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Wayne County
Boston, IN
47324
47324 ZIP Code — Boston, IN
Wayne County, Indiana
ZIP code 47324 is located in
Boston ,
Indiana ,
within Wayne County .
It covers approximately 0.22 square miles and serves a population of
227 residents.
This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone,
served by area code 765 .
About ZIP code 47324
The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the pre-1940, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $74,200. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 53%.
Median household income is $55,750. Poverty affects 37% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 27% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 31% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.
The dominant occupation class is service, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 29 minutes is near the national average.
College attainment at 6% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.
Overall, ZIP code 47324 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.
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Demographics
updated 05/2026
Population
Total population
227
Population density
1,032 / sq mi
State FIPS
18
County FIPS
177
Geography
Land area
0.22 sq mi
Water area
0.00 sq mi
Latitude
39.7416
Longitude
-84.8524
Timezone
Eastern (ET)
Area code
765
Economics
updated 05/2026
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
64.1%
52.6%
42.9%
$50k – $100k
31.3%
30.8%
32.7%
$100k – $200k
4.7%
14.2%
19.8%
Over $200k
0.0%
2.4%
4.5%
Demographics & statistics
$55,750
Median household income
Age distribution
Age summary
Group Count % Under 18 69 30.4% 18 and over 158 69.6% 65 and over 17 7.5% Median age 39.3 years
Race & ethnicity
Group Count % White 219 95.2% Two or more races 8 3.5% Hispanic or Latino 3 1.3%
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
64.1%
52.6%
42.9%
$50k – $100k
31.3%
30.8%
32.7%
$100k – $200k
4.7%
14.2%
19.8%
Over $200k
0.0%
2.4%
4.5%
Range % of households Under $10k 11.7% $10k–$15k 7.8% $15k–$25k 15.6% $25k–$35k 9.1% $35k–$50k 3.9% $50k–$75k 39.0% $100k–$150k 10.4% $150k–$200k 2.6% Median income $55,750
Housing
Housing overview
Metric Value Median home value $74,200 Median rent / month $825 Owner occupied 53.2% Renter occupied 46.8% Vacant 9.4% Single-family detached 87.1% Large apartment buildings 0.0% Mobile homes 1.2% Median rooms 6.3 Avg household size (owned) 2.80
Year built
Era % 2020 or later 0.0% 2010–2019 0.0% 2000–2009 8.2% 1990–1999 5.9% 1980–1989 1.2% 1970–1979 1.2% 1960–1969 0.0% 1950–1959 18.8% 1940–1949 14.1% 1939 or earlier 50.6%
Bedrooms
Size % of units No bedroom (studio) 0.0% 1 bedroom 5.9% 2 bedrooms 22.4% 3 bedrooms 42.4% 4 bedrooms 24.7% 5+ bedrooms 4.7%
Vehicles per household
Vehicles % of households No vehicle 0.0% 1 vehicle 18.2% 2 vehicles 40.3% 3 or more 41.6%
Heating fuel
Fuel type % Utility gas 2.6% Electricity 28.6% Propane / LP gas 28.6% Fuel oil 36.4% Wood 3.9%
Households & families
Household type Count % Married-couple family 37 48.1% Cohabiting couple 5 6.5% Male householder, no spouse 2 2.6% Female householder, no spouse 33 42.9% Households with children under 18 30 39.0% Households with seniors (65+) 12 15.6% Average household size 2.95
Marital status
Status Male Female Never married 26.7% 21.2% Married 65.0% 31.4% Separated 0.0% 6.8% Widowed 0.0% 20.3% Divorced 8.3% 20.3%
Education
Some college, no degree
34.3%
Graduate / professional
3.5%
Metric % HS diploma or higher 82.5% Bachelor's or higher 5.6%
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
Type Count % Nursery / preschool 1 1.7% Kindergarten 9 15.5% Elementary school 25 43.1% High school 23 39.7% College / grad school 0 0.0%
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
31.7%
Arts, food & hospitality
21.2%
Public administration
5.8%
Finance & real estate
1.0%
Professional & management
1.0%
Occupation
Category % Management, business & arts 21.2% Service 42.3% Sales & office 17.3% Natural resources & construction 6.7% Production & transportation 12.5%
Employment type
Type % Private sector 92.3% Government 5.8% Self-employed 1.9% Unpaid family workers 0.0%
Commute
Method % Drive alone 80.6% Carpool 18.4% Public transit 0.0% Walk 1.0% Work from home 0.0% Other means 0.0% Avg commute (minutes) 28.8
Poverty
Married-couple families
13.5%
Female-led households
65.6%
Income support
Source % of households Social Security 31.2% Retirement income 23.4% Supplemental Security 20.8% Cash public assistance 9.1% Food stamps / SNAP 27.3%
Health indicators
Condition % Obesity 34.9% High blood pressure 35.3% High cholesterol 34.9% Diabetes 10.8% Heart disease 7.1% Stroke 3.1% Asthma 9.4% Arthritis 27.5% Kidney disease 2.9% Pulmonary disease 7.8% Cancer 7.8%
Behavior / access % Smoking 18.7% Binge drinking 15.7% No physical activity 25.7% Less than 7 hrs sleep 33.4% Depression 22.2% Fair or poor health 13.7% Poor mental health 14.0% Poor physical health 10.3% No health insurance 11.1% Visited doctor (checkup) 76.4% Visited dentist 64.1% Cholesterol screening 90.9% Teeth loss 14.3%
Veterans & disability
Veterans Count % Civilian veterans 3 1.9%
Disability % Any disability 18.9% Under 18 15.9% 18–64 years 18.4% 65 and over 35.3%
Health insurance coverage
Type % Private insurance 46.3% Public insurance 49.3% No insurance 13.2% Uninsured under 19 9.7%
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
Language Count % English only 212 93.4% Spanish 2 0.9% Other Indo-European 2 0.9% Asian & Pacific Islander 0 0.0% Other languages 0 0.0%
Place of birth & citizenship
Origin Count % Native born (US) 225 99.1% Born in same state 225 99.1% Born in different state 167 73.6% Foreign born 0 0.0% Naturalized citizen 2 0.9% Not a US citizen 0 0.0%
Ancestry
Ancestry Count % French 53 23.3% Italian 12 5.3% Arab 5 2.2%
Ancestry Count % Irish 3 1.3% English 1 0.4%
Technology access
Metric % of households Computer access 33.9% Internet access 98.7%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 47324
What city is ZIP code 47324 in?
ZIP code 47324 is primarily assigned to Boston, Indiana.
What county is ZIP code 47324 in?
ZIP code 47324 falls within Wayne County, Indiana.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 47324?
37% of residents in ZIP code 47324 live below the poverty line, above the national average.
Is ZIP code 47324 family-oriented?
30% of residents in ZIP code 47324 are under 18, reflecting a younger, family-oriented community.
How educated is the population of ZIP code 47324?
6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 47324?
The median home value in ZIP code 47324 is $74,200.
What timezone is ZIP code 47324 in?
ZIP code 47324 observes the EST timezone.
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