ZIP Code 47459

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Solsberry · Greene County · Indiana

Population
3,795

25/sq mi

Median income
$76,061

▼ 0% vs US

higher than 57% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$244,100

▼ 12% vs US

higher than 56% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
20.2%

Median age 46.6

Land area
151.2 sq mi

Indiana/Indianapolis

ZIP code 47459 in Solsberry, Indiana has a population of 3,795. The median household income is $76,061, which is 0% below the national average. Median home value is $244,100, 12% below the US average. 20.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 47459 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 151.2 square miles in Solsberry, Greene County, Indiana. The area is home to 3,795 residents, producing a population density of 25 people per square mile, and falls within the Indiana/Indianapolis time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 47459 against Indiana and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 47459 sits at $76,061 (3% above the Indiana average), while per-capita income is $48,967. The poverty rate stands at 9.1% and the unemployment rate at 3.5%. On housing, the median home value is $244,100 (26% above the state average) with median rent at $778 per month, and 93.2% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 47459 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 20.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 46.6, and the average commute is 26 minutes. We also surface 2 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Greene County, so you can benchmark 47459 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →

Top industries in ZIP 47459

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 47459.

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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 47459, Solsberry, IN · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

3,795

Population

151.2

Area (sq mi)

25

People / sq mi

Indiana/Indianapolis

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 47459?

46.6

Median Age

52.9%

Male

47.1%

Female

0.0%

Foreign-Born

White 95.3%
African American 1.5%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 3.2%
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?

$76,061

Median Household Income

+3% vs state

$48,967

Per Capita Income

9.1%

Poverty Rate

3.5%

Unemployment Rate

26.0 min

Mean Commute Time

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

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 56.2%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 20.2%

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

What does housing look like?

1,467

Total Housing Units

1,344

Occupied Units

123

Vacant Units

2.59

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 93.2%
Renter 6.8%

$244,100

Median Home Value

+26% vs state

$778

Median Rent

1991

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 35 business establishments in ZIP 47459, employing approximately 146 people with a combined annual payroll of $5,459,000.

35

Businesses

146

Employees

$5.5M

Annual Payroll

6

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 8 22.9%
Manufacturing 6 17.1%
Retail trade 4 11.4%
Transportation and warehousing 4 11.4%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 4 11.4%
Other services (except public administration) 3 8.6%

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 47459 vs 47403 →

ZIP Code City Population Distance
47403 Bloomington, IN 30,955 7.7 mi
47424 Bloomfield, IN 9,525 9.1 mi

More ZIP Codes in Greene County

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 47459 in?
ZIP code 47459 (Solsberry) is located in Greene County, Indiana. Greene County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/greene-in.
What is the population of ZIP code 47459?
ZIP code 47459 in Solsberry, IN has a population of 3,795 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 47459?
The median household income in ZIP 47459 is $76,061, which is 0% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 47459?
The median home value in ZIP 47459 is $244,100, which is 12% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 47459?
The largest racial group in ZIP 47459 is White at 95.3%.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 47459?
ZIP code 47459 has 35 business establishments employing approximately 146 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 47459?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 47459 are: Construction (8), Manufacturing (6), Retail trade (4). There are 6 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 47459?
In ZIP code 47459, 56.2% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 20.2% 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 47459?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 47459 is 26.0 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 47459?
In ZIP code 47459, approximately 93.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 6.8% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 47459?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 47459 is 9.1% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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Official Data Resources for Solsberry, IN

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Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023). Business data: Source: Census ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023. Home value trends: Source: FHFA House Price Index (HPI), Five-Digit ZIP Codes.

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