47387 ZIP Code — Straughn, IN

Henry County, Indiana

ZIP code 47387 is located in Straughn, Indiana, within Henry County. It covers approximately 17.65 square miles and serves a population of 522 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 765.

About ZIP code 47387

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 $106,300. Owner-occupancy is high at 83%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $54,167. The poverty rate of 6% is below the national average. 45% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is sales and office, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 27 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 12% 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.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 14% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.

Overall, ZIP code 47387 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, a strong veteran community, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

522

population

17.65

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

47387 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 47387

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 47387. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Straughn	Acceptable
Straughn	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

47352 Lewisville (5.3 mi) 47327 Cambridge City (5.8 mi) 46127 Falmouth (6.9 mi) 47357 Milton (8.8 mi) 47385 Spiceland (9 mi) 47362 New Castle (9.4 mi) 47346 Hagerstown (9.8 mi) 46148 Knightstown (11.8 mi) 47345 Greens Fork (12.8 mi) 47360 Mooreland (12.9 mi) 47339 Economy (13.5 mi) 47330 Centerville (14.1 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	522
Population density	30 / sq mi
State FIPS	18
County FIPS	065

Geography
Land area	17.65 sq mi
Water area	0.06 sq mi
Latitude	39.8305
Longitude	-85.2870
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	50.7%	47.9%	42.9%
$50k – $100k	26.8%	34.7%	32.7%
$100k – $200k	22.5%	15.9%	19.8%
Over $200k	0.0%	1.5%	4.5%

Demographics & statistics

522

Population

People per sq mi

56.1

Median age

$54,167

Median household income

$29,380

Per capita income

$106,300

Median home value

Median monthly rent

82.9%

Home ownership

6.1%

Poverty rate

3.6%

Unemployment

288

Housing units

11.5%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	64	12.3%
18 and over	458	87.7%
65 and over	153	29.3%
Median age	56.1 years

Race & ethnicity

White 94.7%

Two or more races 3.6%

Hispanic or Latino 1.7%

Group	Count	%
White	503	94.7%
Two or more races	19	3.6%
Hispanic or Latino	9	1.7%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	50.7%	47.9%	42.9%
$50k – $100k	26.8%	34.7%	32.7%
$100k – $200k	22.5%	15.9%	19.8%
Over $200k	0.0%	1.5%	4.5%

Under $10k 1.8%

$10k–$15k 1.3%

$15k–$25k 15.4%

$25k–$35k 22.8%

$35k–$50k 3.9%

$50k–$75k 16.7%

$75k–$100k 17.1%

$100k–$150k 14.0%

$150k–$200k 7.0%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	1.8%
$10k–$15k	1.3%
$15k–$25k	15.4%
$25k–$35k	22.8%
$35k–$50k	3.9%
$50k–$75k	16.7%
$75k–$100k	17.1%
$100k–$150k	14.0%
$150k–$200k	7.0%
Median income	$54,167

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 11.1%

$50k–$100k 36.5%

$100k–$150k 14.3%

$150k–$200k 6.9%

$200k–$300k 26.5%

$300k–$500k 4.8%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$106,300
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	82.9%
Renter occupied	17.1%
Vacant	30.3%
Single-family detached	96.0%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	3.4%
Median rooms	6.9
Avg household size (owned)	2.23

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.0%
2000–2009	0.0%
1990–1999	29.4%
1980–1989	3.4%
1970–1979	11.3%
1960–1969	4.9%
1950–1959	9.2%
1940–1949	3.1%
1939 or earlier	38.8%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	3.4%
2 bedrooms	19.6%
3 bedrooms	62.1%
4 bedrooms	14.7%
5+ bedrooms	0.3%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	5.7%
1 vehicle	17.1%
2 vehicles	41.2%
3 or more	36.0%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	31.6%
Electricity	24.6%
Propane / LP gas	35.5%
No fuel used	8.3%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	155	68.0%
Cohabiting couple	2	0.9%
Male householder, no spouse	22	9.6%
Female householder, no spouse	49	21.5%
Households with children under 18	40	17.5%
Households with seniors (65+)	87	38.2%
Average household size	2.24

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	20.0%	19.7%
Married	67.3%	63.2%
Separated	2.4%	0.0%
Widowed	0.4%	12.6%
Divorced	9.8%	4.6%

Education

Less than 9th grade 3.0%

Some HS, no diploma 7.9%

HS graduate 54.3%

Some college, no degree 17.8%

Associate's degree 5.5%

Bachelor's degree 6.7%

Graduate / professional 4.8%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	89.1%
Bachelor's or higher	11.5%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	8	8.8%
Elementary school	25	27.5%
High school	40	44.0%
College / grad school	18	19.8%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 15.5%

Retail trade 15.1%

Arts, food & hospitality 13.4%

Construction 12.4%

Manufacturing 12.4%

Transportation & utilities 7.9%

Professional & management 7.6%

Wholesale trade 4.1%

Finance & real estate 4.1%

Agriculture & mining 3.4%

Public administration 3.1%

Other services 0.7%

Information 0.3%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	17.2%
Service	22.7%
Sales & office	27.5%
Natural resources & construction	7.6%
Production & transportation	25.1%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	69.1%
Government	24.1%
Self-employed	6.9%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	75.9%
Carpool	17.2%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	1.7%
Work from home	5.2%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	26.7

Poverty

All people 6.1%

Under 18 years 15.6%

18 and over 4.8%

Married-couple families 0.6%

Female-led households 28.6%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	44.7%
Retirement income	25.4%
Supplemental Security	4.8%
Cash public assistance	5.7%
Food stamps / SNAP	3.1%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	41.8%
High blood pressure	38.3%
High cholesterol	36.3%
Diabetes	11.8%
Heart disease	7.9%
Stroke	3.5%
Asthma	10.1%
Arthritis	29.8%
Kidney disease	3.2%
Pulmonary disease	9.4%
Cancer	7.5%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	22.1%
Binge drinking	15.8%
No physical activity	26.7%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	35.4%
Depression	24.5%
Fair or poor health	17.0%
Poor mental health	15.7%
Poor physical health	12.2%
No health insurance	12.3%
Visited doctor (checkup)	76.7%
Visited dentist	61.7%
Cholesterol screening	89.7%
Teeth loss	17.0%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	65	14.2%

Disability	%
Any disability	19.2%
Under 18	1.6%
18–64 years	19.7%
65 and over	25.5%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	70.9%
Public insurance	42.9%
No insurance	4.6%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	518	99.2%
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)	522	100.0%
Born in same state	519	99.4%
Born in different state	459	87.9%
Foreign born	3	0.6%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	74	14.2%
French	55	10.5%

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	35	6.7%
German	21	4%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	43.7%
Internet access	93.9%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 47387

What city is ZIP code 47387 in?

ZIP code 47387 is primarily assigned to Straughn, Indiana.

What county is ZIP code 47387 in?

ZIP code 47387 falls within Henry County, Indiana.

Does ZIP code 47387 have an older population?

29% of residents in ZIP code 47387 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 47387?

12% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

Does ZIP code 47387 have a large retiree population?

45% of households in ZIP code 47387 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Is ZIP code 47387 mostly owner-occupied?

83% of occupied units in ZIP code 47387 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What timezone is ZIP code 47387 in?

ZIP code 47387 observes the EST timezone.