Brookston, IN · standard
ZIP Code 47923
White County, Indiana - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 3,494
- 15/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $80,205
- Median income Near-median income area
- $202,100
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 24.2%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Brookston pairs an above-median household income with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 38%
- household income, US ZIPs
- 44th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 15
- people per sq mi
- 81%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 47923 against every reporting US ZIP.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 47923 (Brookston, IN) fell -3.6% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 228.1 in 2023 to 219.8 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 47923 covers 237.7 square miles in Brookston, White County, Indiana (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 3,494 residents on file, a density of 15 people per square mile, in the Indiana/Indianapolis time zone.
ZIP 47923 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $80,205 (9% above the average Indiana ZIP), while per-capita income is $38,061. Both reported hardship measures are comparatively low in absolute terms: poverty is 5.2% and unemployment is 1.7%. Median home value is $202,100 (4% above the average Indiana ZIP) and median rent is $925; 81.4% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 24.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 42.6, and the average commute is 24 minutes. The page also surfaces 4 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in White County, so 47923 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
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 47923
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Brookston, IN
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 + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, 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; 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 ZIP avg
$38,061
Per Capita Income
5.2%
Poverty Rate
1.7%
Unemployment Rate
24.1 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 47923 ranks among Indiana ZIPs
Brookston, IN household income vs. every Indiana ZIP code
Median household income among 721 reporting Indiana ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$80,205 Top 30% higher than 70% of 721 Indiana ZIPs
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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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
1,704housing units
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 ZIP avg
$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.
Nearby ZIP Codes
Want a side-by-side? Compare 47923 vs 47929 →
ZIP 47923 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 47906
West Lafayette (47906)
66,972 residents
- 47923 3,494
Brookston (47923)
3,494 residents
- 47920 2,414
Battle Ground (47920)
2,414 residents
- 47980 1,096
Reynolds (47980)
1,096 residents
- 47929 774
Chalmers (47929)
774 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 47923 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 47923 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 47920
Battle Ground (47920)
$90,441 median income
- 47923
Brookston (47923)
$80,205 median income
- 47929
Chalmers (47929)
$73,036 median income
- 47980
Reynolds (47980)
$60,962 median income
- 47906
West Lafayette (47906)
$53,103 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 47923 ranks #2 of 5 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 47923, both outside IN so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (3,494 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What county is ZIP code 47923 in?
ZIP code 47923 (Brookston) is located in White County, Indiana. White County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/white-in.
What is the population of ZIP code 47923?
ZIP code 47923 in Brookston, IN has a population of 3,494 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 47923?
The median household income in ZIP 47923 is $80,205, which is 5% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 47923?
The median home value in ZIP 47923 is $202,100, which is 27% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 47923?
The largest racial group in ZIP 47923 is White at 93.2%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.7% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 47923?
ZIP code 47923 has 61 business establishments employing approximately 520 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 47923?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 47923 are: Construction (9), Retail trade (8), Accommodation and food services (8). There are 10 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 47923?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 47923 decreased by 3.6% 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 47923?
In ZIP code 47923, 60.4% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 24.2% 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 47923?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 47923 is 24.1 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 47923?
In ZIP code 47923, approximately 81.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 18.6% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 47923?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 47923 is 5.2% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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