47443 ZIP Code — Lyons, IN

Greene County, Indiana

ZIP code 47443 is located in Lyons, Indiana, within Greene County. It covers approximately 50.77 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 47443

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 $85,600. Owner-occupancy is high at 82%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $59,375. 45% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

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

College attainment at 9% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (21%) compared to national benchmarks.

Notable community characteristics include disability rates above the national average at 28%.

Overall, ZIP code 47443 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

1,427

population

50.77

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

47443 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 47443

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 47443. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Lyons	Acceptable
Lyons	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

47449 Newberry (3.6 mi) 47465 Switz City (6.3 mi) 47578 Sandborn (7.7 mi) 47441 Linton (7.9 mi) 47529 Elnora (9.7 mi) 47848 Dugger (10.9 mi) 47562 Odon (12 mi) 47471 Worthington (12.5 mi) 47568 Plainville (12.8 mi) 47424 Bloomfield (15.1 mi) 47438 Jasonville (15.9 mi) 47512 Bicknell (16.9 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,427
Population density	28 / sq mi
State FIPS	18
County FIPS	055

Geography
Land area	50.77 sq mi
Water area	0.25 sq mi
Latitude	38.9565
Longitude	-87.0931
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	49.1%	47.7%	42.9%
$50k – $100k	33.2%	36.6%	32.7%
$100k – $200k	10.7%	13.6%	19.8%
Over $200k	7.0%	2.1%	4.5%

Demographics & statistics

1,427

Population

People per sq mi

43.4

Median age

$59,375

Median household income

$30,344

Per capita income

$85,600

Median home value

$828

Median monthly rent

81.5%

Home ownership

11.3%

Poverty rate

12.5%

Unemployment

511

Housing units

8.7%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

109

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

101

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	321	22.5%
18 and over	1,106	77.5%
65 and over	344	24.1%
Median age	43.4 years

Race & ethnicity

White 88.9%

Hispanic or Latino 3.3%

Two or more races 2.8%

Other race 2.4%

Asian 2.3%

Black or African American 0.2%

Group	Count	%
White	1,312	88.9%
Hispanic or Latino	48	3.3%
Two or more races	42	2.8%
Other race	36	2.4%
Asian	34	2.3%
Black or African American	3	0.2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	49.1%	47.7%	42.9%
$50k – $100k	33.2%	36.6%	32.7%
$100k – $200k	10.7%	13.6%	19.8%
Over $200k	7.0%	2.1%	4.5%

Under $10k 4.1%

$10k–$15k 4.2%

$15k–$25k 10.8%

$25k–$35k 4.8%

$35k–$50k 20.5%

$50k–$75k 12.2%

$75k–$100k 16.0%

$100k–$150k 18.1%

$150k–$200k 2.3%

$200k+ 6.9%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	4.1%
$10k–$15k	4.2%
$15k–$25k	10.8%
$25k–$35k	4.8%
$35k–$50k	20.5%
$50k–$75k	12.2%
$75k–$100k	16.0%
$100k–$150k	18.1%
$150k–$200k	2.3%
$200k+	6.9%
Median income	$59,375

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 15.6%

$50k–$100k 42.9%

$100k–$150k 11.8%

$150k–$200k 11.6%

$200k–$300k 14.9%

$300k–$500k 1.4%

$500k–$1M 1.7%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$85,600
Median rent / month	$828
Owner occupied	81.5%
Renter occupied	18.5%
Vacant	14.7%
Single-family detached	81.5%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	13.8%
Median rooms	6.0
Avg household size (owned)	2.53

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	1.8%
2000–2009	6.3%
1990–1999	7.1%
1980–1989	8.7%
1970–1979	29.5%
1960–1969	4.3%
1950–1959	4.3%
1940–1949	7.9%
1939 or earlier	30.1%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.3%
1 bedroom	7.2%
2 bedrooms	23.7%
3 bedrooms	45.3%
4 bedrooms	21.9%
5+ bedrooms	1.5%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	3.5%
1 vehicle	22.0%
2 vehicles	34.6%
3 or more	40.0%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	35.5%
Electricity	50.6%
Propane / LP gas	9.5%
Fuel oil	2.1%
Wood	2.1%
No fuel used	0.2%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	345	66.6%
Cohabiting couple	28	5.4%
Male householder, no spouse	89	17.2%
Female householder, no spouse	56	10.8%
Households with children under 18	183	35.3%
Households with seniors (65+)	217	41.9%
Average household size	2.61

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	33.1%	19.1%
Married	47.0%	63.6%
Separated	0.0%	0.5%
Widowed	7.1%	8.7%
Divorced	12.8%	8.1%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.6%

Some HS, no diploma 7.4%

HS graduate 48.0%

Some college, no degree 14.6%

Associate's degree 19.6%

Bachelor's degree 5.8%

Graduate / professional 2.9%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	91.0%
Bachelor's or higher	8.7%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	3	0.9%
Kindergarten	22	6.4%
Elementary school	100	29.0%
High school	206	59.7%
College / grad school	14	4.1%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 24.1%

Retail trade 18.6%

Arts, food & hospitality 12.4%

Public administration 11.9%

Agriculture & mining 9.0%

Manufacturing 8.0%

Transportation & utilities 5.8%

Other services 4.4%

Professional & management 3.7%

Construction 1.2%

Wholesale trade 1.0%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	36.3%
Service	26.8%
Sales & office	14.6%
Natural resources & construction	13.4%
Production & transportation	9.0%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	78.8%
Government	17.8%
Self-employed	3.4%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	87.5%
Carpool	8.0%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	2.1%
Work from home	1.9%
Other means	0.5%
Avg commute (minutes)	24.7

Poverty

All people 11.3%

Under 18 years 14.0%

18 and over 10.4%

Married-couple families 4.6%

Female-led households 60.9%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	45.2%
Retirement income	48.5%
Supplemental Security	7.3%
Cash public assistance	0.8%
Food stamps / SNAP	11.6%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	36.7%
High blood pressure	38.3%
High cholesterol	35.6%
Diabetes	12.3%
Heart disease	8.3%
Stroke	3.7%
Asthma	9.7%
Arthritis	30.0%
Kidney disease	3.4%
Pulmonary disease	9.6%
Cancer	8.2%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	21.0%
Binge drinking	15.4%
No physical activity	28.6%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	34.8%
Depression	22.6%
Fair or poor health	17.2%
Poor mental health	15.1%
Poor physical health	12.3%
No health insurance	13.9%
Visited doctor (checkup)	75.8%
Visited dentist	60.4%
Cholesterol screening	89.3%
Teeth loss	17.8%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	86	7.8%

Disability	%
Any disability	28.0%
Under 18	13.7%
18–64 years	20.2%
65 and over	64.5%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	72.9%
Public insurance	39.4%
No insurance	5.2%
Uninsured under 19	4.7%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,397	97.9%
Spanish	22	1.6%
Other Indo-European	7	0.5%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	15	1.1%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	1,342	94.0%
Born in same state	1,342	94.0%
Born in different state	1,138	79.7%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	85	6.0%
Not a US citizen	43	50.6%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	204	14.3%
Italian	102	7.1%

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	81	5.7%
English	2	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	36.3%
Internet access	78.8%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 47443

What city is ZIP code 47443 in?

ZIP code 47443 is primarily assigned to Lyons, Indiana.

What county is ZIP code 47443 in?

ZIP code 47443 falls within Greene County, Indiana.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 47443?

9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

Does ZIP code 47443 have a large retiree population?

45% of households in ZIP code 47443 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Is ZIP code 47443 mostly owner-occupied?

82% of occupied units in ZIP code 47443 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 47443?

The median home value in ZIP code 47443 is $85,600.

What timezone is ZIP code 47443 in?

ZIP code 47443 observes the EST timezone.