ZIP Code 47923
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Brookston · White County · Indiana
- Population
- 3,494
- Median income
- $80,205
- Median home value
- $202,100
- Bachelor's or higher
- 24.2%
- Land area
- 237.7 sq mi
15/sq mi
▲ 5% vs US
higher than 62% of US ZIPs
▼ 27% vs US
higher than 44% of US ZIPs
Median age 42.6
Indiana/Indianapolis
ZIP code 47923 in Brookston, Indiana has a population of 3,494. The median household income is $80,205, which is 5% above the national average. Median home value is $202,100, 27% below the US average. 24.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 47923 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 237.7 square miles in Brookston, White County, Indiana. The area is home to 3,494 residents, producing a population density of 15 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 47923 against Indiana and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 47923 sits at $80,205 (9% above the Indiana average), while per-capita income is $38,061. The poverty rate stands at 5.2% and the unemployment rate at 1.7%. On housing, the median home value is $202,100 (4% above the state average) with median rent at $925 per month, and 81.4% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 47923 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 24.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 42.6, and the average commute is 24 minutes. We also surface 4 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing White County, so you can benchmark 47923 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 47923
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 47923.
- Construction
Construction
9 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
8 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
8 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
7 establishments
- Transportation and warehousing
Transportation and warehousing
6 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 47923, Brookston, 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
3,494
Population
237.7
Area (sq mi)
15
People / sq mi
Indiana/Indianapolis
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 47923?
42.6
Median Age
49.7%
Male
50.3%
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?
$80,205
Median Household Income
+9% vs state
$38,061
Per Capita Income
5.2%
Poverty Rate
1.7%
Unemployment Rate
24.1 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?
1,704
Total Housing Units
1,578
Occupied Units
126
Vacant Units
2.34
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$202,100
Median Home Value
+4% vs state
$925
Median Rent
1974
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
-3.6%
YoY Change (2024)
220
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+120%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 47923 have decreased 3.6% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +120% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +1.8% | 146 |
| 2021 | +11.9% | 164 |
| 2022 | +14.5% | 187 |
| 2023 | +21.8% | 228 |
| 2024 | -3.6% | 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 61 business establishments in ZIP 47923, employing approximately 520 people with a combined annual payroll of $22,902,000.
61
Businesses
520
Employees
$22.9M
Annual Payroll
10
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 9 | 14.8% |
| Retail trade | 8 | 13.1% |
| Accommodation and food services | 8 | 13.1% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 7 | 11.5% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 6 | 9.8% |
| Manufacturing | 5 | 8.2% |
| Wholesale trade | 4 | 6.6% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 3 | 4.9% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 3 | 4.9% |
| Health care and social assistance | 3 | 4.9% |
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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