ZIP Code 47017

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Cross Plains · Ripley County · Indiana

Population
507

13/sq mi

Median income
$94,926

▲ 24% vs US

higher than 77% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$241,100

▼ 13% vs US

higher than 55% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
29.9%

Median age 55.2

Land area
39.9 sq mi

Indiana/Indianapolis

ZIP code 47017 in Cross Plains, Indiana has a population of 507. The median household income is $94,926, which is 24% above the national average. Median home value is $241,100, 13% below the US average. 29.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 47017 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 39.9 square miles in Cross Plains, Ripley County, Indiana. The area is home to 507 residents, producing a population density of 13 people per square mile, and falls within the Indiana/Indianapolis time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 47017 against Indiana and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 47017 sits at $94,926 (29% above the Indiana average), while per-capita income is $45,279. The poverty rate stands at 7.4% and the unemployment rate at 0.0%. On housing, the median home value is $241,100 (25% above the state average) with median rent at per month, and 95.8% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 47017 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 29.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 55.2, and the average commute is . We also surface 6 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Ripley County, so you can benchmark 47017 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 →

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 47017, Cross Plains, 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

507

Population

39.9

Area (sq mi)

13

People / sq mi

Indiana/Indianapolis

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 47017?

55.2

Median Age

44.3%

Male

55.7%

Female

0.0%

Foreign-Born

White 95.6%
African American 0.0%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 4.4%
Hispanic or Latino 0.0%

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?

$94,926

Median Household Income

+29% vs state

$45,279

Per Capita Income

7.4%

Poverty Rate

0.0%

Unemployment Rate

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

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 78.6%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 29.9%

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

What does housing look like?

224

Total Housing Units

215

Occupied Units

9

Vacant Units

2.51

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 95.8%
Renter 4.2%

$241,100

Median Home Value

+25% vs state

1992

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 7 business establishments in ZIP 47017, employing approximately 16 people with a combined annual payroll of $1,432,000.

7

Businesses

16

Employees

$1.4M

Annual Payroll

0

Industry Sectors

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 47017 vs 47224 →

ZIP Code City Population Distance
47224 Canaan, IN 636 4.1 mi
47042 Versailles, IN 4,504 6.1 mi
47018 Dillsboro, IN 4,275 6.6 mi
47011 Bennington, IN 1,277 7.7 mi
47043 Vevay, IN 5,250 11.3 mi
47032 Moores Hill, IN 3,289 12.2 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 47017 in?
ZIP code 47017 (Cross Plains) 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 47017?
ZIP code 47017 in Cross Plains, IN has a population of 507 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 47017?
The median household income in ZIP 47017 is $94,926, which is 24% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 47017?
The median home value in ZIP 47017 is $241,100, which is 13% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 47017?
The largest racial group in ZIP 47017 is White at 95.6%.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 47017?
ZIP code 47017 has 7 business establishments employing approximately 16 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 47017?
In ZIP code 47017, 78.6% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 29.9% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 47017?
In ZIP code 47017, approximately 95.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 4.2% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 47017?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 47017 is 7.4% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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Official Data Resources for Cross Plains, IN

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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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