NeighborhoodRanked

Zip Code 47542

IN · Population: 9,761

B+
77/100
69
B
Safety
81
A
Affordability
73
B+
Quality of Life
84
A
Jobs
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About Zip Code 47542

Zip code 47542 is located in Indiana and is home to approximately 9,761 residents. It receives an overall grade of B+ (score: 77/100), based on safety, affordability, quality of life, and employment metrics.

Crime rates here are below the national average, suggesting a relatively safe community.

With a median household income of $67,361 and home values around $153,700, this zip code offers strong affordability. Residents typically spend a manageable share of their income on housing.

Educational attainment is below the national average, with 20.6% of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

The local job market is strong, with an unemployment rate of just 2.4%.

Scores are percentile-based: a score of 85 means this zip code ranks better than 85% of all US zip codes on that dimension. Data is sourced from the US Census Bureau (ACS 5-year estimates) and the FBI Uniform Crime Report.

Demographics & Economics

Median Income
$67,361
Home Value
$153,700
Rent
$749/mo
Median Age
37
College Educated
20.6%
Unemployment
2.4%
Owner-Occupied
75.2%
Rent Burden
13.3% of income

Score Breakdown

DimensionScoreGradeInterpretation
Safety69BLower crime = higher score
Affordability81ALower cost relative to income = higher
Quality of Life73B+Education, commute, ownership
Jobs & Economy84ALower unemployment = higher
Overall77B+Weighted average

Methodology

All scores are percentile-based (0–100): a score of 85 means this zip code ranks better than 85% of all US zip codes on that metric. Safety uses FBI Uniform Crime Report state-level data (Phase 2 will add zip-level granularity). Economic and demographic data is from the US Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates (2022).