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Oolitic, IN · standard

ZIP Code 47451

Lawrence County, Indiana - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

1,228
255/sq mi
$60,938
Median income
$126,400
Median home value
25.3%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Oolitic pairs a below-median household income with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.

31th pct
household income, US ZIPs
19th pct
home value, US ZIPs
255
people per sq mi
68%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 47451 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 47451 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Oolitic, Lawrence County, Indiana, home to just 1,228 residents across 4.8 square miles, a density of 255 people per square mile, in the Indiana/Indianapolis time zone.

ZIP 47451 reports a modest median household income of $60,938 (17% below the Indiana average), while per-capita income is $30,738. Local economic indicators show a 3.9% poverty rate alongside 3.8% unemployment. Median home value sits at $126,400 (35% below the state average), median rent at $814 a month, and owner-occupancy at 68.4%.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 25.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 44, and the average commute is 22 minutes. Beyond these figures, 6 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing Lawrence County, letting you compare 47451 to its immediate surroundings rather than a national baseline alone.

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 47451

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Oolitic, IN

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 47451.

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 · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

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 47451, Oolitic, 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

1,228

Population

4.8

Area (sq mi)

255

People / sq mi

Indiana/Indianapolis

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 47451?

44.0

Median Age

46.5%

Male

53.5%

Female

0.8%

Foreign-Born

White 86.1%
African American 0.3%
Asian 0.1%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.1%
Two or More Ethnicities 3.5%
Hispanic or Latino 0.0%

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?

$60,938

Median Household Income

-17% vs state

$30,738

Per Capita Income

3.9%

Poverty Rate

3.8%

Unemployment Rate

22.1 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 47451 ranks nationally

Oolitic, IN household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$60,938 31st percentile higher than 31% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). This entry sits in this band. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

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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?

High School Graduate or Higher 56.5%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 25.3%

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

What does housing look like?

732

Total Housing Units

614

Occupied Units

118

Vacant Units

2.60

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 68.4%
Renter 31.6%

$126,400

Median Home Value

-35% vs state

$814

Median Rent

1963

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 20 business establishments in ZIP 47451, employing approximately 137 people with a combined annual payroll of $7,530,000.

20

Businesses

137

Employees

$7.5M

Annual Payroll

3

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 7 35.0%
Other services (except public administration) 4 20.0%
Retail trade 3 15.0%

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 47451 vs 47420 →

ZIP 47451 vs its nearest neighbors, by population

Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 47451 ranks #5 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 47451 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

median income

What this shows By household income, ZIP 47451 ranks #6 of 6 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
47420 Avoca, IN 135 2.0 mi
47421 Bedford, IN 27,831 4.4 mi
47434 Harrodsburg, IN 76 8.3 mi
47462 Springville, IN 4,871 8.0 mi
47436 Heltonville, IN 1,663 8.1 mi
47470 Williams, IN 1,735 8.6 mi

More ZIP Codes in Lawrence County

47421 standard
Bedford, IN
Pop: 27,831
47446 standard
Mitchell, IN
Pop: 9,990
47462 standard
Springville, IN
Pop: 4,871
47470 standard
Williams, IN
Pop: 1,735
47436 standard
Heltonville, IN
Pop: 1,663
47420 standard
Avoca, IN
Pop: 135

Related Areas

Lawrence County Oolitic, IN Indiana

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 47451 in? ▼
ZIP code 47451 (Oolitic) 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 47451? ▼
ZIP code 47451 in Oolitic, IN has a population of 1,228 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 47451? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 47451 is $60,938, which is 20% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 47451? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 47451 is $126,400, which is 55% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 47451? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 47451 is White at 86.1%.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 47451? ▼
ZIP code 47451 has 20 business establishments employing approximately 137 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 47451? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 47451 are: Construction (7), Other services (except public administration) (4), Retail trade (3). There are 3 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 47451? ▼
In ZIP code 47451, 56.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 25.3% 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 47451? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 47451 is 22.1 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 47451? ▼
In ZIP code 47451, approximately 68.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 31.6% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 47451? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 47451 is 3.9% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.