47384 ZIP Code — Shirley, IN

Henry County, Indiana

ZIP code 47384 is located in Shirley, Indiana, within Henry County. It covers approximately 31.25 square miles and serves a population of 2,282 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 765.

About ZIP code 47384

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 $124,400. Owner-occupancy is high at 91%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $76,304. 35% 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 33 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 16% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (22%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 47384 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

2,282

population

31.25

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

47384 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 47384

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 47384. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Shirley	Acceptable
Shirley	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

46056 Markleville (5.1 mi) 46186 Wilkinson (5.5 mi) 47356 Middletown (7.5 mi) 47385 Spiceland (7.9 mi) 46148 Knightstown (8 mi) 46117 Charlottesville (8 mi) 47362 New Castle (9.6 mi) 46017 Anderson (10.6 mi) 46064 Pendleton (11.3 mi) 46013 Anderson (11.5 mi) 47386 Springport (12.5 mi) 46115 Carthage (12.7 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	2,282
Population density	73 / sq mi
State FIPS	18
County FIPS	065

Geography
Land area	31.25 sq mi
Water area	0.02 sq mi
Latitude	39.9226
Longitude	-85.5484
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	40.7%	47.9%	42.9%
$50k – $100k	39.4%	34.7%	32.7%
$100k – $200k	18.7%	15.9%	19.8%
Over $200k	1.2%	1.5%	4.5%

Demographics & statistics

2,282

Population

People per sq mi

38.4

Median age

$76,304

Median household income

$28,087

Per capita income

$124,400

Median home value

$698

Median monthly rent

90.9%

Home ownership

11.6%

Poverty rate

7.6%

Unemployment

887

Housing units

16.2%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

107

10–14

138

15–19

127

20–24

106

25–34

180

35–44

165

149

45–54

137

108

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

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Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	625	27.4%
18 and over	1,657	72.6%
65 and over	291	12.8%
Median age	38.4 years

Race & ethnicity

White 98.1%

Two or more races 1.7%

Hispanic or Latino 0.2%

Group	Count	%
White	2,243	98.1%
Two or more races	39	1.7%
Hispanic or Latino	5	0.2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	40.7%	47.9%	42.9%
$50k – $100k	39.4%	34.7%	32.7%
$100k – $200k	18.7%	15.9%	19.8%
Over $200k	1.2%	1.5%	4.5%

Under $10k 4.5%

$10k–$15k 3.3%

$15k–$25k 6.7%

$25k–$35k 12.3%

$35k–$50k 5.5%

$50k–$75k 16.3%

$75k–$100k 24.9%

$100k–$150k 19.5%

$150k–$200k 4.7%

$200k+ 2.4%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	4.5%
$10k–$15k	3.3%
$15k–$25k	6.7%
$25k–$35k	12.3%
$35k–$50k	5.5%
$50k–$75k	16.3%
$75k–$100k	24.9%
$100k–$150k	19.5%
$150k–$200k	4.7%
$200k+	2.4%
Median income	$76,304

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 4.6%

$50k–$100k 27.3%

$100k–$150k 30.7%

$150k–$200k 15.4%

$200k–$300k 8.6%

$300k–$500k 10.4%

$500k–$1M 1.2%

$1M+ 1.8%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$124,400
Median rent / month	$698
Owner occupied	90.9%
Renter occupied	9.1%
Vacant	16.0%
Single-family detached	89.9%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	6.3%
Median rooms	6.4
Avg household size (owned)	2.79

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.0%
2000–2009	10.8%
1990–1999	8.1%
1980–1989	4.9%
1970–1979	9.1%
1960–1969	6.1%
1950–1959	8.4%
1940–1949	6.8%
1939 or earlier	45.7%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	5.5%
2 bedrooms	22.8%
3 bedrooms	55.9%
4 bedrooms	14.0%
5+ bedrooms	1.8%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	4.3%
1 vehicle	11.8%
2 vehicles	46.9%
3 or more	37.0%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	47.9%
Electricity	23.3%
Propane / LP gas	13.8%
Wood	8.3%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	484	60.0%
Cohabiting couple	47	5.8%
Male householder, no spouse	146	18.1%
Female householder, no spouse	129	16.0%
Households with children under 18	353	43.8%
Households with seniors (65+)	218	27.0%
Average household size	2.83

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	28.6%	25.6%
Married	53.8%	52.1%
Separated	1.0%	0.3%
Widowed	4.5%	11.2%
Divorced	12.1%	10.8%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.9%

Some HS, no diploma 7.7%

HS graduate 38.9%

Some college, no degree 27.6%

Associate's degree 8.7%

Bachelor's degree 9.4%

Graduate / professional 6.8%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	91.3%
Bachelor's or higher	16.2%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	48	7.7%
Kindergarten	27	4.3%
Elementary school	274	44.1%
High school	207	33.3%
College / grad school	65	10.5%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 18.5%

Retail trade 18.0%

Manufacturing 17.8%

Arts, food & hospitality 11.6%

Other services 8.2%

Construction 7.7%

Public administration 6.7%

Transportation & utilities 4.7%

Agriculture & mining 2.7%

Wholesale trade 2.4%

Professional & management 1.1%

Information 0.4%

Finance & real estate 0.3%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	30.4%
Service	18.2%
Sales & office	16.3%
Natural resources & construction	11.5%
Production & transportation	23.7%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	83.7%
Government	14.2%
Self-employed	1.8%
Unpaid family workers	0.3%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	90.3%
Carpool	6.5%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.8%
Work from home	2.4%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	33.4

Poverty

All people 11.6%

Under 18 years 13.9%

18 and over 10.7%

Married-couple families 7.2%

Female-led households 4.1%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	35.4%
Retirement income	23.1%
Supplemental Security	9.2%
Cash public assistance	2.5%
Food stamps / SNAP	4.1%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	39.7%
High blood pressure	35.8%
High cholesterol	35.1%
Diabetes	10.8%
Heart disease	6.8%
Stroke	3.1%
Asthma	10.1%
Arthritis	27.9%
Kidney disease	2.9%
Pulmonary disease	8.3%
Cancer	7.0%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	21.8%
Binge drinking	16.7%
No physical activity	25.3%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	34.3%
Depression	24.2%
Fair or poor health	15.5%
Poor mental health	15.8%
Poor physical health	11.4%
No health insurance	11.9%
Visited doctor (checkup)	75.6%
Visited dentist	64.3%
Cholesterol screening	89.4%
Teeth loss	16.0%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	155	9.4%

Disability	%
Any disability	14.6%
Under 18	6.2%
18–64 years	13.5%
65 and over	37.8%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	63.6%
Public insurance	40.5%
No insurance	6.1%
Uninsured under 19	13.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	2,193	96.1%
Spanish	5	0.2%
Other Indo-European	5	0.2%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	2,261	99.1%
Born in same state	2,241	98.2%
Born in different state	1,851	81.1%
Foreign born	20	0.9%
Naturalized citizen	21	0.9%
Not a US citizen	21	100.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	358	15.7%
Arab	157	6.9%

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	153	6.7%
Polish	19	0.8%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	35.3%
Internet access	91.9%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 47384

What city is ZIP code 47384 in?

ZIP code 47384 is primarily assigned to Shirley, Indiana.

What county is ZIP code 47384 in?

ZIP code 47384 falls within Henry County, Indiana.

Is ZIP code 47384 mostly owner-occupied?

91% of occupied units in ZIP code 47384 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 47384?

The median home value in ZIP code 47384 is $124,400.

Does ZIP code 47384 have a large retiree population?

35% of households in ZIP code 47384 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Does ZIP code 47384 have a large veteran population?

9% of civilians in ZIP code 47384 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What timezone is ZIP code 47384 in?

ZIP code 47384 observes the EST timezone.