Medaryville, IN · standard
ZIP Code 47957
Pulaski County, Indiana - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 1,894
- 12/sq mi Low-density area
- $61,002
- Median income Below-median income area
- $159,400
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 8.6%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Medaryville pairs a below-median household income with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 31st pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 29th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 12
- people per sq mi
- 78%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 47957 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 47957 covers 154.0 square miles in Medaryville, Pulaski County, Indiana (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 1,894 residents on file, a density of 12 people per square mile, in the Indiana/Winamac time zone.
ZIP 47957 reports a modest median household income of $61,002 (17% below the average Indiana ZIP), while per-capita income is $21,741. The poverty rate is 10.6%, with unemployment at 3.4%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $159,400 (18% below the average Indiana ZIP), and median rent is $846; owner occupancy is 77.6%.
Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 8.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 29.9, and the average commute is 30 minutes. The page also surfaces 3 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 4 more in Pulaski County, so 47957 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 47957
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Medaryville, IN
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 47957.
- Construction
Construction
4 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
4 establishments
- Transportation and warehousing
Transportation and warehousing
4 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
4 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
3 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 47957, Medaryville, 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
1,894
Population
154.0
Area (sq mi)
12
People / sq mi
Indiana/Winamac
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 47957?
29.9
Median Age
46.5%
Male
53.5%
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?
$61,002
Median Household Income
-17% vs state ZIP avg
$21,741
Per Capita Income
10.6%
Poverty Rate
3.4%
Unemployment Rate
29.8 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 47957 ranks among Indiana ZIPs
Medaryville, 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)
$61,002 27th percentile higher than 27% of 721 Indiana ZIPs
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more Indiana ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
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
934housing units
934
Total Housing Units
749
Occupied Units
185
Vacant Units
2.77
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$159,400
Median Home Value
-18% vs state ZIP avg
$846
Median Rent
1981
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 27 business establishments in ZIP 47957, employing approximately 130 people with a combined annual payroll of $3,092,000.
27
Businesses
130
Employees
$3.1M
Annual Payroll
5
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 4 | 14.8% |
| Retail trade | 4 | 14.8% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 4 | 14.8% |
| Accommodation and food services | 4 | 14.8% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 3 | 11.1% |
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 47957 vs 47946 →
ZIP 47957 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 46366
North Judson (46366)
5,791 residents
- 47946 2,044
Francesville (47946)
2,044 residents
- 47957 1,894
Medaryville (47957)
1,894 residents
- 46374 1,012
San Pierre (46374)
1,012 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 47957 ranks #3 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 47957 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 46374
San Pierre (46374)
$91,250 median income
- 47946
Francesville (47946)
$79,457 median income
- 47957
Medaryville (47957)
$61,002 median income
- 46366
North Judson (46366)
$60,182 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 47957 ranks #3 of 4 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 47957, 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 (1,894 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 47957 in?
ZIP code 47957 (Medaryville) is located in Pulaski County, Indiana. Pulaski County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/pulaski-in.
What is the population of ZIP code 47957?
ZIP code 47957 in Medaryville, IN has a population of 1,894 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 47957?
The median household income in ZIP 47957 is $61,002, which is 20% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 47957?
The median home value in ZIP 47957 is $159,400, which is 43% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 47957?
The largest racial group in ZIP 47957 is White at 92.0%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 3.7% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 47957?
ZIP code 47957 has 27 business establishments employing approximately 130 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 47957?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 47957 are: Construction (4), Retail trade (4), Transportation and warehousing (4). There are 5 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 47957?
In ZIP code 47957, 51.1% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 8.6% 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 47957?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 47957 is 29.8 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 47957?
In ZIP code 47957, approximately 77.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 22.4% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 47957?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 47957 is 10.6% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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