47235 ZIP Code, Freetown, IN
47235 is a ZIP code in Freetown, Indiana — mostly in Jackson County (70% of its land), with smaller parts in Brown County. It covers 43 square miles of land. The closest ZIP codes are 47264, 47220 and 47201. 1,672 people live here in 786 households. It is rural, with fewer than 100 people per square mile, and most homes are owner-occupied (94%). Median household income is $73,963, close to the Indiana median of $71,957; the median age is 54.8, older than most ZIP codes.
Quick facts
- Mailing city: Freetown, IN
- County: Jackson County
- Land area: 43 sq mi
- Population: 1,672
- Median household income: $73,963
Key figures
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Residents | 1,672 |
| Households | 786 |
| Median household income | $73,963 |
| Income per person | $30,542 |
| Median age | 54.8 |
| Homeowners | 93.8% |
| Median home value | $240,300 |
| Median rent | $687 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 16.3% |
| Average commute (minutes) | 38.4 |
| Households with kids under 18 | 19.2% |
| Moved in the past year | 16.8% |
| Below the poverty line | 17.4% |
| Broadband internet | 83.7% |
| Speak a non-English language at home | 1.2% |
Household income
| % of households | Value |
|---|---|
| <$10K | 12.6% |
| $10–15K | 2.7% |
| $15–25K | 4.2% |
| $25–35K | 8.0% |
| $35–50K | 13.0% |
| $50–75K | 13.9% |
| $75–100K | 26.2% |
| $100–150K | 13.4% |
| $150–200K | 4.5% |
| $200K+ | 1.7% |
Age
| % of all residents | Value |
|---|---|
| <10 | 12.6% |
| 10–19 | 6.1% |
| 20–24 | 7.5% |
| 25–34 | 4.9% |
| 35–44 | 6.9% |
| 45–54 | 12.6% |
| 55–64 | 26.2% |
| 65–74 | 16.4% |
| 75+ | 6.8% |
Tenure
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Owned, with mortgage | 47.7% |
| Owned outright | 25.8% |
| Rented | 4.9% |
| Vacant | 21.6% |
Type of building
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Detached house | 77.9% |
| Townhome | 0.0% |
| 2–4 units | 0.0% |
| 5–19 units | 0.0% |
| 20+ units | 5.1% |
| Mobile / other | 17.0% |
Businesses in 47235
18 business establishments with 40 employees (ZIP Codes Business Patterns 2023).
- Construction: 4
- Transportation and Warehousing: 3
EDDM carrier routes
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Nearby ZIP codes
- 47264 (6.6 mi)
- 47220 — Brownstown town, IN (10.7 mi)
- 47201 — Columbus city, IN (11.7 mi)
- 47274 — Seymour city, IN (12 mi)
- 47448 — Nashville town, IN (12.3 mi)
- 47260 — Medora town, IN (12.9 mi)
- 47247 — Jonesville town, IN (13.7 mi)
- 47436 (14 mi)
Areas that include 47235
- Freetown, IN ZIP codes — 1 ZIP code
- Brown County ZIP codes — 8 ZIP codes
- Jackson County ZIP codes — 8 ZIP codes
- Indiana ZIP code data
Where it ranks
- No. 2 of 8: highest median household income in Jackson County
- No. 1 of 8: highest median home value in Jackson County
- No. 1 of 8: highest share of owner-occupied homes in Jackson County
- No. 1 of 8: highest share of residents who moved in during the past year in Jackson County
- No. 1 of 8: highest median age in Jackson County
- No. 3 of 8: fastest population growth in Jackson County
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EDDM guides
ZIP code statistics describe the Census ZIP Code Tabulation Area (ZCTA) 47235, which approximates the USPS ZIP code area. Census figures: American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020–2024.
Frequently asked questions
- What city is 47235 in?
- 47235 is a Freetown, IN mailing address. By land area, 2% lies inside Freetown; the rest is outside any Census-defined city or community.
- What county is 47235 in?
- 47235 is mostly in Jackson County (70% of its land), with smaller parts in Brown County.
- What is the population of 47235?
- About 1,672 people (±536), according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates for 2020–2024. The 2020 Census counted 1,780.
- What is the median household income in 47235?
- $73,963 (±$28,468), compared with $71,957 for Indiana as a whole. Half the households in the ZIP code earn more and half earn less.
- How many carrier routes and mailboxes are in 47235?
- EDDM2GO's stored route library does not include 47235 yet. The EDDM route map loads its carrier routes and mailbox counts when you search the ZIP code.
- What ZIP codes are near 47235?
- The closest, measured center to center: 47264 (6.6 mi), 47220 (10.7 mi, Brownstown), 47201 (11.7 mi, Columbus), 47274 (12 mi, Seymour), 47448 (12.3 mi, Nashville) and 47260 (12.9 mi, Medora).
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