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Batesville, IN · standard

ZIP Code 47006

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

11,727
44/sq mi
$72,559
Median income
$253,500
Median home value
24.2%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

Top 49%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 42%
home value, US ZIPs
44
people per sq mi
77%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 47006 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 47006 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Batesville, Ripley County, Indiana, home to 11,727 residents across 268.4 square miles, a density of 44 people per square mile, in the Indiana/Indianapolis time zone.

ZIP 47006 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $72,559 (1% below the Indiana average), while per-capita income is $36,493. Poverty here runs at 9.8%, with unemployment measured at 1.4%. The typical home here is valued at $253,500 (31% above the state average); renters pay a median of $859 monthly, and 77.3% of units are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 24.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 41.3, and the average commute is 28 minutes. We also surface 6 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Ripley County, so you can benchmark 47006 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 47006

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Batesville, IN

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 47006.

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 47006, Batesville, 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

11,727

Population

268.4

Area (sq mi)

44

People / sq mi

Indiana/Indianapolis

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 47006?

41.3

Median Age

50.5%

Male

49.5%

Female

0.5%

Foreign-Born

White 95.5%
African American 0.5%
Asian 0.2%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 1.5%
Hispanic or Latino 2.2%

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?

$72,559

Median Household Income

-1% vs state

$36,493

Per Capita Income

9.8%

Poverty Rate

1.4%

Unemployment Rate

28.1 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 47006 ranks nationally

Batesville, IN household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$72,559 Top 49% higher than 51% 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 61.9%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 24.2%

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

What does housing look like?

5,179

Total Housing Units

5,048

Occupied Units

131

Vacant Units

2.53

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 77.3%
Renter 22.7%

$253,500

Median Home Value

+31% vs state

$859

Median Rent

1980

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

+7.3%

YoY Change (2024)

199

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+99%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 47006 have increased 7.3% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +99% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +2.3% 141
2021 +11.7% 158
2022 +11.1% 175
2023 +5.8% 185
2024 +7.3% 199

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 415 business establishments in ZIP 47006, employing approximately 9,085 people with a combined annual payroll of $502,114,000.

415

Businesses

9,085

Employees

$502.1M

Annual Payroll

16

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Health care and social assistance 55 13.3%
Construction 52 12.5%
Retail trade 48 11.6%
Other services (except public administration) 47 11.3%
Accommodation and food services 37 8.9%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 31 7.5%
Finance and insurance 29 7.0%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 23 5.5%
Manufacturing 18 4.3%
Transportation and warehousing 16 3.9%
Real estate and rental and leasing 15 3.6%
Wholesale trade 14 3.4%
Management of companies and enterprises 8 1.9%
Educational services 6 1.4%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 6 1.4%
Information 4 1.0%

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

Nearby ZIP Codes

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ZIP 47006 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 47006 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.

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

ZIP 47006 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 47006 ranks #4 of 6 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
47036 Oldenburg, IN 1,023 6.9 mi
47263 New Point, IN 236 6.2 mi
47041 Sunman, IN 6,125 8.2 mi
47034 Napoleon, IN 158 8.5 mi
47030 Metamora, IN 1,636 10.3 mi
47037 Osgood, IN 4,333 10.4 mi

More ZIP Codes in Ripley County

47041 standard
Sunman, IN
Pop: 6,125
47031 standard
Milan, IN
Pop: 5,368
47042 standard
Versailles, IN
Pop: 4,504
47037 standard
Osgood, IN
Pop: 4,333
47023 standard
Holton, IN
Pop: 1,636
47017 standard
Cross Plains, IN
Pop: 507

Related Areas

Ripley County Batesville, IN Indiana

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 47006 in? ▼
ZIP code 47006 (Batesville) is located in Ripley County, Indiana. Ripley County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/ripley-in.
What is the population of ZIP code 47006? ▼
ZIP code 47006 in Batesville, IN has a population of 11,727 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 47006? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 47006 is $72,559, which is 5% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 47006? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 47006 is $253,500, which is 9% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 47006? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 47006 is White at 95.5%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.2% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 47006? ▼
ZIP code 47006 has 415 business establishments employing approximately 9,085 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 47006? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 47006 are: Health care and social assistance (55), Construction (52), Retail trade (48). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 47006? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 47006 increased by 7.3% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 99%. 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 47006? ▼
In ZIP code 47006, 61.9% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 24.2% 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 47006? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 47006 is 28.1 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 47006? ▼
In ZIP code 47006, approximately 77.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 22.7% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 47006? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 47006 is 9.8% 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.