47453 ZIP Code — Owensburg, IN

Greene County, Indiana

ZIP code 47453 is located in Owensburg, Indiana, within Greene County. It covers approximately 6.23 square miles and serves a population of 240 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 812.

About ZIP code 47453

The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $137,500. Renters make up the majority at 64%, typical of denser urban areas.

The dominant occupation class is natural resources, construction, and trades, with agriculture and mining as the leading industry. The average commute of 15 minutes is near the national average.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (23%) compared to national benchmarks. 26% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 15% of civilians, above the national average of 7%; and disability rates above the national average at 28%.

Overall, ZIP code 47453 reflects a community defined by a strong veteran community and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

240

population

6.23

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

47453 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 47453

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 47453. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Owensburg	Acceptable

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	240
Population density	39 / sq mi
State FIPS	18
County FIPS	055

Geography
Land area	6.23 sq mi
Water area	0.02 sq mi
Latitude	38.9492
Longitude	-86.7568
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	37.0%	47.7%	42.9%
$50k – $100k	51.6%	36.6%	32.7%
$100k – $200k	11.4%	13.6%	19.8%
Over $200k	0.0%	2.1%	4.5%

Demographics & statistics

240

Population

People per sq mi

44.5

Median age

Median household income

$40,383

Per capita income

$137,500

Median home value

Median monthly rent

36.1%

Home ownership

15.4%

Poverty rate

0.0%

Unemployment

Housing units

0.0%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

15–19

25–34

35–44

45–54

60–64

65–74

75–84

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	9	3.8%
18 and over	231	96.3%
65 and over	71	29.6%
Median age	44.5 years

Race & ethnicity

White 100%

Group	Count	%
White	240	100%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	37.0%	47.7%	42.9%
$50k – $100k	51.6%	36.6%	32.7%
$100k – $200k	11.4%	13.6%	19.8%
Over $200k	0.0%	2.1%	4.5%

$35k–$50k 55.7%

$50k–$75k 6.6%

$75k–$100k 4.9%

$100k–$150k 4.9%

$150k–$200k 27.9%

Range	% of households
$35k–$50k	55.7%
$50k–$75k	6.6%
$75k–$100k	4.9%
$100k–$150k	4.9%
$150k–$200k	27.9%
Median income	$0

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 25.0%

$50k–$100k 13.6%

$100k–$150k 11.4%

$150k–$200k 31.8%

$200k–$300k 18.2%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$137,500
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	36.1%
Renter occupied	63.9%
Vacant	6.9%
Single-family detached	56.5%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	43.5%
Median rooms	5.6
Avg household size (owned)	2.23

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.0%
2000–2009	6.9%
1990–1999	17.6%
1980–1989	0.0%
1970–1979	54.2%
1960–1969	16.8%
1950–1959	0.0%
1940–1949	0.0%
1939 or earlier	4.6%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	0.0%
2 bedrooms	26.7%
3 bedrooms	69.5%
4 bedrooms	3.8%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	37.7%
1 vehicle	9.0%
2 vehicles	48.4%
3 or more	4.9%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	73.0%
Propane / LP gas	11.5%
Wood	15.6%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	67	54.9%
Cohabiting couple	0	0.0%
Male householder, no spouse	55	45.1%
Female householder, no spouse	0	0.0%
Households with children under 18	9	7.4%
Households with seniors (65+)	39	32.0%
Average household size	1.97

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	34.1%	8.6%
Married	59.3%	56.2%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	0.0%	0.0%
Divorced	6.7%	35.2%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.0%

Some HS, no diploma 3.5%

HS graduate 55.8%

Some college, no degree 33.8%

Associate's degree 6.9%

Bachelor's degree 0.0%

Graduate / professional 0.0%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	96.5%
Bachelor's or higher	0.0%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	0	0.0%
High school	9	100.0%
College / grad school	0	0.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Agriculture & mining 36.5%

Public administration 18.3%

Retail trade 14.3%

Construction 11.1%

Education & healthcare 11.1%

Manufacturing 8.7%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	36.5%
Service	0.0%
Sales & office	14.3%
Natural resources & construction	49.2%
Production & transportation	0.0%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	75.4%
Government	18.3%
Self-employed	6.3%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	63.5%
Carpool	36.5%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	0.0%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	15.3

Poverty

All people 15.4%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 16.0%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	32.0%
Retirement income	23.0%
Supplemental Security	9.0%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	0.0%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	38.4%
High blood pressure	35.3%
High cholesterol	33.6%
Diabetes	11.2%
Heart disease	6.7%
Stroke	3.1%
Asthma	10.1%
Arthritis	26.9%
Kidney disease	2.9%
Pulmonary disease	8.9%
Cancer	6.6%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	22.6%
Binge drinking	16.6%
No physical activity	26.6%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	36.1%
Depression	23.9%
Fair or poor health	16.2%
Poor mental health	16.0%
Poor physical health	11.9%
No health insurance	13.0%
Visited doctor (checkup)	74.2%
Visited dentist	60.1%
Cholesterol screening	88.6%
Teeth loss	16.3%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	34	14.7%

Disability	%
Any disability	28.3%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	23.1%
65 and over	43.7%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	58.3%
Public insurance	54.2%
No insurance	26.3%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	240	100.0%
Spanish	0	0.0%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	240	100.0%
Born in same state	240	100.0%
Born in different state	137	57.1%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	26	10.8%
Arab	20	8.3%

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	8	3.3%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	50.8%
Internet access	100.0%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 47453

What city is ZIP code 47453 in?

ZIP code 47453 is primarily assigned to Owensburg, Indiana.

What county is ZIP code 47453 in?

ZIP code 47453 falls within Greene County, Indiana.

Does ZIP code 47453 have an older population?

30% of residents in ZIP code 47453 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Is ZIP code 47453 mostly rentals?

64% of occupied units in ZIP code 47453 are renter-occupied.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 47453?

15% of residents in ZIP code 47453 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Does ZIP code 47453 have a large veteran population?

15% of civilians in ZIP code 47453 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What timezone is ZIP code 47453 in?

ZIP code 47453 observes the EST timezone.