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Greene County
Solsberry, IN
47459
47459 ZIP Code — Solsberry, IN
Greene County, Indiana
ZIP code 47459 is located in
Solsberry ,
Indiana ,
within Greene County .
It covers approximately 58.51 square miles and serves a population of
3,618 residents.
This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone,
served by area code 812 .
About ZIP code 47459
The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1990s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $197,500. Owner-occupancy is high at 88%, well above the national average.
The gap between median ($64,951) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. 34% 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 24 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 23% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (23%) compared to national benchmarks.
Overall, ZIP code 47459 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.
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Demographics
updated 05/2026
Population
Total population
3,618
Population density
62 / sq mi
State FIPS
18
County FIPS
055
Geography
Land area
58.51 sq mi
Water area
0.04 sq mi
Latitude
39.1038
Longitude
-86.7646
Timezone
Eastern (ET)
Area code
812
Economics
updated 05/2026
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
36.9%
47.7%
42.9%
$50k – $100k
35.6%
36.6%
32.7%
$100k – $200k
26.2%
13.6%
19.8%
Over $200k
1.3%
2.1%
4.5%
Demographics & statistics
$64,951
Median household income
$197,500
Median home value
23.3%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Age summary
Group Count % Under 18 903 25.0% 18 and over 2,715 75.0% 65 and over 487 13.5% Median age 45.6 years
Race & ethnicity
Black or African American
1.5%
Group Count % White 3,489 96.3% Two or more races 75 2.1% Black or African American 54 1.5% Hispanic or Latino 5 0.1%
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
36.9%
47.7%
42.9%
$50k – $100k
35.6%
36.6%
32.7%
$100k – $200k
26.2%
13.6%
19.8%
Over $200k
1.3%
2.1%
4.5%
Range % of households Under $10k 4.2% $10k–$15k 0.6% $15k–$25k 12.7% $25k–$35k 9.5% $35k–$50k 9.0% $50k–$75k 18.4% $75k–$100k 14.1% $100k–$150k 11.2% $150k–$200k 12.0% $200k+ 8.3% Median income $64,951
Housing
Housing overview
Metric Value Median home value $197,500 Median rent / month $539 Owner occupied 88.1% Renter occupied 11.9% Vacant 11.1% Single-family detached 77.8% Large apartment buildings 0.0% Mobile homes 22.0% Median rooms 6.2 Avg household size (owned) 2.58
Year built
Era % 2020 or later 1.0% 2010–2019 12.3% 2000–2009 14.1% 1990–1999 21.0% 1980–1989 11.4% 1970–1979 14.2% 1960–1969 10.8% 1950–1959 2.5% 1940–1949 1.6% 1939 or earlier 11.2%
Bedrooms
Size % of units No bedroom (studio) 1.0% 1 bedroom 2.6% 2 bedrooms 26.1% 3 bedrooms 51.3% 4 bedrooms 14.8% 5+ bedrooms 4.3%
Vehicles per household
Vehicles % of households No vehicle 4.2% 1 vehicle 18.7% 2 vehicles 40.7% 3 or more 36.3%
Heating fuel
Fuel type % Utility gas 13.5% Electricity 22.3% Propane / LP gas 46.3% Wood 15.4% Solar 0.4% No fuel used 2.2%
Households & families
Household type Count % Married-couple family 833 58.9% Cohabiting couple 27 1.9% Male householder, no spouse 149 10.5% Female householder, no spouse 406 28.7% Households with children under 18 384 27.1% Households with seniors (65+) 368 26.0% Average household size 2.56
Marital status
Status Male Female Never married 23.4% 19.4% Married 66.9% 54.9% Separated 0.0% 2.6% Widowed 0.4% 13.3% Divorced 9.3% 9.8%
Education
Some college, no degree
24.9%
Graduate / professional
7.1%
Metric % HS diploma or higher 89.1% Bachelor's or higher 23.3%
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
Type Count % Nursery / preschool 23 2.7% Kindergarten 0 0.0% Elementary school 472 54.8% High school 245 28.5% College / grad school 121 14.1%
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
25.3%
Professional & management
7.3%
Transportation & utilities
7.1%
Public administration
7.0%
Finance & real estate
6.5%
Arts, food & hospitality
4.0%
Occupation
Category % Management, business & arts 36.7% Service 12.0% Sales & office 19.8% Natural resources & construction 8.5% Production & transportation 23.1%
Employment type
Type % Private sector 79.5% Government 12.5% Self-employed 8.0% Unpaid family workers 0.0%
Commute
Method % Drive alone 70.8% Carpool 7.1% Public transit 0.0% Walk 11.2% Work from home 6.0% Other means 4.9% Avg commute (minutes) 24.2
Poverty
Married-couple families
4.3%
Female-led households
34.5%
Income support
Source % of households Social Security 33.9% Retirement income 28.6% Supplemental Security 9.2% Cash public assistance 2.0% Food stamps / SNAP 6.1%
Health indicators
Condition % Obesity 38.7% High blood pressure 34.7% High cholesterol 33.7% Diabetes 10.9% Heart disease 6.6% Stroke 3.0% Asthma 10.2% Arthritis 26.3% Kidney disease 2.8% Pulmonary disease 8.7% Cancer 6.4%
Behavior / access % Smoking 23.3% Binge drinking 16.7% No physical activity 26.8% Less than 7 hrs sleep 36.6% Depression 24.3% Fair or poor health 16.1% Poor mental health 16.5% Poor physical health 11.8% No health insurance 13.3% Visited doctor (checkup) 73.8% Visited dentist 59.6% Cholesterol screening 88.2% Teeth loss 16.9%
Veterans & disability
Veterans Count % Civilian veterans 137 5.0%
Disability % Any disability 16.9% Under 18 10.7% 18–64 years 13.4% 65 and over 44.1%
Health insurance coverage
Type % Private insurance 75.4% Public insurance 31.5% No insurance 5.4% Uninsured under 19 6.6%
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
Language Count % English only 3,455 95.5% 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) 3,618 100.0% Born in same state 3,618 100.0% Born in different state 2,923 80.8% Foreign born 0 0.0% Naturalized citizen 0 0.0% Not a US citizen 0 0.0%
Ancestry
Ancestry Count % Arab 460 12.7% French 438 12.1% Italian 393 10.9%
Ancestry Count % Polish 31 0.9% English 9 0.2%
Technology access
Metric % of households Computer access 39.1% Internet access 91.0%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 47459
What city is ZIP code 47459 in?
ZIP code 47459 is primarily assigned to Solsberry, Indiana.
What county is ZIP code 47459 in?
ZIP code 47459 falls within Greene County, Indiana.
Is ZIP code 47459 mostly owner-occupied?
88% of occupied units in ZIP code 47459 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.
What is the population of ZIP code 47459?
ZIP code 47459 has an estimated population of 3,618 residents, with a density of 62 people per square mile.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 47459?
The median home value in ZIP code 47459 is $197,500.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 47459?
The median household income in ZIP code 47459 is $64,951, below the national median of ~$75,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 47459 in?
ZIP code 47459 observes the EST timezone.
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