ZIP Code 47018

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Dillsboro · Dearborn County · Indiana

Population
4,275

23/sq mi

Median income
$61,085

▼ 20% vs US

higher than 31% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$188,800

▼ 32% vs US

higher than 40% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
23.4%

Median age 43.2

Land area
184.3 sq mi

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ZIP code 47018 in Dillsboro, Indiana has a population of 4,275. The median household income is $61,085, which is 20% below the national average. Median home value is $188,800, 32% below the US average. 23.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 47018 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 184.3 square miles in Dillsboro, Dearborn County, Indiana. The area is home to 4,275 residents, producing a population density of 23 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 47018 against Indiana and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 47018 sits at $61,085 (17% below the Indiana average), while per-capita income is $31,818. The poverty rate stands at 9.7% and the unemployment rate at 1.9%. On housing, the median home value is $188,800 (2% below the state average) with median rent at $954 per month, and 80.5% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 47018 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 23.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 43.2, and the average commute is 36 minutes. We also surface 7 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 5 additional ZIPs sharing Dearborn County, so you can benchmark 47018 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 47018

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 47018.

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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, 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; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

4,275

Population

184.3

Area (sq mi)

23

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 47018?

43.2

Median Age

50.9%

Male

49.1%

Female

1.6%

Foreign-Born

White 95.3%
African American 0.2%
Asian 0.4%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 3.6%
Hispanic or Latino 1.1%

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

$31,818

Per Capita Income

9.7%

Poverty Rate

1.9%

Unemployment Rate

35.5 min

Mean Commute Time

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

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 61.7%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 23.4%

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

What does housing look like?

1,895

Total Housing Units

1,696

Occupied Units

199

Vacant Units

2.40

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 80.5%
Renter 19.5%

$188,800

Median Home Value

-2% vs state

$954

Median Rent

1970

Median Year Built

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

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

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47017 Cross Plains, IN 507 6.6 mi
47001 Aurora, IN 10,422 8.2 mi
47040 Rising Sun, IN 5,480 8.8 mi
47031 Milan, IN 5,368 10.0 mi
47224 Canaan, IN 636 10.2 mi

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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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Official Data Resources for Dillsboro, 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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