47250 ZIP Code — Madison, IN

Jefferson County, Indiana

ZIP code 47250 is located in Madison, Indiana, within Jefferson County. It covers approximately 211.39 square miles and serves a population of 23,434 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 812.

About ZIP code 47250

The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types. Most homes were built in the pre-1940, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $167,600. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 67%.

Median household income is $56,330. 35% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with manufacturing as the leading industry. The average commute of 21 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 19% 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 47250 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

23,434

population

211.39

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

47250 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 47250

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 47250. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Madison	Acceptable
Madison	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

47224 Canaan (8.2 mi) 47231 Dupont (8.6 mi) 40045 Milton (11.7 mi) 47017 Cross Plains (12.3 mi) 47243 Hanover (13.4 mi) 47023 Holton (13.5 mi) 47043 Vevay (14.8 mi) 47227 Commiskey (14.8 mi) 41008 Carrollton (14.9 mi) 47230 Deputy (14.9 mi) 47042 Versailles (15 mi) 47223 Butlerville (16.1 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	23,434
Population density	111 / sq mi
State FIPS	18
County FIPS	077

Geography
Land area	211.39 sq mi
Water area	1.13 sq mi
Latitude	38.8347
Longitude	-85.3646
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	50.2%	49.1%	42.9%
$50k – $100k	32.7%	33.2%	32.7%
$100k – $200k	14.4%	15.0%	19.8%
Over $200k	2.7%	2.7%	4.5%

Demographics & statistics

23,434

Population

111

People per sq mi

42.4

Median age

$56,330

Median household income

$31,827

Per capita income

$167,600

Median home value

$780

Median monthly rent

66.9%

Home ownership

14.3%

Poverty rate

2.6%

Unemployment

7,516

Housing units

18.9%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

532

Under 5

604

685

5–9

778

490

10–14

556

718

15–19

815

564

20–24

641

1,428

25–34

1,621

1,431

35–44

1,624

1,521

45–54

1,726

773

55–59

878

828

60–64

939

1,248

65–74

1,416

585

75–84

665

172

85+

196

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	4,611	19.7%
18 and over	18,823	80.3%
65 and over	4,282	18.3%
Median age	42.4 years

Race & ethnicity

White 91.1%

Black or African American 2.7%

Two or more races 1.9%

Hispanic or Latino 1.9%

Other race 1.5%

Asian 0.9%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	21,747	91.1%
Black or African American	648	2.7%
Two or more races	450	1.9%
Hispanic or Latino	449	1.9%
Other race	355	1.5%
Asian	220	0.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native	14	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	50.2%	49.1%	42.9%
$50k – $100k	32.7%	33.2%	32.7%
$100k – $200k	14.4%	15.0%	19.8%
Over $200k	2.7%	2.7%	4.5%

Under $10k 4.6%

$10k–$15k 6.5%

$15k–$25k 8.9%

$25k–$35k 12.5%

$35k–$50k 13.4%

$50k–$75k 18.6%

$75k–$100k 12.3%

$100k–$150k 14.9%

$150k–$200k 4.7%

$200k+ 3.6%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	4.6%
$10k–$15k	6.5%
$15k–$25k	8.9%
$25k–$35k	12.5%
$35k–$50k	13.4%
$50k–$75k	18.6%
$75k–$100k	12.3%
$100k–$150k	14.9%
$150k–$200k	4.7%
$200k+	3.6%
Median income	$56,330

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 11.9%

$50k–$100k 14.1%

$100k–$150k 17.4%

$150k–$200k 19.8%

$200k–$300k 23.6%

$300k–$500k 10.9%

$500k–$1M 2.1%

$1M+ 0.3%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$167,600
Median rent / month	$780
Owner occupied	66.9%
Renter occupied	33.1%
Vacant	9.8%
Single-family detached	64.4%
Large apartment buildings	2.3%
Mobile homes	11.9%
Median rooms	5.6
Avg household size (owned)	2.41

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.6%
2010–2019	3.2%
2000–2009	10.7%
1990–1999	14.2%
1980–1989	10.3%
1970–1979	13.0%
1960–1969	12.9%
1950–1959	9.2%
1940–1949	3.7%
1939 or earlier	22.2%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	2.7%
1 bedroom	12.5%
2 bedrooms	27.8%
3 bedrooms	43.9%
4 bedrooms	9.7%
5+ bedrooms	3.4%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	5.8%
1 vehicle	30.5%
2 vehicles	37.7%
3 or more	26.1%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	27.1%
Electricity	61.4%
Propane / LP gas	5.7%
Fuel oil	1.5%
Wood	3.1%
No fuel used	0.3%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	4,048	41.9%
Cohabiting couple	735	7.6%
Male householder, no spouse	2,014	20.8%
Female householder, no spouse	2,864	29.6%
Households with children under 18	3,123	32.3%
Households with seniors (65+)	3,158	32.7%
Average household size	2.32

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	29.8%	26.6%
Married	47.0%	40.8%
Separated	0.4%	2.3%
Widowed	4.0%	9.5%
Divorced	18.7%	20.7%

Education

Less than 9th grade 2.9%

Some HS, no diploma 9.0%

HS graduate 38.2%

Some college, no degree 19.5%

Associate's degree 11.5%

Bachelor's degree 12.1%

Graduate / professional 6.8%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	88.2%
Bachelor's or higher	18.9%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	287	6.0%
Kindergarten	160	3.4%
Elementary school	2,196	46.1%
High school	1,281	26.9%
College / grad school	841	17.6%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 23.3%

Education & healthcare 23.2%

Retail trade 14.0%

Transportation & utilities 6.4%

Arts, food & hospitality 6.3%

Other services 5.9%

Construction 4.9%

Finance & real estate 4.8%

Public administration 3.8%

Professional & management 2.7%

Agriculture & mining 2.2%

Wholesale trade 1.8%

Information 0.7%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	33.2%
Service	16.5%
Sales & office	16.8%
Natural resources & construction	8.0%
Production & transportation	25.4%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	81.4%
Government	12.1%
Self-employed	6.5%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	84.6%
Carpool	8.0%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	1.7%
Work from home	5.0%
Other means	0.6%
Avg commute (minutes)	21.1

Poverty

All people 14.3%

Under 18 years 16.0%

18 and over 13.8%

Married-couple families 4.9%

Female-led households 32.6%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	35.0%
Retirement income	23.8%
Supplemental Security	8.4%
Cash public assistance	3.2%
Food stamps / SNAP	10.9%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	36.0%
High blood pressure	35.9%
High cholesterol	34.7%
Diabetes	11.6%
Heart disease	7.3%
Stroke	3.4%
Asthma	10.1%
Arthritis	27.9%
Kidney disease	3.1%
Pulmonary disease	9.1%
Cancer	7.0%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	23.1%
Binge drinking	15.8%
No physical activity	26.4%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	36.3%
Depression	24.2%
Fair or poor health	17.0%
Poor mental health	16.0%
Poor physical health	12.0%
No health insurance	13.4%
Visited doctor (checkup)	75.4%
Visited dentist	60.8%
Cholesterol screening	88.8%
Teeth loss	17.5%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	1,140	6.1%

Disability	%
Any disability	18.6%
Under 18	6.6%
18–64 years	17.4%
65 and over	35.8%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	68.5%
Public insurance	38.0%
No insurance	7.3%
Uninsured under 19	3.8%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	22,298	95.2%
Spanish	345	1.5%
Other Indo-European	178	0.8%
Asian & Pacific Islander	56	0.3%
Other languages	111	0.5%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	23,041	98.3%
Born in same state	22,880	97.6%
Born in different state	15,837	67.6%
Foreign born	161	0.7%
Naturalized citizen	393	1.7%
Not a US citizen	168	42.7%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	3,415	14.6%
Arab	2,981	12.7%
Italian	2,936	12.5%
English	140	0.6%
Polish	81	0.3%

Ancestry	Count	%
Norwegian	39	0.2%
Dutch	35	0.1%
Irish	18	0.1%
German	7	0%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	41.2%
Internet access	85.4%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 47250

What city is ZIP code 47250 in?

ZIP code 47250 is primarily assigned to Madison, Indiana.

What county is ZIP code 47250 in?

ZIP code 47250 falls within Jefferson County, Indiana.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 47250?

The median home value in ZIP code 47250 is $167,600.

What is the population of ZIP code 47250?

ZIP code 47250 has an estimated population of 23,434 residents, with a density of 111 people per square mile.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 47250?

The median household income in ZIP code 47250 is $56,330, below the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 47250 in?

ZIP code 47250 observes the EST timezone.