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ZIP Code 47834

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

19,215
49/sq mi
$68,578
Median income
$157,600
Median home value
19.8%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Brazil pairs a below-median household income with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

44th pct
household income, US ZIPs
28th pct
home value, US ZIPs
49
people per sq mi
80%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 47834 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 47834 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Brazil, Clay County, Indiana, home to 19,215 residents across 389.0 square miles, a density of 49 people per square mile, in the Indiana/Indianapolis time zone.

ZIP 47834 reports a modest median household income of $68,578 (7% below the Indiana average), while per-capita income is $41,468. 12.1% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 3.7%. The typical home here is valued at $157,600 (19% below the state average); renters pay a median of $896 monthly, and 80.1% of units are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 19.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 43.1, and the average commute is 28 minutes. Beyond these figures, 6 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing Clay County, letting you compare 47834 to its immediate surroundings rather than a national baseline alone.

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 →

Top industries in ZIP 47834

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Brazil, IN

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 + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, 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; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

19,215

Population

389.0

Area (sq mi)

49

People / sq mi

Indiana/Indianapolis

Time Zone

standard

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

How ZIP 47834 ranks nationally

Brazil, IN household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$68,578 44th percentile higher than 44% 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%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). This entry sits in this band. $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 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)

How have home values changed over time?

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

Want a side-by-side? Compare 47834 vs 47857 →

ZIP 47834 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 47834 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 47834 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 47834 ranks #3 of 6 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
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

More ZIP Codes in Clay County

47841 standard
Clay City, IN
Pop: 2,138
47840 standard
Centerpoint, IN
Pop: 1,500
47837 standard
Carbon, IN
Pop: 1,231
47858 standard
Lewis, IN
Pop: 698
47846 standard
Cory, IN
Pop: 638
47857 standard
Knightsville, IN
Pop: 571

Related Areas

Clay County Brazil, IN Indiana

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.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.