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 Moderate-density area
- $52,200
- Median income Below-median income area
- $166,900
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 15.4%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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
- 33rd 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.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 47454 (Paoli, IN) rose +13.6% from 2023 to 2024.
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 average Indiana ZIP), while per-capita income is $34,834. The poverty rate is 16.5%, with unemployment at 5.1%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $166,900 (14% below the average Indiana ZIP) and median rent is $862; 78.5% of occupied 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. The page also surfaces 3 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 2 more in Orange County, so 47454 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 47454
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Paoli, IN
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 47454.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
25 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
25 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
20 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
19 establishments
- Finance and insurance
Finance and insurance
16 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 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
Who lives in ZIP 47454?
40.9
Median Age
49.4%
Male
50.6%
Female
0.4%
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?
$52,200
Median Household Income
-29% vs state ZIP avg
$34,834
Per Capita Income
16.5%
Poverty Rate
5.1%
Unemployment Rate
27.9 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 47454 ranks among Indiana ZIPs
Paoli, 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)
$52,200 12th percentile higher than 12% 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
3,478housing units
3,478
Total Housing Units
3,018
Occupied Units
460
Vacant Units
2.44
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$166,900
Median Home Value
-14% vs state ZIP avg
$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.
- 47454
Paoli (47454)
7,688 residents
- 47452
Orleans (47452)
5,359 residents
- 47140 2,669
Marengo (47140)
2,669 residents
- 47125 1,658
Hardinsburg (47125)
1,658 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 47454 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 47454 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 47452
Orleans (47452)
$74,484 median income
- 47125
Hardinsburg (47125)
$73,421 median income
- 47140
Marengo (47140)
$65,718 median income
- 47454
Paoli (47454)
$52,200 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.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 47454, 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 (7,688 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 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.
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