ZIP Code 47638
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Wadesville · Posey County · Indiana
- Population
- 3,577
- Median income
- $93,958
- Median home value
- $282,700
- Bachelor's or higher
- 26.6%
- Land area
- 127.3 sq mi
28/sq mi
▲ 23% vs US
higher than 77% of US ZIPs
▲ 2% vs US
higher than 64% of US ZIPs
Median age 43.6
Chicago
ZIP code 47638 in Wadesville, Indiana has a population of 3,577. The median household income is $93,958, which is 23% above the national average. Median home value is $282,700, 2% above the US average. 26.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 47638 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 127.3 square miles in Wadesville, Posey County, Indiana. The area is home to 3,577 residents, producing a population density of 28 people per square mile, and falls within the Chicago time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 47638 against Indiana and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 47638 sits at $93,958 (28% above the Indiana average), while per-capita income is $42,663. The poverty rate stands at 7.5% and the unemployment rate at 0.6%. On housing, the median home value is $282,700 (46% above the state average) with median rent at $1,027 per month, and 84.4% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 47638 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 26.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 43.6, and the average commute is 27 minutes. We also surface 6 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 5 additional ZIPs sharing Posey County, so you can benchmark 47638 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 47638
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 47638.
- Construction
Construction
23 establishments
- Transportation and warehousing 7
Transportation and warehousing
7 establishments
- Other services (except public administration) 6
Other services (except public administration)
6 establishments
- Health care and social assistance 5
Health care and social assistance
5 establishments
- Accommodation and food services 4
Accommodation and food services
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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 47638, Wadesville, 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
3,577
Population
127.3
Area (sq mi)
28
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 47638?
43.6
Median Age
53.5%
Male
46.5%
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?
$93,958
Median Household Income
+28% vs state
$42,663
Per Capita Income
7.5%
Poverty Rate
0.6%
Unemployment Rate
27.2 min
Mean Commute Time
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?
1,445
Total Housing Units
1,445
Occupied Units
0
Vacant Units
2.51
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$282,700
Median Home Value
+46% vs state
$1,027
Median Rent
1986
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How have home values changed over time?
FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals
+3.9%
YoY Change (2024)
210
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+110%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 47638 have increased 3.9% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +110% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | -0.6% | 147 |
| 2021 | +7.8% | 158 |
| 2022 | +17.1% | 185 |
| 2023 | +9.2% | 202 |
| 2024 | +3.9% | 210 |
Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 55 business establishments in ZIP 47638, employing approximately 248 people with a combined annual payroll of $9,114,000.
55
Businesses
248
Employees
$9.1M
Annual Payroll
5
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 23 | 41.8% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 7 | 12.7% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 6 | 10.9% |
| Health care and social assistance | 5 | 9.1% |
| Accommodation and food services | 4 | 7.3% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
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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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