47339 ZIP Code — Economy, IN

Wayne County, Indiana

ZIP code 47339 is located in Economy, Indiana, within Wayne County. It covers approximately 14.03 square miles and serves a population of 499 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 765.

About ZIP code 47339

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 $96,700. Owner-occupancy is high at 79%, well above the national average.

The dominant occupation class is production, transportation, and material moving, with manufacturing as the leading industry. The average commute of 29 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 12% 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. 20% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.

Overall, ZIP code 47339 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

499

population

14.03

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

47339 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 47339

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 47339. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Economy	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

47346 Hagerstown (3.8 mi) 47345 Greens Fork (5.7 mi) 47393 Williamsburg (5.8 mi) 47358 Modoc (6.3 mi) 47354 Losantville (8.1 mi) 47360 Mooreland (9.1 mi) 47327 Cambridge City (9.7 mi) 47392 Webster (10.1 mi) 47355 Lynn (10.8 mi) 47341 Fountain City (11 mi) 47330 Centerville (12.2 mi) 47374 Richmond (13.3 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	499
Population density	36 / sq mi
State FIPS	18
County FIPS	177

Geography
Land area	14.03 sq mi
Water area	0.01 sq mi
Latitude	39.9647
Longitude	-85.1019
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	36.5%	52.6%	42.9%
$50k – $100k	45.2%	30.8%	32.7%
$100k – $200k	15.4%	14.2%	19.8%
Over $200k	2.9%	2.4%	4.5%

Demographics & statistics

499

Population

People per sq mi

44.3

Median age

Median household income

$24,907

Per capita income

$96,700

Median home value

$835

Median monthly rent

79.1%

Home ownership

8.0%

Poverty rate

2.2%

Unemployment

167

Housing units

11.8%

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	153	30.7%
18 and over	346	69.3%
65 and over	123	24.6%
Median age	44.3 years

Race & ethnicity

White 99.2%

Two or more races 0.8%

Group	Count	%
White	495	99.2%
Two or more races	4	0.8%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	36.5%	52.6%	42.9%
$50k – $100k	45.2%	30.8%	32.7%
$100k – $200k	15.4%	14.2%	19.8%
Over $200k	2.9%	2.4%	4.5%

Under $10k 0.5%

$10k–$15k 6.4%

$15k–$25k 9.6%

$25k–$35k 5.3%

$35k–$50k 29.4%

$50k–$75k 7.5%

$75k–$100k 29.4%

$100k–$150k 8.0%

$200k+ 3.7%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	0.5%
$10k–$15k	6.4%
$15k–$25k	9.6%
$25k–$35k	5.3%
$35k–$50k	29.4%
$50k–$75k	7.5%
$75k–$100k	29.4%
$100k–$150k	8.0%
$200k+	3.7%
Median income	$0

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 12.8%

$50k–$100k 39.9%

$100k–$150k 18.9%

$150k–$200k 6.1%

$200k–$300k 12.2%

$300k–$500k 10.1%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$96,700
Median rent / month	$835
Owner occupied	79.1%
Renter occupied	20.9%
Vacant	9.2%
Single-family detached	91.7%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	8.3%
Median rooms	6.2
Avg household size (owned)	2.40

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	4.4%
2000–2009	13.1%
1990–1999	8.7%
1980–1989	4.4%
1970–1979	2.4%
1960–1969	17.5%
1950–1959	11.7%
1940–1949	1.0%
1939 or earlier	36.9%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	2.9%
1 bedroom	0.0%
2 bedrooms	18.0%
3 bedrooms	58.7%
4 bedrooms	14.1%
5+ bedrooms	6.3%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	31.6%
1 vehicle	13.9%
2 vehicles	27.8%
3 or more	26.7%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	1.6%
Electricity	32.6%
Propane / LP gas	35.8%
Fuel oil	4.8%
Wood	25.1%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	115	61.5%
Cohabiting couple	3	1.6%
Male householder, no spouse	15	8.0%
Female householder, no spouse	54	28.9%
Households with children under 18	55	29.4%
Households with seniors (65+)	90	48.1%
Average household size	2.67

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	21.1%	11.6%
Married	66.3%	58.1%
Separated	3.4%	0.0%
Widowed	0.0%	24.7%
Divorced	9.1%	5.6%

Education

Less than 9th grade 6.5%

Some HS, no diploma 19.3%

HS graduate 41.6%

Some college, no degree 12.7%

Associate's degree 8.1%

Bachelor's degree 5.3%

Graduate / professional 6.5%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	74.2%
Bachelor's or higher	11.8%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	4	4.0%
Kindergarten	7	7.1%
Elementary school	64	64.6%
High school	17	17.2%
College / grad school	7	7.1%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 33.7%

Education & healthcare 14.9%

Construction 13.3%

Professional & management 7.7%

Wholesale trade 7.2%

Transportation & utilities 7.2%

Arts, food & hospitality 5.0%

Public administration 4.4%

Finance & real estate 3.3%

Other services 2.2%

Retail trade 1.1%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	27.6%
Service	7.7%
Sales & office	9.9%
Natural resources & construction	19.9%
Production & transportation	34.8%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	72.4%
Government	12.2%
Self-employed	15.5%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	66.9%
Carpool	27.5%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	5.6%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	29.4

Poverty

All people 8.0%

Under 18 years 5.9%

18 and over 9.0%

Married-couple families 7.0%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	50.3%
Retirement income	32.1%
Supplemental Security	6.4%
Cash public assistance	9.1%
Food stamps / SNAP	4.8%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	38.0%
High blood pressure	35.1%
High cholesterol	33.1%
Diabetes	11.1%
Heart disease	7.3%
Stroke	3.4%
Asthma	10.6%
Arthritis	27.2%
Kidney disease	3.1%
Pulmonary disease	9.6%
Cancer	6.7%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	25.4%
Binge drinking	16.5%
No physical activity	30.7%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	36.1%
Depression	25.2%
Fair or poor health	17.8%
Poor mental health	17.0%
Poor physical health	12.5%
No health insurance	15.0%
Visited doctor (checkup)	74.2%
Visited dentist	54.7%
Cholesterol screening	87.2%
Teeth loss	21.6%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	32	9.2%

Disability	%
Any disability	17.2%
Under 18	2.0%
18–64 years	14.8%
65 and over	40.7%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	43.7%
Public insurance	58.3%
No insurance	20.4%
Uninsured under 19	32.1%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	472	94.6%
Spanish	16	3.4%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	16	3.4%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	499	100.0%
Born in same state	499	100.0%
Born in different state	364	72.9%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	57	11.4%
Italian	46	9.2%

Ancestry	Count	%
French	39	7.8%
English	1	0.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	37.5%
Internet access	67.4%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 47339

What city is ZIP code 47339 in?

ZIP code 47339 is primarily assigned to Economy, Indiana.

What county is ZIP code 47339 in?

ZIP code 47339 falls within Wayne County, Indiana.

Is ZIP code 47339 family-oriented?

31% of residents in ZIP code 47339 are under 18, reflecting a younger, family-oriented community.

Does ZIP code 47339 have a large retiree population?

50% of households in ZIP code 47339 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 47339?

12% 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 47339?

The median home value in ZIP code 47339 is $96,700.

What timezone is ZIP code 47339 in?

ZIP code 47339 observes the EST timezone.