47356 ZIP Code — Middletown, IN

Henry County, Indiana

ZIP code 47356 is located in Middletown, Indiana, within Henry County. It covers approximately 54.62 square miles and serves a population of 5,451 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 765.

About ZIP code 47356

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 $159,200. Owner-occupancy is high at 76%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $66,934. The poverty rate of 6% is below the national average. 44% 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 32 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 (20%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 47356 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

5,451

population

54.62

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

47356 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 47356

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 47356. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Middletown	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

46017 Anderson (6.1 mi) 47386 Springport (6.6 mi) 46056 Markleville (6.8 mi) 47384 Shirley (7.5 mi) 47334 Daleville (8.1 mi) 47362 New Castle (8.8 mi) 46013 Anderson (9.8 mi) 47302 Muncie (10.1 mi) 46016 Anderson (10.3 mi) 46012 Anderson (10.9 mi) 46186 Wilkinson (11.9 mi) 47396 Yorktown (11.9 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	5,451
Population density	100 / sq mi
State FIPS	18
County FIPS	065

Geography
Land area	54.62 sq mi
Water area	0.08 sq mi
Latitude	40.0264
Longitude	-85.5046
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	41.1%	47.9%	42.9%
$50k – $100k	37.4%	34.7%	32.7%
$100k – $200k	19.3%	15.9%	19.8%
Over $200k	2.2%	1.5%	4.5%

Demographics & statistics

5,451

Population

100

People per sq mi

45.2

Median age

$66,934

Median household income

$35,466

Per capita income

$159,200

Median home value

$826

Median monthly rent

75.9%

Home ownership

5.9%

Poverty rate

3.8%

Unemployment

1,809

Housing units

18.8%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

159

Under 5

158

134

5–9

133

131

10–14

129

214

15–19

212

111

20–24

109

296

25–34

292

321

35–44

318

415

45–54

411

182

55–59

180

191

60–64

189

296

65–74

293

225

75–84

222

85+

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Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	1,123	20.6%
18 and over	4,328	79.4%
65 and over	1,166	21.4%
Median age	45.2 years

Race & ethnicity

White 92.2%

Two or more races 3%

Hispanic or Latino 2.5%

Other race 1.2%

Asian 0.8%

Black or African American 0.5%

Group	Count	%
White	5,153	92.2%
Two or more races	165	3%
Hispanic or Latino	138	2.5%
Other race	65	1.2%
Asian	42	0.8%
Black or African American	26	0.5%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	41.1%	47.9%	42.9%
$50k – $100k	37.4%	34.7%	32.7%
$100k – $200k	19.3%	15.9%	19.8%
Over $200k	2.2%	1.5%	4.5%

Under $10k 2.9%

$10k–$15k 1.6%

$15k–$25k 6.3%

$25k–$35k 12.5%

$35k–$50k 10.5%

$50k–$75k 20.3%

$75k–$100k 15.2%

$100k–$150k 18.2%

$150k–$200k 7.3%

$200k+ 5.2%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	2.9%
$10k–$15k	1.6%
$15k–$25k	6.3%
$25k–$35k	12.5%
$35k–$50k	10.5%
$50k–$75k	20.3%
$75k–$100k	15.2%
$100k–$150k	18.2%
$150k–$200k	7.3%
$200k+	5.2%
Median income	$66,934

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 8.6%

$50k–$100k 18.4%

$100k–$150k 20.9%

$150k–$200k 11.6%

$200k–$300k 25.3%

$300k–$500k 12.3%

$500k–$1M 2.9%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$159,200
Median rent / month	$826
Owner occupied	75.9%
Renter occupied	24.1%
Vacant	5.4%
Single-family detached	81.2%
Large apartment buildings	1.3%
Mobile homes	6.6%
Median rooms	6.3
Avg household size (owned)	2.61

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	2.5%
2000–2009	7.8%
1990–1999	11.2%
1980–1989	7.3%
1970–1979	15.3%
1960–1969	13.4%
1950–1959	11.0%
1940–1949	7.2%
1939 or earlier	24.4%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	1.5%
1 bedroom	6.9%
2 bedrooms	21.5%
3 bedrooms	54.7%
4 bedrooms	13.7%
5+ bedrooms	1.7%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	1.7%
1 vehicle	25.6%
2 vehicles	37.3%
3 or more	35.5%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	43.8%
Electricity	27.2%
Propane / LP gas	19.7%
Fuel oil	2.8%
Wood	3.7%
No fuel used	0.2%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	1,145	51.6%
Cohabiting couple	154	6.9%
Male householder, no spouse	464	20.9%
Female householder, no spouse	454	20.5%
Households with children under 18	608	27.4%
Households with seniors (65+)	826	37.3%
Average household size	2.42

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	24.2%	22.2%
Married	51.5%	51.3%
Separated	1.1%	2.0%
Widowed	7.9%	10.8%
Divorced	15.3%	13.7%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.7%

Some HS, no diploma 4.8%

HS graduate 44.5%

Some college, no degree 19.9%

Associate's degree 11.3%

Bachelor's degree 16.1%

Graduate / professional 2.7%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	94.5%
Bachelor's or higher	18.8%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	93	9.4%
Kindergarten	40	4.0%
Elementary school	435	43.9%
High school	327	33.0%
College / grad school	95	9.6%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 19.9%

Retail trade 13.5%

Manufacturing 12.5%

Professional & management 12.0%

Construction 8.9%

Arts, food & hospitality 7.1%

Wholesale trade 6.6%

Other services 4.7%

Transportation & utilities 4.5%

Finance & real estate 4.3%

Public administration 2.6%

Agriculture & mining 1.8%

Information 1.3%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	33.1%
Service	15.3%
Sales & office	22.0%
Natural resources & construction	13.8%
Production & transportation	15.8%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	88.2%
Government	7.5%
Self-employed	4.3%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	82.7%
Carpool	6.8%
Public transit	1.4%
Walk	0.5%
Work from home	7.9%
Other means	0.7%
Avg commute (minutes)	31.5

Poverty

All people 5.9%

Under 18 years 12.1%

18 and over 4.3%

Married-couple families 1.7%

Female-led households 22.7%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	43.6%
Retirement income	34.1%
Supplemental Security	5.3%
Cash public assistance	1.3%
Food stamps / SNAP	5.5%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	39.9%
High blood pressure	36.7%
High cholesterol	35.1%
Diabetes	11.0%
Heart disease	7.3%
Stroke	3.2%
Asthma	10.0%
Arthritis	28.6%
Kidney disease	3.0%
Pulmonary disease	8.4%
Cancer	7.5%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	20.3%
Binge drinking	16.1%
No physical activity	25.1%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	34.9%
Depression	24.2%
Fair or poor health	15.2%
Poor mental health	15.2%
Poor physical health	11.3%
No health insurance	11.7%
Visited doctor (checkup)	76.6%
Visited dentist	64.7%
Cholesterol screening	90.2%
Teeth loss	15.6%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	326	7.5%

Disability	%
Any disability	17.3%
Under 18	6.4%
18–64 years	12.9%
65 and over	41.0%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	74.6%
Public insurance	38.9%
No insurance	7.0%
Uninsured under 19	6.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	5,134	94.2%
Spanish	21	0.4%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	21	0.4%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	5,430	99.6%
Born in same state	5,430	99.6%
Born in different state	4,662	85.5%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	21	0.4%
Not a US citizen	21	100.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	792	14.5%
Arab	634	11.6%
Italian	618	11.3%
English	113	2.1%

Ancestry	Count	%
Dutch	37	0.7%
Polish	35	0.6%
Irish	8	0.1%
German	4	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	40.7%
Internet access	91.5%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 47356

What city is ZIP code 47356 in?

ZIP code 47356 is primarily assigned to Middletown, Indiana.

What county is ZIP code 47356 in?

ZIP code 47356 falls within Henry County, Indiana.

Does ZIP code 47356 have a large retiree population?

44% of households in ZIP code 47356 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 47356?

The median home value in ZIP code 47356 is $159,200.

What is the population of ZIP code 47356?

ZIP code 47356 has an estimated population of 5,451 residents, with a density of 100 people per square mile.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 47356?

The median household income in ZIP code 47356 is $66,934, below the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 47356 in?

ZIP code 47356 observes the EST timezone.