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Versailles, IN · standard

ZIP Code 47042

Ripley County, Indiana - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

4,504
23/sq mi
$75,580
Median income
$213,700
Median home value
20.1%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Versailles pairs an above-median household income with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 44%
household income, US ZIPs
47th pct
home value, US ZIPs
23
people per sq mi
75%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 47042 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 47042 covers 199.3 square miles in Versailles, Ripley County, Indiana (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 4,504 residents on file, a density of 23 people per square mile, in the Indiana/Indianapolis time zone.

ZIP 47042 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $75,580 (3% above the Indiana average), while per-capita income is $35,724. 10.0% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 4.3%. The typical home here is valued at $213,700 (10% above the state average); renters pay a median of $773 monthly, and 74.9% of units are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 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 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 47042

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Versailles, IN

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 47042.

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 + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, 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; 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

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Who lives in ZIP 47042?

45.7

Median Age

49.5%

Male

50.5%

Female

1.4%

Foreign-Born

White 93.9%
African American 1.3%
Asian 0.8%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 2.6%
Hispanic or Latino 0.2%

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

How ZIP 47042 ranks nationally

Versailles, IN household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$75,580 Top 44% higher than 56% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). This entry sits in this band. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

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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?

High School Graduate or Higher 53.0%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 20.1%

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

Owner 74.9%
Renter 25.1%

$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.

Nearby ZIP Codes

Want a side-by-side? Compare 47042 vs 47017 →

ZIP 47042 vs its nearest neighbors, by population

Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 47042 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 47042 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

median income

What this shows By household income, ZIP 47042 ranks #2 of 5 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
47017 Cross Plains, IN 507 6.1 mi
47224 Canaan, IN 636 8.8 mi
47023 Holton, IN 1,636 8.1 mi
47031 Milan, IN 5,368 9.2 mi

More ZIP Codes in Ripley County

47006 standard
Batesville, IN
Pop: 11,727
47041 standard
Sunman, IN
Pop: 6,125
47031 standard
Milan, IN
Pop: 5,368
47037 standard
Osgood, IN
Pop: 4,333
47023 standard
Holton, IN
Pop: 1,636
47017 standard
Cross Plains, IN
Pop: 507

Related Areas

Ripley County Versailles, IN Indiana

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 47042 in? ▼
ZIP code 47042 (Versailles) 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 47042? ▼
ZIP code 47042 in Versailles, IN has a population of 4,504 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 47042? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 47042 is $75,580, which is 1% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 47042? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 47042 is $213,700, which is 23% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 47042? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 47042 is White at 93.9%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 0.2% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 47042? ▼
ZIP code 47042 has 105 business establishments employing approximately 836 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 47042? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 47042 are: Retail trade (19), Other services (except public administration) (16), Accommodation and food services (15). There are 11 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 47042? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 47042 increased by 10.7% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 91%. 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 47042? ▼
In ZIP code 47042, 53.0% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 20.1% 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 47042? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 47042 is 23.8 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 47042? ▼
In ZIP code 47042, approximately 74.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 25.1% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 47042? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 47042 is 10.0% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.