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Bartholomew County
Taylorsville, IN
47280
47280 ZIP Code — Taylorsville, IN
Bartholomew County, Indiana
ZIP code 47280 is located in
Taylorsville ,
Indiana ,
within Bartholomew County .
It covers approximately 1.08 square miles and serves a population of
667 residents.
This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone,
served by area code 812 .
About ZIP code 47280
The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1960s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $179,000. Owner-occupancy is high at 81%, well above the national average.
The gap between median ($59,306) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with manufacturing as the leading industry. The average commute of 18 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 24% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (25%) compared to national benchmarks.
Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 19% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.
Overall, ZIP code 47280 reflects a community defined by a strong veteran community and high homeownership.
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Demographics
updated 05/2026
Population
Total population
667
Population density
618 / sq mi
State FIPS
18
County FIPS
005
Geography
Land area
1.08 sq mi
Water area
0.00 sq mi
Latitude
39.2964
Longitude
-85.9518
Timezone
Eastern (ET)
Area code
812
Economics
updated 05/2026
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
54.5%
38.1%
42.9%
$50k – $100k
24.6%
33.2%
32.7%
$100k – $200k
20.8%
23.2%
19.8%
Over $200k
0.0%
5.5%
4.5%
Demographics & statistics
$59,306
Median household income
$179,000
Median home value
$1,155
Median monthly rent
24.1%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Age summary
Group Count % Under 18 120 18.0% 18 and over 547 82.0% 65 and over 150 22.5% Median age 48.7 years
Race & ethnicity
Group Count % White 577 83.9% Two or more races 90 13.1% Hispanic or Latino 21 3.1%
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
54.5%
38.1%
42.9%
$50k – $100k
24.6%
33.2%
32.7%
$100k – $200k
20.8%
23.2%
19.8%
Over $200k
0.0%
5.5%
4.5%
Range % of households Under $10k 4.8% $10k–$15k 5.5% $15k–$25k 7.3% $25k–$35k 5.2% $35k–$50k 19.0% $50k–$75k 9.0% $75k–$100k 30.1% $100k–$150k 8.0% $150k–$200k 4.5% $200k+ 6.6% Median income $59,306
Housing
Housing overview
Metric Value Median home value $179,000 Median rent / month $1,155 Owner occupied 81.3% Renter occupied 18.7% Vacant 14.0% Single-family detached 95.8% Large apartment buildings 0.0% Mobile homes 0.0% Median rooms 5.9 Avg household size (owned) 2.22
Year built
Era % 2020 or later 0.0% 2010–2019 0.0% 2000–2009 0.0% 1990–1999 11.3% 1980–1989 0.0% 1970–1979 19.3% 1960–1969 30.1% 1950–1959 28.9% 1940–1949 0.0% 1939 or earlier 10.4%
Bedrooms
Size % of units No bedroom (studio) 0.0% 1 bedroom 4.2% 2 bedrooms 9.2% 3 bedrooms 70.5% 4 bedrooms 16.1% 5+ bedrooms 0.0%
Vehicles per household
Vehicles % of households No vehicle 8.0% 1 vehicle 12.8% 2 vehicles 41.5% 3 or more 37.7%
Heating fuel
Fuel type % Utility gas 85.8% Electricity 14.2%
Households & families
Household type Count % Married-couple family 173 59.9% Cohabiting couple 0 0.0% Male householder, no spouse 86 29.8% Female householder, no spouse 30 10.4% Households with children under 18 73 25.3% Households with seniors (65+) 88 30.4% Average household size 2.31
Marital status
Status Male Female Never married 39.6% 7.8% Married 46.1% 75.7% Separated 4.4% 0.0% Widowed 3.9% 4.1% Divorced 6.0% 12.3%
Education
Some HS, no diploma
11.4%
Some college, no degree
10.4%
Graduate / professional
0.0%
Metric % HS diploma or higher 86.3% Bachelor's or higher 24.1%
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
Type Count % Nursery / preschool 0 0.0% Kindergarten 0 0.0% Elementary school 40 33.3% High school 80 66.7% College / grad school 0 0.0%
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
23.0%
Public administration
11.0%
Finance & real estate
6.0%
Occupation
Category % Management, business & arts 45.9% Service 20.4% Sales & office 14.2% Natural resources & construction 8.2% Production & transportation 11.3%
Employment type
Type % Private sector 73.9% Government 11.0% Self-employed 12.3% Unpaid family workers 2.8%
Commute
Method % Drive alone 66.4% Carpool 0.0% Public transit 0.0% Walk 0.0% Work from home 19.2% Other means 14.5% Avg commute (minutes) 17.9
Poverty
Married-couple families
12.1%
Female-led households
0.0%
Income support
Source % of households Social Security 26.3% Retirement income 33.9% Supplemental Security 7.3% Cash public assistance 0.0% Food stamps / SNAP 12.1%
Health indicators
Condition % Obesity 39.3% High blood pressure 41.1% High cholesterol 37.8% Diabetes 13.2% Heart disease 8.2% Stroke 3.8% Asthma 10.2% Arthritis 30.1% Kidney disease 3.5% Pulmonary disease 10.5% Cancer 7.3%
Behavior / access % Smoking 25.1% Binge drinking 14.4% No physical activity 31.1% Less than 7 hrs sleep 34.3% Depression 25.6% Fair or poor health 19.6% Poor mental health 16.2% Poor physical health 13.3% No health insurance 14.6% Visited doctor (checkup) 74.0% Visited dentist 58.8% Cholesterol screening 89.1% Teeth loss 18.8%
Veterans & disability
Veterans Count % Civilian veterans 101 18.5%
Disability % Any disability 21.3% Under 18 0.0% 18–64 years 17.4% 65 and over 48.7%
Health insurance coverage
Type % Private insurance 78.4% Public insurance 37.6% No insurance 7.3% Uninsured under 19 16.7%
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
Language Count % English only 667 100.0% 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) 667 100.0% Born in same state 667 100.0% Born in different state 571 85.6% Foreign born 0 0.0% Naturalized citizen 0 0.0% Not a US citizen 0 0.0%
Ancestry
Ancestry Count % Arab 77 11.5% French 72 10.8%
Ancestry Count % Italian 49 7.3%
Technology access
Metric % of households Computer access 43.3% Internet access 100.0%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 47280
What city is ZIP code 47280 in?
ZIP code 47280 is primarily assigned to Taylorsville, Indiana.
What county is ZIP code 47280 in?
ZIP code 47280 falls within Bartholomew County, Indiana.
Does ZIP code 47280 have a large veteran population?
19% of civilians in ZIP code 47280 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.
Is ZIP code 47280 mostly owner-occupied?
81% of occupied units in ZIP code 47280 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 47280?
15% of residents in ZIP code 47280 live below the poverty line, above the national average.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 47280?
The median home value in ZIP code 47280 is $179,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 47280 in?
ZIP code 47280 observes the EST timezone.
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