47374 ZIP Code — Richmond, IN

Wayne County, Indiana

ZIP code 47374 is located in Richmond, Indiana, within Wayne County. It covers approximately 119.81 square miles and serves a population of 45,480 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 765.

About ZIP code 47374

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 $116,100. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 63%.

Median household income is $50,880. Poverty affects 19% of residents, above the national average. 39% 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 18 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 20% 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 47374 reflects a community defined by economic challenges above the national average and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

45,480

population

119.81

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

47374 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 47374

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 47374. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Richmond	Acceptable
Richmond	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

47392 Webster (3.8 mi) 47330 Centerville (7.2 mi) 45347 New Paris (8.4 mi) 47341 Fountain City (8.5 mi) 47345 Greens Fork (8.7 mi) 47393 Williamsburg (9.9 mi) 47325 Brownsville (12.4 mi) 45332 Hollansburg (12.4 mi) 45321 Eldorado (12.7 mi) 47339 Economy (13.3 mi) 45346 New Madison (13.8 mi) 47355 Lynn (14.2 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	45,480
Population density	380 / sq mi
State FIPS	18
County FIPS	177

Geography
Land area	119.81 sq mi
Water area	1.07 sq mi
Latitude	39.8462
Longitude	-84.9040
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	55.3%	52.6%	42.9%
$50k – $100k	29.8%	30.8%	32.7%
$100k – $200k	12.1%	14.2%	19.8%
Over $200k	2.9%	2.4%	4.5%

Demographics & statistics

45,480

Population

380

People per sq mi

41.0

Median age

$50,880

Median household income

$28,557

Per capita income

$116,100

Median home value

$795

Median monthly rent

62.9%

Home ownership

18.5%

Poverty rate

5.0%

Unemployment

14,691

Housing units

20.0%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

1,316

Under 5

1,407

1,361

5–9

1,454

1,315

10–14

1,405

1,325

15–19

1,415

1,516

20–24

1,619

2,603

25–34

2,780

2,442

35–44

2,609

2,499

45–54

2,669

1,367

55–59

1,460

1,693

60–64

1,809

2,608

65–74

2,787

1,229

75–84

1,314

715

85+

763

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	9,714	21.4%
18 and over	35,766	78.6%
65 and over	9,416	20.7%
Median age	41.0 years

Race & ethnicity

White 82.1%

Black or African American 6.2%

Two or more races 5.8%

Hispanic or Latino 2.3%

Other race 1.7%

Asian 1.5%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%

Group	Count	%
White	38,197	82.1%
Black or African American	2,865	6.2%
Two or more races	2,681	5.8%
Hispanic or Latino	1,052	2.3%
Other race	783	1.7%
Asian	679	1.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native	272	0.6%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	55.3%	52.6%	42.9%
$50k – $100k	29.8%	30.8%	32.7%
$100k – $200k	12.1%	14.2%	19.8%
Over $200k	2.9%	2.4%	4.5%

Under $10k 6.4%

$10k–$15k 6.4%

$15k–$25k 11.9%

$25k–$35k 10.1%

$35k–$50k 14.3%

$50k–$75k 20.4%

$75k–$100k 12.0%

$100k–$150k 11.7%

$150k–$200k 3.8%

$200k+ 3.0%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	6.4%
$10k–$15k	6.4%
$15k–$25k	11.9%
$25k–$35k	10.1%
$35k–$50k	14.3%
$50k–$75k	20.4%
$75k–$100k	12.0%
$100k–$150k	11.7%
$150k–$200k	3.8%
$200k+	3.0%
Median income	$50,880

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 11.2%

$50k–$100k 29.0%

$100k–$150k 26.2%

$150k–$200k 17.2%

$200k–$300k 10.0%

$300k–$500k 4.1%

$500k–$1M 1.4%

$1M+ 0.8%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$116,100
Median rent / month	$795
Owner occupied	62.9%
Renter occupied	37.1%
Vacant	12.7%
Single-family detached	74.6%
Large apartment buildings	5.4%
Mobile homes	2.8%
Median rooms	5.7
Avg household size (owned)	2.37

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	2.4%
2000–2009	4.9%
1990–1999	5.9%
1980–1989	5.5%
1970–1979	14.8%
1960–1969	15.8%
1950–1959	14.5%
1940–1949	8.8%
1939 or earlier	27.4%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	2.3%
1 bedroom	10.2%
2 bedrooms	26.2%
3 bedrooms	45.5%
4 bedrooms	12.9%
5+ bedrooms	2.9%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	8.8%
1 vehicle	37.9%
2 vehicles	35.2%
3 or more	18.2%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	59.1%
Electricity	27.8%
Propane / LP gas	7.5%
Fuel oil	3.5%
Wood	1.5%
No fuel used	0.4%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	7,705	40.6%
Cohabiting couple	1,782	9.4%
Male householder, no spouse	3,301	17.4%
Female householder, no spouse	6,175	32.6%
Households with children under 18	5,463	28.8%
Households with seniors (65+)	6,456	34.0%
Average household size	2.27

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	33.6%	28.5%
Married	47.4%	40.9%
Separated	1.6%	1.8%
Widowed	2.7%	12.4%
Divorced	14.7%	16.5%

Education

Less than 9th grade 4.0%

Some HS, no diploma 8.5%

HS graduate 35.1%

Some college, no degree 22.2%

Associate's degree 10.1%

Bachelor's degree 11.8%

Graduate / professional 8.2%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	87.4%
Bachelor's or higher	20.0%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	808	7.8%
Kindergarten	462	4.5%
Elementary school	4,396	42.4%
High school	1,814	17.5%
College / grad school	2,896	27.9%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 29.1%

Manufacturing 21.0%

Retail trade 10.8%

Arts, food & hospitality 9.0%

Construction 6.0%

Professional & management 6.0%

Other services 4.5%

Transportation & utilities 4.4%

Public administration 3.3%

Finance & real estate 3.0%

Wholesale trade 1.6%

Information 1.1%

Agriculture & mining 0.4%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	31.4%
Service	18.1%
Sales & office	19.6%
Natural resources & construction	8.4%
Production & transportation	22.5%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	82.7%
Government	13.3%
Self-employed	3.7%
Unpaid family workers	0.2%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	77.6%
Carpool	11.4%
Public transit	0.4%
Walk	4.1%
Work from home	5.4%
Other means	1.2%
Avg commute (minutes)	18.1

Poverty

All people 18.5%

Under 18 years 25.7%

18 and over 16.5%

Married-couple families 5.3%

Female-led households 37.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	38.8%
Retirement income	24.3%
Supplemental Security	5.6%
Cash public assistance	2.8%
Food stamps / SNAP	16.2%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	38.3%
High blood pressure	37.4%
High cholesterol	34.1%
Diabetes	12.5%
Heart disease	7.8%
Stroke	3.9%
Asthma	10.8%
Arthritis	28.8%
Kidney disease	3.5%
Pulmonary disease	9.9%
Cancer	7.3%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	22.9%
Binge drinking	15.0%
No physical activity	31.4%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	35.9%
Depression	24.2%
Fair or poor health	18.8%
Poor mental health	16.6%
Poor physical health	12.9%
No health insurance	14.8%
Visited doctor (checkup)	76.5%
Visited dentist	55.1%
Cholesterol screening	87.6%
Teeth loss	19.9%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	3,153	8.8%

Disability	%
Any disability	19.2%
Under 18	8.1%
18–64 years	17.9%
65 and over	35.0%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	58.3%
Public insurance	46.3%
No insurance	9.5%
Uninsured under 19	5.2%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	42,757	94.0%
Spanish	1,034	2.4%
Other Indo-European	814	1.9%
Asian & Pacific Islander	24	0.1%
Other languages	185	0.4%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	43,757	96.2%
Born in same state	43,497	95.6%
Born in different state	31,317	68.9%
Foreign born	260	0.6%
Naturalized citizen	1,723	3.8%
Not a US citizen	425	24.7%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	5,401	11.9%
French	5,299	11.7%
Arab	3,716	8.2%
English	360	0.8%
Polish	93	0.2%

Ancestry	Count	%
Irish	73	0.2%
German	45	0.1%
Dutch	20	0%
Norwegian	18	0%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	41.7%
Internet access	90.5%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 47374

What city is ZIP code 47374 in?

ZIP code 47374 is primarily assigned to Richmond, Indiana.

What county is ZIP code 47374 in?

ZIP code 47374 falls within Wayne County, Indiana.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 47374?

19% of residents in ZIP code 47374 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Does ZIP code 47374 have a large retiree population?

39% of households in ZIP code 47374 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 47374?

The median home value in ZIP code 47374 is $116,100.

What is the population of ZIP code 47374?

ZIP code 47374 has an estimated population of 45,480 residents, with a density of 380 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 47374 in?

ZIP code 47374 observes the EST timezone.