47229 ZIP Code — Crothersville, IN

Jackson County, Indiana

ZIP code 47229 is located in Crothersville, Indiana, within Jackson County. It covers approximately 48.77 square miles and serves a population of 2,932 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 812.

About ZIP code 47229

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $121,200. Owner-occupancy is high at 84%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $57,619. Poverty affects 22% of residents, above the national average. 38% 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. The average commute of 26 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 9% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (24%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 47229 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

2,932

population

48.77

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

47229 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 47229

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 47229. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Crothersville	Acceptable
Crothersville	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

47102 Austin (3.9 mi) 47270 Paris Crossing (8.2 mi) 47170 Scottsburg (8.3 mi) 47220 Brownstown (10.6 mi) 47274 Seymour (11.9 mi) 47230 Deputy (12 mi) 47227 Commiskey (12.9 mi) 47281 Vallonia (13.9 mi) 47138 Lexington (16.8 mi) 47167 Salem (18.1 mi) 47260 Medora (18.3 mi) 47126 Henryville (18.6 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	2,932
Population density	60 / sq mi
State FIPS	18
County FIPS	071

Geography
Land area	48.77 sq mi
Water area	0.04 sq mi
Latitude	38.8052
Longitude	-85.8614
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	50.5%	45.5%	42.9%
$50k – $100k	37.7%	33.2%	32.7%
$100k – $200k	8.3%	18.4%	19.8%
Over $200k	3.6%	2.9%	4.5%

Demographics & statistics

2,932

Population

People per sq mi

38.6

Median age

$57,619

Median household income

$25,990

Per capita income

$121,200

Median home value

$939

Median monthly rent

83.7%

Home ownership

22.3%

Poverty rate

1.0%

Unemployment

1,029

Housing units

8.6%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

113

Under 5

112

5–9

111

10–14

110

151

15–19

150

20–24

153

25–34

152

172

35–44

170

148

45–54

147

55–59

128

60–64

127

112

65–74

110

139

75–84

137

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	795	27.1%
18 and over	2,137	72.9%
65 and over	545	18.6%
Median age	38.6 years

Race & ethnicity

White 98.1%

Two or more races 1.3%

Hispanic or Latino 0.5%

Other race 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	2,891	98.1%
Two or more races	39	1.3%
Hispanic or Latino	14	0.5%
Other race	2	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	50.5%	45.5%	42.9%
$50k – $100k	37.7%	33.2%	32.7%
$100k – $200k	8.3%	18.4%	19.8%
Over $200k	3.6%	2.9%	4.5%

Under $10k 5.6%

$10k–$15k 6.1%

$15k–$25k 6.2%

$25k–$35k 8.2%

$35k–$50k 16.6%

$50k–$75k 19.5%

$75k–$100k 13.0%

$100k–$150k 18.5%

$150k–$200k 5.3%

$200k+ 1.0%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	5.6%
$10k–$15k	6.1%
$15k–$25k	6.2%
$25k–$35k	8.2%
$35k–$50k	16.6%
$50k–$75k	19.5%
$75k–$100k	13.0%
$100k–$150k	18.5%
$150k–$200k	5.3%
$200k+	1.0%
Median income	$57,619

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 6.7%

$50k–$100k 25.3%

$100k–$150k 31.4%

$150k–$200k 15.0%

$200k–$300k 18.6%

$300k–$500k 2.3%

$500k–$1M 0.3%

$1M+ 0.2%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$121,200
Median rent / month	$939
Owner occupied	83.7%
Renter occupied	16.3%
Vacant	10.4%
Single-family detached	77.0%
Large apartment buildings	0.4%
Mobile homes	15.9%
Median rooms	5.7
Avg household size (owned)	2.61

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	3.2%
2000–2009	11.6%
1990–1999	12.3%
1980–1989	10.0%
1970–1979	16.0%
1960–1969	14.8%
1950–1959	11.1%
1940–1949	7.9%
1939 or earlier	13.1%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.8%
1 bedroom	3.5%
2 bedrooms	22.0%
3 bedrooms	63.2%
4 bedrooms	9.6%
5+ bedrooms	0.8%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	3.7%
1 vehicle	18.2%
2 vehicles	38.7%
3 or more	39.4%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	27.3%
Electricity	58.3%
Propane / LP gas	10.3%
Fuel oil	0.2%
Wood	3.9%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	655	60.6%
Cohabiting couple	41	3.8%
Male householder, no spouse	173	16.0%
Female householder, no spouse	211	19.5%
Households with children under 18	377	34.9%
Households with seniors (65+)	367	34.0%
Average household size	2.71

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	27.3%	20.3%
Married	60.3%	57.3%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	8.0%	7.5%
Divorced	4.4%	14.9%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.8%

Some HS, no diploma 10.4%

HS graduate 54.8%

Some college, no degree 16.1%

Associate's degree 8.3%

Bachelor's degree 6.6%

Graduate / professional 2.0%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	87.8%
Bachelor's or higher	8.6%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	43	5.5%
Kindergarten	62	7.9%
Elementary school	294	37.5%
High school	260	33.1%
College / grad school	126	16.1%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 31.2%

Retail trade 15.5%

Education & healthcare 14.3%

Professional & management 8.1%

Arts, food & hospitality 7.6%

Transportation & utilities 7.3%

Finance & real estate 3.6%

Other services 3.3%

Public administration 3.1%

Wholesale trade 2.9%

Agriculture & mining 1.7%

Construction 1.4%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	21.3%
Service	17.5%
Sales & office	22.2%
Natural resources & construction	9.1%
Production & transportation	29.9%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	88.4%
Government	8.0%
Self-employed	3.6%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	84.4%
Carpool	6.3%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.4%
Work from home	8.1%
Other means	0.8%
Avg commute (minutes)	26.2

Poverty

All people 22.3%

Under 18 years 31.8%

18 and over 19.0%

Married-couple families 15.1%

Female-led households 16.2%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	37.6%
Retirement income	25.7%
Supplemental Security	7.0%
Cash public assistance	1.3%
Food stamps / SNAP	9.0%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	38.8%
High blood pressure	36.0%
High cholesterol	34.3%
Diabetes	11.8%
Heart disease	7.4%
Stroke	3.4%
Asthma	10.2%
Arthritis	28.3%
Kidney disease	3.1%
Pulmonary disease	9.4%
Cancer	6.9%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	24.1%
Binge drinking	16.3%
No physical activity	28.5%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	34.7%
Depression	24.8%
Fair or poor health	18.0%
Poor mental health	16.3%
Poor physical health	12.4%
No health insurance	14.3%
Visited doctor (checkup)	73.4%
Visited dentist	56.3%
Cholesterol screening	87.9%
Teeth loss	18.5%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	120	5.6%

Disability	%
Any disability	18.2%
Under 18	2.9%
18–64 years	18.9%
65 and over	38.3%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	71.7%
Public insurance	39.0%
No insurance	5.8%
Uninsured under 19	6.8%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	2,707	92.3%
Spanish	5	0.2%
Other Indo-European	2	0.1%
Asian & Pacific Islander	3	0.1%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	2,922	99.7%
Born in same state	2,922	99.7%
Born in different state	2,428	82.8%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	10	0.3%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	599	20.4%
French	422	14.4%
Italian	231	7.9%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	6	0.2%
Irish	3	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	36.8%
Internet access	88.1%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 47229

What city is ZIP code 47229 in?

ZIP code 47229 is primarily assigned to Crothersville, Indiana.

What county is ZIP code 47229 in?

ZIP code 47229 falls within Jackson County, Indiana.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 47229?

9% 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 poverty rate in ZIP code 47229?

22% of residents in ZIP code 47229 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Is ZIP code 47229 mostly owner-occupied?

84% of occupied units in ZIP code 47229 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 47229 have a large retiree population?

38% of households in ZIP code 47229 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What timezone is ZIP code 47229 in?

ZIP code 47229 observes the EST timezone.