47355 ZIP Code — Lynn, IN

Randolph County, Indiana

ZIP code 47355 is located in Lynn, Indiana, within Randolph County. It covers approximately 63.04 square miles and serves a population of 3,163 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 765.

About ZIP code 47355

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 $98,200. Owner-occupancy is high at 76%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $60,817.

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 10% 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 47355 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce and high homeownership.

3,163
population
63.04
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Eastern (ET)
timezone
47355 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 47355

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 47355. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City Status
Lynn Acceptable
Lynn Preferred
Nearby ZIP codes
47341 Fountain City (5.9 mi) 47393 Williamsburg (6.3 mi) 45332 Hollansburg (8.5 mi) 47394 Winchester (8.9 mi) 47358 Modoc (9.4 mi) 47392 Webster (10.7 mi) 47339 Economy (10.8 mi) 47390 Union City (11.2 mi) 45346 New Madison (12.6 mi) 47345 Greens Fork (13 mi) 47374 Richmond (14.2 mi) 47354 Losantville (14.4 mi)
Demographics updated 05/2026
Population
Total population 3,163
Population density 50 / sq mi
State FIPS 18
County FIPS 135
Geography
Land area 63.04 sq mi
Water area 0.09 sq mi
Latitude 40.0507
Longitude -84.9316
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 47.8% 46.8% 42.9%
$50k – $100k 37.5% 36.6% 32.7%
$100k – $200k 12.6% 14.1% 19.8%
Over $200k 2.1% 2.5% 4.5%

Demographics & statistics

3,163
Population
50
People per sq mi
47.6
Median age
$60,817
Median household income
$31,019
Per capita income
$98,200
Median home value
$694
Median monthly rent
75.8%
Home ownership
15.2%
Poverty rate
2.8%
Unemployment
1,154
Housing units
9.6%
Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female
72
Under 5
77
67
5–9
72
73
10–14
79
109
15–19
117
64
20–24
70
163
25–34
175
169
35–44
182
274
45–54
296
177
55–59
191
117
60–64
126
115
65–74
124
82
75–84
89
40
85+
43
← Male
Female →

Age summary

GroupCount%
Under 1858118.4%
18 and over2,58281.6%
65 and over49315.6%
Median age47.6 years

Race & ethnicity

White 83.3%
Hispanic or Latino 7.2%
Other race 6.4%
Two or more races 2.6%
Black or African American 0.5%
GroupCount%
White2,83883.3%
Hispanic or Latino2467.2%
Other race2196.4%
Two or more races882.6%
Black or African American180.5%

Household income

Income range This ZIP County avg State avg
Under $50k 47.8% 46.8% 42.9%
$50k – $100k 37.5% 36.6% 32.7%
$100k – $200k 12.6% 14.1% 19.8%
Over $200k 2.1% 2.5% 4.5%
Under $10k 5.1%
$10k–$15k 7.6%
$15k–$25k 8.9%
$25k–$35k 9.5%
$35k–$50k 13.2%
$50k–$75k 26.1%
$75k–$100k 10.9%
$100k–$150k 13.7%
$150k–$200k 3.7%
$200k+ 1.3%
Range% of households
Under $10k5.1%
$10k–$15k7.6%
$15k–$25k8.9%
$25k–$35k9.5%
$35k–$50k13.2%
$50k–$75k26.1%
$75k–$100k10.9%
$100k–$150k13.7%
$150k–$200k3.7%
$200k+1.3%
Median income$60,817

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 11.7%
$50k–$100k 40.4%
$100k–$150k 29.2%
$150k–$200k 9.6%
$200k–$300k 7.4%
$500k–$1M 1.6%

Housing overview

MetricValue
Median home value$98,200
Median rent / month$694
Owner occupied75.8%
Renter occupied24.2%
Vacant4.9%
Single-family detached80.3%
Large apartment buildings4.5%
Mobile homes10.5%
Median rooms6.6
Avg household size (owned)2.32

Year built

Era%
2020 or later0.0%
2010–20190.7%
2000–20099.3%
1990–19999.3%
1980–19897.3%
1970–19798.5%
1960–19698.8%
1950–19598.6%
1940–19496.2%
1939 or earlier41.3%

Bedrooms

Size% of units
No bedroom (studio)2.3%
1 bedroom3.4%
2 bedrooms21.8%
3 bedrooms63.2%
4 bedrooms5.3%
5+ bedrooms4.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles% of households
No vehicle4.0%
1 vehicle27.5%
2 vehicles37.5%
3 or more31.0%

Heating fuel

Fuel type%
Utility gas30.5%
Electricity25.8%
Propane / LP gas33.0%
Fuel oil1.5%
Wood7.4%
No fuel used1.1%

Households & families

Household typeCount%
Married-couple family68147.7%
Cohabiting couple1158.1%
Male householder, no spouse25718.0%
Female householder, no spouse37426.2%
Households with children under 1837126.0%
Households with seniors (65+)37226.1%
Average household size2.22

Marital status

StatusMaleFemale
Never married27.8%19.0%
Married54.0%50.7%
Separated0.3%1.7%
Widowed4.3%10.2%
Divorced13.5%18.4%

Education

Less than 9th grade 3.7%
Some HS, no diploma 7.7%
HS graduate 46.7%
Some college, no degree 20.6%
Associate's degree 11.7%
Bachelor's degree 6.0%
Graduate / professional 3.6%
Metric%
HS diploma or higher88.6%
Bachelor's or higher9.6%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

TypeCount%
Nursery / preschool375.8%
Kindergarten365.6%
Elementary school24438.1%
High school17727.7%
College / grad school14622.8%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 26.1%
Education & healthcare 18.0%
Arts, food & hospitality 10.9%
Construction 10.3%
Retail trade 9.9%
Transportation & utilities 6.8%
Professional & management 6.5%
Agriculture & mining 4.6%
Public administration 2.7%
Finance & real estate 2.2%
Other services 1.4%
Wholesale trade 0.4%
Information 0.1%

Occupation

Category%
Management, business & arts23.0%
Service18.4%
Sales & office14.4%
Natural resources & construction16.3%
Production & transportation27.9%

Employment type

Type%
Private sector87.2%
Government8.8%
Self-employed4.0%
Unpaid family workers0.0%

Commute

Method%
Drive alone80.4%
Carpool13.7%
Public transit1.6%
Walk1.5%
Work from home0.8%
Other means2.0%
Avg commute (minutes)29.0

Poverty

All people 15.2%
Under 18 years 19.7%
18 and over 14.3%
Married-couple families 7.9%
Female-led households 73.2%

Income support

Source% of households
Social Security29.0%
Retirement income23.5%
Supplemental Security4.5%
Cash public assistance6.4%
Food stamps / SNAP10.0%

Health indicators

Condition%
Obesity40.2%
High blood pressure36.7%
High cholesterol34.9%
Diabetes11.8%
Heart disease7.6%
Stroke3.4%
Asthma10.1%
Arthritis28.5%
Kidney disease3.1%
Pulmonary disease9.0%
Cancer7.2%
Behavior / access%
Smoking22.9%
Binge drinking15.9%
No physical activity27.5%
Less than 7 hrs sleep34.2%
Depression24.3%
Fair or poor health17.2%
Poor mental health15.9%
Poor physical health12.0%
No health insurance13.4%
Visited doctor (checkup)73.3%
Visited dentist59.3%
Cholesterol screening88.8%
Teeth loss17.3%

Veterans & disability

VeteransCount%
Civilian veterans1837.1%
Disability%
Any disability21.0%
Under 1811.5%
18–64 years17.1%
65 and over48.5%

Health insurance coverage

Type%
Private insurance62.0%
Public insurance40.9%
No insurance8.6%
Uninsured under 197.5%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

LanguageCount%
English only3,01495.3%
Spanish110.4%
Other Indo-European90.3%
Asian & Pacific Islander20.1%
Other languages00.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

OriginCount%
Native born (US)3,12398.7%
Born in same state3,10098.0%
Born in different state2,46978.1%
Foreign born230.7%
Naturalized citizen401.3%
Not a US citizen3177.5%

Ancestry

AncestryCount%
Arab67921.5%
French39912.6%
Italian2678.4%
AncestryCount%
English611.9%
Polish40.1%

Technology access

Metric% of households
Computer access45.1%
Internet access81.8%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 47355

What city is ZIP code 47355 in?

ZIP code 47355 is primarily assigned to Lynn, Indiana.

What county is ZIP code 47355 in?

ZIP code 47355 falls within Randolph County, Indiana.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 47355?

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 47355?

15% of residents in ZIP code 47355 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 47355?

The median home value in ZIP code 47355 is $98,200.

What is the population of ZIP code 47355?

ZIP code 47355 has an estimated population of 3,163 residents, with a density of 50 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 47355 in?

ZIP code 47355 observes the EST timezone.

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