Switz City, IN · standard
ZIP Code 47465
Greene County, Indiana - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 750
- 12/sq mi Low-density area
- $53,750
- Median income Below-median income area
- $104,500
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 22.6%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Switz City pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, mixed-tenure area.
- 19th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 11th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 12
- people per sq mi
- 51%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 47465 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 47465 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Switz City, Greene County, Indiana, home to just 750 residents across 62.0 square miles, a density of 12 people per square mile, in the Indiana/Indianapolis time zone.
ZIP 47465 reports a modest median household income of $53,750 (27% below the average Indiana ZIP), while per-capita income is $23,579. The poverty rate is 15.9%, with unemployment at 1.0%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $104,500 (46% below the average Indiana ZIP), and median rent is $676; owner occupancy is 50.8%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 22.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 29, and the average commute is -. The page also surfaces 6 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Greene County, so 47465 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 47465
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Switz City, IN
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 47465.
- Construction
Construction
4 establishments
- Wholesale trade
Wholesale trade
4 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
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 47465, Switz City, 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
750
Population
62.0
Area (sq mi)
12
People / sq mi
Indiana/Indianapolis
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 47465?
29.0
Median Age
58.3%
Male
41.7%
Female
0.6%
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?
$53,750
Median Household Income
-27% vs state ZIP avg
$23,579
Per Capita Income
15.9%
Poverty Rate
1.0%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 47465 ranks among Indiana ZIPs
Switz City, 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)
$53,750 14th percentile higher than 14% 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
260housing units
260
Total Housing Units
252
Occupied Units
8
Vacant Units
2.49
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$104,500
Median Home Value
-46% vs state ZIP avg
$676
Median Rent
1976
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 20 business establishments in ZIP 47465, employing approximately 178 people with a combined annual payroll of $11,255,000.
20
Businesses
178
Employees
$11.3M
Annual Payroll
3
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 4 | 20.0% |
| Wholesale trade | 4 | 20.0% |
| Retail trade | 3 | 15.0% |
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 47465 vs 47441 →
ZIP 47465 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 47441
Linton (47441)
9,269 residents
- 47438
Jasonville (47438)
4,798 residents
- 47471 2,727
Worthington (47471)
2,727 residents
- 47443 1,233
Lyons (47443)
1,233 residents
- 47465 750
Switz City (47465)
750 residents
- 47449 413
Newberry (47449)
413 residents
- 47457 134
Scotland (47457)
134 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 47465 ranks #5 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 47465 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 47471
Worthington (47471)
$69,609 median income
- 47443
Lyons (47443)
$58,274 median income
- 47438
Jasonville (47438)
$56,941 median income
- 47465
Switz City (47465)
$53,750 median income
- 47449
Newberry (47449)
$50,417 median income
- 47441
Linton (47441)
$47,636 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 47465 ranks #4 of 6 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 47465, both outside IN so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
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 47465 in?
ZIP code 47465 (Switz City) 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 47465?
ZIP code 47465 in Switz City, IN has a population of 750 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 47465?
The median household income in ZIP 47465 is $53,750, which is 30% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 47465?
The median home value in ZIP 47465 is $104,500, which is 62% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 47465?
The largest racial group in ZIP 47465 is White at 97.9%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 0.6% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 47465?
ZIP code 47465 has 20 business establishments employing approximately 178 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 47465?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 47465 are: Construction (4), Wholesale trade (4), Retail trade (3). There are 3 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 47465?
In ZIP code 47465, 50.6% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 22.6% 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 47465?
In ZIP code 47465, approximately 50.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 49.2% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 47465?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 47465 is 15.9% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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