ZIP Code 47435 in Helmsburg, IN

Data Last Updated: February 1, 2026
City:Helmsburg, Indiana
County:Brown County
Timezone:Eastern (GMT -05:00)
Local Time:10:07:21 PM
Population:7 [See All]
Area Codes:812 / 930
Classification:PO Box
Coordinates:39.2773, -86.3001
Land Area:0.005 sq mi
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47435 - Helmsburg, IN

ZIP Code 47435, Helmsburg

Border Hub Unique ZIP
LocationBrown County, IN
Area0 sq mi Single Point
Population7
Households6
PO Boxes27 Regional Hub (450%)
Median Age53.8 years
ZIP CreatedBefore Oct 2004
Enclosed InZIP Code 47448
Key Facts
  • The post office maintains 27 PO Boxes for just 7 residents officially counted in the ZIP code, creating an adoption rate of 4.5.
  • This high adoption rate means the post office serves customers from surrounding areas who travel here for mail service.
  • Helmsburg is classified as a PO Box only zone with no street delivery alternatives available.
  • The facility includes one named building in postal records: Postmaster, indicating the post office building itself.
  • Only one street appears in delivery records: North Street, with 2 ZIP+4 entries.
  • The median age of 53.8 years suggests an older resident population in the immediate area.

Delivery Infrastructure

The delivery zone contains just one street with carrier records: North Street. That street appears in 2 ZIP+4 records, but the overall pattern is clear. Helmsburg isn't a traditional town with street-by-street delivery. It's a postal hub serving a dispersed rural population that wouldn't otherwise have convenient mail access.

Demographics and Location

The Census Bureau recorded a median age of 53.8 years among the 7 residents officially counted here. All 6 households were occupied in 2020, with no seasonal or vacation properties. The nearest recognized neighborhoods are 11-12 miles away in Bloomington, including Park Ridge East and Grandview Hills. That distance helps explain why maintaining a local post office matters for this part of Brown County, even though the official population seems impossibly small for the volume of boxes in service.

Street Name Patterns

Minimal Street Infrastructure

With only one street in postal records, Helmsburg's infrastructure reflects a rural crossroads rather than a developed town grid. The single named building is the Postmaster facility itself, confirming this is primarily a postal service point rather than a residential community.

Nearby Areas

Park Ridge East Grandview Hills Gentry Estates Park Ridge Hoosier Acres
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Population & Demographics


ZIP Code 47435 has 7 residents and 6 households (average 1.17 persons per household). The median age is 53.8 years, significantly older than the state (38.2) and significantly older than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 0.0% male and 100.0% female, which is much lower than the state male share (49.3%), making this a female-majority area. Largest groups are White (100.0%, much higher than the state average of 77.2% and well above the national average of 61.6%) and Black or African American (0.0%, much lower than the state average of 9.6% and well below the national average of 12.4%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 0.0%, which is much lower than the national average (18.7%).

Explore More:Population Over TimeBy Age & GenderBy RaceBy GenderNativity & Citizenship

Source: U.S. Census 2020 Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC) and U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates.
2020 Population:7Source: Census DHC
2024 ACS Population Estimate:137Source: Census ACS
2026 ZC Population Estimate:0Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Population Density:1,400.0 people per sq mile
Average Income:$0Source: Census ACS
Households:6Source: Census DHC
Average House Value:$666,666,666Source: Census ACS
Persons Per Household:1.17Source: Census DHC
Average Family Size:0.55Source: Census ACS

Population Over Time (with 2010 & 2020 Census Benchmarks)


Group201020112102201320142015201620172018201920202021202220232024
Census ACS Population Estimate--0000000000120119129137
Decennial Census0------------------7--------
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP05. DEMOGRAPHIC AND HOUSING ESTIMATES

Population by Age & Gender (Total, Male, Female)


Median Age: 53.8

Male Median Age: 0

Female Median Age: 53.8

Group< 55-910-1415-1920-2425-2930-3435-3940-4445-4950-5455-5960-6465-6970-7475-7980-8485+
Male000000000000000000
Female000000100030120000
Total000000100030120000
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

Population by Race


White:7100.00%
Black:00%
Hispanic:*00%
Asian:00%
American Indian:00%
Hawaiian:00%
Other:00%
Total:7100%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)
* NOTE: Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity, not a race. This means individuals who identify as Hispanic will also be included in one of the race categories (such as White or Black). As a result, the totals shown here may exceed 100% when Hispanic is displayed alongside racial groups.

Gender Breakdown


GenderCount%Median Age
Males:00%0.0 years
Females:7100.00%53.8 years
Total:7100%53.8 years
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

Nativity & Citizenship


Native, born in the United States:137100.00%
Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad:00.00%
Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen:00.00%
Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen:00.00%
Total Population:137100%
Total Native Population:137100.00%
Total Foreign-born Population:00.00%
Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS
Note: Nativity and Citizenship derived from American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Total Population listed here will not match official ZIP Code population totals, which are based on the Decennial Census.

Income & Employment


In 2024, the Median household income is $0, which is far less than the state median ($70,051), and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $0. Family households earn a median of $0 versus $0 for nonfamily households (a difference of $0). By gender, male median income is $0 and female is $0, which is well under the state female median ($47,719), with a current gap of $0 that has stayed about the same from 2011 to 2024. The labor-force participation rate is 5.8%, which is much lower than the state rate (64.0%). The unemployment rate is 0.0%, which is markedly below the national rate (5.2%). The largest occupation group is Natural resources (87.5%).

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Tables DP02, DP03, DP04 and DP05.

Median Income Over Time (Household, Family, Nonfamily, Male, Female)


Income Type20112012201320142015201620172018201920202021202220232024
Median Household Income$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0
Median Family Income$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0
Median NonFamily Income$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0
Median Male Income$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0
Median Female Income$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Average Household Income


Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Employment Status


Employed:85.84%
Unemployed:00.00%
Not In Labor Force:12994.16%
Total:137100%
Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Employment by Occupation (Civilian Employed Population, 16 and Over)


Management, business, science, and arts:00.00%
Service:00.00%
Sales and Office:00.00%
Natural resources, construction, and maintenance:787.50%
Production, transportation, and material moving:112.50%
Total Civilian Employed Population:8100%
Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS.

Housing & Affordability


In 2024, the median home value is $0, which is considerably lower than the state median ($201,600), and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $0. The median gross rent is $0, which is far less than the state median ($1,020), and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $0. Of occupied housing, owners make up 100.00% (100.00% with a mortgage, 0.00% free-and-clear) and renters 0.00% - making this ZIP Code more home ownership than the state and under national rental averages. Insufficient data for vacancy rate.

Explore More:Compare Home ValueHome Value Over TimeRent & Over TimeHousing Occupancy

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Table DP03, SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS.

Median Home Value (Comparison)


Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Median Home Value Over Time


Group20112102201320142015201620172018201920202021202220232024
Median Home Value$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Gross Rent Paid


Less than $500:00%
$500 to $999:00%
$1,000 to $1,499:00%
$1,500 to $1,999:00%
$2,000 to $2,499:00%
$2,500 to $2,999:00%
$3,000 or more:00%
No Rent:00%
Total:0100%
Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Median Gross Rent Over Time


Group20112102201320142015201620172018201920202021202220232024
Median Rent$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Housing Occupancy


Owner Occupied (with mortgage):79100.00%
Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage):00.00%
Renter Occupied:00.00%
Total Occupied Housing Units:79100%

Occupied Housing Units:79100.00%
Vacant Housing Units (not graphed):00.00%
Total Housing Units:79100%
Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Housing Type (Single-Family, Multi-Family, Other)


Single-Family Units:79100.00%
Multi-Family Units:00.00%
Other Units:00.00%
Total Housing Units:79100%
Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Education, Health & Community


In 2024, 5.80% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is far lower than the national rate (35.00%). High school or higher is 100.00%, which is comparable to the national rate (89.40%). The uninsured rate is 0.00%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.60%). Public coverage is 94.20%, which is markedly above the state rate (35.40%). The share of people in poverty is 0.00%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.70%). Poverty has been broadly stable, which may reflect structural barriers or offsetting gains and setbacks. Insufficient data for school enrollment.

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Tables DP02 and DP03.

Educational Attainment of Adults (25 and Older)


Less than 9th grade:00.00%
9th to 12th grade, no diploma:00.00%
High school graduate (includes equivalency):12994.16%
Some college, no degree:00.00%
Associate's degree:00.00%
Bachelor's degree:85.84%
Graduate or professional degree:00.00%
Total:137100%
High school or higher:137100.00%
Bachelor's degree or higher:85.84%
Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

Health Insurance Coverage by Type (Private, Public, Uninsured)


Private Insurance:8640.00%
Public Insurance:12960.00%
No Insurance:00.00%
Total:215100%
Has Health Insurance:215100.00%
Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Percentage of People in Poverty Over Time (2011-2024)


Group20112102201320142015201620172018201920202021202220232024
% of People in Poverty0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Note: Counts of Families & People in poverty are not published at the ZIP Code level due to small sample sizes. Percentages shown are survey estimates from the American Community Survey (ACS). They may differ from official poverty statistics. The U.S. Census Bureau defines poverty status by comparing a family's or individual's total income with federal poverty thresholds that vary by family size and composition.

School Enrollment by Education Level (Ages 3 and Older)


Nursery School, Preschool:00%
Kindergarten:00%
Elementary school (grades 1-8):00%
High school (grades 9-12):00%
College or graduate school:00%
Total:0100%
Early Childhood:00%
K-12 (Primary & Secondary School):00%
Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

Business & Employment Statistics


ZIP Code 47435 is designated for PO Box delivery only; business establishment and employment data are not available.

# Residential Mailboxes:0Source: USPS
# Business Mailboxes:0Source: USPS
Total Delivery Receptacles:32Source: USPS
Single Family Delivery Units:0Source: USPS
Multi Family Delivery Units:0Source: USPS
# of Businesses:0Source: CBP
1st Quarter Payroll:$0Source: CBP
Annual Payroll:$0Source: CBP
# of Employees:0Source: CBP

Geography, Land Area, & Statistical Classifications


ZIP Code 47435 is located in Brown County, Indiana, within the Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood, IN Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA 26900) and Indiana's 9th Congressional District. This Metro area has a population of 1,756,241 people, about 0.00% of whom live in ZIP Code 47435. It covers 0.005 sq mi of land and a water area of 0 sq mi.

CBSA Name:Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood, INSource: Census
CBSA Number:26900Source: Census
CBSA Type:MetroSource: Census
CBSA Division:--Source: Census
CBSA Population:1,756,241Source: Census
MSA:Source: Census
Land Area:0.005 sq miSource: Census
Water Area:--Source: Census
Congressional District:09Source: USPS
Congressional Land Area:4486.77 sq miSource: Census
PMSA:Source: Census
Intro Date:< 2004-10Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Place FIPS Code:--Source: Census
Place Name:--Source: Census

Adjacent & Nearby ZIP Codes


47436 | | 47434

Schools in ZIP Code 47435


We could not locate which school district 47435 belongs to, but we will update this once new district data is released. There are no public schools nor private schools with a mailing address in this ZIP Code. Listing Nearby schools instead. It also has 6 colleges, universities or post secondary education institutions nearby which would be a short commute to.

Helmsburg Elementary School 5378 N Helmsburg School Rd
Morgantown, IN 46160
District: Brown County County School CorporationNearby
Brown County Middle School 95 S Schoolhouse Ln
Nashville, IN 47448
District: Brown County County School CorporationNearby
Brown County High School 235 School House Lane
Nashville, IN 47448
District: Brown County County School CorporationNearby
Sprunica Elementary School 3611 Sprunica Rd
Nineveh, IN 46164
District: Brown County County School CorporationNearby
Unionville Elementary School 8144 E Sr 45
Unionville, IN 47468
District: Monroe County Community School CorporationNearby
Tabernacle Christian School 2189 Burton Ln
Martinsville, IN 46151
District: Private SchoolNearby
St Mark's Nursery School And Kindergarten 100 N State Road 46
Bloomington, IN 47408
District: Private SchoolNearby
St Charles Catholic School 2224 E 3rd St
Bloomington, IN 47401
District: Private SchoolNearby

Colleges & Post Secondary Schools near ZIP Code 47435


Tricoci University Of Beauty Culture Llc-Bloomington 1681 N. College Ave
Bloomington, IN 47404
Type: Post Secondary
Indiana University-Bloomington 107 South Indiana Ave.
Bloomington, IN 47405-7000
Type: Post Secondary
Ivy Tech Community College-Bloomington 200 Daniels Way
Bloomington, IN 47404-9272
Type: Post Secondary
Franklin College 101 Branigin Blvd
Franklin, IN 46131-2623
Type: Post Secondary
Ivy Tech Community College-Columbus 4475 Central Ave
Columbus, IN 47203-1868
Type: Post Secondary
Purdue University - Purdue Polytechnic Columbus Amce Building, 4444 Kelly Street
Columbus, IN 47203
Type: Post Secondary

Sources & References


Our sources include trusted federal and licensed data from the United States Postal Service, U.S. Census Bureau, U.S. Geological Survey, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, and the National Center for Education Statistics, along with proprietary datasets created by ZIP-Codes.com. Data last updated on February 1, 2026.

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    • U.S. Census Office of Management and Budget [Updated: As Released]
    • U.S. Census 2020 Demographic & Housing Characteristics (DHC) [Decennial] [Updated: 5/25/2023]
    • U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates (ACS) [Annually] [Updated: Annually, As Released]
    • U.S. Census Business Patterns (CBD) [Annually] [Updated: Annually, As Released]
    • U.S. Census American National Standards Institute (ANSI) [Updated: As Released]
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  5. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services [Updated: Annually, As Released], https://www.cms.gov
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