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 High-density area
- $60,938
- Median income Below-median income area
- $126,400
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 25.3%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Oolitic pairs a below-median household income with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.
- 31st 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 average Indiana ZIP), while per-capita income is $30,738. Both reported hardship measures are comparatively low in absolute terms: poverty is 3.9% and unemployment is 3.8%. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $126,400 (35% below the average Indiana ZIP), and median rent is $814; owner occupancy is 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. The page also surfaces 6 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Lawrence County, so 47451 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 47451
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Oolitic, IN
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 47451.
- Construction
Construction
7 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
4 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
3 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 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
Who lives in ZIP 47451?
44.0
Median Age
46.5%
Male
53.5%
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?
$60,938
Median Household Income
-17% vs state ZIP avg
$30,738
Per Capita Income
3.9%
Poverty Rate
3.8%
Unemployment Rate
22.1 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 47451 ranks among Indiana ZIPs
Oolitic, 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)
$60,938 27th percentile higher than 27% 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
732housing units
732
Total Housing Units
614
Occupied Units
118
Vacant Units
2.60
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$126,400
Median Home Value
-35% vs state ZIP avg
$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.
- 47421
Bedford (47421)
27,831 residents
- 47462 4,871
Springville (47462)
4,871 residents
- 47470 1,735
Williams (47470)
1,735 residents
- 47436 1,663
Heltonville (47436)
1,663 residents
- 47451 1,228
Oolitic (47451)
1,228 residents
- 47420 135
Avoca (47420)
135 residents
- 47434 76
Harrodsburg (47434)
76 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 47451 ranks #5 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 47451 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 47420
Avoca (47420)
$113,333 median income
- 47462
Springville (47462)
$93,785 median income
- 47470
Williams (47470)
$90,750 median income
- 47436
Heltonville (47436)
$75,278 median income
- 47421
Bedford (47421)
$68,108 median income
- 47451
Oolitic (47451)
$60,938 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.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 47451, 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 (1,228 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 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.
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