47223 ZIP Code — Butlerville, IN

Jennings County, Indiana

ZIP code 47223 is located in Butlerville, Indiana, within Jennings County. It covers approximately 46.11 square miles and serves a population of 774 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 812.

About ZIP code 47223

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1990s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $151,000. Owner-occupancy is high at 93%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $70,714. Poverty affects 23% of residents, above the national average. 53% 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 31 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 15% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (25%) compared to national benchmarks.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 12% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.

Overall, ZIP code 47223 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, a strong veteran community, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

774

population

46.11

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

47223 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 47223

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 47223. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Butlerville	Acceptable
Butlerville	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

47023 Holton (6.6 mi) 47265 North Vernon (7 mi) 47283 Westport (9.5 mi) 47231 Dupont (10.4 mi) 47037 Osgood (12.7 mi) 47273 Scipio (12.9 mi) 47042 Versailles (13.3 mi) 47227 Commiskey (14.6 mi) 47236 Grammer (14.8 mi) 47232 Elizabethtown (15.8 mi) 47250 Madison (16.1 mi) 47244 Hartsville (16.4 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	774
Population density	17 / sq mi
State FIPS	18
County FIPS	079

Geography
Land area	46.11 sq mi
Water area	0.29 sq mi
Latitude	39.0469
Longitude	-85.4901
Timezone	Eastern (ET)
Area code	812

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	39.0%	39.2%	42.9%
$50k – $100k	30.5%	39.0%	32.7%
$100k – $200k	18.5%	19.9%	19.8%
Over $200k	12.0%	1.9%	4.5%

Demographics & statistics

774

Population

People per sq mi

48.0

Median age

$70,714

Median household income

$35,480

Per capita income

$151,000

Median home value

Median monthly rent

93.1%

Home ownership

22.9%

Poverty rate

3.4%

Unemployment

354

Housing units

15.4%

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

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	120	15.5%
18 and over	654	84.5%
65 and over	151	19.5%
Median age	48.0 years

Race & ethnicity

White 94.1%

Two or more races 5.9%

Group	Count	%
White	728	94.1%
Two or more races	46	5.9%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	39.0%	39.2%	42.9%
$50k – $100k	30.5%	39.0%	32.7%
$100k – $200k	18.5%	19.9%	19.8%
Over $200k	12.0%	1.9%	4.5%

$10k–$15k 24.7%

$15k–$25k 6.3%

$25k–$35k 4.1%

$35k–$50k 6.9%

$50k–$75k 11.3%

$75k–$100k 22.2%

$100k–$150k 5.3%

$150k–$200k 11.6%

$200k+ 7.8%

Range	% of households
$10k–$15k	24.7%
$15k–$25k	6.3%
$25k–$35k	4.1%
$35k–$50k	6.9%
$50k–$75k	11.3%
$75k–$100k	22.2%
$100k–$150k	5.3%
$150k–$200k	11.6%
$200k+	7.8%
Median income	$70,714

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 6.7%

$50k–$100k 39.6%

$100k–$150k 3.0%

$150k–$200k 16.1%

$200k–$300k 29.9%

$500k–$1M 4.7%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$151,000
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	93.1%
Renter occupied	6.9%
Vacant	14.9%
Single-family detached	76.1%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	23.9%
Median rooms	6.5
Avg household size (owned)	2.52

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	8.0%
2000–2009	15.7%
1990–1999	36.2%
1980–1989	2.1%
1970–1979	8.2%
1960–1969	17.8%
1950–1959	8.5%
1940–1949	0.0%
1939 or earlier	3.5%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	9.8%
1 bedroom	0.0%
2 bedrooms	33.5%
3 bedrooms	44.1%
4 bedrooms	12.5%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.0%
1 vehicle	32.2%
2 vehicles	25.3%
3 or more	42.5%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	10.9%
Electricity	53.4%
Propane / LP gas	14.1%
Wood	21.6%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	195	60.9%
Cohabiting couple	2	0.6%
Male householder, no spouse	73	22.8%
Female householder, no spouse	50	15.6%
Households with children under 18	87	27.2%
Households with seniors (65+)	110	34.4%
Average household size	2.42

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	15.6%	21.4%
Married	64.1%	68.8%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	0.0%	0.0%
Divorced	20.3%	9.7%

Education

Less than 9th grade 3.4%

Some HS, no diploma 9.0%

HS graduate 28.9%

Some college, no degree 12.4%

Associate's degree 31.0%

Bachelor's degree 13.7%

Graduate / professional 1.7%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	87.6%
Bachelor's or higher	15.4%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	9	7.0%
Elementary school	63	49.2%
High school	47	36.7%
College / grad school	9	7.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 25.0%

Education & healthcare 19.1%

Finance & real estate 15.6%

Professional & management 11.5%

Construction 8.8%

Retail trade 8.2%

Public administration 7.6%

Arts, food & hospitality 2.4%

Transportation & utilities 1.8%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	37.4%
Service	6.8%
Sales & office	28.5%
Natural resources & construction	13.2%
Production & transportation	14.1%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	77.1%
Government	22.9%
Self-employed	0.0%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	87.3%
Carpool	12.7%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	0.0%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	30.6

Poverty

All people 22.9%

Under 18 years 10.0%

18 and over 25.2%

Married-couple families 23.1%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	53.1%
Retirement income	28.1%
Supplemental Security	0.0%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	10.9%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	43.2%
High blood pressure	35.6%
High cholesterol	34.1%
Diabetes	11.3%
Heart disease	6.8%
Stroke	3.1%
Asthma	10.2%
Arthritis	26.1%
Kidney disease	2.8%
Pulmonary disease	8.9%
Cancer	6.2%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	24.8%
Binge drinking	16.4%
No physical activity	28.8%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	37.0%
Depression	25.4%
Fair or poor health	17.1%
Poor mental health	16.6%
Poor physical health	12.1%
No health insurance	14.2%
Visited doctor (checkup)	73.1%
Visited dentist	58.1%
Cholesterol screening	88.0%
Teeth loss	18.3%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	80	12.2%

Disability	%
Any disability	19.3%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	27.2%
65 and over	7.9%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	70.9%
Public insurance	37.3%
No insurance	3.4%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	745	96.3%
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)	774	100.0%
Born in same state	761	98.3%
Born in different state	653	84.4%
Foreign born	13	1.7%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	118	15.2%
Italian	88	11.4%

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	67	8.7%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	41.3%
Internet access	80.9%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 47223

What city is ZIP code 47223 in?

ZIP code 47223 is primarily assigned to Butlerville, Indiana.

What county is ZIP code 47223 in?

ZIP code 47223 falls within Jennings County, Indiana.

Is ZIP code 47223 mostly owner-occupied?

93% of occupied units in ZIP code 47223 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 47223 have a large retiree population?

53% of households in ZIP code 47223 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 47223?

23% of residents in ZIP code 47223 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Does ZIP code 47223 have a large veteran population?

12% of civilians in ZIP code 47223 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What timezone is ZIP code 47223 in?

ZIP code 47223 observes the EST timezone.