PlainZIP

Crane, IN · standard

ZIP Code 47522

Martin County, Indiana - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

246
11/sq mi
$46,719
Median income
$103,600
Median home value
6.7%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Crane pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, renter-heavy area.

11th pct
household income, US ZIPs
11th pct
home value, US ZIPs
11
people per sq mi
25%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 47522 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 47522 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Crane, Martin County, Indiana, home to just 246 residents across 22.0 square miles, a density of 11 people per square mile, in the Indiana/Vincennes time zone.

ZIP 47522 reports a modest median household income of $46,719 (37% below the Indiana average), while per-capita income is $30,798. Poverty here runs at 27.7%, with unemployment measured at 2.7%. Housing costs here run $103,600 for a typical home value (46% below the state average), with rent averaging $673 a month; 24.8% of homes are owner-occupied.

Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 6.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 49.6, and the average commute is -. To put 47522 in local context, 4 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 2 additional ZIPs in Martin County, for a geography-aware comparison.

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 →

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 47522, Crane, 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

246

Population

22.0

Area (sq mi)

11

People / sq mi

Indiana/Vincennes

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 47522?

49.6

Median Age

56.1%

Male

43.9%

Female

1.6%

Foreign-Born

White 87.1%
African American 5.3%
Asian 0.3%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 6.9%
Hispanic or Latino 4.4%

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?

$46,719

Median Household Income

-37% vs state

$30,798

Per Capita Income

27.7%

Poverty Rate

2.7%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 47522 ranks nationally

Crane, IN household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$46,719 11th percentile higher than 11% 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 52.3%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 6.7%

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

What does housing look like?

151

Total Housing Units

137

Occupied Units

14

Vacant Units

1.90

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 24.8%
Renter 75.2%

$103,600

Median Home Value

-46% vs state

$673

Median Rent

1955

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 43 business establishments in ZIP 47522, employing approximately 557 people with a combined annual payroll of $38,273,000.

43

Businesses

557

Employees

$38.3M

Annual Payroll

2

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Professional, scientific, and technical services 32 74.4%
Accommodation and food services 3 7.0%

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 47522 vs 47457 →

ZIP 47522 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 47522 ranks #4 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 47522 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 47522 ranks #4 of 4 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
47457 Scotland, IN 134 3.9 mi
47453 Owensburg, IN 498 4.2 mi
47424 Bloomfield, IN 9,525 9.4 mi
47562 Odon, IN 4,658 8.7 mi

More ZIP Codes in Martin County

47553 standard
Loogootee, IN
Pop: 8,495
47581 standard
Shoals, IN
Pop: 3,883

Related Areas

Martin County Crane, IN Indiana

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 47522 in? ▼
ZIP code 47522 (Crane) is located in Martin County, Indiana. Martin County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/martin-in.
What is the population of ZIP code 47522? ▼
ZIP code 47522 in Crane, IN has a population of 246 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 47522? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 47522 is $46,719, which is 39% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 47522? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 47522 is $103,600, which is 63% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 47522? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 47522 is White at 87.1%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 4.4% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 47522? ▼
ZIP code 47522 has 43 business establishments employing approximately 557 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 47522? ▼
In ZIP code 47522, 52.3% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 6.7% 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 47522? ▼
In ZIP code 47522, approximately 24.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 75.2% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 47522? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 47522 is 27.7% 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.