ZIP Code 47471

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Worthington · Greene County · Indiana

Population
2,727

15/sq mi

Median income
$69,609

▼ 9% vs US

higher than 46% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$147,900

▼ 47% vs US

higher than 25% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
18.5%

Median age 37.3

Land area
178.2 sq mi

Indiana/Indianapolis

ZIP code 47471 in Worthington, Indiana has a population of 2,727. The median household income is $69,609, which is 9% below the national average. Median home value is $147,900, 47% below the US average. 18.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 47471 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 178.2 square miles in Worthington, Greene County, Indiana. The area is home to 2,727 residents, producing a population density of 15 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 47471 against Indiana and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 47471 sits at $69,609 (5% below the Indiana average), while per-capita income is $39,796. The poverty rate stands at 14.8% and the unemployment rate at 3.9%. On housing, the median home value is $147,900 (24% below the state average) with median rent at $627 per month, and 83.9% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 47471 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 18.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 37.3, and the average commute is 35 minutes. We also surface 5 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Greene County, so you can benchmark 47471 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 47471

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 47471.

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 47471, Worthington, 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

2,727

Population

178.2

Area (sq mi)

15

People / sq mi

Indiana/Indianapolis

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 47471?

37.3

Median Age

52.3%

Male

47.7%

Female

1.5%

Foreign-Born

White 95.5%
African American 0.0%
Asian 0.2%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 4.2%
Hispanic or Latino 4.5%

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

$39,796

Per Capita Income

14.8%

Poverty Rate

3.9%

Unemployment Rate

35.1 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 56.0%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 18.5%

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

What does housing look like?

1,196

Total Housing Units

1,090

Occupied Units

106

Vacant Units

2.53

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 83.9%
Renter 16.1%

$147,900

Median Home Value

-24% vs state

$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

Want a side-by-side? Compare 47471 vs 47427 →

ZIP Code City Population Distance
47427 Coal City, IN 1,093 6.8 mi
47465 Switz City, IN 750 6.9 mi
47431 Freedom, IN 1,366 8.6 mi
47841 Clay City, IN 2,138 11.0 mi
47424 Bloomfield, IN 9,525 10.8 mi

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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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Official Data Resources for Worthington, IN

Verify and explore additional data for this area using these official government sources.

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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