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 Moderate-density area
- $75,580
- Median income Near-median income area
- $213,700
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 20.1%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 47042 (Versailles, IN) rose +10.7% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 172.9 in 2023 to 191.4 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
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 average Indiana ZIP), while per-capita income is $35,724. The poverty rate is 10.0%, with unemployment at 4.3%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $213,700 (10% above the average Indiana ZIP) and median rent is $773; 74.9% of occupied homes 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. The page also surfaces 4 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Ripley County, so 47042 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 47042
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Versailles, IN
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 + 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
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 ZIP avg
$35,724
Per Capita Income
10.0%
Poverty Rate
4.3%
Unemployment Rate
23.8 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 47042 ranks among Indiana ZIPs
Versailles, 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)
$75,580 Top 39% higher than 61% 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
1,838housing units
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 ZIP avg
$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.
- 47031
Milan (47031)
5,368 residents
- 47042
Versailles (47042)
4,504 residents
- 47023 1,636
Holton (47023)
1,636 residents
- 47224 636
Canaan (47224)
636 residents
- 47017 507
Cross Plains (47017)
507 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 47042 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 47042 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
- 47042
Versailles (47042)
$75,580 median income
- 47031
Milan (47031)
$70,575 median income
- 47023
Holton (47023)
$68,750 median income
- 47224
Canaan (47224)
$61,618 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.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 47042, 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 (4,504 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 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.
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