ZIP Code 47042
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Versailles · Ripley County · Indiana
- Population
- 4,504
- Median income
- $75,580
- Median home value
- $213,700
- Bachelor's or higher
- 20.1%
- Land area
- 199.3 sq mi
23/sq mi
▼ 1% vs US
higher than 56% of US ZIPs
▼ 23% vs US
higher than 47% of US ZIPs
Median age 45.7
Indiana/Indianapolis
ZIP code 47042 in Versailles, Indiana has a population of 4,504. The median household income is $75,580, which is 1% below the national average. Median home value is $213,700, 23% below the US average. 20.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 47042 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 199.3 square miles in Versailles, Ripley County, Indiana. The area is home to 4,504 residents, producing a population density of 23 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 47042 against Indiana and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 47042 sits at $75,580 (3% above the Indiana average), while per-capita income is $35,724. The poverty rate stands at 10.0% and the unemployment rate at 4.3%. On housing, the median home value is $213,700 (10% above the state average) with median rent at $773 per month, and 74.9% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 47042 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 20.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 45.7, and the average commute is 24 minutes. We also surface 4 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Ripley County, so you can benchmark 47042 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 47042
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 47042.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
19 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
16 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
15 establishments
- Construction
Construction
12 establishments
- Finance and insurance
Finance and insurance
10 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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 47042, Versailles, 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
4,504
Population
199.3
Area (sq mi)
23
People / sq mi
Indiana/Indianapolis
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 47042?
45.7
Median Age
49.5%
Male
50.5%
Female
1.4%
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?
$75,580
Median Household Income
+3% vs state
$35,724
Per Capita Income
10.0%
Poverty Rate
4.3%
Unemployment Rate
23.8 min
Mean Commute Time
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?
1,838
Total Housing Units
1,651
Occupied Units
187
Vacant Units
2.26
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$213,700
Median Home Value
+10% vs state
$773
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
+10.7%
YoY Change (2024)
191
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+91%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 47042 have increased 10.7% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +91% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +10.6% | 148 |
| 2021 | +6.2% | 158 |
| 2022 | +10.5% | 174 |
| 2023 | -0.7% | 173 |
| 2024 | +10.7% | 191 |
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 105 business establishments in ZIP 47042, employing approximately 836 people with a combined annual payroll of $32,616,000.
105
Businesses
836
Employees
$32.6M
Annual Payroll
11
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 19 | 18.1% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 16 | 15.2% |
| Accommodation and food services | 15 | 14.3% |
| Construction | 12 | 11.4% |
| Finance and insurance | 10 | 9.5% |
| Health care and social assistance | 8 | 7.6% |
| Wholesale trade | 6 | 5.7% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 4 | 3.8% |
| Manufacturing | 3 | 2.9% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 3 | 2.9% |
| Information | 3 | 2.9% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
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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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