47143 ZIP Code — Memphis, IN

Clark County, Indiana

ZIP code 47143 is located in Memphis, Indiana, within Clark County. It covers approximately 20.88 square miles and serves a population of 3,612 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 812.

About ZIP code 47143

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 $235,500. Owner-occupancy is high at 91%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $114,006. The poverty rate of 4% is below the national average.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 27 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 31% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

3,612
population
20.88
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Eastern (ET)
timezone
47143 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 47143

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City Status
Memphis Preferred
Nearby ZIP codes
47172 Sellersburg (5 mi) 47126 Henryville (5.3 mi) 47106 Borden (7.3 mi) 47163 Otisco (7.7 mi) 47111 Charlestown (9 mi) 47119 Floyds Knobs (9.8 mi) 47130 Jeffersonville (10 mi) 47129 Clarksville (10.7 mi) 47141 Marysville (10.7 mi) 40059 Prospect (11.8 mi) 47133 Jeffersonville (12.3 mi) 47144 Jeffersonville (12.3 mi)
Demographics updated 05/2026
Population
Total population 3,612
Population density 173 / sq mi
State FIPS 18
County FIPS 019
Geography
Land area 20.88 sq mi
Water area 0.25 sq mi
Latitude 38.4679
Longitude -85.7676
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 22.4% 42.4% 42.9%
$50k – $100k 32.5% 34.6% 32.7%
$100k – $200k 40.2% 19.9% 19.8%
Over $200k 4.9% 3.1% 4.5%

Demographics & statistics

3,612
Population
173
People per sq mi
36.2
Median age
$114,006
Median household income
$40,926
Per capita income
$235,500
Median home value
$1,839
Median monthly rent
91.0%
Home ownership
4.2%
Poverty rate
1.6%
Unemployment
1,181
Housing units
31.4%
Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female
79
Under 5
76
212
5–9
206
120
10–14
116
60
15–19
59
100
20–24
97
314
25–34
304
200
35–44
194
263
45–54
255
176
55–59
170
179
60–64
174
94
65–74
91
29
75–84
29
8
85+
7
← Male
Female →

Age summary

GroupCount%
Under 1890024.9%
18 and over2,71275.1%
65 and over2587.1%
Median age36.2 years

Race & ethnicity

White 91.4%
Two or more races 4.7%
Black or African American 2.1%
Hispanic or Latino 1.8%
GroupCount%
White3,36191.4%
Two or more races1724.7%
Black or African American792.1%
Hispanic or Latino651.8%

Household income

Income range This ZIP County avg State avg
Under $50k 22.4% 42.4% 42.9%
$50k – $100k 32.5% 34.6% 32.7%
$100k – $200k 40.2% 19.9% 19.8%
Over $200k 4.9% 3.1% 4.5%
Under $10k 0.9%
$10k–$15k 1.3%
$15k–$25k 2.5%
$25k–$35k 1.6%
$35k–$50k 6.0%
$50k–$75k 12.3%
$75k–$100k 12.5%
$100k–$150k 35.4%
$150k–$200k 24.0%
$200k+ 3.5%
Range% of households
Under $10k0.9%
$10k–$15k1.3%
$15k–$25k2.5%
$25k–$35k1.6%
$35k–$50k6.0%
$50k–$75k12.3%
$75k–$100k12.5%
$100k–$150k35.4%
$150k–$200k24.0%
$200k+3.5%
Median income$114,006

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 0.7%
$100k–$150k 5.1%
$150k–$200k 14.7%
$200k–$300k 59.8%
$300k–$500k 19.8%

Housing overview

MetricValue
Median home value$235,500
Median rent / month$1,839
Owner occupied91.0%
Renter occupied9.0%
Vacant1.7%
Single-family detached95.6%
Large apartment buildings0.0%
Mobile homes3.2%
Median rooms6.2
Avg household size (owned)2.90

Year built

Era%
2020 or later2.9%
2010–201919.5%
2000–200922.9%
1990–199910.6%
1980–198916.8%
1970–197916.4%
1960–19696.0%
1950–19593.2%
1940–19490.0%
1939 or earlier1.7%

Bedrooms

Size% of units
No bedroom (studio)0.0%
1 bedroom0.9%
2 bedrooms4.5%
3 bedrooms76.8%
4 bedrooms17.2%
5+ bedrooms0.6%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles% of households
No vehicle0.0%
1 vehicle8.0%
2 vehicles54.5%
3 or more37.5%

Heating fuel

Fuel type%
Utility gas29.5%
Electricity55.0%
Propane / LP gas14.6%
Wood0.9%

Households & families

Household typeCount%
Married-couple family1,08184.9%
Cohabiting couple544.2%
Male householder, no spouse715.6%
Female householder, no spouse675.3%
Households with children under 1845936.1%
Households with seniors (65+)19014.9%
Average household size2.84

Marital status

StatusMaleFemale
Never married26.3%11.2%
Married70.3%80.2%
Separated0.0%0.0%
Widowed0.0%3.5%
Divorced3.4%5.1%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.0%
Some HS, no diploma 4.5%
HS graduate 26.6%
Some college, no degree 19.9%
Associate's degree 17.7%
Bachelor's degree 23.3%
Graduate / professional 8.0%
Metric%
HS diploma or higher95.5%
Bachelor's or higher31.4%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

TypeCount%
Nursery / preschool111.1%
Kindergarten10310.2%
Elementary school56956.2%
High school868.5%
College / grad school24424.1%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 23.0%
Manufacturing 17.2%
Retail trade 11.8%
Transportation & utilities 9.1%
Finance & real estate 9.0%
Construction 6.7%
Professional & management 6.0%
Wholesale trade 4.5%
Arts, food & hospitality 4.5%
Other services 4.5%
Public administration 3.7%

Occupation

Category%
Management, business & arts40.3%
Service10.2%
Sales & office25.2%
Natural resources & construction5.9%
Production & transportation18.4%

Employment type

Type%
Private sector88.3%
Government8.9%
Self-employed2.8%
Unpaid family workers0.0%

Commute

Method%
Drive alone80.9%
Carpool7.1%
Public transit0.0%
Walk0.0%
Work from home11.5%
Other means0.5%
Avg commute (minutes)27.3

Poverty

All people 4.2%
Under 18 years 5.3%
18 and over 3.9%
Married-couple families 2.6%
Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source% of households
Social Security23.4%
Retirement income22.8%
Supplemental Security1.1%
Cash public assistance0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP0.9%

Health indicators

Condition%
Obesity36.3%
High blood pressure30.6%
High cholesterol33.1%
Diabetes8.9%
Heart disease5.5%
Stroke2.3%
Asthma9.6%
Arthritis23.4%
Kidney disease2.3%
Pulmonary disease6.4%
Cancer6.0%
Behavior / access%
Smoking19.1%
Binge drinking18.1%
No physical activity23.4%
Less than 7 hrs sleep36.4%
Depression23.7%
Fair or poor health12.5%
Poor mental health15.1%
Poor physical health9.3%
No health insurance11.3%
Visited doctor (checkup)73.2%
Visited dentist63.9%
Cholesterol screening89.0%
Teeth loss12.1%

Veterans & disability

VeteransCount%
Civilian veterans1284.7%
Disability%
Any disability4.7%
Under 181.2%
18–64 years5.9%
65 and over5.8%

Health insurance coverage

Type%
Private insurance94.0%
Public insurance14.6%
No insurance0.5%
Uninsured under 190.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

LanguageCount%
English only3,45795.7%
Spanish110.3%
Other Indo-European110.3%
Asian & Pacific Islander00.0%
Other languages00.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

OriginCount%
Native born (US)3,57799.0%
Born in same state3,57799.0%
Born in different state2,21461.3%
Foreign born00.0%
Naturalized citizen351.0%
Not a US citizen1748.6%

Ancestry

AncestryCount%
French61917.1%
Italian42811.8%
AncestryCount%
Arab1955.4%
English792.2%

Technology access

Metric% of households
Computer access35.2%
Internet access98.8%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 47143

What city is ZIP code 47143 in?

ZIP code 47143 is primarily assigned to Memphis, Indiana.

What county is ZIP code 47143 in?

ZIP code 47143 falls within Clark County, Indiana.

Is ZIP code 47143 mostly owner-occupied?

91% of occupied units in ZIP code 47143 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 47143?

The median household income in ZIP code 47143 is $114,006, above the national median of ~$75,000.

What is the population of ZIP code 47143?

ZIP code 47143 has an estimated population of 3,612 residents, with a density of 173 people per square mile.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 47143?

The median home value in ZIP code 47143 is $235,500.

What timezone is ZIP code 47143 in?

ZIP code 47143 observes the EST timezone.

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