PlainZIP

Brookville, IN · standard

ZIP Code 47012

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

10,188
24/sq mi
$84,958
Median income
$257,800
Median home value
19.2%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

Top 32%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 41%
home value, US ZIPs
24
people per sq mi
74%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 47012 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 47012 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Brookville, Franklin County, Indiana, home to 10,188 residents across 428.1 square miles, a density of 24 people per square mile, in the Indiana/Indianapolis time zone.

ZIP 47012 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $84,958 (15% above the Indiana average), while per-capita income is $39,814. Poverty here runs at 5.6%, with unemployment measured at 3.1%. Housing costs here run $257,800 for a typical home value (33% above the state average), with rent averaging $809 a month; 73.6% of homes are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 19.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 40.4, and the average commute is 35 minutes. We also surface 6 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Franklin County, so you can benchmark 47012 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 47012

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Brookville, IN

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 47012.

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 47012, Brookville, 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

10,188

Population

428.1

Area (sq mi)

24

People / sq mi

Indiana/Indianapolis

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 47012?

40.4

Median Age

48.9%

Male

51.1%

Female

2.2%

Foreign-Born

White 95.0%
African American 0.0%
Asian 1.3%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 2.9%
Hispanic or Latino 1.6%

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?

$84,958

Median Household Income

+15% vs state

$39,814

Per Capita Income

5.6%

Poverty Rate

3.1%

Unemployment Rate

35.2 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 47012 ranks nationally

Brookville, IN household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$84,958 Top 32% higher than 68% 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%). Below this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). This entry sits in this band. $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

Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more US ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

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 64.0%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 19.2%

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

What does housing look like?

4,876

Total Housing Units

4,486

Occupied Units

390

Vacant Units

2.38

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 73.6%
Renter 26.4%

$257,800

Median Home Value

+33% vs state

$809

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

+1.7%

YoY Change (2024)

202

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+102%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 47012 have increased 1.7% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +102% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +1.9% 138
2021 +13.0% 156
2022 +12.4% 176
2023 +13.4% 199
2024 +1.7% 202

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 211 business establishments in ZIP 47012, employing approximately 1,720 people with a combined annual payroll of $65,744,000.

211

Businesses

1,720

Employees

$65.7M

Annual Payroll

12

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Other services (except public administration) 45 21.3%
Retail trade 28 13.3%
Construction 22 10.4%
Health care and social assistance 18 8.5%
Accommodation and food services 18 8.5%
Real estate and rental and leasing 13 6.2%
Manufacturing 12 5.7%
Transportation and warehousing 12 5.7%
Finance and insurance 12 5.7%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 12 5.7%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 7 3.3%
Wholesale trade 4 1.9%

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 47012 vs 47016 →

ZIP 47012 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 47012 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 47012 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 47012 ranks #2 of 5 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
47016 Cedar Grove, IN 793 5.8 mi
47030 Metamora, IN 1,636 7.9 mi
47035 New Trenton, IN 233 8.5 mi
47060 West Harrison, IN 6,448 9.7 mi
47010 Bath, IN 306 9.4 mi
47003 West College Corner, IN 1,040 12.2 mi

More ZIP Codes in Franklin County

47024 standard
Laurel, IN
Pop: 3,226
47030 standard
Metamora, IN
Pop: 1,636
47036 standard
Oldenburg, IN
Pop: 1,023
47016 standard
Cedar Grove, IN
Pop: 793
47010 standard
Bath, IN
Pop: 306
47035 standard
New Trenton, IN
Pop: 233

Related Areas

Franklin County Brookville, IN Indiana

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 47012 in? ▼
ZIP code 47012 (Brookville) is located in Franklin County, Indiana. Franklin County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/franklin-in.
What is the population of ZIP code 47012? ▼
ZIP code 47012 in Brookville, IN has a population of 10,188 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 47012? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 47012 is $84,958, which is 11% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 47012? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 47012 is $257,800, which is 7% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 47012? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 47012 is White at 95.0%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.6% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 47012? ▼
ZIP code 47012 has 211 business establishments employing approximately 1,720 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 47012? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 47012 are: Other services (except public administration) (45), Retail trade (28), Construction (22). There are 12 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 47012? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 47012 increased by 1.7% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 102%. 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 47012? ▼
In ZIP code 47012, 64.0% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 19.2% 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 47012? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 47012 is 35.2 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 47012? ▼
In ZIP code 47012, approximately 73.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 26.4% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 47012? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 47012 is 5.6% 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.