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Greene County
Jasonville, IN
47438
47438 ZIP Code — Jasonville, IN
Greene County, Indiana
ZIP code 47438 is located in
Jasonville ,
Indiana ,
within Greene County .
It covers approximately 60.38 square miles and serves a population of
3,970 residents.
This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone,
served by area code 812 .
About ZIP code 47438
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 $99,200. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 75%.
Median household income is $48,000. Poverty affects 20% of residents, above the national average. 33% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.
The dominant occupation class is production, transportation, and material moving, with construction as the leading industry. The average commute of 34 minutes is near the national average.
College attainment at 10% 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 47438 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.
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Demographics
updated 05/2026
Population
Total population
3,970
Population density
66 / sq mi
State FIPS
18
County FIPS
055
Geography
Land area
60.38 sq mi
Water area
1.02 sq mi
Latitude
39.1775
Longitude
-87.1742
Timezone
Eastern (ET)
Area code
812
Economics
updated 05/2026
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
49.9%
47.7%
42.9%
$50k – $100k
33.8%
36.6%
32.7%
$100k – $200k
15.0%
13.6%
19.8%
Over $200k
1.4%
2.1%
4.5%
Demographics & statistics
$48,000
Median household income
10.3%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Age summary
Group Count % Under 18 980 24.7% 18 and over 2,990 75.3% 65 and over 504 12.7% Median age 39.7 years
Race & ethnicity
Black or African American
1%
Group Count % White 3,764 92.8% Two or more races 166 4.1% Hispanic or Latino 88 2.2% Black or African American 40 1%
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
49.9%
47.7%
42.9%
$50k – $100k
33.8%
36.6%
32.7%
$100k – $200k
15.0%
13.6%
19.8%
Over $200k
1.4%
2.1%
4.5%
Range % of households Under $10k 6.1% $10k–$15k 5.5% $15k–$25k 11.7% $25k–$35k 16.9% $35k–$50k 11.1% $50k–$75k 22.9% $75k–$100k 10.1% $100k–$150k 10.8% $150k–$200k 2.8% $200k+ 2.2% Median income $48,000
Housing
Housing overview
Metric Value Median home value $99,200 Median rent / month $769 Owner occupied 74.7% Renter occupied 25.3% Vacant 10.2% Single-family detached 78.6% Large apartment buildings 0.3% Mobile homes 13.6% Median rooms 5.7 Avg household size (owned) 2.67
Year built
Era % 2020 or later 0.8% 2010–2019 4.5% 2000–2009 4.9% 1990–1999 12.2% 1980–1989 8.7% 1970–1979 18.5% 1960–1969 11.6% 1950–1959 3.6% 1940–1949 4.5% 1939 or earlier 30.7%
Bedrooms
Size % of units No bedroom (studio) 2.1% 1 bedroom 5.8% 2 bedrooms 28.1% 3 bedrooms 50.3% 4 bedrooms 13.0% 5+ bedrooms 0.7%
Vehicles per household
Vehicles % of households No vehicle 6.1% 1 vehicle 31.1% 2 vehicles 27.1% 3 or more 35.8%
Heating fuel
Fuel type % Utility gas 41.5% Electricity 38.5% Propane / LP gas 7.3% Fuel oil 3.4% Wood 9.3%
Households & families
Household type Count % Married-couple family 770 49.6% Cohabiting couple 84 5.4% Male householder, no spouse 458 29.5% Female householder, no spouse 240 15.5% Households with children under 18 619 39.9% Households with seniors (65+) 383 24.7% Average household size 2.52
Marital status
Status Male Female Never married 28.3% 22.7% Married 50.8% 56.0% Separated 1.7% 0.3% Widowed 3.7% 10.2% Divorced 15.6% 10.7%
Education
Some college, no degree
19.3%
Graduate / professional
3.8%
Metric % HS diploma or higher 89.6% Bachelor's or higher 10.3%
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
Type Count % Nursery / preschool 45 5.3% Kindergarten 108 12.7% Elementary school 398 46.9% High school 188 22.2% College / grad school 109 12.9%
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
16.3%
Public administration
10.2%
Transportation & utilities
8.7%
Agriculture & mining
5.3%
Arts, food & hospitality
4.0%
Finance & real estate
3.8%
Professional & management
2.2%
Occupation
Category % Management, business & arts 19.7% Service 18.4% Sales & office 17.3% Natural resources & construction 21.1% Production & transportation 23.5%
Employment type
Type % Private sector 77.6% Government 17.1% Self-employed 3.3% Unpaid family workers 2.0%
Commute
Method % Drive alone 76.8% Carpool 13.4% Public transit 0.0% Walk 2.6% Work from home 5.7% Other means 1.5% Avg commute (minutes) 33.8
Poverty
Married-couple families
13.0%
Female-led households
46.9%
Income support
Source % of households Social Security 33.1% Retirement income 30.3% Supplemental Security 7.0% Cash public assistance 2.9% Food stamps / SNAP 11.1%
Health indicators
Condition % Obesity 39.8% High blood pressure 38.3% High cholesterol 35.2% Diabetes 12.9% Heart disease 8.3% Stroke 3.9% Asthma 10.4% Arthritis 29.8% Kidney disease 3.5% Pulmonary disease 10.5% Cancer 7.4%
Behavior / access % Smoking 24.3% Binge drinking 15.3% No physical activity 30.5% Less than 7 hrs sleep 36.0% Depression 24.4% Fair or poor health 19.1% Poor mental health 16.5% Poor physical health 13.5% No health insurance 14.0% Visited doctor (checkup) 75.3% Visited dentist 56.5% Cholesterol screening 88.1% Teeth loss 20.6%
Veterans & disability
Veterans Count % Civilian veterans 209 7.0%
Disability % Any disability 15.6% Under 18 4.8% 18–64 years 14.1% 65 and over 46.9%
Health insurance coverage
Type % Private insurance 53.4% Public insurance 52.8% No insurance 5.5% Uninsured under 19 1.6%
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
Language Count % English only 3,683 92.8% Spanish 18 0.5% Other Indo-European 4 0.1% Asian & Pacific Islander 14 0.4% Other languages 0 0.0%
Place of birth & citizenship
Origin Count % Native born (US) 3,970 100.0% Born in same state 3,946 99.4% Born in different state 3,508 88.4% Foreign born 24 0.6% Naturalized citizen 0 0.0% Not a US citizen 0 0.0%
Ancestry
Ancestry Count % French 485 12.2% Arab 356 9%
Ancestry Count % Italian 210 5.3% German 22 0.6%
Technology access
Metric % of households Computer access 39.1% Internet access 91.6%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 47438
What city is ZIP code 47438 in?
ZIP code 47438 is primarily assigned to Jasonville, Indiana.
What county is ZIP code 47438 in?
ZIP code 47438 falls within Greene County, Indiana.
How educated is the population of ZIP code 47438?
10% 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 47438?
20% of residents in ZIP code 47438 live below the poverty line, above the national average.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 47438?
The median home value in ZIP code 47438 is $99,200.
What is the population of ZIP code 47438?
ZIP code 47438 has an estimated population of 3,970 residents, with a density of 66 people per square mile.
What timezone is ZIP code 47438 in?
ZIP code 47438 observes the EST timezone.
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