Nashville, IN · standard
ZIP Code 47448
Brown County, Indiana - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 7,505
- 15/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $72,537
- Median income Near-median income area
- $312,600
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 27.5%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Nashville pairs an above-median household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 49%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 32%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 15
- people per sq mi
- 83%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 47448 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 47448 (Nashville, IN) rose +5.4% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 224.6 in 2023 to 236.8 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 47448 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Nashville, Brown County, Indiana, home to 7,505 residents across 510.5 square miles, a density of 15 people per square mile, in the Indiana/Indianapolis time zone.
ZIP 47448 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $72,537 (2% below the average Indiana ZIP), while per-capita income is $42,806. Both reported hardship measures are comparatively low in absolute terms: poverty is 7.9% and unemployment is 3.3%. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $312,600 (62% above the average Indiana ZIP), while 82.7% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $915.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 27.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 50.6, and the average commute is 33 minutes. The page also surfaces 1 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 1 more in Brown County, so 47448 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 47448
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Nashville, IN
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 47448.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
79 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
55 establishments
- Construction 23
Construction
23 establishments
- Other services (except public administration) 23
Other services (except public administration)
23 establishments
- Health care and social assistance 22
Health care and social assistance
22 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 47448, Nashville, 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
7,505
Population
510.5
Area (sq mi)
15
People / sq mi
Indiana/Indianapolis
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 47448?
50.6
Median Age
47.8%
Male
52.2%
Female
1.2%
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?
$72,537
Median Household Income
-2% vs state ZIP avg
$42,806
Per Capita Income
7.9%
Poverty Rate
3.3%
Unemployment Rate
33.2 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 47448 ranks among Indiana ZIPs
Nashville, 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)
$72,537 Top 47% higher than 53% 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
4,119housing units
4,119
Total Housing Units
3,419
Occupied Units
700
Vacant Units
2.33
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$312,600
Median Home Value
+62% vs state ZIP avg
$915
Median Rent
1983
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
+5.4%
YoY Change (2024)
237
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+137%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 47448 have increased 5.4% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +137% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +0.3% | 157 |
| 2021 | +12.1% | 176 |
| 2022 | +18.6% | 209 |
| 2023 | +7.4% | 225 |
| 2024 | +5.4% | 237 |
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 290 business establishments in ZIP 47448, employing approximately 2,271 people with a combined annual payroll of $75,277,000.
290
Businesses
2,271
Employees
$75.3M
Annual Payroll
13
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 79 | 27.2% |
| Accommodation and food services | 55 | 19.0% |
| Construction | 23 | 7.9% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 23 | 7.9% |
| Health care and social assistance | 22 | 7.6% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 15 | 5.2% |
| Manufacturing | 12 | 4.1% |
| Finance and insurance | 11 | 3.8% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 10 | 3.5% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 10 | 3.5% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 9 | 3.1% |
| Wholesale trade | 8 | 2.8% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 7 | 2.4% |
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 47448 vs 46164 →
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 46164 | Nineveh, IN | 3,957 | 12.3 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 47448, 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 (7,505 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 47448 in?
ZIP code 47448 (Nashville) is located in Brown County, Indiana. Brown County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/brown-in.
What is the population of ZIP code 47448?
ZIP code 47448 in Nashville, IN has a population of 7,505 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 47448?
The median household income in ZIP 47448 is $72,537, which is 5% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 47448?
The median home value in ZIP 47448 is $312,600, which is 12% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 47448?
The largest racial group in ZIP 47448 is White at 93.4%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.4% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 47448?
ZIP code 47448 has 290 business establishments employing approximately 2,271 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 47448?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 47448 are: Retail trade (79), Accommodation and food services (55), Construction (23). There are 13 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 47448?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 47448 increased by 5.4% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 137%. 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 47448?
In ZIP code 47448, 61.3% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 27.5% 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 47448?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 47448 is 33.2 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 47448?
In ZIP code 47448, approximately 82.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 17.3% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 47448?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 47448 is 7.9% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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