

3.03

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 88.9%
Renter 11.1%

$163,500

Median Home Value

-16% vs state

$742

Median Rent

1992

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 11 business establishments in ZIP 47431, employing approximately 45 people with a combined annual payroll of $2,697,000.

11

Businesses

45

Employees

$2.7M

Annual Payroll

2

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 3 27.3%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 3 27.3%

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 47431 vs 47427 →

ZIP Code City Population Distance
47427 Coal City, IN 1,093 6.1 mi
47455 Patricksburg, IN 124 6.1 mi
47460 Spencer, IN 11,471 6.7 mi
47833 Bowling Green, IN 1,010 9.3 mi
47471 Worthington, IN 2,727 8.6 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 47431 in?
ZIP code 47431 (Freedom) is located in Owen County, Indiana. Owen County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/owen-in.
What is the population of ZIP code 47431?
ZIP code 47431 in Freedom, IN has a population of 1,366 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 47431?
The median household income in ZIP 47431 is $61,948, which is 19% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 47431?
The median home value in ZIP 47431 is $163,500, which is 41% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 47431?
The largest racial group in ZIP 47431 is White at 96.6%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 3.4% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 47431?
ZIP code 47431 has 11 business establishments employing approximately 45 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 47431?
In ZIP code 47431, 60.7% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 9.5% 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 47431?
In ZIP code 47431, approximately 88.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 11.1% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 47431?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 47431 is 10.3% 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 Freedom, 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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