47421 ZIP Code, Bedford, IN
47421 is a ZIP code in Bedford, Indiana in Lawrence County. It covers 184 square miles of land. The closest ZIP codes are 47451, 47420 and 47436. 27,599 people live here in 12,273 households. With about 150 people per square mile it is lightly settled, and most homes are owner-occupied (80%). Median household income is $68,108, close to the Indiana median of $71,957; the median age is 46.7, older than most ZIP codes.
Quick facts
- Mailing city: Bedford, IN
- County: Lawrence County
- Land area: 184 sq mi
- Population: 27,599
- Median household income: $68,108
Key figures
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Residents | 27,599 |
| Households | 12,273 |
| Median household income | $68,108 |
| Income per person | $38,096 |
| Median age | 46.7 |
| Homeowners | 80.0% |
| Median home value | $188,100 |
| Median rent | $835 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 22.2% |
| Average commute (minutes) | 27.4 |
| Households with kids under 18 | 22.5% |
| Moved in the past year | 10.5% |
| Below the poverty line | 11.6% |
| Broadband internet | 85.3% |
| Speak a non-English language at home | 1.3% |
Household income
| % of households | Value |
|---|---|
| <$10K | 5.7% |
| $10–15K | 4.4% |
| $15–25K | 7.9% |
| $25–35K | 8.1% |
| $35–50K | 11.6% |
| $50–75K | 15.9% |
| $75–100K | 14.4% |
| $100–150K | 18.7% |
| $150–200K | 8.6% |
| $200K+ | 4.7% |
Age
| % of all residents | Value |
|---|---|
| <10 | 9.8% |
| 10–19 | 11.8% |
| 20–24 | 4.8% |
| 25–34 | 10.9% |
| 35–44 | 10.8% |
| 45–54 | 13.2% |
| 55–64 | 16.5% |
| 65–74 | 12.3% |
| 75+ | 9.7% |
Tenure
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Owned, with mortgage | 45.3% |
| Owned outright | 30.3% |
| Rented | 18.6% |
| Vacant | 5.8% |
Type of building
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Detached house | 80.2% |
| Townhome | 1.7% |
| 2–4 units | 6.4% |
| 5–19 units | 2.8% |
| 20+ units | 3.7% |
| Mobile / other | 5.2% |
Businesses in 47421
684 business establishments with 9,284 employees (ZIP Codes Business Patterns 2023).
- Retail Trade: 124
- Health Care and Social Assistance: 104
- Other Services (except Public Administration): 88
- Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services: 55
- Construction: 54
- Accommodation and Food Services: 49
- Finance and Insurance: 44
- Manufacturing: 36
EDDM carrier routes
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Nearby ZIP codes
- 47451 — Oolitic town, IN (4.4 mi)
- 47420 — Avoca CDP, IN (6.5 mi)
- 47436 (7.2 mi)
- 47467 (8.8 mi)
- 47446 — Mitchell city, IN (9.6 mi)
- 47470 — Williams CDP, IN (10.8 mi)
- 47434 — Harrodsburg CDP, IN (11.5 mi)
- 47462 — Owensburg CDP, IN (12.4 mi)
Areas that include 47421
- Bedford, IN ZIP codes — 1 ZIP code
- Avoca, IN ZIP codes — 3 ZIP codes
- Lawrence County ZIP codes — 11 ZIP codes
- Indiana ZIP code data
Where it ranks
- No. 5 of 8: highest median household income in Lawrence County
- No. 4 of 8: highest median home value in Lawrence County
- No. 5 of 8: highest share of owner-occupied homes in Lawrence County
- No. 1 of 8: highest share of residents who moved in during the past year in Lawrence County
- No. 1 of 8: highest median age in Lawrence County
- No. 5 of 8: fastest population growth in Lawrence County
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EDDM guides
ZIP code statistics describe the Census ZIP Code Tabulation Area (ZCTA) 47421, which approximates the USPS ZIP code area. Census figures: American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020–2024.
Frequently asked questions
- What city is 47421 in?
- 47421 is a Bedford, IN mailing address. By land area, 7% lies inside Bedford; the rest is outside any Census-defined city or community.
- What county is 47421 in?
- 47421 is in Lawrence County.
- What is the population of 47421?
- About 27,599 people (±674), according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates for 2020–2024. The 2020 Census counted 27,798.
- What is the median household income in 47421?
- $68,108 (±$4,996), 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 47421?
- EDDM2GO's stored route library does not include 47421 yet. The EDDM route map loads its carrier routes and mailbox counts when you search the ZIP code.
- What ZIP codes are near 47421?
- The closest, measured center to center: 47451 (4.4 mi, Oolitic), 47420 (6.5 mi, Avoca), 47436 (7.2 mi), 47467 (8.8 mi), 47446 (9.6 mi, Mitchell) and 47470 (10.8 mi, Williams).
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