Jasonville, IN · standard
ZIP Code 47438
Greene County, Indiana - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 4,798
- 31/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $56,941
- Median income Below-median income area
- $126,700
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 11.6%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Jasonville pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 24th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 19th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 31
- people per sq mi
- 79%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 47438 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 47438 covers 153.8 square miles in Jasonville, Greene County, Indiana (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 4,798 residents on file, a density of 31 people per square mile, in the Indiana/Indianapolis time zone.
ZIP 47438 reports a modest median household income of $56,941 (23% below the average Indiana ZIP), while per-capita income is $26,457. The poverty rate is 10.3%, with unemployment at 6.8%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $126,700 (35% below the average Indiana ZIP), and median rent is $811; owner occupancy is 79.1%.
Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 11.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 41, and the average commute is 33 minutes. The page also surfaces 7 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Greene County, so 47438 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 →
Top industries in ZIP 47438
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Jasonville, IN
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 47438.
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
11 establishments
- Construction
Construction
10 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
8 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
6 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
5 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 + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 47438, Jasonville, 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
4,798
Population
153.8
Area (sq mi)
31
People / sq mi
Indiana/Indianapolis
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 47438?
41.0
Median Age
47.5%
Male
52.5%
Female
0.0%
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?
$56,941
Median Household Income
-23% vs state ZIP avg
$26,457
Per Capita Income
10.3%
Poverty Rate
6.8%
Unemployment Rate
32.8 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 47438 ranks among Indiana ZIPs
Jasonville, 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)
$56,941 18th percentile higher than 18% 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
1,924housing units
1,924
Total Housing Units
1,739
Occupied Units
185
Vacant Units
2.37
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$126,700
Median Home Value
-35% vs state ZIP avg
$811
Median Rent
1973
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 50 business establishments in ZIP 47438, employing approximately 308 people with a combined annual payroll of $8,164,000.
50
Businesses
308
Employees
$8.2M
Annual Payroll
5
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Other services (except public administration) | 11 | 22.0% |
| Construction | 10 | 20.0% |
| Retail trade | 8 | 16.0% |
| Health care and social assistance | 6 | 12.0% |
| Accommodation and food services | 5 | 10.0% |
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 47438 vs 47441 →
ZIP 47438 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 47441
Linton (47441)
9,269 residents
- 47438
Jasonville (47438)
4,798 residents
- 47841 2,138
Clay City (47841)
2,138 residents
- 47848 1,691
Dugger (47848)
1,691 residents
- 47465 750
Switz City (47465)
750 residents
- 47858 698
Lewis (47858)
698 residents
- 47855 546
Hymera (47855)
546 residents
- 47866 347
Pimento (47866)
347 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 47438 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 47438 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 47866
Pimento (47866)
$81,681 median income
- 47841
Clay City (47841)
$71,346 median income
- 47848
Dugger (47848)
$60,581 median income
- 47438
Jasonville (47438)
$56,941 median income
- 47465
Switz City (47465)
$53,750 median income
- 47858
Lewis (47858)
$49,473 median income
- 47441
Linton (47441)
$47,636 median income
- 47855
Hymera (47855)
$47,102 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 47438 ranks #4 of 8 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 47438, both outside IN so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (4,798 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
More ZIP Codes in Greene County
Related Areas
Frequently Asked Questions
What county is ZIP code 47438 in?
ZIP code 47438 (Jasonville) is located in Greene County, Indiana. Greene County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/greene-in.
What is the population of ZIP code 47438?
ZIP code 47438 in Jasonville, IN has a population of 4,798 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 47438?
The median household income in ZIP 47438 is $56,941, which is 25% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 47438?
The median home value in ZIP 47438 is $126,700, which is 54% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 47438?
The largest racial group in ZIP 47438 is White at 97.8%.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 47438?
ZIP code 47438 has 50 business establishments employing approximately 308 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 47438?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 47438 are: Other services (except public administration) (11), Construction (10), Retail trade (8). There are 5 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 47438?
In ZIP code 47438, 61.9% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 11.6% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 47438?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 47438 is 32.8 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend more time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 47438?
In ZIP code 47438, approximately 79.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 20.9% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 47438?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 47438 is 10.3% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
Related
Take this with you
What to do with ZIP 47438's numbers, next.
- See how ZIP 47438 compares to a neighboring ZIP code on the same Census fields Compare this ZIP
- Check where Jasonville, IN ranks among every U.S. ZIP code on income, education, or homeownership View national rankings
- Save this ZIP to your shortlist to track alongside others you're considering View your shortlist
ZIP Code Tabulation Areas (ZCTAs) are Census Bureau approximations of USPS ZIP codes; figures describe the ZCTA area, not any single address within it.