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 Low-density area
- $46,719
- Median income Below-median income area
- $103,600
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 6.7%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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 average Indiana ZIP), while per-capita income is $30,798. The poverty rate is 27.7%, so the area-level income figures should not be treated as typical household experience. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $103,600 (46% below the average Indiana ZIP), and median rent is $673; owner occupancy is 24.8%.
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 -. The page also surfaces 4 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 2 more in Martin County, so 47522 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 →
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
Who lives in ZIP 47522?
49.6
Median Age
56.1%
Male
43.9%
Female
1.6%
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?
$46,719
Median Household Income
-37% vs state ZIP avg
$30,798
Per Capita Income
27.7%
Poverty Rate
2.7%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 47522 ranks among Indiana ZIPs
Crane, 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)
$46,719 5th percentile higher than 5% of 721 Indiana ZIPs
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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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
151housing units
151
Total Housing Units
137
Occupied Units
14
Vacant Units
1.90
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$103,600
Median Home Value
-46% vs state ZIP avg
$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.
- 47424
Bloomfield (47424)
9,525 residents
- 47562
Odon (47562)
4,658 residents
- 47453 498
Owensburg (47453)
498 residents
- 47522 246
Crane (47522)
246 residents
- 47457 134
Scotland (47457)
134 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 47522 ranks #4 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 47522 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 47424
Bloomfield (47424)
$72,558 median income
- 47562
Odon (47562)
$71,250 median income
- 47453
Owensburg (47453)
$60,417 median income
- 47522
Crane (47522)
$46,719 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.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 47522, 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 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.
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