47388 ZIP Code — Sulphur Springs, IN

Henry County, Indiana

ZIP code 47388 is located in Sulphur Springs, Indiana, within Henry County. It covers approximately 0.20 square miles and serves a population of 407 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 765.

About ZIP code 47388

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 $135,400. Owner-occupancy is high at 92%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $49,250. The poverty rate of 5% is below the national average. 47% 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 28 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 36% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Overall, ZIP code 47388 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

407

population

0.20

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

47388 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 47388

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 47388. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Sulphur Springs	Acceptable

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	407
Population density	2,035 / sq mi
State FIPS	18
County FIPS	065

Geography
Land area	0.20 sq mi
Water area	0.00 sq mi
Latitude	40.0255
Longitude	-85.4401
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	62.7%	47.9%	42.9%
$50k – $100k	33.7%	34.7%	32.7%
$100k – $200k	3.6%	15.9%	19.8%
Over $200k	0.0%	1.5%	4.5%

Demographics & statistics

407

Population

2,035

People per sq mi

48.2

Median age

$49,250

Median household income

$25,853

Per capita income

$135,400

Median home value

$950

Median monthly rent

92.0%

Home ownership

4.9%

Poverty rate

4.4%

Unemployment

165

Housing units

36.0%

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	75	18.4%
18 and over	332	81.6%
65 and over	88	21.6%
Median age	48.2 years

Race & ethnicity

White 99.8%

Two or more races 0.2%

Group	Count	%
White	406	99.8%
Two or more races	1	0.2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	62.7%	47.9%	42.9%
$50k – $100k	33.7%	34.7%	32.7%
$100k – $200k	3.6%	15.9%	19.8%
Over $200k	0.0%	1.5%	4.5%

Under $10k 1.7%

$10k–$15k 1.7%

$15k–$25k 2.9%

$25k–$35k 6.3%

$35k–$50k 38.3%

$50k–$75k 18.3%

$75k–$100k 12.6%

$100k–$150k 16.0%

$150k–$200k 2.3%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	1.7%
$10k–$15k	1.7%
$15k–$25k	2.9%
$25k–$35k	6.3%
$35k–$50k	38.3%
$50k–$75k	18.3%
$75k–$100k	12.6%
$100k–$150k	16.0%
$150k–$200k	2.3%
Median income	$49,250

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 9.3%

$50k–$100k 19.9%

$100k–$150k 31.7%

$150k–$200k 9.9%

$200k–$300k 28.6%

$300k–$500k 0.6%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$135,400
Median rent / month	$950
Owner occupied	92.0%
Renter occupied	8.0%
Vacant	2.2%
Single-family detached	96.6%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	2.8%
Median rooms	6.6
Avg household size (owned)	2.29

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.0%
2000–2009	6.7%
1990–1999	25.1%
1980–1989	0.6%
1970–1979	2.2%
1960–1969	3.9%
1950–1959	14.0%
1940–1949	10.6%
1939 or earlier	36.9%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.6%
1 bedroom	0.6%
2 bedrooms	17.9%
3 bedrooms	48.6%
4 bedrooms	27.4%
5+ bedrooms	5.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	4.6%
1 vehicle	17.7%
2 vehicles	61.1%
3 or more	16.6%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	81.7%
Electricity	10.9%
Propane / LP gas	6.9%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	125	71.4%
Cohabiting couple	3	1.7%
Male householder, no spouse	16	9.1%
Female householder, no spouse	31	17.7%
Households with children under 18	45	25.7%
Households with seniors (65+)	81	46.3%
Average household size	2.33

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	31.2%	20.0%
Married	65.6%	67.6%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	0.5%	7.6%
Divorced	2.7%	4.7%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.7%

Some HS, no diploma 4.3%

HS graduate 37.0%

Some college, no degree 14.9%

Associate's degree 7.3%

Bachelor's degree 34.3%

Graduate / professional 1.7%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	95.0%
Bachelor's or higher	36.0%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	2	2.6%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	38	49.4%
High school	25	32.5%
College / grad school	12	15.6%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 23.8%

Manufacturing 17.4%

Retail trade 13.4%

Finance & real estate 9.3%

Construction 7.6%

Other services 7.6%

Arts, food & hospitality 5.2%

Professional & management 4.7%

Transportation & utilities 3.5%

Wholesale trade 2.3%

Public administration 2.3%

Agriculture & mining 1.7%

Information 1.2%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	17.4%
Service	15.7%
Sales & office	27.3%
Natural resources & construction	18.0%
Production & transportation	21.5%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	86.0%
Government	11.6%
Self-employed	2.3%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	82.6%
Carpool	5.2%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	8.7%
Work from home	3.5%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	27.8

Poverty

All people 4.9%

Under 18 years 16.4%

18 and over 2.4%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 21.4%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	47.4%
Retirement income	26.3%
Supplemental Security	7.4%
Cash public assistance	0.6%
Food stamps / SNAP	5.1%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	39.3%
High blood pressure	35.8%
High cholesterol	34.1%
Diabetes	10.5%
Heart disease	7.8%
Stroke	3.3%
Asthma	9.9%
Arthritis	27.8%
Kidney disease	3.1%
Pulmonary disease	8.2%
Cancer	7.7%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	19.9%
Binge drinking	16.3%
No physical activity	25.0%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	34.5%
Depression	24.2%
Fair or poor health	15.1%
Poor mental health	15.6%
Poor physical health	11.0%
No health insurance	12.1%
Visited doctor (checkup)	76.2%
Visited dentist	63.8%
Cholesterol screening	89.2%
Teeth loss	17.2%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	16	4.8%

Disability	%
Any disability	17.7%
Under 18	17.3%
18–64 years	13.5%
65 and over	29.5%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	80.6%
Public insurance	38.8%
No insurance	1.7%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	388	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)	407	100.0%
Born in same state	407	100.0%
Born in different state	342	84.0%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	80	19.7%
Italian	55	13.5%

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	28	6.9%
Polish	10	2.5%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	43.0%
Internet access	93.1%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 47388

What city is ZIP code 47388 in?

ZIP code 47388 is primarily assigned to Sulphur Springs, Indiana.

What county is ZIP code 47388 in?

ZIP code 47388 falls within Henry County, Indiana.

Is ZIP code 47388 mostly owner-occupied?

92% of occupied units in ZIP code 47388 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 47388 have a large retiree population?

47% of households in ZIP code 47388 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 47388?

The median home value in ZIP code 47388 is $135,400.

What is the population of ZIP code 47388?

ZIP code 47388 has an estimated population of 407 residents, with a density of 2,045 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 47388 in?

ZIP code 47388 observes the EST timezone.