47234 ZIP Code — Flat Rock, IN

Shelby County, Indiana

ZIP code 47234 is located in Flat Rock, Indiana, within Shelby County. It covers approximately 33.48 square miles and serves a population of 1,612 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 812/317.

About ZIP code 47234

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 $175,200. Owner-occupancy is high at 92%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $76,936. The poverty rate of 5% is below the national average.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with manufacturing as the leading industry. The average commute of 25 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 14% 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.

Overall, ZIP code 47234 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce and high homeownership.

1,612

population

33.48

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

47234 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 47234

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 47234. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Flat Rock	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

47246 Hope (6.1 mi) 46182 Waldron (6.5 mi) 47272 Saint Paul (6.6 mi) 46124 Edinburgh (10 mi) 46176 Shelbyville (10.3 mi) 47244 Hartsville (11.3 mi) 47203 Columbus (11.3 mi) 46150 Manilla (14 mi) 47240 Greensburg (14.8 mi) 46156 Milroy (15.2 mi) 47236 Grammer (15.7 mi) 46110 Boggstown (15.8 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,612
Population density	48 / sq mi
State FIPS	18
County FIPS	145

Geography
Land area	33.48 sq mi
Water area	0.00 sq mi
Latitude	39.3793
Longitude	-85.7454
Timezone	Eastern (ET)
Area code	812/317

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	24.6%	40.8%	42.9%
$50k – $100k	43.6%	37.8%	32.7%
$100k – $200k	28.3%	18.3%	19.8%
Over $200k	3.4%	3.1%	4.5%

Demographics & statistics

1,612

Population

People per sq mi

43.3

Median age

$76,936

Median household income

$35,651

Per capita income

$175,200

Median home value

Median monthly rent

91.6%

Home ownership

4.8%

Poverty rate

13.2%

Unemployment

620

Housing units

13.8%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

102

25–34

35–44

158

45–54

151

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	368	22.8%
18 and over	1,244	77.2%
65 and over	219	13.6%
Median age	43.3 years

Race & ethnicity

White 88.3%

Two or more races 6.9%

Hispanic or Latino 2.1%

Other race 2.1%

Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.7%

Group	Count	%
White	1,453	88.3%
Two or more races	114	6.9%
Hispanic or Latino	34	2.1%
Other race	34	2.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander	11	0.7%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	24.6%	40.8%	42.9%
$50k – $100k	43.6%	37.8%	32.7%
$100k – $200k	28.3%	18.3%	19.8%
Over $200k	3.4%	3.1%	4.5%

Under $10k 3.6%

$15k–$25k 2.3%

$25k–$35k 5.1%

$35k–$50k 10.4%

$50k–$75k 22.1%

$75k–$100k 20.9%

$100k–$150k 17.1%

$150k–$200k 10.0%

$200k+ 8.4%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	3.6%
$15k–$25k	2.3%
$25k–$35k	5.1%
$35k–$50k	10.4%
$50k–$75k	22.1%
$75k–$100k	20.9%
$100k–$150k	17.1%
$150k–$200k	10.0%
$200k+	8.4%
Median income	$76,936

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 7.0%

$50k–$100k 13.1%

$100k–$150k 23.6%

$150k–$200k 27.7%

$200k–$300k 7.6%

$300k–$500k 21.0%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$175,200
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	91.6%
Renter occupied	8.4%
Vacant	9.5%
Single-family detached	99.0%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	1.0%
Median rooms	6.5
Avg household size (owned)	2.62

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	5.1%
2000–2009	23.4%
1990–1999	1.5%
1980–1989	3.3%
1970–1979	3.9%
1960–1969	5.2%
1950–1959	18.9%
1940–1949	5.4%
1939 or earlier	33.4%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	5.1%
1 bedroom	1.3%
2 bedrooms	30.4%
3 bedrooms	39.3%
4 bedrooms	14.3%
5+ bedrooms	9.5%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	4.3%
1 vehicle	14.0%
2 vehicles	29.5%
3 or more	52.2%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	5.9%
Electricity	29.5%
Propane / LP gas	37.7%
Fuel oil	12.4%
Wood	14.5%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	435	71.7%
Cohabiting couple	37	6.1%
Male householder, no spouse	89	14.7%
Female householder, no spouse	46	7.6%
Households with children under 18	231	38.1%
Households with seniors (65+)	157	25.9%
Average household size	2.66

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	29.9%	15.3%
Married	57.7%	71.2%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	1.9%	5.1%
Divorced	10.5%	8.4%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.4%

Some HS, no diploma 10.8%

HS graduate 37.1%

Some college, no degree 21.8%

Associate's degree 15.0%

Bachelor's degree 11.7%

Graduate / professional 2.1%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	87.8%
Bachelor's or higher	13.8%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	14	3.9%
Kindergarten	15	4.2%
Elementary school	150	41.8%
High school	130	36.2%
College / grad school	50	13.9%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 25.2%

Education & healthcare 19.9%

Construction 13.9%

Retail trade 10.9%

Agriculture & mining 7.4%

Professional & management 4.5%

Finance & real estate 4.1%

Other services 4.0%

Public administration 3.8%

Arts, food & hospitality 2.9%

Wholesale trade 2.1%

Transportation & utilities 1.3%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	33.8%
Service	11.8%
Sales & office	23.9%
Natural resources & construction	13.4%
Production & transportation	17.0%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	85.2%
Government	4.8%
Self-employed	10.0%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	86.8%
Carpool	11.4%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	1.8%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	24.9

Poverty

All people 4.8%

Under 18 years 9.5%

18 and over 3.4%

Married-couple families 5.1%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	26.7%
Retirement income	18.9%
Supplemental Security	8.1%
Cash public assistance	2.5%
Food stamps / SNAP	7.6%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	40.4%
High blood pressure	34.9%
High cholesterol	35.4%
Diabetes	11.1%
Heart disease	6.9%
Stroke	3.1%
Asthma	10.1%
Arthritis	27.5%
Kidney disease	2.9%
Pulmonary disease	8.7%
Cancer	6.4%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	24.6%
Binge drinking	16.7%
No physical activity	26.8%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	34.7%
Depression	24.6%
Fair or poor health	16.6%
Poor mental health	16.0%
Poor physical health	11.8%
No health insurance	13.7%
Visited doctor (checkup)	73.9%
Visited dentist	60.2%
Cholesterol screening	88.3%
Teeth loss	18.8%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	31	2.5%

Disability	%
Any disability	15.9%
Under 18	15.5%
18–64 years	13.6%
65 and over	27.9%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	79.7%
Public insurance	27.4%
No insurance	8.7%
Uninsured under 19	6.4%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,546	95.9%
Spanish	58	3.8%
Other Indo-European	43	2.8%
Asian & Pacific Islander	15	1.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	1,567	97.2%
Born in same state	1,567	97.2%
Born in different state	1,287	79.8%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	45	2.8%
Not a US citizen	23	51.1%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	180	11.2%
French	157	9.7%

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	115	7.1%
English	17	1.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	37.7%
Internet access	98.5%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 47234

What city is ZIP code 47234 in?

ZIP code 47234 is primarily assigned to Flat Rock, Indiana.

What county is ZIP code 47234 in?

ZIP code 47234 falls within Shelby County, Indiana.

Is ZIP code 47234 mostly owner-occupied?

92% of occupied units in ZIP code 47234 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 47234?

14% 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 47234?

The median home value in ZIP code 47234 is $175,200.

What is the population of ZIP code 47234?

ZIP code 47234 has an estimated population of 1,612 residents, with a density of 48 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 47234 in?

ZIP code 47234 observes the EST timezone.