47283 ZIP Code, Westport, IN
47283 is a ZIP code in Westport, Indiana — mostly in Decatur County (82% of its land), with smaller parts in Jennings and Bartholomew counties. It covers 67 square miles of land. The closest ZIP codes are 47244, 47236 and 47223. 4,305 people live here in 1,628 households. It is rural, with fewer than 100 people per square mile, and most homes are owner-occupied (86%). Median household income is $74,028, close to the Indiana median of $71,957.
Quick facts
- Mailing city: Westport, IN
- County: Decatur County
- Land area: 67 sq mi
- Population: 4,305
- Median household income: $74,028
Key figures
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Residents | 4,305 |
| Households | 1,628 |
| Median household income | $74,028 |
| Income per person | $37,197 |
| Median age | 43.2 |
| Homeowners | 86.4% |
| Median home value | $174,000 |
| Median rent | $710 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 23.0% |
| Average commute (minutes) | 29.3 |
| Households with kids under 18 | 34.9% |
| Moved in the past year | 8.1% |
| Below the poverty line | 13.4% |
| Broadband internet | 88.8% |
| Speak a non-English language at home | 1.5% |
Household income
| % of households | Value |
|---|---|
| <$10K | 2.5% |
| $10–15K | 4.8% |
| $15–25K | 12.0% |
| $25–35K | 4.7% |
| $35–50K | 17.7% |
| $50–75K | 9.2% |
| $75–100K | 16.2% |
| $100–150K | 16.4% |
| $150–200K | 2.6% |
| $200K+ | 13.9% |
Age
| % of all residents | Value |
|---|---|
| <10 | 11.0% |
| 10–19 | 13.6% |
| 20–24 | 8.7% |
| 25–34 | 8.2% |
| 35–44 | 11.1% |
| 45–54 | 19.0% |
| 55–64 | 16.1% |
| 65–74 | 8.0% |
| 75+ | 4.3% |
Tenure
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Owned, with mortgage | 53.0% |
| Owned outright | 29.8% |
| Rented | 12.4% |
| Vacant | 4.8% |
Type of building
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Detached house | 87.6% |
| Townhome | 3.9% |
| 2–4 units | 1.5% |
| 5–19 units | 2.7% |
| 20+ units | 0.0% |
| Mobile / other | 4.3% |
Businesses in 47283
36 business establishments with 267 employees (ZIP Codes Business Patterns 2023).
- Other Services (except Public Administration): 9
- Retail Trade: 7
- Construction: 6
- Accommodation and Food Services: 4
EDDM carrier routes
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Nearby ZIP codes
- 47244 — Hartsville town, IN (7 mi)
- 47236 (7.5 mi)
- 47223 — Butlerville CDP, IN (9.8 mi)
- 47273 — Scipio CDP, IN (10.3 mi)
- 47240 — Greensburg city, IN (11.1 mi)
- 47265 — North Vernon city, IN (11.4 mi)
- 47232 — Elizabethtown town, IN (11.6 mi)
- 47282 — Vernon town, IN (12.8 mi)
Areas that include 47283
- Westport, IN ZIP codes — 1 ZIP code
- Decatur County ZIP codes — 6 ZIP codes
- Jennings County ZIP codes — 10 ZIP codes
- Indiana ZIP code data
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EDDM guides
ZIP code statistics describe the Census ZIP Code Tabulation Area (ZCTA) 47283, which approximates the USPS ZIP code area. Census figures: American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020–2024.
Frequently asked questions
- What city is 47283 in?
- 47283 is a Westport, IN mailing address. By land area, 2% lies inside Westport; the rest is outside any Census-defined city or community.
- What county is 47283 in?
- 47283 is mostly in Decatur County (82% of its land), with smaller parts in Jennings and Bartholomew counties.
- What is the population of 47283?
- About 4,305 people (±366), according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates for 2020–2024. The 2020 Census counted 3,526.
- What is the median household income in 47283?
- $74,028 (±$19,327), 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 47283?
- EDDM2GO's stored route library does not include 47283 yet. The EDDM route map loads its carrier routes and mailbox counts when you search the ZIP code.
- What ZIP codes are near 47283?
- The closest, measured center to center: 47244 (7 mi, Hartsville), 47236 (7.5 mi), 47223 (9.8 mi, Butlerville), 47273 (10.3 mi, Scipio), 47240 (11.1 mi, Greensburg) and 47265 (11.4 mi, North Vernon).
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