47373 ZIP Code — Redkey, IN

Jay County, Indiana

ZIP code 47373 is located in Redkey, Indiana, within Jay County. It covers approximately 31.01 square miles and serves a population of 2,240 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 765.

About ZIP code 47373

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 $87,200. Owner-occupancy is high at 76%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $50,045. Poverty affects 30% of residents, above the national average. 38% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is production, transportation, and material moving, with manufacturing as the leading industry. The average commute of 23 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 15% 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 47373 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

2,240

population

31.01

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

47373 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 47373

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 47373. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Redkey	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

47336 Dunkirk (4.3 mi) 47380 Ridgeville (7.5 mi) 47320 Albany (7.9 mi) 47338 Eaton (9.8 mi) 47371 Portland (10.6 mi) 47340 Farmland (11.1 mi) 47369 Pennville (11.2 mi) 47368 Parker City (12.2 mi) 47348 Hartford City (12.2 mi) 47303 Muncie (12.4 mi) 47383 Selma (14.9 mi) 47394 Winchester (15.3 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	2,240
Population density	72 / sq mi
State FIPS	18
County FIPS	075

Geography
Land area	31.01 sq mi
Water area	0.03 sq mi
Latitude	40.3508
Longitude	-85.1566
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	56.4%	54.5%	42.9%
$50k – $100k	30.2%	31.2%	32.7%
$100k – $200k	12.8%	13.0%	19.8%
Over $200k	0.6%	1.3%	4.5%

Demographics & statistics

2,240

Population

People per sq mi

38.5

Median age

$50,045

Median household income

$21,250

Per capita income

$87,200

Median home value

$790

Median monthly rent

76.4%

Home ownership

30.1%

Poverty rate

3.0%

Unemployment

696

Housing units

15.2%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

101

5–9

129

10–14

15–19

103

20–24

108

25–34

143

101

35–44

134

100

45–54

132

55–59

102

60–64

65–74

127

75–84

85+

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Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	680	30.4%
18 and over	1,560	69.6%
65 and over	409	18.3%
Median age	38.5 years

Race & ethnicity

White 85.2%

Hispanic or Latino 6.4%

Two or more races 4.6%

Other race 2.1%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.8%

Asian 0.8%

Group	Count	%
White	2,040	85.2%
Hispanic or Latino	154	6.4%
Two or more races	111	4.6%
Other race	50	2.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native	20	0.8%
Asian	19	0.8%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	56.4%	54.5%	42.9%
$50k – $100k	30.2%	31.2%	32.7%
$100k – $200k	12.8%	13.0%	19.8%
Over $200k	0.6%	1.3%	4.5%

Under $10k 7.1%

$10k–$15k 5.9%

$15k–$25k 14.8%

$25k–$35k 14.2%

$35k–$50k 7.8%

$50k–$75k 25.7%

$75k–$100k 10.8%

$100k–$150k 10.0%

$150k–$200k 1.8%

$200k+ 1.9%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	7.1%
$10k–$15k	5.9%
$15k–$25k	14.8%
$25k–$35k	14.2%
$35k–$50k	7.8%
$50k–$75k	25.7%
$75k–$100k	10.8%
$100k–$150k	10.0%
$150k–$200k	1.8%
$200k+	1.9%
Median income	$50,045

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 18.1%

$50k–$100k 39.1%

$100k–$150k 12.2%

$150k–$200k 13.2%

$200k–$300k 9.1%

$300k–$500k 4.5%

$500k–$1M 3.7%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$87,200
Median rent / month	$790
Owner occupied	76.4%
Renter occupied	23.6%
Vacant	5.7%
Single-family detached	87.6%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	6.0%
Median rooms	6.0
Avg household size (owned)	2.82

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.4%
2010–2019	2.0%
2000–2009	6.1%
1990–1999	16.9%
1980–1989	3.5%
1970–1979	7.4%
1960–1969	9.3%
1950–1959	13.2%
1940–1949	3.2%
1939 or earlier	38.0%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	5.1%
2 bedrooms	29.8%
3 bedrooms	43.0%
4 bedrooms	19.8%
5+ bedrooms	2.2%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	7.5%
1 vehicle	31.9%
2 vehicles	33.1%
3 or more	27.6%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	42.8%
Electricity	25.9%
Propane / LP gas	12.6%
Fuel oil	0.2%
Wood	13.5%
No fuel used	2.5%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	356	42.2%
Cohabiting couple	73	8.6%
Male householder, no spouse	141	16.7%
Female householder, no spouse	274	32.5%
Households with children under 18	272	32.2%
Households with seniors (65+)	298	35.3%
Average household size	2.65

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	36.1%	26.7%
Married	47.3%	36.6%
Separated	0.4%	2.2%
Widowed	2.0%	13.2%
Divorced	14.2%	21.2%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.5%

Some HS, no diploma 8.5%

HS graduate 47.4%

Some college, no degree 23.1%

Associate's degree 5.3%

Bachelor's degree 11.5%

Graduate / professional 3.7%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	91.0%
Bachelor's or higher	15.2%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	30	5.0%
Kindergarten	105	17.4%
Elementary school	235	39.0%
High school	181	30.1%
College / grad school	51	8.5%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 27.3%

Education & healthcare 18.4%

Professional & management 12.2%

Arts, food & hospitality 10.9%

Transportation & utilities 7.7%

Retail trade 6.6%

Agriculture & mining 3.5%

Construction 3.3%

Other services 2.8%

Public administration 2.8%

Finance & real estate 2.3%

Information 2.0%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	19.7%
Service	24.9%
Sales & office	16.2%
Natural resources & construction	6.7%
Production & transportation	32.5%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	87.3%
Government	8.5%
Self-employed	4.2%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	70.8%
Carpool	15.0%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	2.1%
Work from home	9.4%
Other means	2.8%
Avg commute (minutes)	22.5

Poverty

All people 30.1%

Under 18 years 42.9%

18 and over 24.7%

Married-couple families 15.4%

Female-led households 24.5%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	37.6%
Retirement income	27.6%
Supplemental Security	3.9%
Cash public assistance	3.2%
Food stamps / SNAP	16.7%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	37.5%
High blood pressure	37.4%
High cholesterol	35.7%
Diabetes	12.2%
Heart disease	8.1%
Stroke	3.6%
Asthma	10.0%
Arthritis	29.7%
Kidney disease	3.3%
Pulmonary disease	9.7%
Cancer	7.7%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	22.9%
Binge drinking	14.8%
No physical activity	29.2%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	34.7%
Depression	23.2%
Fair or poor health	17.7%
Poor mental health	15.7%
Poor physical health	12.5%
No health insurance	13.4%
Visited doctor (checkup)	74.9%
Visited dentist	61.2%
Cholesterol screening	88.8%
Teeth loss	17.9%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	108	6.9%

Disability	%
Any disability	17.5%
Under 18	6.6%
18–64 years	18.0%
65 and over	34.5%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	50.6%
Public insurance	60.2%
No insurance	6.3%
Uninsured under 19	2.5%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	2,063	92.1%
Spanish	16	0.8%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	16	0.8%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	2,155	96.2%
Born in same state	2,151	96.0%
Born in different state	1,746	77.9%
Foreign born	4	0.2%
Naturalized citizen	85	3.8%
Not a US citizen	64	75.3%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	273	12.2%
French	222	9.9%
Italian	183	8.2%

Ancestry	Count	%
German	35	1.6%
English	22	1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	37.7%
Internet access	90.0%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 47373

What city is ZIP code 47373 in?

ZIP code 47373 is primarily assigned to Redkey, Indiana.

What county is ZIP code 47373 in?

ZIP code 47373 falls within Jay County, Indiana.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 47373?

30% of residents in ZIP code 47373 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Is ZIP code 47373 family-oriented?

30% of residents in ZIP code 47373 are under 18, reflecting a younger, family-oriented community.

Does ZIP code 47373 have a large retiree population?

38% of households in ZIP code 47373 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 47373?

The median home value in ZIP code 47373 is $87,200.

What timezone is ZIP code 47373 in?

ZIP code 47373 observes the EST timezone.