ZIP Code 47001
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Aurora · Dearborn County · Indiana
- Population
- 10,422
- Median income
- $75,886
- Median home value
- $199,700
- Bachelor's or higher
- 16.3%
- Land area
- 188.8 sq mi
55/sq mi
▼ 1% vs US
higher than 56% of US ZIPs
▼ 28% vs US
higher than 43% of US ZIPs
Median age 44.1
New York
ZIP code 47001 in Aurora, Indiana has a population of 10,422. The median household income is $75,886, which is 1% below the national average. Median home value is $199,700, 28% below the US average. 16.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 47001 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 188.8 square miles in Aurora, Dearborn County, Indiana. The area is home to 10,422 residents, producing a population density of 55 people per square mile, and falls within the New York time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 47001 against Indiana and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 47001 sits at $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%. On housing, the median home value is $199,700 (3% above the state average) with median rent at $739 per month, and 82.1% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 47001 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 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 is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →
Top industries in ZIP 47001
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, 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; HUD FMR + 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
$35,779
Per Capita Income
11.2%
Poverty Rate
1.5%
Unemployment Rate
32.2 min
Mean Commute Time
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?
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
$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.
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023). Business data: Source: Census ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023. Home value trends: Source: FHFA House Price Index (HPI), Five-Digit ZIP Codes.
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