47338 Zip Code Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for the zip code 47338, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

47338 is a zip code in Delaware County, Indiana, which covers Delaware, Hamilton, Niles, and Union, with a total population of 2,433 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 47338 zip code. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in 47338.

The estimated population of people living in 47338 is 2,433, with a median age of 42.7.

We can look back at data from previous years to see how the population in the 47338 area has changed over the last 5 years.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
2,433
 -12.54% -8.36%
2020
2,782
 -0.25% -
2019
2,789
+3.99%
-
2018
2,682
+1.02%
-
2017
2,655
 - -

Population of 47338 by Race and Ethnicity

How much has the race and ethnicity of the population in the 47338 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
94.7%
98.5%
 -3.86%
Black/African American
0%
0.4%
 -100.00%
Native
0%
0.5%
 -100.00%
Hispanic
3.8%
0%
 0.00%
Asian
0%
0.2%
 -100.00%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
0%
 0.00%
Two Or More Races
1.6%
0.4%
 +300.00%
Other
0%
0%
 0.00%

This data can be very important for anybody studying the 47338 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 47338 by Age and Gender

We can also monitor the change of the age and gender in the 47338 zip code to track track trends in the population over time.

We can see how the population in 47338 has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 42.7 +11.2% 42.8 +18.23% 41.9 +3.71%
2020 38.4 -1.29% 36.2 -9.05% 40.4 +6.88%
2019 38.9 -1.52% 39.8 +1.27% 37.8 -5.5%
2018 39.5 -1.5% 39.3 -0.51% 40 -0.99%
2017 40.1 - 39.5 - 40.4 -

The median age of the 47338 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 47338 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 9 119 +7.67% 219 -8.21% 120 200
10 to 19 270 -80.86% 121 -60.61% 100 61
20 to 29 103 +119.66% 169 +6.51% 224 170
30 to 39 157 +8.86% 161 -9.75% 171 141
40 to 49 212 -19.91% 155 -14.14% 166 131
50 to 59 200 +18.78% 200 -15.78% 221 160
60 to 69 92 +66.37% 156 -10.44% 160 137
70+ 121 -20.47% 200 -12.17% 96 175

Median Household Income

The latest median household income for the 47338 zip code is $58,167.00.

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 47338.

  • Under 25
    $31,319.00
  • 25 to 44
    $58,409.00
  • 45 to 64
    $73,604.00
  • 65 and over
    $33,900.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in the 47338 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 47338, 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 47338 is currently $64,692.00.

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.

3.93% of households in 47338 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 47338 against other zip codes.

  • Less than $24,999
    18.16%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    26.78%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    22.10%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    16.20%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    11.52%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    1.31%
  • $200,000 or more
    3.93%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in 47338 is $29,055.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of 47338 by the total population of 47338.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people living in the 47338 area, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in 47338 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
    1.80%
  • Bachelor's degree
    22.58%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    13.82%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    59.78%
  • Less than high school diploma
    2.02%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in 47338 that are over the age of 16.

Currently, the total population of the 47338 zip over the age of 16 is 2,002.

Of those people, a total of 64.40% 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 47338 is 62.00%.

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 47338 zip code.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 50 14.00% 0.00%
20 to 24 years 240 85.40% 6.80%
25 to 29 years 154 70.80% 5.50%
30 to 34 years 237 83.10% 2.00%
35 to 44 years 158 72.80% 0.00%
45 to 54 years 428 84.80% 2.50%
55 to 59 years 167 70.10% 0.00%
60 to 64 years 159 60.40% 15.60%
65 to 74 years 229 29.70% 0.00%
75 years and over 180 6.70% 0.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in 47338. 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 1,952 65.00% 3.80%
Black or African American 0 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 50 42.00% 0.00%
Hispanic or Latino 44 56.80% 0.00%
Not Hispanic or Latino 1,927 64.50% 3.90%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations for people living in the 47338 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 47338 is 1,241, with median earnings of $34,905.00.

Women in 47338 are earning approximately 81.20% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 1,241 $34,905.00
Male 752 $38,400.00
Female 489 $31,188.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings for 47338 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 117 $63,625.00
Business and Financial 95 $44,057.00
Computer and Mathematical 28 $14,167.00
Architecture and Engineering 19 $85,521.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 10 $0.00
Community and Social Service 26 $34,688.00
Legal 2 $0.00
Educational and Library 38 $16,250.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 2 $0.00
Healthcare Practitioners 54 $31,154.00
Healthcare Support 90 $48,235.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 0 $0.00
Law Enforcement 7 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 12 $6,667.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 48 $22,059.00
Personal Care and Service 0 $0.00
Sales 70 $24,423.00
Office and Administrative Support 156 $29,146.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 87 $8,944.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 78 $49,167.00
Production 135 $39,436.00
Transportation and Material Moving 81 $61,979.00

Occupations by Gender

Now we can also look at the occupations by category for 47338 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 47338.

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 63 $77,292.00 54 $42,500.00
Business and Financial 34 $210,263.00 61 $0.00
Computer and Mathematical 21 $14,250.00 7 $0.00
Architecture and Engineering 19 $85,521.00 0 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 10 $0.00 0 $0.00
Community and Social Service 14 $0.00 12 $0.00
Legal 0 $0.00 2 $0.00
Educational and Library 7 $0.00 31 $16,979.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 0 $0.00 2 $0.00
Healthcare Practitioners 11 $20,972.00 43 $32,212.00
Healthcare Support 57 $0.00 33 $25,750.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Law Enforcement 3 $0.00 4 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 3 $0.00 9 $0.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 38 $33,750.00 10 $0.00
Personal Care and Service 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Sales 29 $31,458.00 41 $17,411.00
Office and Administrative Support 14 $31,000.00 142 $28,889.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 87 $8,944.00 0 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 78 $49,167.00 0 $0.00
Production 106 $39,350.00 29 $42,788.00
Transportation and Material Moving 72 $64,167.00 9 $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 1,068 households in 47338, with an average household size of 2.28 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 676 families living in the 47338 zip code with an average family size of 2.89 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 47338:

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 496 107 73 392
Average Household Size 3.02 2.37 3.51 1.09
Total Families 496 107 73 0
Average Household Size 2.99 2.21 3.18 0

Poverty

Of the 676 families living in 47338, 6.50% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in 47338:

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 1,223 housing units in 47338.

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

Total Percentage
Occupied 1,068 87.33%
Vacant 155 12.67%

14.39% of the total 1,223 housing units in 47338 are rental units. This is approximately 176 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 877 are occupied by the owner - or 71.71% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in 47338 is $638.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in 47338 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
    15
  • Less than $500
    28
  • $500 to $999
    130
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    18
  • $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 47338 is $79,300.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in 47338 that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    195
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    379
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    132
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    80
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    71
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    18
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    2
  • $1,000,000 or more
    0

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in 47338. The chart below shows the number of properties in 47338 that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    425
  • 1940 to 1949
    39
  • 1950 to 1959
    151
  • 1960 to 1969
    137
  • 1970 to 1979
    276
  • 1980 to 1989
    53
  • 1990 to 1999
    107
  • 2000 to 2009
    35
  • 2010 to 2013
    0
  • 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 47338 that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    20
  • 1 vehicle available
    336
  • 2 vehicles available
    439
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    273

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in 47338 get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in 47338 that commute to work in a particular way.

27.1 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in 47338.

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
    63
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    38
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    95
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    110
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    268
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    102
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    169
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    28
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    28
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    121
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    38
  • 90 or more minutes
    21

Summary

We've covered a LOT of demographic and population data for 47338 in this article! Hopefully you have found it very useful in your research of the area.

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