47381 ZIP Code — Salamonia, IN
Jay County, Indiana
ZIP code 47381 is located in Salamonia, Indiana, within Jay County. It covers approximately 0.66 square miles and serves a population of 171 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 260.
171
population
0.66
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Eastern (ET)
timezone
47381 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 47381
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 47381. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Salamonia | Acceptable |
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 171 |
| Population density | 259 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 18 |
| County FIPS | 075 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 0.66 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.00 sq mi |
| Latitude | 40.3824 |
| Longitude | -84.8649 |
| Timezone | Eastern (ET) |
| Area code | 260 |
Total population by age
Gender
Race & ethnicity
Economics
updated 05/2026
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 70.2% | 54.5% | 42.9% |
| $50k – $100k | 17.5% | 31.2% | 32.7% |
| $100k – $200k | 12.3% | 13.0% | 19.8% |
| Over $200k | 0.0% | 1.3% | 4.5% |
Demographics & statistics
171
Population
259
People per sq mi
36.2
Median age
$56,250
Median household income
$25,094
Per capita income
$95,000
Median home value
$838
Median monthly rent
68.2%
Home ownership
7.6%
Poverty rate
18.3%
Unemployment
45
Housing units
7.3%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
4
Under 5
4
8
5–9
8
2
10–14
1
13
15–19
12
5
20–24
5
12
25–34
11
13
35–44
12
5
45–54
4
9
55–59
8
10
60–64
9
7
65–74
7
1
75–84
1
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 52 | 30.4% |
| 18 and over | 119 | 69.6% |
| 65 and over | 16 | 9.4% |
| Median age | 36.2 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
90.4%
Two or more races
5.6%
Hispanic or Latino
3.9%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 161 | 90.4% |
| Two or more races | 10 | 5.6% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7 | 3.9% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 70.2% | 54.5% | 42.9% |
| $50k – $100k | 17.5% | 31.2% | 32.7% |
| $100k – $200k | 12.3% | 13.0% | 19.8% |
| Over $200k | 0.0% | 1.3% | 4.5% |
Under $10k
4.5%
$10k–$15k
4.5%
$15k–$25k
6.1%
$25k–$35k
18.2%
$35k–$50k
9.1%
$50k–$75k
36.4%
$75k–$100k
1.5%
$100k–$150k
16.7%
$150k–$200k
3.0%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 4.5% |
| $10k–$15k | 4.5% |
| $15k–$25k | 6.1% |
| $25k–$35k | 18.2% |
| $35k–$50k | 9.1% |
| $50k–$75k | 36.4% |
| $75k–$100k | 1.5% |
| $100k–$150k | 16.7% |
| $150k–$200k | 3.0% |
| Median income | $56,250 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
8.9%
$50k–$100k
48.9%
$100k–$150k
22.2%
$200k–$300k
6.7%
$300k–$500k
13.3%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $95,000 |
| Median rent / month | $838 |
| Owner occupied | 68.2% |
| Renter occupied | 31.8% |
| Vacant | 0.0% |
| Single-family detached | 100.0% |
| Large apartment buildings | 0.0% |
| Mobile homes | 0.0% |
| Median rooms | 6.6 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.69 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.0% |
| 2010–2019 | 1.5% |
| 2000–2009 | 10.6% |
| 1990–1999 | 1.5% |
| 1980–1989 | 3.0% |
| 1970–1979 | 31.8% |
| 1960–1969 | 19.7% |
| 1950–1959 | 1.5% |
| 1940–1949 | 9.1% |
| 1939 or earlier | 21.2% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 1.5% |
| 1 bedroom | 0.0% |
| 2 bedrooms | 28.8% |
| 3 bedrooms | 53.0% |
| 4 bedrooms | 7.6% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 9.1% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 4.5% |
| 1 vehicle | 31.8% |
| 2 vehicles | 37.9% |
| 3 or more | 25.8% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 12.1% |
| Electricity | 43.9% |
| Propane / LP gas | 39.4% |
| Fuel oil | 3.0% |
| Wood | 1.5% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 34 | 51.5% |
| Cohabiting couple | 5 | 7.6% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 18 | 27.3% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 9 | 13.6% |
| Households with children under 18 | 19 | 28.8% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 12 | 18.2% |
| Average household size | 2.59 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 45.8% | 40.3% |
| Married | 48.6% | 52.8% |
| Separated | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Widowed | 4.2% | 5.6% |
| Divorced | 1.4% | 1.4% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
1.8%
Some HS, no diploma
7.3%
HS graduate
54.1%
Some college, no degree
20.2%
Associate's degree
9.2%
Bachelor's degree
6.4%
Graduate / professional
0.9%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 90.8% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 7.3% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 1 | 2.2% |
| Kindergarten | 6 | 13.3% |
| Elementary school | 13 | 28.9% |
| High school | 25 | 55.6% |
| College / grad school | 0 | 0.0% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Manufacturing
48.9%
Retail trade
16.0%
Transportation & utilities
14.9%
Professional & management
9.6%
Construction
4.3%
Education & healthcare
3.2%
Public administration
2.1%
Agriculture & mining
1.1%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 14.9% |
| Service | 10.6% |
| Sales & office | 17.0% |
| Natural resources & construction | 19.1% |
| Production & transportation | 38.3% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 96.8% |
| Government | 3.2% |
| Self-employed | 0.0% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.0% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 65.9% |
| Carpool | 28.6% |
| Public transit | 0.0% |
| Walk | 0.0% |
| Work from home | 3.3% |
| Other means | 2.2% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 19.5 |
Poverty
All people
7.6%
Under 18 years
5.8%
18 and over
8.4%
Married-couple families
2.9%
Female-led households
0.0%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 16.7% |
| Retirement income | 10.6% |
| Supplemental Security | 1.5% |
| Cash public assistance | 0.0% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 1.5% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 36.4% |
| High blood pressure | 29.5% |
| High cholesterol | 30.7% |
| Diabetes | 8.9% |
| Heart disease | 5.1% |
| Stroke | 2.3% |
| Asthma | 10.0% |
| Arthritis | 22.8% |
| Kidney disease | 2.2% |
| Pulmonary disease | 7.0% |
| Cancer | 5.4% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 22.2% |
| Binge drinking | 18.2% |
| No physical activity | 24.2% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 35.5% |
| Depression | 24.1% |
| Fair or poor health | 13.5% |
| Poor mental health | 16.6% |
| Poor physical health | 10.1% |
| No health insurance | 12.2% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 71.6% |
| Visited dentist | 64.6% |
| Cholesterol screening | 87.2% |
| Teeth loss | 13.7% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 11 | 9.2% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 14.0% |
| Under 18 | 19.2% |
| 18–64 years | 6.8% |
| 65 and over | 43.8% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 64.9% |
| Public insurance | 14.6% |
| No insurance | 26.3% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 19.2% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 163 | 95.3% |
| 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) | 164 | 95.9% |
| Born in same state | 164 | 95.9% |
| Born in different state | 121 | 70.8% |
| Foreign born | 0 | 0.0% |
| Naturalized citizen | 7 | 4.1% |
| Not a US citizen | 7 | 100.0% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Italian | 16 | 9.4% |
| French | 7 | 4.1% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Arab | 3 | 1.8% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 38.6% |
| Internet access | 100.0% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 47381
What city is ZIP code 47381 in?
ZIP code 47381 is primarily assigned to Salamonia, Indiana.
What county is ZIP code 47381 in?
ZIP code 47381 falls within Jay County, Indiana.
Is ZIP code 47381 family-oriented?
30% of residents in ZIP code 47381 are under 18, reflecting a younger, family-oriented community.
How educated is the population of ZIP code 47381?
7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 47381?
The median home value in ZIP code 47381 is $95,000.
Does ZIP code 47381 have a large veteran population?
9% of civilians in ZIP code 47381 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.
What timezone is ZIP code 47381 in?
ZIP code 47381 observes the EST timezone.