47231 Zip Code Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for the zip code 47231, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

47231 is a zip code in Jefferson County and Jennings County, Indiana, which covers Lancaster, Monroe, Bigger, Lovett, and Vernon, with a total population of 876 people.

We are using the latest American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year survey data from the US Census Bureau, which is accurate up to 2021.

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Population

There is a lot of data that lets us see how many people live in the 47231 zip code. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in 47231.

The estimated population of people living in 47231 is 876, with a median age of 26.5.

We can look back at data from previous years to see how the population in the 47231 area has changed over the last 5 years.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
876
+1.04%
-7.30%
2020
867
+1.05%
-
2019
858
+8.06%
-
2018
794
 -15.98% -
2017
945
 - -

Population of 47231 by Race and Ethnicity

How much has the race and ethnicity of the population in the 47231 zip code changed? The US Census Bureau gives us a few defined types that the population is broken down into.

Let's look at the total numbers and also the change over the last 5 years.

Race 2021 2017 Change
White
91.8%
97.4%
 -5.75%
Black/African American
3.9%
1.5%
 +160.00%
Native
0%
0%
 0.00%
Hispanic
1%
0.7%
 +42.86%
Asian
0%
0%
 0.00%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
0%
 0.00%
Two Or More Races
3.3%
0.4%
 +725.00%
Other
0%
0%
 0.00%

This data can be very important for anybody studying the 47231 zip for a number of reasons, including social and economic research, planning and development, and marketing to a multi-cultural population.

Note that the Native group includes both Native American and Alaskan Native people.

Population of 47231 by Age and Gender

We can also monitor the change of the age and gender in the 47231 zip code to track track trends in the population over time.

We can see how the population in 47231 has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 26.5 +7.72% 27.3 +5.41% 24.9 +3.75%
2020 24.6 -33.87% 25.9 -30% 24 -35.83%
2019 37.2 -5.58% 37 -2.12% 37.4 -14.02%
2018 39.4 -18.76% 37.8 -24.4% 43.5 -9%
2017 48.5 - 50 - 47.8 -

The median age of the 47231 zip gives you an idea of the age distribution, with half of the population being older than the median age and half being younger.

This can then be used to infer and compare against birth rates, parent ages, and more metrics to understand the population. For example, an increasing median age indicates an aging population in the 47231 area, which can be a sign of a declining population in terms of birth rates and workforce participation.

Age 2021 2017
(Years) Male Female Male Female
0 to 9 39 +155.57% 83 -2.23% 129 70
10 to 19 40 +83.81% 36 +113.91% 84 95
20 to 29 34 -31.99% 69 +41.39% 22 77
30 to 39 94 -12.01% 25 +89.19% 77 55
40 to 49 37 21% 32 -35.75% 33 19
50 to 59 84 -33.12% 84 -41.34% 58 53
60 to 69 76 43.52% 92 -24.24% 33 51
70+ 84 -112.19% 36 -116.82% 19 1

Median Household Income

The latest median household income for the 47231 zip code is $64,917.00.

In simple terms, the median income is the middle income of a group of people. Half of the people in the group make more than the median income, and half make less.

The median income is a good indicator of the overall income of a group of people, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more.

Median Income by Age

We can also look at the median income by age to see how the median income varies by age, and how it compares to the overall median income for 47231.

  • Under 25
    $0.00
  • 25 to 44
    $0.00
  • 45 to 64
    $96,544.00
  • 65 and over
    $38,833.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in the 47231 zip code, we are actually talking about the mean household income.

This is calculated by adding up all the incomes of all the households in 47231, and then dividing that number by the total number of households.

This is a good way to get a general idea of the average income of a group of people, but it can be skewed by a very high or very low incomes.

The average household income of 47231 is currently $74,578.00.

In terms of accurately summarizing income at a geographic level, the median income is a better metric than the average income because it isn't affected by a small number of very high or very low incomes.

If you had an area where the average income was greater than the median, it can mean that there is significant income inequality, with income being concentrated in a small number of wealthy households.

0.41% of households in 47231 are classed as high income households (making $200,000+ per year).

Household Income Tiers

The US Census Bureau divides households into income tiers based on the median income for the area. This is a good way to compare the income of 47231 against other zip codes.

  • Less than $24,999
    13.99%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    23.46%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    13.17%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    23.05%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    25.10%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    0.82%
  • $200,000 or more
    0.41%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in 47231 is $20,605.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of 47231 by the total population of 47231.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people living in the 47231 area, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in 47231 to see how many people have a high school degree, a bachelor's degree, or a graduate degree.

Educational attainment is a good indicator of the overall education level of a population, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more to see how education levels affect income, unemployment rates, and more.

  • Master's degree or higher
    2.12%
  • Bachelor's degree
    15.68%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    4.66%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    74.15%
  • Less than high school diploma
    3.39%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in 47231 that are over the age of 16.

Currently, the total population of the 47231 zip over the age of 16 is 544.

Of those people, a total of 68.60% are working or actively looking for work. This is called the labor force participation rate.

The participation rate is a useful market measure because it shows the relative amount of labor resources available to the economy.

The employment to total population rate in 47231 is 65.80%.

Employment by Age

We can look at the employment rates by age to see how it compares to the overall employment rate. Here's how that breaks down for the 47231 zip code.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 46 43.50% 0.00%
20 to 24 years 53 100.00% 0.00%
25 to 29 years 46 78.30% 0.00%
30 to 34 years 25 28.00% 0.00%
35 to 44 years 125 72.00% 12.20%
45 to 54 years 56 83.90% 0.00%
55 to 59 years 89 75.30% 3.00%
60 to 64 years 42 50.00% 0.00%
65 to 74 years 45 71.10% 6.30%
75 years and over 17 0.00% 0.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in 47231. The table below shows the rates for each of the ethnicity groups types defined by the US Census Bureau (which we mentioned earlier in this article).

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
White 526 68.10% 3.10%
Black or African American 1 0.00% 0.00%
American Indian and Alaska Native 0 0.00% 0.00%
Asian 0 0.00% 0.00%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0 0.00% 0.00%
Other 0 0.00% 0.00%
Two or more races 17 88.20% 26.70%
Hispanic or Latino 5 100.00% 0.00%
Not Hispanic or Latino 522 67.80% 3.10%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations for people living in the 47231 area as well as the gender breakdown and earnings of them.

The total population of civilian employees that are 16 years old or older in 47231 is 358, with median earnings of $31,932.00.

Women in 47231 are earning approximately 57.60% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 358 $31,932.00
Male 207 $46,250.00
Female 151 $26,652.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings for 47231 even further by occupation. The list of occupation categories below will show you how many people are employed in each category and the median earnings of each profession.

Occupation Employed Earnings
Management 37 $60,417.00
Business and Financial 7 $0.00
Computer and Mathematical 2 $0.00
Architecture and Engineering 56 $72,742.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 0 $0.00
Community and Social Service 4 $0.00
Legal 0 $0.00
Educational and Library 21 $0.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 0 $0.00
Healthcare Practitioners 8 $53,750.00
Healthcare Support 3 $0.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 0 $0.00
Law Enforcement 2 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 5 $20,625.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 6 $8,750.00
Personal Care and Service 0 $0.00
Sales 12 $8,333.00
Office and Administrative Support 41 $25,885.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 48 $28,700.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 1 $0.00
Production 77 $30,250.00
Transportation and Material Moving 7 $41,750.00

Occupations by Gender

Now we can also look at the occupations by category for 47231 when it is broken down by male and female.

This lets us see how many male and females work in each occupation, the median earnings, and the male to female ratio of earnings for 47231.

That last metric is important because it can be used to look at the gender pay gap between men and women.

Occupation Male Female
Population Earnings Population Earnings
Management 36 $60,476.00 1 $0.00
Business and Financial 0 $0.00 7 $0.00
Computer and Mathematical 2 $0.00 0 $0.00
Architecture and Engineering 33 $0.00 23 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Community and Social Service 0 $0.00 4 $0.00
Legal 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Educational and Library 0 $0.00 21 $0.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Healthcare Practitioners 0 $0.00 8 $53,750.00
Healthcare Support 0 $0.00 3 $0.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Law Enforcement 1 $0.00 1 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 2 $0.00 3 $0.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 6 $8,750.00 0 $0.00
Personal Care and Service 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Sales 5 $6,563.00 7 $13,125.00
Office and Administrative Support 1 $0.00 40 $25,833.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 48 $28,700.00 0 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 1 $0.00 0 $0.00
Production 50 $38,125.00 27 $11,406.00
Transportation and Material Moving 7 $41,750.00 0 $0.00

Households and Family Size

A household is defined by the US Census Bureau as a group of people who occupy a housing unit. A housing unit is a house, apartment, mobile home, group of rooms, or single room occupied as separate living quarters.

There are currently 243 households in 47231, with an average household size of 3.6 people.

A family is defined as a group of two or more people related by birth, marriage, or adoption who live together in the same household.

There are 210 families living in the 47231 zip code with an average family size of 3.91 people.

Households by Marital Status

The four categories of household by marital status are:

  • Married-couple family
  • Male householder with no spouse present
  • Female household with no spouse present
  • Nonfamily household

The table below shows the total number of households and families, with the average sizes of each, that live in 47231:

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 173 18 19 33
Average Household Size 4.16 2.89 3.21 1.33
Total Families 173 18 19 0
Average Household Size 4.14 2.61 3.05 0

Poverty

Of the 210 families living in 47231, 23.80% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in 47231:

Household Size Poverty Threshold
1 Person $14,580.00
2 People $19,720.00
3 People $24,860.00
4 People $30,000.00
5 People $35,140.00
6 People $40,280.00
7 People $45,420.00
8 People $50,560.00

Housing

There are 270 housing units in 47231.

The table below shows the split between occupied and vacant units:

Total Percentage
Occupied 243 90.00%
Vacant 27 10.00%

11.85% of the total 270 housing units in 47231 are rental units. This is approximately 32 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 210 are occupied by the owner - or 77.78% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in 47231 is $1,060.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in 47231 that fall into a particular rent range. These can then be used to compare with other areas, or to see how they have changed over time.

  • No rent paid
    1
  • Less than $500
    0
  • $500 to $999
    11
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    21
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    0
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    0
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    0
  • $3,000 or more
    0

Property Value

The median value of a property in 47231 is $150,800.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in 47231 that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    32
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    57
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    14
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    62
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    45
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    0
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    0
  • $1,000,000 or more
    0

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in 47231. The chart below shows the number of properties in 47231 that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    66
  • 1940 to 1949
    4
  • 1950 to 1959
    6
  • 1960 to 1969
    10
  • 1970 to 1979
    36
  • 1980 to 1989
    29
  • 1990 to 1999
    57
  • 2000 to 2009
    29
  • 2010 to 2013
    33
  • 2014 or later
    0

Vehicles per Household

The number of vehicles available per household can be a good indicator of the level of affluence in an area. The chart below shows the number of households in 47231 that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    7
  • 1 vehicle available
    21
  • 2 vehicles available
    59
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    156

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in 47231 get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in 47231 that commute to work in a particular way.

28.4 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in 47231.

These commute times can be compared to other date like income and educational levels to see how they relate to each other and if there are any trends in the data that might suggest a correlation.

  • Less than 5 minutes
    2
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    23
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    3
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    73
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    63
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    19
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    68
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    0
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    3
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    39
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    15
  • 90 or more minutes
    8

Summary

We've covered a LOT of demographic and population data for 47231 in this article! Hopefully you have found it very useful in your research of the area.

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