ZIP Code 47272 Demographics

Decatur County, Indiana  ·  ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates

ACS 2022 Data

Population & Income Overview

Key statistics for ZIP code 47272 compared to county averages.

Total Population

1,720

↓ 93.5% vs county

Median HH Income

$70,288

↓ 1.8% vs county

Median Home Value

$110,000

↓ 36.9% vs county

Median Age

35.9 yrs

↑ 9.6% vs county

Unemployment Rate

1.9%

↑ 37.5% vs county

Income & Housing Comparison

How ZIP 47272 compares to Decatur County and Indiana overall. Data from ACS 2022 5-year estimates.

Median Household Income ZIP 47272 $70k Decatur $72k Indiana $67k

Source: ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates, Table B19013

Median Home Value ZIP 47272 $110k Decatur $174k Indiana $184k

Source: ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates, Table B25077

Education & Employment

Bachelor's Rate

16.3%

of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher

Owner Occupancy

78.2%

of occupied housing units are owner-occupied

Median Gross Rent

$796

per month including utilities

Rent vs. Buy Affordability

Compare estimated monthly costs of home ownership vs renting in ZIP Code 47272 using local Census metrics.

Median Home Value$110,000
Down Payment (20%)$22,000
Interest Rate6.5%
Loan Term

Estimated Monthly Costs

Buy (Mortgage, Tax, Ins.)
$698P&I: $556 | Tax: $110 | Ins: $32
Rent (Local Median)
$796
Buying is CheaperBuying a home is estimated to save you $98/month compared to local rents.

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Location & Neighboring Areas

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Nearby ZIP Codes

ZIP codes geographically closest to 47272, sorted by distance.

46182 4.3 mi away shelby county 47234 8.2 mi away shelby county 46156 8.9 mi away rush county 46150 9.2 mi away rush county 46176 11.4 mi away shelby county 46146 12.3 mi away rush county 46144 16.8 mi away shelby county 46104 17.2 mi away rush county

About Decatur County

Decatur County is located in Indiana and has a total population of 26,432. The county's median household income is $71,566 and median home value is $174,400. ZIP code 47272 is one of many ZCTAs within this county.

View all ZIP codes in Decatur County

Data source: American Community Survey (ACS) 2022 5-Year Estimates, U.S. Census Bureau. ZCTAs (ZIP Code Tabulation Areas) are used as proxies for USPS ZIP codes. Some USPS ZIP codes may not have a corresponding ZCTA.