Solsberry, IN · standard
ZIP Code 47459
Greene County, Indiana - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 3,795
- 25/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $76,061
- Median income Near-median income area
- $244,100
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 20.2%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Solsberry pairs an above-median household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 43%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 44%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 25
- people per sq mi
- 93%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 47459 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 47459 covers 151.2 square miles in Solsberry, Greene County, Indiana (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 3,795 residents on file, a density of 25 people per square mile, in the Indiana/Indianapolis time zone.
ZIP 47459 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $76,061 (3% above the average Indiana ZIP), while per-capita income is $48,967. The poverty rate is 9.1%, with unemployment at 3.5%; those measures add context to the income figure. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $244,100 (26% above the average Indiana ZIP), while 93.2% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $778.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 20.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 46.6, and the average commute is 26 minutes. The page also surfaces 2 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Greene County, so 47459 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 47459
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Solsberry, IN
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 47459.
- Construction
Construction
8 establishments
- Manufacturing
Manufacturing
6 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
4 establishments
- Transportation and warehousing
Transportation and warehousing
4 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
4 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 47459, Solsberry, 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
3,795
Population
151.2
Area (sq mi)
25
People / sq mi
Indiana/Indianapolis
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 47459?
46.6
Median Age
52.9%
Male
47.1%
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?
$76,061
Median Household Income
+3% vs state ZIP avg
$48,967
Per Capita Income
9.1%
Poverty Rate
3.5%
Unemployment Rate
26.0 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 47459 ranks among Indiana ZIPs
Solsberry, 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)
$76,061 Top 39% higher than 61% 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
1,467housing units
1,467
Total Housing Units
1,344
Occupied Units
123
Vacant Units
2.59
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$244,100
Median Home Value
+26% vs state ZIP avg
$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
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ZIP 47459 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 47403
Bloomington (47403)
30,955 residents
- 47424 9,525
Bloomfield (47424)
9,525 residents
- 47459 3,795
Solsberry (47459)
3,795 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 47459 ranks #3 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 47459 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 47459
Solsberry (47459)
$76,061 median income
- 47424
Bloomfield (47424)
$72,558 median income
- 47403
Bloomington (47403)
$70,582 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 47459 ranks the highest of 3 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 47459, 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 (3,795 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 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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