Zip code 47163: Otisco, Indiana

Q: What city is zip code 47163?

47163 is assigned to Otisco, Indiana. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

Q: What county is 47163 in?

47163 is in Clark County, Indiana.

Q: What is the population of 47163?

About 1,335 people live in 47163, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

Q: What is the median household income in 47163?

The median household income in 47163 is $59,837.

Q: What zip codes are near 47163?

The closest zip codes to 47163 are 47141, 47126, 47111, 47177, 47143.

Residential delivery areaClark CountyEastern Time

Population

1,335

Median household income

$60K

U.S. $81K

Median home value

$211K

U.S. $333K

Median rent

—

U.S. $1,413

Median age

47.4

U.S. 38.9

Land area

15 sq mi

90 people/sq mi

Boundary is the Census Bureau's ZIP Code Tabulation Area, which closely tracks the postal delivery area.

About 47163

47163 is a small-town zip code in Otisco, Indiana (Clark County), covering 15 sq mi of land. About 1,335 people live here, or 90 per square mile. The median resident is 47.4 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally.

The median household earns $59,837 a year, 26% below the national median of $80,734. 12.1% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). A typical home is valued at $211,300, or 3.5 years of median household income (U.S.: 4.1 years), which makes homes about as affordable as the national average for local earners. 95% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners.

9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). Commuters average 21.5 minutes each way, and 7% of workers work from home. The most common jobs among working residents are in healthcare; police and fire protection; and transportation and moving goods.

How 47163 compares

Sorted from highest to lowest national percentile

Homeownership rate94.7%
99th
StrengthU.S. 65.2% · IN 70.6%57th of 742 in IN
Veterans19.5%
99th
U.S. 6.2% · IN 6.3%12th of 745 in IN
Healthcare workers23.2%
99th
U.S. 9.7% · IN 9.8%11th of 745 in IN
Government workers31.1%
99th
U.S. 14.5% · IN 11.7%11th of 745 in IN
Residents 65 and older27.9%
95th
U.S. 17.2% · IN 16.8%53rd of 745 in IN
Median age47.4
92nd
U.S. 38.9 · IN 38.195th of 745 in IN
Poverty rate12.1%
56th
U.S. 12.5% · IN 12.3%271st of 742 in IN
Housing vacancy7%
53rd
U.S. 10.1% · IN 8.8%420th of 742 in IN
Residents under 1821.9%
48th
U.S. 22% · IN 23.3%428th of 745 in IN
Tech workers2.6%
45th
U.S. 3.8% · IN 2.5%181st of 745 in IN
Median home value$211,300
23rd
U.S. $332,700 · IN $218,200238th of 719 in IN
Median household income$59,837
20th
WeaknessU.S. $80,734 · IN $71,957544th of 719 in IN
Average commute21.5 min
20th
StrengthU.S. 26.4 min · IN 24.1 min576th of 726 in IN
Work from home7.4%
19th
U.S. 15.1% · IN 10.7%360th of 745 in IN
Per capita income$29,758
18th
WeaknessU.S. $44,673 · IN $38,351570th of 744 in IN
Median earnings per worker$37,204
14th
WeaknessU.S. $49,666 · IN $46,609640th of 740 in IN
Population density90/sq mi
12th
U.S. 95/sq mi · IN 191/sq mi379th of 745 in IN
Foreign-born residents0.6%
3rd
U.S. 14.1% · IN 6.3%500th of 745 in IN
Population1,335
2nd
U.S. 334,922,499 · IN 6,851,073543rd of 745 in IN
Bachelor's degree or higher9%
2nd
WeaknessU.S. 35.7% · IN 29.5%667th of 744 in IN
Diversity index6.2
2nd
U.S. 61.4 · IN 41.4609th of 745 in IN
Uninsured rate1.3%
2nd
StrengthU.S. 8.4% · IN 7.4%691st of 745 in IN
Unemployment rate0%
1st
StrengthU.S. 5.2% · IN 4.3%669th of 745 in IN
Broadband access65.1%
1st
WeaknessU.S. 91% · IN 89.9%727th of 742 in IN
Rent-burdened renters0%
1st
StrengthU.S. 51.1% · IN 48.1%667th of 716 in IN
Self-employed workers0%
1st
U.S. 10% · IN 8%716th of 745 in IN
Income inequality (Gini)0.335
1st
StrengthU.S. 0.483 · IN 0.452636th of 740 in IN

Measure	47163	Clark	IN	U.S.	National percentile	Rank in IN
Homeownership rateStrength	94.7%	74.7%	70.6%	65.2%	99th	57th of 742
Veterans	19.5%	7.6%	6.3%	6.2%	99th	12th of 745
Healthcare workers	23.2%	10.3%	9.8%	9.7%	99th	11th of 745
Government workers	31.1%	11.5%	11.7%	14.5%	99th	11th of 745
Residents 65 and older	27.9%	16.7%	16.8%	17.2%	95th	53rd of 745
Median age	47.4	39.9	38.1	38.9	92nd	95th of 745
Poverty rate	12.1%	10.2%	12.3%	12.5%	56th	271st of 742
Housing vacancy	7%	6.9%	8.8%	10.1%	53rd	420th of 742
Residents under 18	21.9%	22%	23.3%	22%	48th	428th of 745
Tech workers	2.6%	2.8%	2.5%	3.8%	45th	181st of 745
Median home value	$211,300	$222,900	$218,200	$332,700	23rd	238th of 719
Median household incomeWeakness	$59,837	$74,214	$71,957	$80,734	20th	544th of 719
Average commuteStrength	21.5 min	22.2 min	24.1 min	26.4 min	20th	576th of 726
Work from home	7.4%	12.7%	10.7%	15.1%	19th	360th of 745
Per capita incomeWeakness	$29,758	$38,661	$38,351	$44,673	18th	570th of 744
Median earnings per workerWeakness	$37,204	$48,288	$46,609	$49,666	14th	640th of 740
Population density	90/sq mi	334/sq mi	191/sq mi	95/sq mi	12th	379th of 745
Foreign-born residents	0.6%	4.2%	6.3%	14.1%	3rd	500th of 745
Population	1,335	124,354	6,851,073	334,922,499	2nd	543rd of 745
Bachelor's degree or higherWeakness	9%	27.7%	29.5%	35.7%	2nd	667th of 744
Diversity index	6.2	35.5	41.4	61.4	2nd	609th of 745
Uninsured rateStrength	1.3%	6.7%	7.4%	8.4%	2nd	691st of 745
Unemployment rateStrength	0%	4%	4.3%	5.2%	1st	669th of 745
Broadband accessWeakness	65.1%	90.9%	89.9%	91%	1st	727th of 742
Rent-burdened rentersStrength	0%	45.4%	48.1%	51.1%	1st	667th of 716
Self-employed workers	0%	6.3%	8%	10%	1st	716th of 745
Income inequality (Gini)Strength	0.335	0.414	0.452	0.483	1st	636th of 740

The percentile is the share of Americans who live in a zip code with a lower value, so the 50th percentile is typical. Rank 1 is the highest value in the state. Both include zip codes with at least 100 residents. Strengths and weaknesses mark measures in the best or worst fifth nationally, where higher or lower is clearly better (income, poverty, education, commute, broadband, insurance and similar). Measures like age or density are left unmarked.

People

Age

Under 5

19%

5–17

18–24

15%

25–34

35–44

12%

45–54

15%

55–64

24%

65–74

75+

Median age

47.4

Under 18

21.9%

65 and over

27.9%

Race and ethnicity

White97%
Black1.0%
Hispanic1%
Asian0.6%
Native American0%
Pacific Islander0%
Other0%
Multiracial0.5%

Diversity index

6.2

U.S. 61.4

Foreign-born

0.6%

U.S. 14.1%

Born in state

61.1%

Language spoken at home (households)

English only

98%

Spanish

Other Indo-European

Asian / Pacific

Other

Households

Households: 547
Average household size: 2.4
Family households: 76.6%
Married couples: 66.5%
Living alone: 23.4%
Veterans (of adults): 19.5%
Male / female: 49% / 51%

Income and poverty

Household income distribution

<$25k

12%

$25–50k

13%

$50–75k

48%

$75–100k

15%

$100–150k

$150–200k

$200k+

Median household income

47163

$59,837

Clark Co.

$74,214

Indiana

$71,957

United States

$80,734

Per capita income

$29,758

U.S. $44,673

Poverty rate

12.1%

U.S. 12.5%

Households earning $150K+

4.4%

U.S. 23%

Income inequality (Gini)

0.335

U.S. 0.483

Housing

Median home value

47163

$211,300

Clark Co.

$222,900

Indiana

$218,200

United States

$332,700

Median gross rent

47163

—

Clark Co.

$1,129

Indiana

$1,062

United States

$1,413

Types of housing

Single-family

67%

2–4 units

5–19 units

20+ units

Mobile home

28%

Boat, RV, van

Housing units: 588
Owner-occupied: 94.7%
Vacant: 7%
Median year built: 1986
Median rooms: 6
Renters paying 30%+ of income: 0%
Renters paying 50%+ of income: 0%
Home value to income: 3.5× (U.S. 4.1×)

Work and commute

How people get to work

Drove alone

69%

Carpooled

24%

Transit

Walked

Bicycle

Worked from home

Other

Commute time (one way)

<10 min

16%

10–19

31%

20–29

21%

30–44

16%

45–59

15%

60+

Average commute

21.5 min

U.S. 26.4 min

Unemployment

U.S. 5.2%

In labor force

53.7%

U.S. 63.5%

Jobs and careers

What employed residents do, wherever they work

Occupations

Healthcare

23%

Police and fire

18%

Transportation and moving

17%

Production

11%

Construction and repair

Office and admin

Sales

Food service

Computer and math

Business and finance

Management

Cleaning and personal care

0.9%

Engineering and science

0.7%

Education

Legal and social services

Arts, media and sports

Farming, fishing and forestry

Industries

Health care and social assistance

19%

Public administration

18%

Manufacturing

17%

Education

10%

Transportation, warehousing and utilities

10%

Retail

Finance, insurance and real estate

Restaurants and hotels

Professional and technical services

Construction

Wholesale

0.9%

Admin, support and management

0.7%

Other services

Information

Arts and recreation

Agriculture and mining

Median earnings per worker

$37,204

U.S. $49,666

Self-employed

U.S. 10%

Government workers

31.1%

U.S. 14.5%

Nonprofit workers

U.S. 8.8%

Median earnings by type of work

Type of work	47163	U.S.
Management, business, science and arts	$94,688	$74,888
Service	$34,643	$26,804
Sales and office	$35,109	$40,476
Construction and maintenance	$60,550	$49,199
Production and transportation	$52,778	$39,989

Education, internet and health coverage

Highest education (adults 25+)

No diploma

High school

59%

Some college

15%

Associate's

15%

Bachelor's

Graduate

High school graduate or higher: 97.5%
Bachelor's degree or higher: 9%
Graduate or professional degree: 1.7%
Households with broadband: 65.1%
Cable, fiber or DSL: 30.2%
No internet access: 22.5%
Without health insurance: 1.3%
Limited-English households: 0%

Geography

City (USPS): Otisco
State: Indiana
County: Clark County
Center point: 38.5452° N, 85.6793° W
Land area: 15 sq mi
Water area: 0.1 sq mi
Time zone: Eastern Time (UTC-5, UTC-4 in summer)
Zip type: Residential delivery area

Zip codes near 47163

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Zip	City	Distance	Population	IncomeMedian income	Home value
47141	Marysville, IN	3.6 mi	1,584	$108,523	$222,700
47126	Henryville, IN	5.2 mi	4,372	$106,875	$276,100
47111	Charlestown, IN	6 mi	17,738	$95,376	$264,100
47177	Underwood, IN	6.8 mi	1,782	$83,542	$145,700
47143	Memphis, IN	7.4 mi	3,833	$138,382	$272,600
47131	Jeffersonville, IN · PO box	7.6 mi	—	—	—
47190	Jeffersonville, IN · PO box	7.6 mi	—	—	—
47147	Nabb, IN	8.7 mi	1,317	$110,556	$253,500
47162	New Washington, IN	10 mi	514	$59,444	$155,400
47138	Lexington, IN	11 mi	4,859	$86,335	$201,800
47172	Sellersburg, IN	11 mi	21,045	$82,503	$273,500
40026	Goshen, KY	12 mi	5,975	$134,254	$432,100

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Questions about 47163

What city is zip code 47163?

47163 is assigned to Otisco, Indiana. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

What county is 47163 in?

47163 is in Clark County, Indiana.

What is the population of 47163?

About 1,335 people live in 47163, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

What time zone is 47163 in?

47163 is in Eastern Time.

What is the median household income in 47163?

The median household income in 47163 is $59,837.

What zip codes are near 47163?

The closest zip codes to 47163 are 47141, 47126, 47111, 47177, 47143.

Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 47163, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.