PlainZIP

Aurora, IN · standard

ZIP Code 47001

Dearborn County, Indiana - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

10,422
55/sq mi
$75,886
Median income
$199,700
Median home value
16.3%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Aurora pairs an above-median household income with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 44%
household income, US ZIPs
43th pct
home value, US ZIPs
55
people per sq mi
82%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 47001 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 47001 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Aurora, Dearborn County, Indiana, home to 10,422 residents across 188.8 square miles, a density of 55 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 47001 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $75,886 (3% above the Indiana average), while per-capita income is $35,779. The poverty rate stands at 11.2% and the unemployment rate at 1.5%. The typical home here is valued at $199,700 (3% above the state average); renters pay a median of $739 monthly, and 82.1% of units are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 16.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 44.1, and the average commute is 32 minutes. We also surface 6 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 5 additional ZIPs sharing Dearborn County, so you can benchmark 47001 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone.

Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →

Top industries in ZIP 47001

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Aurora, IN

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 47001.

establishments

What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 47001, Aurora, IN · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

10,422

Population

188.8

Area (sq mi)

55

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 47001?

44.1

Median Age

51.4%

Male

48.6%

Female

1.8%

Foreign-Born

White 92.0%
African American 0.0%
Asian 0.8%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 4.8%
Hispanic or Latino 3.0%

Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

How much do residents earn?

$75,886

Median Household Income

+3% vs state

$35,779

Per Capita Income

11.2%

Poverty Rate

1.5%

Unemployment Rate

32.2 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 47001 ranks nationally

Aurora, IN household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$75,886 Top 44% higher than 56% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). This entry sits in this band. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 60.5%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 16.3%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

4,686

Total Housing Units

4,526

Occupied Units

160

Vacant Units

2.36

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 82.1%
Renter 17.9%

$199,700

Median Home Value

+3% vs state

$739

Median Rent

1973

Median Year Built

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

How have home values changed over time?

FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals

+8.1%

YoY Change (2024)

205

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+105%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 47001 have increased 8.1% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +105% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +5.2% 141
2021 +6.1% 149
2022 +20.6% 180
2023 +5.3% 189
2024 +8.1% 205

Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 209 business establishments in ZIP 47001, employing approximately 2,345 people with a combined annual payroll of $97,278,000.

209

Businesses

2,345

Employees

$97.3M

Annual Payroll

15

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 38 18.2%
Other services (except public administration) 38 18.2%
Construction 27 12.9%
Health care and social assistance 18 8.6%
Accommodation and food services 18 8.6%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 12 5.7%
Manufacturing 11 5.3%
Finance and insurance 11 5.3%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 7 3.4%
Wholesale trade 6 2.9%
Transportation and warehousing 6 2.9%
Real estate and rental and leasing 6 2.9%
Utilities 4 1.9%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 4 1.9%
Information 3 1.4%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

Nearby ZIP Codes

Want a side-by-side? Compare 47001 vs 47032 →

ZIP 47001 vs its nearest neighbors, by population

Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 47001 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 47001 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

median income

What this shows By household income, ZIP 47001 ranks #4 of 7 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
47032 Moores Hill, IN 3,289 4.5 mi
41080 Petersburg, KY 1,849 7.5 mi
47022 Guilford, IN 3,358 9.6 mi
47040 Rising Sun, IN 5,480 9.6 mi
47025 Lawrenceburg, IN 22,932 8.0 mi
47018 Dillsboro, IN 4,275 8.2 mi

More ZIP Codes in Dearborn County

47025 standard
Lawrenceburg, IN
Pop: 22,932
47060 standard
West Harrison, IN
Pop: 6,448
47018 standard
Dillsboro, IN
Pop: 4,275
47022 standard
Guilford, IN
Pop: 3,358
47032 standard
Moores Hill, IN
Pop: 3,289

Related Areas

Dearborn County Aurora, IN Indiana

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 47001 in? ▼
ZIP code 47001 (Aurora) is located in Dearborn County, Indiana. Dearborn County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/dearborn-in.
What is the population of ZIP code 47001? ▼
ZIP code 47001 in Aurora, IN has a population of 10,422 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 47001? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 47001 is $75,886, which is 1% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 47001? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 47001 is $199,700, which is 28% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 47001? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 47001 is White at 92.0%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 3.0% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 47001? ▼
ZIP code 47001 has 209 business establishments employing approximately 2,345 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 47001? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 47001 are: Retail trade (38), Other services (except public administration) (38), Construction (27). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 47001? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 47001 increased by 8.1% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 105%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 47001? ▼
In ZIP code 47001, 60.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 16.3% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 47001? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 47001 is 32.2 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend more time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 47001? ▼
In ZIP code 47001, approximately 82.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 17.9% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 47001? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 47001 is 11.2% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.