ZIP Code 47834

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Brazil · Clay County · Indiana

Population
19,215

49/sq mi

Median income
$68,578

▼ 10% vs US

higher than 44% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$157,600

▼ 43% vs US

higher than 28% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
19.8%

Median age 43.1

Land area
389.0 sq mi

Indiana/Indianapolis

ZIP code 47834 in Brazil, Indiana has a population of 19,215. The median household income is $68,578, which is 10% below the national average. Median home value is $157,600, 43% below the US average. 19.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 47834 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 389.0 square miles in Brazil, Clay County, Indiana. The area is home to 19,215 residents, producing a population density of 49 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 47834 against Indiana and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 47834 sits at $68,578 (7% below the Indiana average), while per-capita income is $41,468. The poverty rate stands at 12.1% and the unemployment rate at 3.7%. On housing, the median home value is $157,600 (19% below the state average) with median rent at $896 per month, and 80.1% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 47834 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 19.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 43.1, and the average commute is 28 minutes. We also surface 6 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Clay County, so you can benchmark 47834 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 47834

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 47834.

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 47834, Brazil, 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

19,215

Population

389.0

Area (sq mi)

49

People / sq mi

Indiana/Indianapolis

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 47834?

43.1

Median Age

48.8%

Male

51.2%

Female

1.6%

Foreign-Born

White 94.0%
African American 0.6%
Asian 0.6%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 3.4%
Hispanic or Latino 2.6%

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?

$68,578

Median Household Income

-7% vs state

$41,468

Per Capita Income

12.1%

Poverty Rate

3.7%

Unemployment Rate

28.3 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 57.5%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 19.8%

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

What does housing look like?

8,551

Total Housing Units

7,732

Occupied Units

819

Vacant Units

2.37

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 80.1%
Renter 19.9%

$157,600

Median Home Value

-19% vs state

$896

Median Rent

1973

Median Year Built

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

FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals

+14.3%

YoY Change (2024)

220

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+120%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 47834 have increased 14.3% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +120% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +4.5% 141
2021 +10.8% 156
2022 +12.8% 176
2023 +9.0% 192
2024 +14.3% 220

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 378 business establishments in ZIP 47834, employing approximately 5,790 people with a combined annual payroll of $254,265,000.

378

Businesses

5,790

Employees

$254.3M

Annual Payroll

15

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 64 16.9%
Health care and social assistance 54 14.3%
Other services (except public administration) 49 13.0%
Construction 44 11.6%
Accommodation and food services 38 10.1%
Finance and insurance 25 6.6%
Manufacturing 23 6.1%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 18 4.8%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 16 4.2%
Transportation and warehousing 14 3.7%
Information 9 2.4%
Real estate and rental and leasing 8 2.1%
Wholesale trade 6 1.6%
Educational services 4 1.1%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 4 1.1%

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 Code City Population Distance
47857 Knightsville, IN 571 1.6 mi
47853 Harmony, IN 134 2.7 mi
47881 Staunton, IN 465 4.7 mi
47837 Carbon, IN 1,231 7.3 mi
47840 Centerpoint, IN 1,500 8.6 mi
47836 Bridgeton, IN 47 8.9 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 47834 in?
ZIP code 47834 (Brazil) is located in Clay County, Indiana. Clay County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/clay-in.
What is the population of ZIP code 47834?
ZIP code 47834 in Brazil, IN has a population of 19,215 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 47834?
The median household income in ZIP 47834 is $68,578, which is 10% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 47834?
The median home value in ZIP 47834 is $157,600, which is 43% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 47834?
The largest racial group in ZIP 47834 is White at 94.0%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.6% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 47834?
ZIP code 47834 has 378 business establishments employing approximately 5,790 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 47834?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 47834 are: Retail trade (64), Health care and social assistance (54), Other services (except public administration) (49). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 47834?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 47834 increased by 14.3% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 120%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 47834?
In ZIP code 47834, 57.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 19.8% 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 47834?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 47834 is 28.3 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 47834?
In ZIP code 47834, approximately 80.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 19.9% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 47834?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 47834 is 12.1% 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 Brazil, IN

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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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