Dillsboro, IN · standard
ZIP Code 47018
Dearborn County, Indiana - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 4,275
- 23/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $61,085
- Median income Below-median income area
- $188,800
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 23.4%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Dillsboro pairs a below-median household income with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 31st pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 40th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 23
- people per sq mi
- 81%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 47018 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 47018 (Dillsboro, IN) rose +18.0% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 198.1 in 2023 to 233.8 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 47018 covers 184.3 square miles in Dillsboro, Dearborn County, Indiana (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 4,275 residents on file, a density of 23 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 47018 reports a modest median household income of $61,085 (17% below the average Indiana ZIP), while per-capita income is $31,818. The poverty rate is 9.7%, with unemployment at 1.9%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $188,800 (2% below the average Indiana ZIP) and median rent is $954; 80.5% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 23.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 43.2, and the average commute is 36 minutes. The page also surfaces 7 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 5 more in Dearborn County, so 47018 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 47018
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Dillsboro, IN
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 47018.
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
12 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
11 establishments
- Construction
Construction
10 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
7 establishments
- Wholesale trade
Wholesale trade
6 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 47018, Dillsboro, 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
4,275
Population
184.3
Area (sq mi)
23
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 47018?
43.2
Median Age
50.9%
Male
49.1%
Female
1.6%
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?
$61,085
Median Household Income
-17% vs state ZIP avg
$31,818
Per Capita Income
9.7%
Poverty Rate
1.9%
Unemployment Rate
35.5 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 47018 ranks among Indiana ZIPs
Dillsboro, 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)
$61,085 28th percentile higher than 28% 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
1,895housing units
1,895
Total Housing Units
1,696
Occupied Units
199
Vacant Units
2.40
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$188,800
Median Home Value
-2% vs state ZIP avg
$954
Median Rent
1970
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
+18.0%
YoY Change (2024)
234
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+134%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 47018 have increased 18.0% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +134% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | -0.7% | 142 |
| 2021 | +16.4% | 165 |
| 2022 | +11.0% | 183 |
| 2023 | +8.2% | 198 |
| 2024 | +18.0% | 234 |
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 76 business establishments in ZIP 47018, employing approximately 549 people with a combined annual payroll of $22,417,000.
76
Businesses
549
Employees
$22.4M
Annual Payroll
11
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Other services (except public administration) | 12 | 15.8% |
| Health care and social assistance | 11 | 14.5% |
| Construction | 10 | 13.2% |
| Retail trade | 7 | 9.2% |
| Wholesale trade | 6 | 7.9% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 6 | 7.9% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 6 | 7.9% |
| Manufacturing | 5 | 6.6% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 4 | 5.3% |
| Finance and insurance | 3 | 4.0% |
| Accommodation and food services | 3 | 4.0% |
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 47018 vs 47011 →
ZIP 47018 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 47001
Aurora (47001)
10,422 residents
- 47040
Rising Sun (47040)
5,480 residents
- 47031
Milan (47031)
5,368 residents
- 47018
Dillsboro (47018)
4,275 residents
- 47032 3,289
Moores Hill (47032)
3,289 residents
- 47011 1,277
Bennington (47011)
1,277 residents
- 47224 636
Canaan (47224)
636 residents
- 47017 507
Cross Plains (47017)
507 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 47018 ranks #4 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 47018 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 47017
Cross Plains (47017)
$94,926 median income
- 47001
Aurora (47001)
$75,886 median income
- 47040
Rising Sun (47040)
$75,014 median income
- 47031
Milan (47031)
$70,575 median income
- 47011
Bennington (47011)
$67,981 median income
- 47032
Moores Hill (47032)
$66,950 median income
- 47224
Canaan (47224)
$61,618 median income
- 47018
Dillsboro (47018)
$61,085 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 47018 ranks #8 of 8 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 47018, 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 (4,275 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 47018 in?
ZIP code 47018 (Dillsboro) 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 47018?
ZIP code 47018 in Dillsboro, IN has a population of 4,275 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 47018?
The median household income in ZIP 47018 is $61,085, which is 20% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 47018?
The median home value in ZIP 47018 is $188,800, which is 32% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 47018?
The largest racial group in ZIP 47018 is White at 95.3%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.1% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 47018?
ZIP code 47018 has 76 business establishments employing approximately 549 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 47018?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 47018 are: Other services (except public administration) (12), Health care and social assistance (11), Construction (10). There are 11 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 47018?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 47018 increased by 18.0% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 134%. 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 47018?
In ZIP code 47018, 61.7% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 23.4% 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 47018?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 47018 is 35.5 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 47018?
In ZIP code 47018, approximately 80.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 19.5% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 47018?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 47018 is 9.7% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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