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Paoli, IN · standard

ZIP Code 47454

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

7,688
24/sq mi
$52,200
Median income
$166,900
Median home value
15.4%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Paoli pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

17th pct
household income, US ZIPs
33th pct
home value, US ZIPs
24
people per sq mi
79%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 47454 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 47454 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Paoli, Orange County, Indiana, home to 7,688 residents across 327.1 square miles, a density of 24 people per square mile, in the Indiana/Indianapolis time zone.

ZIP 47454 reports a modest median household income of $52,200 (29% below the Indiana average), while per-capita income is $34,834. Poverty here runs at 16.5%, with unemployment measured at 5.1%. Housing costs here run $166,900 for a typical home value (14% below the state average), with rent averaging $862 a month; 78.5% of homes are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 15.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 40.9, and the average commute is 28 minutes. Beyond these figures, 3 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 2 more sharing Orange County, letting you compare 47454 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 47454

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Paoli, IN

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 47454.

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 47454, Paoli, 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

7,688

Population

327.1

Area (sq mi)

24

People / sq mi

Indiana/Indianapolis

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 47454?

40.9

Median Age

49.4%

Male

50.6%

Female

0.4%

Foreign-Born

White 92.6%
African American 0.2%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 7.3%
Hispanic or Latino 2.8%

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?

$52,200

Median Household Income

-29% vs state

$34,834

Per Capita Income

16.5%

Poverty Rate

5.1%

Unemployment Rate

27.9 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 47454 ranks nationally

Paoli, IN household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$52,200 17th percentile higher than 17% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Above this entry. $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 61.6%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 15.4%

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

What does housing look like?

3,478

Total Housing Units

3,018

Occupied Units

460

Vacant Units

2.44

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 78.5%
Renter 21.5%

$166,900

Median Home Value

-14% vs state

$862

Median Rent

1980

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 180 business establishments in ZIP 47454, employing approximately 2,902 people with a combined annual payroll of $130,791,000.

180

Businesses

2,902

Employees

$130.8M

Annual Payroll

13

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 25 13.9%
Health care and social assistance 25 13.9%
Accommodation and food services 20 11.1%
Other services (except public administration) 19 10.6%
Finance and insurance 16 8.9%
Construction 13 7.2%
Transportation and warehousing 12 6.7%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 11 6.1%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 10 5.6%
Manufacturing 9 5.0%
Real estate and rental and leasing 6 3.3%
Information 3 1.7%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 3 1.7%

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 47454 vs 47452 →

ZIP 47454 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 47454 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.

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

ZIP 47454 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 47454 ranks #4 of 4 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
47452 Orleans, IN 5,359 8.7 mi
47125 Hardinsburg, IN 1,658 8.9 mi
47140 Marengo, IN 2,669 10.4 mi

More ZIP Codes in Orange County

47452 standard
Orleans, IN
Pop: 5,359
47469 standard
West Baden Springs, IN
Pop: 1,749

Related Areas

Orange County Paoli, IN Indiana

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 47454 in? ▼
ZIP code 47454 (Paoli) is located in Orange County, Indiana. Orange County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/orange-in.
What is the population of ZIP code 47454? ▼
ZIP code 47454 in Paoli, IN has a population of 7,688 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 47454? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 47454 is $52,200, which is 32% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 47454? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 47454 is $166,900, which is 40% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 47454? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 47454 is White at 92.6%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.8% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 47454? ▼
ZIP code 47454 has 180 business establishments employing approximately 2,902 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 47454? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 47454 are: Retail trade (25), Health care and social assistance (25), Accommodation and food services (20). There are 13 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 47454? ▼
In ZIP code 47454, 61.6% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 15.4% 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 47454? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 47454 is 27.9 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 47454? ▼
In ZIP code 47454, approximately 78.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 21.5% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 47454? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 47454 is 16.5% 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.