47227 ZIP Code — Commiskey, IN

Jennings County, Indiana

ZIP code 47227 is located in Commiskey, Indiana, within Jennings County. It covers approximately 47.19 square miles and serves a population of 1,333 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 812.

About ZIP code 47227

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 2000s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $151,100. Owner-occupancy is high at 88%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $74,776. The poverty rate of 7% is below the national average. 54% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is production, transportation, and material moving, with manufacturing as the leading industry. An above-average commute of 36 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area.

College attainment at 6% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (23%) compared to national benchmarks.

Notable community characteristics include disability rates above the national average at 23%.

Overall, ZIP code 47227 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

1,333

population

47.19

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

47227 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 47227

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 47227. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Commiskey	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

47230 Deputy (4.6 mi) 47270 Paris Crossing (4.7 mi) 47231 Dupont (7.4 mi) 47265 North Vernon (10.2 mi) 47102 Austin (11.4 mi) 47229 Crothersville (12.9 mi) 47138 Lexington (13.1 mi) 47273 Scipio (14.5 mi) 47223 Butlerville (14.6 mi) 47250 Madison (14.8 mi) 47243 Hanover (16.3 mi) 47170 Scottsburg (17.9 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,333
Population density	28 / sq mi
State FIPS	18
County FIPS	079

Geography
Land area	47.19 sq mi
Water area	0.07 sq mi
Latitude	38.8677
Longitude	-85.6356
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	34.1%	39.2%	42.9%
$50k – $100k	52.2%	39.0%	32.7%
$100k – $200k	12.3%	19.9%	19.8%
Over $200k	1.4%	1.9%	4.5%

Demographics & statistics

1,333

Population

People per sq mi

53.1

Median age

$74,776

Median household income

$32,708

Per capita income

$151,100

Median home value

$731

Median monthly rent

88.1%

Home ownership

7.1%

Poverty rate

0.0%

Unemployment

624

Housing units

5.7%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

113

25–34

35–44

102

45–54

55–59

60–64

182

65–74

140

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	129	9.7%
18 and over	1,204	90.3%
65 and over	456	34.2%
Median age	53.1 years

Race & ethnicity

White 100%

Group	Count	%
White	1,333	100%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	34.1%	39.2%	42.9%
$50k – $100k	52.2%	39.0%	32.7%
$100k – $200k	12.3%	19.9%	19.8%
Over $200k	1.4%	1.9%	4.5%

Under $10k 10.0%

$10k–$15k 2.8%

$15k–$25k 4.2%

$25k–$35k 4.0%

$35k–$50k 8.7%

$50k–$75k 20.9%

$75k–$100k 31.9%

$100k–$150k 17.0%

$150k–$200k 0.5%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	10.0%
$10k–$15k	2.8%
$15k–$25k	4.2%
$25k–$35k	4.0%
$35k–$50k	8.7%
$50k–$75k	20.9%
$75k–$100k	31.9%
$100k–$150k	17.0%
$150k–$200k	0.5%
Median income	$74,776

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 8.0%

$50k–$100k 19.7%

$100k–$150k 22.0%

$150k–$200k 15.5%

$200k–$300k 16.9%

$300k–$500k 1.3%

$500k–$1M 16.7%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$151,100
Median rent / month	$731
Owner occupied	88.1%
Renter occupied	11.9%
Vacant	13.8%
Single-family detached	85.0%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	15.0%
Median rooms	6.2
Avg household size (owned)	2.31

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	8.6%
2000–2009	22.4%
1990–1999	18.7%
1980–1989	8.5%
1970–1979	19.4%
1960–1969	6.2%
1950–1959	2.0%
1940–1949	3.0%
1939 or earlier	11.1%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	3.3%
1 bedroom	4.9%
2 bedrooms	12.7%
3 bedrooms	71.4%
4 bedrooms	6.0%
5+ bedrooms	1.7%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	2.8%
1 vehicle	16.9%
2 vehicles	38.4%
3 or more	41.9%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	1.2%
Electricity	57.9%
Propane / LP gas	25.2%
Fuel oil	0.8%
Wood	11.2%
No fuel used	3.7%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	317	52.9%
Cohabiting couple	17	2.8%
Male householder, no spouse	133	22.2%
Female householder, no spouse	132	22.0%
Households with children under 18	105	17.5%
Households with seniors (65+)	291	48.6%
Average household size	2.23

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	26.3%	12.9%
Married	61.3%	63.1%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	3.9%	5.8%
Divorced	8.5%	18.3%

Education

Less than 9th grade 9.3%

Some HS, no diploma 6.7%

HS graduate 49.3%

Some college, no degree 20.4%

Associate's degree 8.5%

Bachelor's degree 4.2%

Graduate / professional 1.5%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	84.0%
Bachelor's or higher	5.7%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	13	7.5%
Kindergarten	6	3.4%
Elementary school	124	71.3%
High school	28	16.1%
College / grad school	3	1.7%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 36.0%

Retail trade 20.0%

Education & healthcare 12.4%

Construction 11.7%

Transportation & utilities 4.2%

Professional & management 4.2%

Arts, food & hospitality 4.2%

Other services 4.2%

Finance & real estate 3.2%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	8.5%
Service	18.2%
Sales & office	26.2%
Natural resources & construction	17.0%
Production & transportation	30.1%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	90.6%
Government	3.0%
Self-employed	6.3%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	82.1%
Carpool	13.0%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	5.0%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	36.2

Poverty

All people 7.1%

Under 18 years 8.5%

18 and over 7.0%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 17.9%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	54.1%
Retirement income	21.4%
Supplemental Security	3.7%
Cash public assistance	6.3%
Food stamps / SNAP	12.7%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	40.8%
High blood pressure	35.2%
High cholesterol	32.8%
Diabetes	10.9%
Heart disease	6.7%
Stroke	3.1%
Asthma	9.9%
Arthritis	26.3%
Kidney disease	2.8%
Pulmonary disease	8.5%
Cancer	6.6%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	22.9%
Binge drinking	16.5%
No physical activity	27.0%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	36.1%
Depression	24.7%
Fair or poor health	15.9%
Poor mental health	15.9%
Poor physical health	11.5%
No health insurance	13.1%
Visited doctor (checkup)	73.6%
Visited dentist	60.7%
Cholesterol screening	88.4%
Teeth loss	16.8%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	70	5.8%

Disability	%
Any disability	22.5%
Under 18	14.0%
18–64 years	25.4%
65 and over	20.2%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	75.5%
Public insurance	49.7%
No insurance	3.8%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,320	99.0%
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)	1,333	100.0%
Born in same state	1,333	100.0%
Born in different state	1,075	80.6%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	418	31.4%
Italian	157	11.8%
French	85	6.4%

Ancestry	Count	%
German	20	1.5%
English	10	0.8%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	44.9%
Internet access	87.6%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 47227

What city is ZIP code 47227 in?

ZIP code 47227 is primarily assigned to Commiskey, Indiana.

What county is ZIP code 47227 in?

ZIP code 47227 falls within Jennings County, Indiana.

Does ZIP code 47227 have an older population?

34% of residents in ZIP code 47227 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Does ZIP code 47227 have a large retiree population?

54% of households in ZIP code 47227 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 47227?

6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

Is ZIP code 47227 mostly owner-occupied?

88% of occupied units in ZIP code 47227 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What timezone is ZIP code 47227 in?

ZIP code 47227 observes the EST timezone.