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Poland, IN · standard

ZIP Code 47868

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

2,937
20/sq mi
$51,409
Median income
$159,500
Median home value
14.0%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Poland pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

16th pct
household income, US ZIPs
29th pct
home value, US ZIPs
20
people per sq mi
78%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 47868 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 47868 covers 150.6 square miles in Poland, Owen County, Indiana (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 2,937 residents on file, a density of 20 people per square mile, in the Indiana/Indianapolis time zone.

ZIP 47868 reports a modest median household income of $51,409 (30% below the Indiana average), while per-capita income is $32,057. Local economic indicators show a 22.6% poverty rate alongside 4.7% unemployment. The typical home here is valued at $159,500 (18% below the state average); renters pay a median of $939 monthly, and 78.4% of units are owner-occupied.

Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 14.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 46.9, and the average commute is -. To put 47868 in local context, 5 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 5 additional ZIPs in Owen 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 →

Top industries in ZIP 47868

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Poland, IN

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 47868.

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 47868, Poland, 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

2,937

Population

150.6

Area (sq mi)

20

People / sq mi

Indiana/Indianapolis

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 47868?

46.9

Median Age

55.8%

Male

44.2%

Female

0.8%

Foreign-Born

White 92.6%
African American 5.8%
Asian 0.8%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 0.8%
Hispanic or Latino 0.0%

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?

$51,409

Median Household Income

-30% vs state

$32,057

Per Capita Income

22.6%

Poverty Rate

4.7%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 47868 ranks nationally

Poland, IN household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$51,409 16th percentile higher than 16% 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 54.4%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 14.0%

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

What does housing look like?

1,597

Total Housing Units

1,211

Occupied Units

386

Vacant Units

2.20

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 78.4%
Renter 21.6%

$159,500

Median Home Value

-18% vs state

$939

Median Rent

1986

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 24 business establishments in ZIP 47868, employing approximately 57 people with a combined annual payroll of $3,404,000.

24

Businesses

57

Employees

$3.4M

Annual Payroll

3

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 10 41.7%
Accommodation and food services 4 16.7%
Transportation and warehousing 3 12.5%

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 47868 vs 47833 →

ZIP 47868 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 47868 ranks #3 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 47868 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 47868 ranks #5 of 5 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
47833 Bowling Green, IN 1,010 5.4 mi
47455 Patricksburg, IN 124 7.1 mi
46171 Reelsville, IN 1,695 9.5 mi
46120 Cloverdale, IN 5,954 9.3 mi
47460 Spencer, IN 11,471 10.5 mi

More ZIP Codes in Owen County

47460 standard
Spencer, IN
Pop: 11,471
47431 standard
Freedom, IN
Pop: 1,366
47427 standard
Coal City, IN
Pop: 1,093
47833 standard
Bowling Green, IN
Pop: 1,010
47455 standard
Patricksburg, IN
Pop: 124

Related Areas

Owen County Poland, IN Indiana

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 47868 in? ▼
ZIP code 47868 (Poland) is located in Owen County, Indiana. Owen County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/owen-in.
What is the population of ZIP code 47868? ▼
ZIP code 47868 in Poland, IN has a population of 2,937 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 47868? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 47868 is $51,409, which is 33% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 47868? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 47868 is $159,500, which is 43% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 47868? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 47868 is White at 92.6%.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 47868? ▼
ZIP code 47868 has 24 business establishments employing approximately 57 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 47868? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 47868 are: Construction (10), Accommodation and food services (4), Transportation and warehousing (3). There are 3 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 47868? ▼
In ZIP code 47868, 54.4% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 14.0% 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 47868? ▼
In ZIP code 47868, approximately 78.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 21.6% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 47868? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 47868 is 22.6% 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.