47281 ZIP Code — Vallonia, IN

Jackson County, Indiana

ZIP code 47281 is located in Vallonia, Indiana, within Jackson County. It covers approximately 58.99 square miles and serves a population of 1,432 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 812.

About ZIP code 47281

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 $175,300. Owner-occupancy is high at 95%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $75,685. The poverty rate of 5% is below the national average. 31% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with retail trade as the leading industry. An above-average commute of 39 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area.

College attainment at 14% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (23%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 47281 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

1,432

population

58.99

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

47281 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 47281

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 47281. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Vallonia	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

47260 Medora (5.6 mi) 47220 Brownstown (6.3 mi) 47108 Campbellsburg (12 mi) 47167 Salem (13.1 mi) 47229 Crothersville (13.9 mi) 47264 Norman (14.7 mi) 47235 Freetown (14.9 mi) 47274 Seymour (14.9 mi) 47170 Scottsburg (15 mi) 47102 Austin (16.9 mi) 47436 Heltonville (18.6 mi) 47446 Mitchell (19.2 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,432
Population density	24 / sq mi
State FIPS	18
County FIPS	071

Geography
Land area	58.99 sq mi
Water area	0.79 sq mi
Latitude	38.7867
Longitude	-86.1180
Timezone	Eastern (ET)
Area code	812

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	43.6%	45.5%	42.9%
$50k – $100k	24.9%	33.2%	32.7%
$100k – $200k	30.0%	18.4%	19.8%
Over $200k	1.5%	2.9%	4.5%

Demographics & statistics

1,432

Population

People per sq mi

40.8

Median age

$75,685

Median household income

$33,006

Per capita income

$175,300

Median home value

Median monthly rent

94.8%

Home ownership

5.2%

Poverty rate

3.6%

Unemployment

632

Housing units

13.7%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

138

35–44

123

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	395	27.6%
18 and over	1,037	72.4%
65 and over	179	12.5%
Median age	40.8 years

Race & ethnicity

White 100%

Group	Count	%
White	1,432	100%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	43.6%	45.5%	42.9%
$50k – $100k	24.9%	33.2%	32.7%
$100k – $200k	30.0%	18.4%	19.8%
Over $200k	1.5%	2.9%	4.5%

Under $10k 2.6%

$10k–$15k 1.9%

$15k–$25k 10.0%

$25k–$35k 4.1%

$35k–$50k 15.0%

$50k–$75k 14.8%

$75k–$100k 19.9%

$100k–$150k 14.1%

$150k–$200k 15.4%

$200k+ 2.2%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	2.6%
$10k–$15k	1.9%
$15k–$25k	10.0%
$25k–$35k	4.1%
$35k–$50k	15.0%
$50k–$75k	14.8%
$75k–$100k	19.9%
$100k–$150k	14.1%
$150k–$200k	15.4%
$200k+	2.2%
Median income	$75,685

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 10.6%

$50k–$100k 16.2%

$100k–$150k 16.2%

$150k–$200k 16.0%

$200k–$300k 29.0%

$300k–$500k 11.9%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$175,300
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	94.8%
Renter occupied	5.2%
Vacant	18.3%
Single-family detached	83.0%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	13.9%
Median rooms	6.9
Avg household size (owned)	2.75

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	1.7%
2010–2019	1.5%
2000–2009	7.7%
1990–1999	27.0%
1980–1989	3.5%
1970–1979	19.5%
1960–1969	9.4%
1950–1959	7.6%
1940–1949	1.2%
1939 or earlier	20.9%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	4.7%
2 bedrooms	28.2%
3 bedrooms	44.4%
4 bedrooms	22.7%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	1.5%
1 vehicle	13.0%
2 vehicles	40.8%
3 or more	44.7%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	6.1%
Electricity	47.1%
Propane / LP gas	27.5%
Wood	19.3%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	360	66.8%
Cohabiting couple	6	1.1%
Male householder, no spouse	104	19.3%
Female householder, no spouse	69	12.8%
Households with children under 18	149	27.6%
Households with seniors (65+)	133	24.7%
Average household size	2.66

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	26.2%	1.3%
Married	58.3%	77.8%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	7.3%	8.9%
Divorced	8.1%	12.1%

Education

Less than 9th grade 6.6%

Some HS, no diploma 5.9%

HS graduate 47.2%

Some college, no degree 15.5%

Associate's degree 11.1%

Bachelor's degree 7.6%

Graduate / professional 6.2%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	87.5%
Bachelor's or higher	13.7%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	88	25.7%
Kindergarten	7	2.0%
Elementary school	186	54.4%
High school	61	17.8%
College / grad school	0	0.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Retail trade 21.3%

Manufacturing 19.5%

Education & healthcare 17.4%

Transportation & utilities 10.6%

Wholesale trade 8.5%

Public administration 6.9%

Agriculture & mining 4.7%

Professional & management 4.7%

Arts, food & hospitality 4.1%

Construction 2.5%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	30.2%
Service	9.1%
Sales & office	15.1%
Natural resources & construction	16.6%
Production & transportation	29.1%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	86.0%
Government	10.8%
Self-employed	3.2%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	82.6%
Carpool	2.3%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	3.0%
Work from home	12.1%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	38.7

Poverty

All people 5.2%

Under 18 years 7.6%

18 and over 4.6%

Married-couple families 3.3%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	31.2%
Retirement income	16.7%
Supplemental Security	1.1%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	1.9%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	38.5%
High blood pressure	37.0%
High cholesterol	35.5%
Diabetes	12.0%
Heart disease	7.6%
Stroke	3.4%
Asthma	10.0%
Arthritis	28.6%
Kidney disease	3.1%
Pulmonary disease	9.3%
Cancer	7.1%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	23.4%
Binge drinking	15.8%
No physical activity	28.2%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	34.3%
Depression	23.9%
Fair or poor health	17.7%
Poor mental health	15.6%
Poor physical health	12.2%
No health insurance	13.5%
Visited doctor (checkup)	74.4%
Visited dentist	58.5%
Cholesterol screening	89.0%
Teeth loss	17.8%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	86	8.3%

Disability	%
Any disability	9.6%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	5.5%
65 and over	50.8%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	73.8%
Public insurance	34.2%
No insurance	0.8%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,351	94.3%
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)	1,432	100.0%
Born in same state	1,414	98.7%
Born in different state	1,276	89.1%
Foreign born	18	1.3%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	191	13.3%
Italian	157	11%

Ancestry	Count	%
French	86	6%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	37.6%
Internet access	88.3%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 47281

What city is ZIP code 47281 in?

ZIP code 47281 is primarily assigned to Vallonia, Indiana.

What county is ZIP code 47281 in?

ZIP code 47281 falls within Jackson County, Indiana.

Is ZIP code 47281 mostly owner-occupied?

95% of occupied units in ZIP code 47281 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 47281?

14% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 47281?

The median home value in ZIP code 47281 is $175,300.

What is the population of ZIP code 47281?

ZIP code 47281 has an estimated population of 1,432 residents, with a density of 24 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 47281 in?

ZIP code 47281 observes the EST timezone.