Quincy, IN · standard
ZIP Code 47456
Putnam County, Indiana - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 1,200
- 18/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $69,896
- Median income Near-median income area
- $179,400
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 8.4%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Quincy pairs a below-median household income with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 46th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 38th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 18
- people per sq mi
- 96%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 47456 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 47456 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Quincy, Putnam County, Indiana, home to just 1,200 residents across 68.2 square miles, a density of 18 people per square mile, in the Indiana/Indianapolis time zone.
ZIP 47456 reports a modest median household income of $69,896 (5% below the average Indiana ZIP), while per-capita income is $29,794. The poverty rate is 18.5%, with unemployment at 3.1%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $179,400 (7% below the average Indiana ZIP) and median rent is $958; 95.8% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 8.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 43.4, and the average commute is -. The page also surfaces 5 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Putnam County, so 47456 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 47456
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Quincy, IN
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 47456.
- Construction
Construction
3 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
3 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
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 47456, Quincy, 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
1,200
Population
68.2
Area (sq mi)
18
People / sq mi
Indiana/Indianapolis
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 47456?
43.4
Median Age
45.6%
Male
54.4%
Female
0.0%
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?
$69,896
Median Household Income
-5% vs state ZIP avg
$29,794
Per Capita Income
18.5%
Poverty Rate
3.1%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 47456 ranks among Indiana ZIPs
Quincy, 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)
$69,896 47th percentile higher than 47% 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
649housing units
649
Total Housing Units
591
Occupied Units
58
Vacant Units
2.46
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$179,400
Median Home Value
-7% vs state ZIP avg
$958
Median Rent
1979
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 13 business establishments in ZIP 47456, employing approximately 75 people with a combined annual payroll of $4,447,000.
13
Businesses
75
Employees
$4.4M
Annual Payroll
3
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 3 | 23.1% |
| Retail trade | 3 | 23.1% |
| Accommodation and food services | 3 | 23.1% |
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 47456 vs 46125 →
ZIP 47456 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 46120
Cloverdale (46120)
5,954 residents
- 47433
Gosport (47433)
4,025 residents
- 46166 2,306
Paragon (46166)
2,306 residents
- 47456 1,200
Quincy (47456)
1,200 residents
- 46180 1,028
Stilesville (46180)
1,028 residents
- 46125 51
Eminence (46125)
51 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 47456 ranks #4 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 47456 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 46180
Stilesville (46180)
$90,208 median income
- 46166
Paragon (46166)
$86,042 median income
- 47456
Quincy (47456)
$69,896 median income
- 46120
Cloverdale (46120)
$59,970 median income
- 47433
Gosport (47433)
$59,520 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 47456 ranks #3 of 5 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 47456, 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 (1,200 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 47456 in?
ZIP code 47456 (Quincy) is located in Putnam County, Indiana. Putnam County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/putnam-in.
What is the population of ZIP code 47456?
ZIP code 47456 in Quincy, IN has a population of 1,200 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 47456?
The median household income in ZIP 47456 is $69,896, which is 8% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 47456?
The median home value in ZIP 47456 is $179,400, which is 36% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 47456?
The largest racial group in ZIP 47456 is White at 93.2%.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 47456?
ZIP code 47456 has 13 business establishments employing approximately 75 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 47456?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 47456 are: Construction (3), Retail trade (3), Accommodation and food services (3). There are 3 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 47456?
In ZIP code 47456, 49.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 8.4% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 47456?
In ZIP code 47456, approximately 95.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 4.2% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 47456?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 47456 is 18.5% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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