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ZIP Code 47270 — undefined, IN Demographics & Data

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2019–2023 5-Year Estimates. Page data updated 2026-08-02.

Middle ClassLow Snow Area

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Quick Facts

Local time
Population
543
Median Income
$80,690
+7% vs US avg
Home Value
$137,500
-60% vs US avg
Median Rent
$283
-76% vs US avg
Median Age
55.8 yrs
+43% vs US avg
City
N/A
Timezone
America/Indiana/Indianapolis
Area Code
Congress
Top Ancestry
IrishGermanAmerican
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Location
Coordinates
38.8393, -85.7229
Elevation
570 ft
Land Area
18.6 sq mi
Water Area
0.1 sq mi (0% water)

At a glance

Population
543
Density
N/A
Median income
$80,690
+7% vs US avg
Home value
$137,500
-60% vs US avg
Median rent
$283
-76% vs US avg
Timezone
America/Indiana/Indianapolis

Overview of ZIP Code 47270

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What to know about ZIP 47270

ZIP code 47270 covers IN in Jennings County with a population of about 543.

At a glance, the area shows median age of 55.8 versus a U.S. median of about 38.9.

It sits in telephone area codes 812, 930; U.S. House district IN-9; the LOUISVILLE media market.

Local search focus: Retirement

IN fits a retirement-oriented profile (high share of residents 65+ (35.4%)). Residents and relocators commonly research healthcare access, everyday amenities (dining, personal services), and housing costs rather than tech or campus life.

Income and economy in IN

Median household income in ZIP 47270 is about $80,690 — about 7% above the U.S. median ($75,149).

On socioeconomic markers, US5 shows a poverty rate of 3.0%; unemployment rate near 0.0%.

Labor and commute patterns include leading industry context around Manufacturing, Wholesale trade, and Retail trade; a mean commute of about 180.0 minutes (U.S. average near 26.8).

Housing and affordability in ZIP 47270

Median home value is about $137,500 — about 60% below the U.S. median home value ($348,079).

Housing tenure and rents show median gross rent around $283 (about 76% below the U.S. median rent ($1,163)), and owner-occupancy near 91.8% (about 26.4 points above the national owner-occupancy rate (65.4%)).

To comfortably buy a median-priced home in ZIP 47270 in IN, a household would need roughly $38,000 in annual income under a 20% down, 30-year loan at 6.8% (illustrative), keeping housing costs near 28% of income. Estimated monthly PITI is about $883. That sits below the local median household income ($80,690), suggesting the typical household income is closer to a workable buy-in level under these assumptions. Rates, taxes, insurance, and HOA fees vary — treat this as a planning estimate, not a lender quote.

Climate risk and migration signals

FEMA’s National Risk Index rates natural-hazard risk for IN as Very Low (composite score 31.9), which is relatively lower than many U.S. communities. The strongest component scores on US5 are flood (44.4) and hurricane (23.4). These scores are county-linked NRI values published for planning context — all ZIP codes in the same county share the same composite score on US5. Useful when comparing insurance and disaster exposure across areas, not a substitute for a parcel-level flood or fire determination.

Climate normals for IN show little to no average snow.

IRS migration statistics show a net inflow of about 25 for ZIP 47270 (IN) on US5’s published series — a signal of people/tax filers moving in relative to those leaving. Inflows often track job growth, housing demand, or lifestyle migration; treat the figure as a directional indicator rather than a precise headcount.

Nearby (from this ZIP)

Airport CLU (30.7 miles (49.3 km)) · Hanover College (16.5 miles (26.6 km)) · William Howard Taft National Historic Site (68.1 miles (109.6 km)) · VA: VA Healthcare Center, Scott County (9.8 miles (15.8 km))

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