Rising Sun, IN · standard
ZIP Code 47040
Ohio County, Indiana - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 5,480
- 32/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $75,014
- Median income Near-median income area
- $199,100
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 17.7%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Rising Sun pairs an above-median household income with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 45%
- household income, US ZIPs
- 43rd pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 32
- people per sq mi
- 80%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 47040 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 47040 (Rising Sun, IN) rose +22.1% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 204.4 in 2023 to 249.5 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 47040 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Rising Sun, Ohio County, Indiana, home to 5,480 residents across 174.0 square miles, a density of 32 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 47040 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $75,014 (2% above the average Indiana ZIP), while per-capita income is $36,478. The poverty rate is 8.4%, with unemployment at 1.5%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $199,100 (3% above the average Indiana ZIP) and median rent is $848; 79.6% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 17.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 43.1, and the average commute is 33 minutes. The page surfaces 7 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles, giving 47040 an immediate geographic comparison rather than a national benchmark 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 47040
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Rising Sun, IN
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 47040.
- Construction
Construction
12 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
10 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
10 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
8 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail 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 47040, Rising Sun, 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
5,480
Population
174.0
Area (sq mi)
32
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 47040?
43.1
Median Age
48.1%
Male
51.9%
Female
1.8%
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?
$75,014
Median Household Income
+2% vs state ZIP avg
$36,478
Per Capita Income
8.4%
Poverty Rate
1.5%
Unemployment Rate
33.2 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 47040 ranks among Indiana ZIPs
Rising Sun, 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)
$75,014 Top 40% higher than 60% 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
2,345housing units
2,345
Total Housing Units
2,255
Occupied Units
90
Vacant Units
2.32
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$199,100
Median Home Value
+3% vs state ZIP avg
$848
Median Rent
1975
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
+22.1%
YoY Change (2024)
249
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+149%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 47040 have increased 22.1% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +149% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | -3.0% | 133 |
| 2021 | +13.5% | 151 |
| 2022 | +8.7% | 164 |
| 2023 | +24.4% | 204 |
| 2024 | +22.1% | 249 |
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 75 business establishments in ZIP 47040, employing approximately 763 people with a combined annual payroll of $28,391,000.
75
Businesses
763
Employees
$28.4M
Annual Payroll
11
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 12 | 16.0% |
| Health care and social assistance | 10 | 13.3% |
| Accommodation and food services | 10 | 13.3% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 8 | 10.7% |
| Retail trade | 6 | 8.0% |
| Finance and insurance | 5 | 6.7% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 5 | 6.7% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 4 | 5.3% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 4 | 5.3% |
| Manufacturing | 3 | 4.0% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 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 47040 vs 47020 →
ZIP 47040 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
- 47018
Dillsboro (47018)
4,275 residents
- 41095 3,540
Warsaw (41095)
3,540 residents
- 41080 1,849
Petersburg (41080)
1,849 residents
- 47038 1,504
Patriot (47038)
1,504 residents
- 47020 1,309
Florence (47020)
1,309 residents
- 47011 1,277
Bennington (47011)
1,277 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 47040 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 47040 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 41080
Petersburg (41080)
$120,833 median income
- 47001
Aurora (47001)
$75,886 median income
- 47040
Rising Sun (47040)
$75,014 median income
- 47020
Florence (47020)
$71,875 median income
- 47011
Bennington (47011)
$67,981 median income
- 41095
Warsaw (41095)
$66,905 median income
- 47018
Dillsboro (47018)
$61,085 median income
- 47038 $46,101
Patriot (47038)
$46,101 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 47040 ranks #3 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 47040, 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 (5,480 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 47040 in?
ZIP code 47040 (Rising Sun) is located in Ohio County, Indiana. Ohio County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/ohio-in.
What is the population of ZIP code 47040?
ZIP code 47040 in Rising Sun, IN has a population of 5,480 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 47040?
The median household income in ZIP 47040 is $75,014, which is 2% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 47040?
The median home value in ZIP 47040 is $199,100, which is 28% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 47040?
The largest racial group in ZIP 47040 is White at 93.8%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.3% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 47040?
ZIP code 47040 has 75 business establishments employing approximately 763 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 47040?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 47040 are: Construction (12), Health care and social assistance (10), Accommodation and food services (10). There are 11 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 47040?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 47040 increased by 22.1% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 149%. 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 47040?
In ZIP code 47040, 63.6% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 17.7% 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 47040?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 47040 is 33.2 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 47040?
In ZIP code 47040, approximately 79.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 20.4% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 47040?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 47040 is 8.4% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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