NeighborhoodRanked

Zip Code 47838

IN · Population: 3,916

B+
76/100
75
B+
Safety
86
A
Affordability
67
B
Quality of Life
77
B+
Jobs
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About Zip Code 47838

Zip code 47838 is located in Indiana and is home to approximately 3,916 residents. It receives an overall grade of B+ (score: 76/100), 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 $73,051 and home values around $107,600, 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 8.7% of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Unemployment stands at 3.4%, which is near the national average.

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
$73,051
Home Value
$107,600
Rent
$745/mo
Median Age
42
College Educated
8.7%
Unemployment
3.4%
Owner-Occupied
85.5%
Rent Burden
12.2% of income

Score Breakdown

DimensionScoreGradeInterpretation
Safety75B+Lower crime = higher score
Affordability86ALower cost relative to income = higher
Quality of Life67BEducation, commute, ownership
Jobs & Economy77B+Lower unemployment = higher
Overall76B+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).