47281 ZIP Code, Vallonia, IN
47281 is a ZIP code in Vallonia, Indiana — mostly in Jackson County (60% of its land), with smaller parts in Washington County. It covers 59 square miles of land. The closest ZIP codes are 47260, 47220 and 47167. 1,541 people live here in 581 households. It is rural, with fewer than 100 people per square mile, and most homes are owner-occupied (84%). Median household income is $96,250, above the Indiana median of $71,957.
Quick facts
- Mailing city: Vallonia, IN
- County: Jackson County
- Land area: 59 sq mi
- Population: 1,541
- Median household income: $96,250
Key figures
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Residents | 1,541 |
| Households | 581 |
| Median household income | $96,250 |
| Income per person | $35,585 |
| Median age | 37.4 |
| Homeowners | 84.0% |
| Median home value | $182,600 |
| Median rent | not published |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 25.3% |
| Average commute (minutes) | 31.7 |
| Households with kids under 18 | 37.3% |
| Moved in the past year | 3.8% |
| Below the poverty line | 3.4% |
| Broadband internet | 92.3% |
| Speak a non-English language at home | 0.0% |
Household income
| % of households | Value |
|---|---|
| <$10K | 3.4% |
| $10–15K | 0.0% |
| $15–25K | 3.8% |
| $25–35K | 2.6% |
| $35–50K | 11.7% |
| $50–75K | 11.9% |
| $75–100K | 23.8% |
| $100–150K | 26.2% |
| $150–200K | 5.2% |
| $200K+ | 11.5% |
Age
| % of all residents | Value |
|---|---|
| <10 | 15.7% |
| 10–19 | 10.7% |
| 20–24 | 2.3% |
| 25–34 | 19.1% |
| 35–44 | 11.3% |
| 45–54 | 17.6% |
| 55–64 | 16.4% |
| 65–74 | 4.2% |
| 75+ | 2.6% |
Tenure
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Owned, with mortgage | 46.1% |
| Owned outright | 30.7% |
| Rented | 14.6% |
| Vacant | 8.6% |
Type of building
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Detached house | 84.0% |
| Townhome | 2.7% |
| 2–4 units | 0.0% |
| 5–19 units | 0.0% |
| 20+ units | 0.0% |
| Mobile / other | 13.4% |
Businesses in 47281
14 business establishments with 51 employees (ZIP Codes Business Patterns 2023).
- Construction: 3
- Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services: 3
- Other Services (except Public Administration): 3
EDDM carrier routes
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Nearby ZIP codes
- 47260 — Medora town, IN (5.9 mi)
- 47220 — Brownstown town, IN (6.8 mi)
- 47167 — Salem city, IN (12.6 mi)
- 47108 — Saltillo town, IN (12.8 mi)
- 47467 (12.9 mi)
- 47229 — Crothersville town, IN (13.1 mi)
- 47264 (15.3 mi)
- 47274 — Seymour city, IN (15.7 mi)
Areas that include 47281
- Vallonia, IN ZIP codes — 1 ZIP code
- Jackson County ZIP codes — 8 ZIP codes
- Washington County ZIP codes — 8 ZIP codes
- Indiana ZIP code data
Where it ranks
- No. 1 of 8: highest median household income in Jackson County
- No. 3 of 8: highest median home value in Jackson County
- No. 2 of 8: highest share of households with children in Jackson County
- No. 2 of 8: lowest median age in Jackson County
- No. 2 of 8: fastest population growth in Jackson County
Mail every home in 47281
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EDDM guides
ZIP code statistics describe the Census ZIP Code Tabulation Area (ZCTA) 47281, which approximates the USPS ZIP code area. Census figures: American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020–2024.
Frequently asked questions
- What city is 47281 in?
- 47281 is a Vallonia, IN mailing address. By land area, 1% lies inside Vallonia; the rest is outside any Census-defined city or community.
- What county is 47281 in?
- 47281 is mostly in Jackson County (60% of its land), with smaller parts in Washington County.
- What is the population of 47281?
- About 1,541 people (±355), according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates for 2020–2024. The 2020 Census counted 1,543.
- What is the median household income in 47281?
- $96,250 (±$20,802), 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 47281?
- EDDM2GO's stored route library does not include 47281 yet. The EDDM route map loads its carrier routes and mailbox counts when you search the ZIP code.
- What ZIP codes are near 47281?
- The closest, measured center to center: 47260 (5.9 mi, Medora), 47220 (6.8 mi, Brownstown), 47167 (12.6 mi, Salem), 47108 (12.8 mi, Saltillo), 47467 (12.9 mi) and 47229 (13.1 mi, Crothersville).
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