47325 ZIP Code — Brownsville, IN

Union County, Indiana

ZIP code 47325 is located in Brownsville, Indiana, within Union County. It covers approximately 22.02 square miles and serves a population of 562 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 765.

About ZIP code 47325

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 $151,300. Owner-occupancy is high at 88%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $73,155. 49% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with manufacturing as the leading industry. The average commute of 30 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 13% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (22%) compared to national benchmarks.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 17% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.

Overall, ZIP code 47325 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, a strong veteran community, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

562

population

22.02

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

47325 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 47325

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 47325. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Brownsville	Acceptable
Brownsville	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

47353 Liberty (6 mi) 47330 Centerville (8 mi) 47331 Connersville (8.3 mi) 47357 Milton (9.2 mi) 47374 Richmond (12.4 mi) 47003 West College Corner (12.5 mi) 47327 Cambridge City (14 mi) 47345 Greens Fork (14.4 mi) 45003 College Corner (14.9 mi) 47392 Webster (15.1 mi) 47010 Bath (15.7 mi) 46127 Falmouth (16.8 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	562
Population density	26 / sq mi
State FIPS	18
County FIPS	161

Geography
Land area	22.02 sq mi
Water area	0.13 sq mi
Latitude	39.6848
Longitude	-85.0046
Timezone	Eastern (ET)
Area code	765

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	28.5%	41.5%	42.9%
$50k – $100k	39.3%	36.6%	32.7%
$100k – $200k	32.2%	19.3%	19.8%
Over $200k	0.0%	2.6%	4.5%

Demographics & statistics

562

Population

People per sq mi

50.8

Median age

$73,155

Median household income

$25,282

Per capita income

$151,300

Median home value

Median monthly rent

88.0%

Home ownership

0.0%

Poverty rate

0.0%

Unemployment

168

Housing units

13.0%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	117	20.8%
18 and over	445	79.2%
65 and over	148	26.3%
Median age	50.8 years

Race & ethnicity

White 100%

Group	Count	%
White	562	100%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	28.5%	41.5%	42.9%
$50k – $100k	39.3%	36.6%	32.7%
$100k – $200k	32.2%	19.3%	19.8%
Over $200k	0.0%	2.6%	4.5%

$15k–$25k 3.1%

$25k–$35k 7.9%

$35k–$50k 12.0%

$50k–$75k 35.1%

$75k–$100k 18.8%

$100k–$150k 23.0%

Range	% of households
$15k–$25k	3.1%
$25k–$35k	7.9%
$35k–$50k	12.0%
$50k–$75k	35.1%
$75k–$100k	18.8%
$100k–$150k	23.0%
Median income	$73,155

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 3.6%

$50k–$100k 20.8%

$100k–$150k 24.4%

$150k–$200k 23.2%

$200k–$300k 14.3%

$300k–$500k 13.7%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$151,300
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	88.0%
Renter occupied	12.0%
Vacant	0.0%
Single-family detached	100.0%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	0.0%
Median rooms	7.1
Avg household size (owned)	2.72

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.0%
2000–2009	0.0%
1990–1999	27.2%
1980–1989	12.6%
1970–1979	27.7%
1960–1969	0.0%
1950–1959	0.0%
1940–1949	3.7%
1939 or earlier	28.8%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	0.0%
2 bedrooms	12.0%
3 bedrooms	46.6%
4 bedrooms	35.6%
5+ bedrooms	5.8%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	3.1%
1 vehicle	0.0%
2 vehicles	39.3%
3 or more	57.6%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	25.1%
Propane / LP gas	48.7%
Wood	26.2%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	156	81.7%
Cohabiting couple	0	0.0%
Male householder, no spouse	21	11.0%
Female householder, no spouse	14	7.3%
Households with children under 18	72	37.7%
Households with seniors (65+)	85	44.5%
Average household size	2.94

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	17.9%	22.0%
Married	67.1%	63.3%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	9.0%	2.3%
Divorced	6.0%	12.4%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.5%

Some HS, no diploma 5.2%

HS graduate 50.4%

Some college, no degree 17.4%

Associate's degree 12.5%

Bachelor's degree 11.3%

Graduate / professional 1.7%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	93.4%
Bachelor's or higher	13.0%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	15	18.8%
High school	65	81.3%
College / grad school	0	0.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 28.7%

Education & healthcare 13.3%

Construction 12.3%

Information 9.2%

Agriculture & mining 8.2%

Professional & management 8.2%

Public administration 6.2%

Retail trade 5.6%

Transportation & utilities 4.6%

Other services 3.6%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	36.4%
Service	19.0%
Sales & office	12.8%
Natural resources & construction	16.4%
Production & transportation	15.4%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	89.7%
Government	6.2%
Self-employed	4.1%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	83.1%
Carpool	0.0%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	7.7%
Other means	9.2%
Avg commute (minutes)	29.6

Poverty

All people 0.0%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 0.0%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	49.2%
Retirement income	34.6%
Supplemental Security	0.0%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	0.0%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	36.8%
High blood pressure	35.6%
High cholesterol	34.3%
Diabetes	11.3%
Heart disease	7.1%
Stroke	3.2%
Asthma	9.8%
Arthritis	27.0%
Kidney disease	2.9%
Pulmonary disease	8.5%
Cancer	6.9%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	21.5%
Binge drinking	16.2%
No physical activity	26.0%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	33.3%
Depression	23.1%
Fair or poor health	16.0%
Poor mental health	15.3%
Poor physical health	11.4%
No health insurance	12.4%
Visited doctor (checkup)	74.2%
Visited dentist	62.9%
Cholesterol screening	89.3%
Teeth loss	16.6%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	75	16.9%

Disability	%
Any disability	13.7%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	0.0%
65 and over	52.0%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	71.7%
Public insurance	35.8%
No insurance	4.6%
Uninsured under 19	9.4%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	525	93.4%
Spanish	0	0.0%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	562	100.0%
Born in same state	562	100.0%
Born in different state	405	72.1%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	172	30.6%
Arab	52	9.3%

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	13	2.3%
English	7	1.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	34.0%
Internet access	93.2%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 47325

What city is ZIP code 47325 in?

ZIP code 47325 is primarily assigned to Brownsville, Indiana.

What county is ZIP code 47325 in?

ZIP code 47325 falls within Union County, Indiana.

Does ZIP code 47325 have an older population?

26% of residents in ZIP code 47325 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Does ZIP code 47325 have a large retiree population?

49% of households in ZIP code 47325 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Is ZIP code 47325 mostly owner-occupied?

88% of occupied units in ZIP code 47325 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 47325?

13% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

What timezone is ZIP code 47325 in?

ZIP code 47325 observes the EST timezone.