Mitchell, IN · standard
ZIP Code 47446
Lawrence County, Indiana - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 9,990
- 32/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $50,337
- Median income Below-median income area
- $146,000
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 14.6%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Mitchell pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 15th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 24th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 32
- people per sq mi
- 79%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 47446 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 47446 (Mitchell, IN) rose +7.3% from 2023 to 2024.
ZIP code 47446 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Mitchell, Lawrence County, Indiana, home to 9,990 residents across 312.2 square miles, a density of 32 people per square mile, in the Indiana/Indianapolis time zone.
ZIP 47446 reports a modest median household income of $50,337 (32% below the average Indiana ZIP), while per-capita income is $27,902. The poverty rate is 16.4%, with unemployment at 8.9%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $146,000 (25% below the average Indiana ZIP), and median rent is $880; owner occupancy is 79.0%.
Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 14.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 40.7, and the average commute is 22 minutes. The page also surfaces 4 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Lawrence County, so 47446 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 47446
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Mitchell, IN
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 47446.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
34 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
17 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
15 establishments
- Construction
Construction
14 establishments
- Finance and insurance 11
Finance and insurance
11 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 47446, Mitchell, 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
9,990
Population
312.2
Area (sq mi)
32
People / sq mi
Indiana/Indianapolis
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 47446?
40.7
Median Age
48.8%
Male
51.2%
Female
3.4%
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?
$50,337
Median Household Income
-32% vs state ZIP avg
$27,902
Per Capita Income
16.4%
Poverty Rate
8.9%
Unemployment Rate
21.9 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 47446 ranks among Indiana ZIPs
Mitchell, 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)
$50,337 10th percentile higher than 10% 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
4,121housing units
4,121
Total Housing Units
3,903
Occupied Units
218
Vacant Units
2.33
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$146,000
Median Home Value
-25% vs state ZIP avg
$880
Median Rent
1986
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 139 business establishments in ZIP 47446, employing approximately 2,118 people with a combined annual payroll of $96,140,000.
139
Businesses
2,118
Employees
$96.1M
Annual Payroll
11
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 34 | 24.5% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 17 | 12.2% |
| Health care and social assistance | 15 | 10.8% |
| Construction | 14 | 10.1% |
| Finance and insurance | 11 | 7.9% |
| Manufacturing | 9 | 6.5% |
| Accommodation and food services | 9 | 6.5% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 6 | 4.3% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 6 | 4.3% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 6 | 4.3% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 6 | 4.3% |
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 47446 vs 47421 →
ZIP 47446 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 47421
Bedford (47421)
27,831 residents
- 47446 9,990
Mitchell (47446)
9,990 residents
- 47452 5,359
Orleans (47452)
5,359 residents
- 47469 1,749
West Baden Springs (47469)
1,749 residents
- 47470 1,735
Williams (47470)
1,735 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 47446 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 47446 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 47470
Williams (47470)
$90,750 median income
- 47452
Orleans (47452)
$74,484 median income
- 47421
Bedford (47421)
$68,108 median income
- 47469
West Baden Springs (47469)
$63,529 median income
- 47446
Mitchell (47446)
$50,337 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 47446 ranks #5 of 5 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 47446, 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 (9,990 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 47446 in?
ZIP code 47446 (Mitchell) is located in Lawrence County, Indiana. Lawrence County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/lawrence-in.
What is the population of ZIP code 47446?
ZIP code 47446 in Mitchell, IN has a population of 9,990 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 47446?
The median household income in ZIP 47446 is $50,337, which is 34% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 47446?
The median home value in ZIP 47446 is $146,000, which is 48% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 47446?
The largest racial group in ZIP 47446 is White at 92.5%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.6% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 47446?
ZIP code 47446 has 139 business establishments employing approximately 2,118 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 47446?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 47446 are: Retail trade (34), Other services (except public administration) (17), Health care and social assistance (15). There are 11 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 47446?
In ZIP code 47446, 58.7% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 14.6% 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 47446?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 47446 is 21.9 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 47446?
In ZIP code 47446, approximately 79.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 21.0% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 47446?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 47446 is 16.4% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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