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 Moderate-density area
- $75,886
- Median income Near-median income area
- $199,700
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 16.3%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Aurora pairs an above-median household income with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 44%
- household income, US ZIPs
- 43rd 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.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 47001 (Aurora, IN) rose +8.1% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 189.4 in 2023 to 204.7 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
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 average Indiana ZIP), while per-capita income is $35,779. The poverty rate is 11.2%, with unemployment at 1.5%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $199,700 (3% above the average Indiana ZIP) and median rent is $739; 82.1% of occupied homes 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. The page also surfaces 6 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 5 more in Dearborn County, so 47001 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
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.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
38 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
38 establishments
- Construction
Construction
27 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
18 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
18 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, 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
Who lives in ZIP 47001?
44.1
Median Age
51.4%
Male
48.6%
Female
1.8%
Foreign-Born
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 ZIP avg
$35,779
Per Capita Income
11.2%
Poverty Rate
1.5%
Unemployment Rate
32.2 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 47001 ranks among Indiana ZIPs
Aurora, IN household income vs. every Indiana ZIP code
Median household income among 721 reporting Indiana ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$75,886 Top 39% higher than 61% of 721 Indiana ZIPs
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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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
4,686housing units
4,686
Total Housing Units
4,526
Occupied Units
160
Vacant Units
2.36
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$199,700
Median Home Value
+3% vs state ZIP avg
$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.
- 47025
Lawrenceburg (47025)
22,932 residents
- 47001
Aurora (47001)
10,422 residents
- 47040 5,480
Rising Sun (47040)
5,480 residents
- 47018 4,275
Dillsboro (47018)
4,275 residents
- 47022 3,358
Guilford (47022)
3,358 residents
- 47032 3,289
Moores Hill (47032)
3,289 residents
- 41080 1,849
Petersburg (41080)
1,849 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 47001 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 47001 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 41080
Petersburg (41080)
$120,833 median income
- 47022
Guilford (47022)
$93,633 median income
- 47025
Lawrenceburg (47025)
$92,951 median income
- 47001
Aurora (47001)
$75,886 median income
- 47040
Rising Sun (47040)
$75,014 median income
- 47032
Moores Hill (47032)
$66,950 median income
- 47018
Dillsboro (47018)
$61,085 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.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 47001, both outside IN so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (10,422 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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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.
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