Worthington, IN · standard
ZIP Code 47471
Greene County, Indiana - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 2,727
- 15/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $69,609
- Median income Near-median income area
- $147,900
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 18.5%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Worthington pairs a below-median household income with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 46th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 25th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 15
- people per sq mi
- 84%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 47471 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 47471 covers 178.2 square miles in Worthington, Greene County, Indiana (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 2,727 residents on file, a density of 15 people per square mile, in the Indiana/Indianapolis time zone.
ZIP 47471 reports a modest median household income of $69,609 (5% below the average Indiana ZIP), while per-capita income is $39,796. The poverty rate is 14.8%, with unemployment at 3.9%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $147,900 (24% below the average Indiana ZIP), and median rent is $627; owner occupancy is 83.9%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 18.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 37.3, and the average commute is 35 minutes. The page also surfaces 5 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Greene County, so 47471 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 47471
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Worthington, IN
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 47471.
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
11 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
9 establishments
- Construction
Construction
6 establishments
- Manufacturing 4
Manufacturing
4 establishments
- Wholesale trade 4
Wholesale trade
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 47471, Worthington, 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
2,727
Population
178.2
Area (sq mi)
15
People / sq mi
Indiana/Indianapolis
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 47471?
37.3
Median Age
52.3%
Male
47.7%
Female
1.5%
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?
$69,609
Median Household Income
-5% vs state ZIP avg
$39,796
Per Capita Income
14.8%
Poverty Rate
3.9%
Unemployment Rate
35.1 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 47471 ranks among Indiana ZIPs
Worthington, 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)
$69,609 46th percentile higher than 46% 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
1,196housing units
1,196
Total Housing Units
1,090
Occupied Units
106
Vacant Units
2.53
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$147,900
Median Home Value
-24% vs state ZIP avg
$627
Median Rent
1963
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 45 business establishments in ZIP 47471, employing approximately 221 people with a combined annual payroll of $9,572,000.
45
Businesses
221
Employees
$9.6M
Annual Payroll
7
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Other services (except public administration) | 11 | 24.4% |
| Retail trade | 9 | 20.0% |
| Construction | 6 | 13.3% |
| Manufacturing | 4 | 8.9% |
| Wholesale trade | 4 | 8.9% |
| Finance and insurance | 3 | 6.7% |
| Health care and social assistance | 3 | 6.7% |
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 47471 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 47424
Bloomfield (47424)
9,525 residents
- 47471 2,727
Worthington (47471)
2,727 residents
- 47841 2,138
Clay City (47841)
2,138 residents
- 47431 1,366
Freedom (47431)
1,366 residents
- 47427 1,093
Coal City (47427)
1,093 residents
- 47465 750
Switz City (47465)
750 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 47471 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 47471 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 47427
Coal City (47427)
$74,920 median income
- 47424
Bloomfield (47424)
$72,558 median income
- 47841
Clay City (47841)
$71,346 median income
- 47471
Worthington (47471)
$69,609 median income
- 47431
Freedom (47431)
$61,948 median income
- 47465
Switz City (47465)
$53,750 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 47471 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 47471, 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 (2,727 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 47471 in?
ZIP code 47471 (Worthington) 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 47471?
ZIP code 47471 in Worthington, IN has a population of 2,727 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 47471?
The median household income in ZIP 47471 is $69,609, which is 9% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 47471?
The median home value in ZIP 47471 is $147,900, which is 47% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 47471?
The largest racial group in ZIP 47471 is White at 95.5%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 4.5% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 47471?
ZIP code 47471 has 45 business establishments employing approximately 221 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 47471?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 47471 are: Other services (except public administration) (11), Retail trade (9), Construction (6). There are 7 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 47471?
In ZIP code 47471, 56.0% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 18.5% 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 47471?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 47471 is 35.1 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend more time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 47471?
In ZIP code 47471, approximately 83.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 16.1% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 47471?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 47471 is 14.8% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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