Linton, IN · standard
ZIP Code 47441
Greene County, Indiana - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 9,269
- 53/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $47,636
- Median income Below-median income area
- $119,000
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 15.3%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Linton pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 12th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 16th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 53
- people per sq mi
- 69%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 47441 against every reporting US ZIP.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 47441 (Linton, IN) rose +9.3% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 218.2 in 2023 to 238.5 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 47441 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Linton, Greene County, Indiana, home to 9,269 residents across 173.6 square miles, a density of 53 people per square mile, in the Indiana/Indianapolis time zone.
ZIP 47441 reports a modest median household income of $47,636 (35% below the average Indiana ZIP), while per-capita income is $32,662. The poverty rate is 16.5%, with unemployment at 9.0%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $119,000 (39% below the average Indiana ZIP), and median rent is $772; owner occupancy is 69.3%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 15.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 40.7, and the average commute is 26 minutes. The page also surfaces 6 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Greene County, so 47441 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 47441
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Linton, IN
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 47441.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
48 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
31 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
29 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
29 establishments
- Construction 16
Construction
16 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 47441, Linton, 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
9,269
Population
173.6
Area (sq mi)
53
People / sq mi
Indiana/Indianapolis
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 47441?
40.7
Median Age
48.6%
Male
51.4%
Female
0.8%
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?
$47,636
Median Household Income
-35% vs state ZIP avg
$32,662
Per Capita Income
16.5%
Poverty Rate
9.0%
Unemployment Rate
25.8 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 47441 ranks among Indiana ZIPs
Linton, 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)
$47,636 6th percentile higher than 6% of 721 Indiana ZIPs
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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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
4,117housing units
4,117
Total Housing Units
3,842
Occupied Units
275
Vacant Units
2.29
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$119,000
Median Home Value
-39% vs state ZIP avg
$772
Median Rent
1974
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
+9.3%
YoY Change (2024)
238
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+138%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 47441 have increased 9.3% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +138% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | -0.4% | 147 |
| 2021 | +16.3% | 171 |
| 2022 | +13.1% | 193 |
| 2023 | +12.9% | 218 |
| 2024 | +9.3% | 238 |
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 218 business establishments in ZIP 47441, employing approximately 2,302 people with a combined annual payroll of $85,015,000.
218
Businesses
2,302
Employees
$85.0M
Annual Payroll
13
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 48 | 22.0% |
| Health care and social assistance | 31 | 14.2% |
| Accommodation and food services | 29 | 13.3% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 29 | 13.3% |
| Construction | 16 | 7.3% |
| Finance and insurance | 15 | 6.9% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 10 | 4.6% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 10 | 4.6% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 7 | 3.2% |
| Manufacturing | 5 | 2.3% |
| Wholesale trade | 5 | 2.3% |
| Educational services | 4 | 1.8% |
| Information | 3 | 1.4% |
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 47441 vs 47848 →
ZIP 47441 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
- 47848 1,691
Dugger (47848)
1,691 residents
- 47443 1,233
Lyons (47443)
1,233 residents
- 47578 776
Sandborn (47578)
776 residents
- 47465 750
Switz City (47465)
750 residents
- 47855 546
Hymera (47855)
546 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 47441 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 47441 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 47848
Dugger (47848)
$60,581 median income
- 47443
Lyons (47443)
$58,274 median income
- 47438
Jasonville (47438)
$56,941 median income
- 47578
Sandborn (47578)
$56,641 median income
- 47465
Switz City (47465)
$53,750 median income
- 47441
Linton (47441)
$47,636 median income
- 47855
Hymera (47855)
$47,102 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 47441 ranks #6 of 7 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 47441, 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 (9,269 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What county is ZIP code 47441 in?
ZIP code 47441 (Linton) 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 47441?
ZIP code 47441 in Linton, IN has a population of 9,269 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 47441?
The median household income in ZIP 47441 is $47,636, which is 38% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 47441?
The median home value in ZIP 47441 is $119,000, which is 57% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 47441?
The largest racial group in ZIP 47441 is White at 97.1%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.0% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 47441?
ZIP code 47441 has 218 business establishments employing approximately 2,302 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 47441?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 47441 are: Retail trade (48), Health care and social assistance (31), Accommodation and food services (29). There are 13 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 47441?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 47441 increased by 9.3% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 138%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 47441?
In ZIP code 47441, 59.8% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 15.3% 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 47441?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 47441 is 25.8 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 47441?
In ZIP code 47441, approximately 69.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 30.7% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 47441?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 47441 is 16.5% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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