The 47421 ZIP Code is associated with the city of Bedford in Indiana in Lawrence County in the United States. The current population estimate is 27,417. The median household income is $52,555, while about 11% of the population is living below the poverty line. The median age in 47421 is estimated to at 43.8 years, and about 26.4% of residents are aged 62 years and older. In this Indiana region, an estimated 16.4% have a bachelor's degree or higher, while the per capita income comes in at about $27,164.
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The median household income in ZIP Code 47421 is $52,555, while the region's mean household income is $64,643. Breaking income down further, per capita income in the region is $27,164. The per capita income in ZIP Code 47421 of $27,164 is approximately 8.78% less than the per capita income in the U.S. overall of $29,777. An estimated 10.7% of the population is living below the poverty line in this region. This rate is approximately12.63% higher than the overall poverty rate in the U.S. of 9.5%. Regarding household income, approximately 20.4% of the population in 47421 earn $50,000 to $74,999 per year, while an estimated 16.1% earn $75,000 to $99,999 per year, and 1.8% of 47421 residents earn $200,000 or more per year.
| Household Income | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 per year | 5.5% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 per year | 6.6% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 per year | 9.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 per year | 11.2% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 per year | 15.1% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 per year | 20.4% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 per year | 16.1% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 per year | 10.3% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 per year | 4.0% |
| $200,000 or more per year | 1.8% |
Looking at race in the population that makes up ZIP Code 47421, 97.9% is one race, while 2.1% are two or more races. Approximately 1.9% of 47421 residents are hispanic or Latino (of any race). The most common race in 47421 (race alone or in combination with one or more other races), is White (98.0%), followed by American Indian and Alaska Native (1.5%) .
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 98.0% |
| Black or African American | 1.1% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.5% |
| Asian | 1.0% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 0.2% |
| Some other race | 0.6% |
Residents of ZIP Code 47421 are older than average. The median age of 43.8 years in ZIP Code 47421 is approximately 14.96% higher than the overall median age in the U.S. of 38.1 years. About 78.4% of residents are aged 18 years and older, and 26.4% of residents are 62 years and over. Approximately 12.7% of the population in 47421 falls in the age group 65 to 74 years, while an estimated 12.7% are aged 45 to 54 years. On the low end of the scale, 2.7% of 47421 residents are aged 85 years and over.
| Age Range | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 5 years | 5.0% |
| 5 to 9 years | 6.5% |
| 10 to 14 years | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years | 5.8% |
| 20 to 24 years | 4.8% |
| 25 to 34 years | 10.9% |
| 35 to 44 years | 11.9% |
| 45 to 54 years | 12.7% |
| 55 to 59 years | 7.3% |
| 60 to 64 years | 7.3% |
| 65 to 74 years | 12.7% |
| 75 to 84 years | 6.0% |
| 85 years and over | 2.7% |
In ZIP Code 47421, 98.5% of the population lists "English only" as the language spoken in home, while 0.8% of lists Spanish. Additionally, Asian and Pacific Islander languages are spoken in 0.4% of homes, and other Indo-European languages are spoken in 0.3% of homes. Lastly, 0.0% of homes list "other languages" as spoken in the home. All percentages referenced are for the population 5 years and older in this Lawrence County region.
| Language Spoken | Percent |
|---|---|
| English only | 98.5% |
| Spanish | 0.8% |
| Other Indo-European languages | 0.4% |
| Asian and Pacific Islander languages | 0.3% |
| Other languages | 0.0% |
Regarding the age of homes in ZIP Code 47421, an estimated 20.5% of homes were built in 1939 or earlier. Additionally, 16.4% of homes in the region were built between 1990 and 1999, while an estimated 0.8% of homes were built in 2014 or later in this Lawrence County region.
| Year Home Built | Percent |
|---|---|
| Built in 2014 or later | 0.8% |
| Built between 2010 and 2013 | 1.9% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 10.1% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 16.4% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 12.3% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 12.5% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 12.6% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 9.1% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 3.8% |
| Built in 1939 or earlier | 20.5% |
In ZIP Code 47421, 89.9% of the population graduated high school, while 16.4% have a bachelor's degree or higher. In this region, 2.9% achieved an education level less than 9th grade, while 6.1% hold a graduate or professional degree. Approximately 42.0% in this Lawrence County region reached the highest level of high school graduate (including equivalency).
| Education Level | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than 9th grade | 2.9% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma | 7.2% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency) | 42.0% |
| Some college, no degree | 20.4% |
| Associate's degree | 11.1% |
| Bachelor's degree | 10.3% |
| Graduate or professional degree | 6.1% |
| Health Issue | Percent of adults* |
|---|
One of the top preventative health measures in ZIP Code 47421 is current access to health insurance, as an estimated 91.7% of adults 18 and older take part in this preventive measure. Additionally, % of those 18 and above in 47421 list , as a preventive measure.
| Preventive Measure | Percent of adults* |
|---|---|
| Current access to health insurance | 91.7% |
| Risk Behavior | Percent of adults* |
|---|
Regarding solar power potential, ZIP Code 47421 has an average daily solar radiation level of 4.9 kWh/m2/day. This is approximately 18.93% greater than an area in the U.S. with historically low solar radiation levels (WA), and about 25.64% less than an area in the U.S. with historically high solar radiation levels (AZ).
| Region | Residential | Commercial | Industrial |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZIP Code 47421 | 10.29¢/kWh | 8.48¢/kWh | 6.66¢/kWh |
| Indiana | 17.33¢/kWh | 14.11¢/kWh | 9.12¢/kWh |
| United States | 18.07¢/kWh | 14.06¢/kWh | 9.02¢/kWh |
| Month | ZIP Code 47421 | Low (WA) | High (AZ) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 3.6 | 1.9 | 5.84 |
| Feb | 4.17 | 3 | 6.31 |
| Mar | 4.66 | 3.65 | 7.02 |
| Apr | 5.06 | 5.13 | 7.3 |
| May | 5.25 | 5.17 | 7.13 |
| Jun | 6 | 5.72 | 6.95 |
| Jul | 5.95 | 6.22 | 6.51 |
| Aug | 6.29 | 6.08 | 6.65 |
| Sep | 5.73 | 5.15 | 7.02 |
| Oct | 5 | 3.32 | 6.92 |
| Nov | 3.96 | 2.33 | 5.99 |
| Dec | 3.14 | 1.78 | 5.46 |
In 47421, 59.3% of the population is in the labor force. Recent estimates place 3.0% as working from home, while the total labor force in the region has a mean travel to time to work of 22.0 minutes. Approximately 21.9% of the employed population 16 years and over in 47421 work in educational services, and health care and social assistance, while an estimated 21.8% work in manufacturing. On the lower end of the scale, just 1.1% of 47421 workers 16 years and over work in information.
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining | 1.2% |
| Construction | 5.8% |
| Manufacturing | 21.8% |
| Wholesale trade | 2.1% |
| Retail trade | 13.9% |
| Transportation and warehousing, and utilities | 4.2% |
| Information | 1.1% |
| Finance and insurance, and real estate and rental and leasing | 5.0% |
| Professional, scientific, management, and administrative | 6.3% |
| Educational services, and health care and social assistance | 21.9% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation, and accommodation and food services | 4.6% |
| Other services, except public administration | 4.1% |
| Public administration | 7.9% |