Zip code 47355: Lynn, Indiana
Boundary is the Census Bureau's ZIP Code Tabulation Area, which closely tracks the postal delivery area.
About 47355
47355 is a rural zip code in Lynn, Indiana (Randolph County), covering 63 sq mi of land. About 3,029 people live here, or 48 per square mile. The median resident is 46.2 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally.
The median household earns $73,133 a year, close to the national median of $80,734. 9.6% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). A typical home is valued at $117,000, or 1.6 years of median household income (U.S.: 4.1 years), which makes homes relatively affordable for local earners. 84% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners, and renters pay a median of $642 a month.
12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). Commuters average 29.6 minutes each way, and 5% of workers work from home. The most common jobs among working residents are in production and manufacturing; construction and repair; and office and administrative support.
How 47355 compares
- Median age46.289thU.S. 38.9 · IN 38.1131st of 745 in IN
- Homeownership rate83.8%87thStrengthU.S. 65.2% · IN 70.6%303rd of 742 in IN
- Veterans9.4%87thU.S. 6.2% · IN 6.3%130th of 745 in IN
- Average commute29.6 min72ndU.S. 26.4 min · IN 24.1 min182nd of 726 in IN
- 55thU.S. 9.7% · IN 9.8%316th of 745 in IN
- Median earnings per worker$46,57345thU.S. $49,666 · IN $46,609333rd of 740 in IN
- Poverty rate9.6%42ndU.S. 12.5% · IN 12.3%383rd of 742 in IN
- 42ndU.S. 17.2% · IN 16.8%518th of 745 in IN
- Housing vacancy5.7%41stU.S. 10.1% · IN 8.8%488th of 742 in IN
- Median household income$73,13340thU.S. $80,734 · IN $71,957330th of 719 in IN
- Per capita income$36,63139thU.S. $44,673 · IN $38,351295th of 744 in IN
- Uninsured rate5.2%35thU.S. 8.4% · IN 7.4%418th of 745 in IN
- Residents under 1819.4%27thU.S. 22% · IN 23.3%558th of 745 in IN
- 27thU.S. 14.5% · IN 11.7%381st of 745 in IN
- 23rdU.S. 0.483 · IN 0.452344th of 740 in IN
- Diversity index21.414thU.S. 61.4 · IN 41.4266th of 745 in IN
- 13thU.S. 3.8% · IN 2.5%427th of 745 in IN
- 8thU.S. 15.1% · IN 10.7%506th of 745 in IN
- Population density48/sq mi7thU.S. 95/sq mi · IN 191/sq mi528th of 745 in IN
- 6thStrengthU.S. 5.2% · IN 4.3%535th of 745 in IN
- 6thStrengthU.S. 51.1% · IN 48.1%499th of 716 in IN
- Population3,0295thU.S. 334,922,499 · IN 6,851,073389th of 745 in IN
- 5thWeaknessU.S. 35.7% · IN 29.5%596th of 744 in IN
- Median home value$117,0004thU.S. $332,700 · IN $218,200632nd of 719 in IN
- Broadband access77.7%3rdWeaknessU.S. 91% · IN 89.9%662nd of 742 in IN
- 2ndU.S. $1,413 · IN $1,062612th of 640 in IN
- 2ndU.S. 14.1% · IN 6.3%599th of 745 in IN
- 1stU.S. 10% · IN 8%660th of 745 in IN
| Measure | 47355 | Randolph | IN | U.S. | National percentile | Rank in IN |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 46.2 | 42.3 | 38.1 | 38.9 | 131st of 745 | |
| Homeownership rateStrength | 83.8% | 77.3% | 70.6% | 65.2% | 303rd of 742 | |
| Veterans | 9.4% | 7.9% | 6.3% | 6.2% | 130th of 745 | |
| Average commute | 29.6 min | 24.3 min | 24.1 min | 26.4 min | 182nd of 726 | |
| Healthcare workers | 9.8% | 11.3% | 9.8% | 9.7% | 316th of 745 | |
| Median earnings per worker | $46,573 | $42,441 | $46,609 | $49,666 | 333rd of 740 | |
| Poverty rate | 9.6% | 15.8% | 12.3% | 12.5% | 383rd of 742 | |
| Residents 65 and older | 15.5% | 20.6% | 16.8% | 17.2% | 518th of 745 | |
| Housing vacancy | 5.7% | 9.2% | 8.8% | 10.1% | 488th of 742 | |
| Median household income | $73,133 | $60,791 | $71,957 | $80,734 | 330th of 719 | |
| Per capita income | $36,631 | $32,537 | $38,351 | $44,673 | 295th of 744 | |
| Uninsured rate | 5.2% | 7.2% | 7.4% | 8.4% | 418th of 745 | |
| Residents under 18 | 19.4% | 22.7% | 23.3% | 22% | 558th of 745 | |
| Government workers | 11% | 12.6% | 11.7% | 14.5% | 381st of 745 | |
| Income inequality (Gini) | 0.403 | 0.433 | 0.452 | 0.483 | 344th of 740 | |
| Diversity index | 21.4 | 17.4 | 41.4 | 61.4 | 266th of 745 | |
| Tech workers | 1% | 1% | 2.5% | 3.8% | 427th of 745 | |
| Work from home | 5% | 5.6% | 10.7% | 15.1% | 506th of 745 | |
| Population density | 48/sq mi | 54/sq mi | 191/sq mi | 95/sq mi | 528th of 745 | |
| Unemployment rateStrength | 2.1% | 4.5% | 4.3% | 5.2% | 535th of 745 | |
| Rent-burdened rentersStrength | 32.6% | 49.1% | 48.1% | 51.1% | 499th of 716 | |
| Population | 3,029 | 24,387 | 6,851,073 | 334,922,499 | 389th of 745 | |
| Bachelor's degree or higherWeakness | 12.2% | 15.1% | 29.5% | 35.7% | 596th of 744 | |
| Median home value | $117,000 | $113,400 | $218,200 | $332,700 | 632nd of 719 | |
| Broadband accessWeakness | 77.7% | 86.3% | 89.9% | 91% | 662nd of 742 | |
| Median gross rent | $642 | $723 | $1,062 | $1,413 | 612th of 640 | |
| Foreign-born residents | 0.2% | 2.4% | 6.3% | 14.1% | 599th of 745 | |
| Self-employed workers | 3.3% | 7.4% | 8% | 10% | 660th of 745 |
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
Race and ethnicity
- White88%
- Black0%
- Hispanic6%
- Asian0.1%
- Native American0%
- Pacific Islander0%
- Other4%
- Multiracial1%
Language spoken at home (households)
Households
- Households
- 1,379
- Average household size
- 2.2
- Family households
- 62.1%
- Married couples
- 50.3%
- Living alone
- 35.6%
- Veterans (of adults)
- 9.4%
- Male / female
- 49% / 51%
Income and poverty
Household income distribution
Median household income
Housing
Median home value
Median gross rent
Types of housing
- Housing units
- 1,463
- Owner-occupied
- 83.8%
- Vacant
- 5.7%
- Median year built
- 1958
- Median rooms
- 6.4
- Renters paying 30%+ of income
- 32.6%
- Renters paying 50%+ of income
- 24%
- Home value to income
- 1.6× (U.S. 4.1×)
Work and commute
How people get to work
Commute time (one way)
Jobs and careers
Occupations
Industries
Median earnings by type of work
| Type of work | 47355 | U.S. |
|---|---|---|
| Management, business, science and arts | $56,188 | $74,888 |
| Service | $21,575 | $26,804 |
| Sales and office | $30,134 | $40,476 |
| Construction and maintenance | $63,355 | $49,199 |
| Production and transportation | $55,987 | $39,989 |
Education, internet and health coverage
Highest education (adults 25+)
- High school graduate or higher
- 94.5%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 12.2%
- Graduate or professional degree
- 4.9%
- Households with broadband
- 77.7%
- Cable, fiber or DSL
- 47.1%
- No internet access
- 19.8%
- Without health insurance
- 5.2%
- Limited-English households
- 0.9%
Geography
- City (USPS)
- Lynn
- State
- Indiana
- County
- Randolph County
- Center point
- 40.0442° N, 84.9270° W
- Land area
- 63 sq mi
- Water area
- 0.1 sq mi
- Time zone
- Eastern Time (UTC-5, UTC-4 in summer)
- Zip type
- Residential delivery area
47355 spans 2 counties
- Randolph County99% of land
- Wayne County1% of land
Zip codes near 47355
| Zip | City | Distance | IncomeMedian income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 47341 | Fountain City, IN | 5.3 mi | $81,750 |
| 47393 | Williamsburg, IN | 6.9 mi | $71,111 |
| 45332 | Hollansburg, OH | 8.5 mi | $77,250 |
| 47394 | Winchester, IN | 9.1 mi | $59,913 |
| 47392 | Webster, IN | 9.3 mi | $107,664 |
| 45352 | Palestine, OH | 9.7 mi | $62,500 |
| 47358 | Modoc, IN | 9.9 mi | $79,063 |
| 47339 | Economy, IN | 11 mi | $70,833 |
| 47390 | Union City, IN | 12 mi | $50,417 |
| 45346 | New Madison, OH | 12 mi | $77,083 |
| 47345 | Greens Fork, IN | 13 mi | $73,750 |
| 47382 | Saratoga, IN | 13 mi | $48,750 |
Zip codes like 47355 elsewhere
Questions about 47355
What city is zip code 47355?
47355 is assigned to Lynn, Indiana. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.
What county is 47355 in?
47355 is mostly in Randolph County, but it extends into 1 other county.
What is the population of 47355?
About 3,029 people live in 47355, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
What time zone is 47355 in?
47355 is in Eastern Time.
What is the median household income in 47355?
The median household income in 47355 is $73,133.
What zip codes are near 47355?
The closest zip codes to 47355 are 47341, 47393, 45332, 47394, 47392.
Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 47355, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.