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Memphis, IN

Census-designated place in Clark County, Indiana. ZIP codes: 47143.

Population

784

Land area

2.6sq mi

People per sq mi

302

ZIP codes

1

Memphis and its ZIP codes

Full map

Memphis at a glance

  • Memphis is 58% denser than Indiana as a whole.
  • The median household income is $137,560, 91% above the Indiana median of $71,957.
  • A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $235,900 (8% above Indiana).

Local data for Memphis, IN

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

Memphis, IN, American Community Survey 2020-2024

Full profile

Median household income

$137,560

Poverty rate

0.0%

Median home value

$235,900

Homeownership

88.2%

Bachelor's or higher

26.4%

Median age

36.7

Average commute

25.8 min

Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (202), Irish Americans (84), Italian Americans (46).

Home values and rentsIncome, education and commute

Economy and federal money

Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Clark County. PPP loans are for Memphis.

Details

Unemployment rate

3.7%

Sep 2026, +0.3 pts in a year

Average annual pay

$56,014

59,952 jobs, 2025

Income per person

$58,451

BEA, 2024

Federal spending

$830M

FY 2026, $6,857 per person

Clark County economyFederal spending

How people get to work

Memphis, IN, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates

  • Drove alone58.7%
  • Carpooled37.0%
  • Public transit0.0%
  • Walked0.0%
  • Bicycle0.0%
  • Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
  • Worked from home4.3%

Average one-way commute: 25.8 minutes for people who do not work from home.

Environment and hazard risk

Memphis, IN, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA

Full report

Natural hazard risk

Relatively Moderate

Top: strong wind

Storm events since 1996

479

Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind

Flood insurance policies

481

1.1% of homes, county

July high / Jan low

88° / 23°F

Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone

Health statistics

Share of adults in Memphis, IN, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

40.8%

U.S. 33.3% +7.5 pts

Diabetes

9.1%

U.S. 12.1% -3.0 pts

Smoking

14.0%

U.S. 12.8% +1.2 pts

Uninsured (18-64)

6.4%

U.S. 11.1% -4.7 pts

ZIP codes in Memphis

1 in or overlapping Memphis. Population shown

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Cities near Memphis

NameDistanceLand area (sq mi)
HenryvilleCensus-designated place3.2 mi2.8
CharlestownCity5.3 mi11.4
SellersburgTown5.8 mi7.4
OtiscoCensus-designated place6.5 mi0.4
UnderwoodCensus-designated place7.1 mi2.6
BordenTown11 mi1.4
JeffersonvilleCity11 mi34.1
ClarksvilleTown11 mi10
Goshen, KYCity11 mi0.2
River Bluff, KYCity12 mi0.2
UticaTown12 mi1.2
Floyds KnobsCensus-designated place12 mi6.4
New AlbanyCity13 mi15.5
Prospect, KYCity13 mi3.8
New WashingtonCensus-designated place13 mi5.2
GalenaCensus-designated place13 mi2.7

Frequently asked questions

What county is Memphis, IN in?
Memphis is in Clark County, Indiana.
What ZIP codes are in Memphis, IN?
ZIP codes in or overlapping Memphis include 47143.
What is the population of Memphis, IN?
About 784 people live in Memphis, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What cities are near Memphis?
Nearby places include Henryville (3.2 mi), Charlestown (5.3 mi), Sellersburg (5.8 mi), Otisco (6.5 mi), Underwood (7.1 mi).

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023

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