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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
$53,750
Median income
$104,500
Median home value
22.6%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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 Indiana average), while per-capita income is $23,579. The poverty rate stands at 15.9% and the unemployment rate at 1.0%. Housing costs here run $104,500 for a typical home value (46% below the state average), with rent averaging $676 a month; 50.8% of homes are owner-occupied.

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 -. A geography-based comparison follows: 6 ZIP codes within about 10 miles of 47465, plus 6 more within Greene County, give a clearer read than the national average alone.

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.

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 + 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

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Who lives in ZIP 47465?

29.0

Median Age

58.3%

Male

41.7%

Female

0.6%

Foreign-Born

White 97.9%
African American 0.0%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 1.9%
Hispanic or Latino 0.6%

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

$23,579

Per Capita Income

15.9%

Poverty Rate

1.0%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 47465 ranks nationally

Switz City, IN household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$53,750 19th percentile higher than 19% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). This entry sits in this band. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Above this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

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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?

High School Graduate or Higher 50.6%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 22.6%

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

What does housing look like?

260

Total Housing Units

252

Occupied Units

8

Vacant Units

2.49

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 50.8%
Renter 49.2%

$104,500

Median Home Value

-46% vs state

$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.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 47465 ranks #5 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 47465 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

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.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
47441 Linton, IN 9,269 6.7 mi
47471 Worthington, IN 2,727 6.9 mi
47443 Lyons, IN 1,233 6.6 mi
47449 Newberry, IN 413 8.5 mi
47438 Jasonville, IN 4,798 11.1 mi
47457 Scotland, IN 134 12.0 mi

More ZIP Codes in Greene County

47424 standard
Bloomfield, IN
Pop: 9,525
47441 standard
Linton, IN
Pop: 9,269
47438 standard
Jasonville, IN
Pop: 4,798
47459 standard
Solsberry, IN
Pop: 3,795
47471 standard
Worthington, IN
Pop: 2,727
47443 standard
Lyons, IN
Pop: 1,233

Related Areas

Greene County Switz City, IN Indiana

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.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.