47235 ZIP Code — Freetown, IN

Jackson County, Indiana

ZIP code 47235 is located in Freetown, Indiana, within Jackson County. It covers approximately 42.54 square miles and serves a population of 1,427 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 812.

About ZIP code 47235

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 $246,300. Owner-occupancy is high at 90%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $75,764. 51% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is service, with manufacturing as the leading industry. The average commute of 31 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 13% 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.

Overall, ZIP code 47235 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

1,427
population
42.54
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Eastern (ET)
timezone
47235 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 47235

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City Status
Freetown Preferred
Nearby ZIP codes
47264 Norman (8.3 mi) 47274 Seymour (9.8 mi) 47220 Brownstown (10.9 mi) 47260 Medora (11.9 mi) 47448 Nashville (13.4 mi) 47201 Columbus (14.3 mi) 47436 Heltonville (14.5 mi) 47281 Vallonia (14.9 mi) 47401 Bloomington (17.7 mi) 47229 Crothersville (19.8 mi)
Demographics updated 05/2026
Population
Total population 1,427
Population density 34 / sq mi
State FIPS 18
County FIPS 071
Geography
Land area 42.54 sq mi
Water area 0.13 sq mi
Latitude 39.0016
Longitude -86.1303
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 31.3% 45.5% 42.9%
$50k – $100k 58.3% 33.2% 32.7%
$100k – $200k 7.5% 18.4% 19.8%
Over $200k 3.0% 2.9% 4.5%

Demographics & statistics

1,427
Population
34
People per sq mi
48.6
Median age
$75,764
Median household income
$26,133
Per capita income
$246,300
Median home value
$770
Median monthly rent
89.9%
Home ownership
17.5%
Poverty rate
10.0%
Unemployment
708
Housing units
13.1%
Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female
18
Under 5
25
47
5–9
65
32
10–14
44
38
15–19
53
46
20–24
64
27
25–34
37
63
35–44
87
63
45–54
86
62
55–59
84
88
60–64
121
88
65–74
121
29
85+
39
← Male
Female →

Age summary

GroupCount%
Under 1826718.7%
18 and over1,16081.3%
65 and over27719.4%
Median age48.6 years

Race & ethnicity

White 100%
GroupCount%
White1,427100%

Household income

Income range This ZIP County avg State avg
Under $50k 31.3% 45.5% 42.9%
$50k – $100k 58.3% 33.2% 32.7%
$100k – $200k 7.5% 18.4% 19.8%
Over $200k 3.0% 2.9% 4.5%
Under $10k 12.9%
$10k–$15k 5.1%
$15k–$25k 8.3%
$25k–$35k 6.9%
$35k–$50k 5.1%
$50k–$75k 10.7%
$75k–$100k 36.9%
$100k–$150k 8.8%
$150k–$200k 3.0%
$200k+ 2.3%
Range% of households
Under $10k12.9%
$10k–$15k5.1%
$15k–$25k8.3%
$25k–$35k6.9%
$35k–$50k5.1%
$50k–$75k10.7%
$75k–$100k36.9%
$100k–$150k8.8%
$150k–$200k3.0%
$200k+2.3%
Median income$75,764

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 8.8%
$50k–$100k 10.1%
$100k–$150k 9.4%
$150k–$200k 14.7%
$200k–$300k 7.5%
$300k–$500k 19.3%
$500k–$1M 30.1%

Housing overview

MetricValue
Median home value$246,300
Median rent / month$770
Owner occupied89.9%
Renter occupied10.1%
Vacant21.3%
Single-family detached77.5%
Large apartment buildings6.4%
Mobile homes16.1%
Median rooms5.2
Avg household size (owned)2.37

Year built

Era%
2020 or later0.0%
2010–20198.3%
2000–200930.0%
1990–19999.1%
1980–198917.8%
1970–19799.4%
1960–19694.6%
1950–19597.3%
1940–19491.6%
1939 or earlier12.0%

Bedrooms

Size% of units
No bedroom (studio)1.4%
1 bedroom12.9%
2 bedrooms26.8%
3 bedrooms43.2%
4 bedrooms15.7%
5+ bedrooms0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles% of households
No vehicle3.5%
1 vehicle26.8%
2 vehicles15.4%
3 or more54.4%

Heating fuel

Fuel type%
Electricity63.5%
Propane / LP gas19.0%
Fuel oil10.1%
Wood7.4%

Households & families

Household typeCount%
Married-couple family39064.5%
Cohabiting couple538.8%
Male householder, no spouse00.0%
Female householder, no spouse16226.8%
Households with children under 1815625.8%
Households with seniors (65+)27545.5%
Average household size2.36

Marital status

StatusMaleFemale
Never married25.5%22.7%
Married64.3%58.0%
Separated0.0%0.0%
Widowed0.0%15.5%
Divorced10.1%3.8%

Education

Less than 9th grade 5.7%
Some HS, no diploma 9.1%
HS graduate 59.1%
Some college, no degree 6.2%
Associate's degree 6.7%
Bachelor's degree 11.1%
Graduate / professional 2.0%
Metric%
HS diploma or higher85.1%
Bachelor's or higher13.1%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

TypeCount%
Nursery / preschool00.0%
Kindergarten3310.9%
Elementary school14447.7%
High school8427.8%
College / grad school4113.6%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 34.9%
Education & healthcare 34.1%
Arts, food & hospitality 9.2%
Professional & management 7.9%
Agriculture & mining 4.5%
Public administration 4.0%
Construction 2.7%
Retail trade 2.3%
Finance & real estate 0.5%

Occupation

Category%
Management, business & arts14.8%
Service50.7%
Sales & office3.4%
Natural resources & construction10.3%
Production & transportation20.7%

Employment type

Type%
Private sector91.3%
Government4.0%
Self-employed4.7%
Unpaid family workers0.0%

Commute

Method%
Drive alone84.9%
Carpool6.4%
Public transit0.0%
Walk1.3%
Work from home7.4%
Other means0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)31.2

Poverty

All people 17.5%
Under 18 years 6.4%
18 and over 19.5%
Married-couple families 10.8%
Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source% of households
Social Security51.2%
Retirement income9.8%
Supplemental Security7.4%
Cash public assistance2.6%
Food stamps / SNAP3.1%

Health indicators

Condition%
Obesity38.3%
High blood pressure35.7%
High cholesterol34.5%
Diabetes11.4%
Heart disease7.0%
Stroke3.2%
Asthma9.9%
Arthritis27.7%
Kidney disease2.9%
Pulmonary disease8.7%
Cancer6.8%
Behavior / access%
Smoking22.9%
Binge drinking16.5%
No physical activity26.6%
Less than 7 hrs sleep34.2%
Depression24.1%
Fair or poor health16.7%
Poor mental health15.6%
Poor physical health11.8%
No health insurance13.2%
Visited doctor (checkup)73.5%
Visited dentist59.1%
Cholesterol screening88.9%
Teeth loss16.5%

Veterans & disability

VeteransCount%
Civilian veterans443.8%
Disability%
Any disability17.0%
Under 1812.0%
18–64 years16.2%
65 and over24.5%

Health insurance coverage

Type%
Private insurance71.4%
Public insurance36.6%
No insurance13.5%
Uninsured under 1920.3%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

LanguageCount%
English only1,38497.0%
Spanish00.0%
Other Indo-European00.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander00.0%
Other languages00.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

OriginCount%
Native born (US)1,41599.2%
Born in same state1,41599.2%
Born in different state1,28790.2%
Foreign born00.0%
Naturalized citizen120.8%
Not a US citizen12100.0%

Ancestry

AncestryCount%
Arab55038.5%
Italian14910.4%
AncestryCount%
French14510.2%

Technology access

Metric% of households
Computer access42.4%
Internet access82.5%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 47235

What city is ZIP code 47235 in?

ZIP code 47235 is primarily assigned to Freetown, Indiana.

What county is ZIP code 47235 in?

ZIP code 47235 falls within Jackson County, Indiana.

Does ZIP code 47235 have a large retiree population?

51% of households in ZIP code 47235 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Is ZIP code 47235 mostly owner-occupied?

90% of occupied units in ZIP code 47235 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 47235?

13% 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 47235?

18% of residents in ZIP code 47235 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

What timezone is ZIP code 47235 in?

ZIP code 47235 observes the EST timezone.

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