PlainZIP

Vevay, IN · standard

ZIP Code 47043

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

5,250
20/sq mi
$75,123
Median income
$190,400
Median home value
10.5%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

Top 45%
household income, US ZIPs
41th pct
home value, US ZIPs
20
people per sq mi
71%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 47043 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 47043 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Vevay, Switzerland County, Indiana, home to 5,250 residents across 266.5 square miles, a density of 20 people per square mile, in the Indiana/Vevay time zone.

ZIP 47043 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $75,123 (2% above the Indiana average), while per-capita income is $33,787. The poverty rate stands at 10.8% and the unemployment rate at 5.5%. Housing costs here run $190,400 for a typical home value (2% below the state average), with rent averaging $676 a month; 70.5% of homes are owner-occupied.

Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 10.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 42.7, and the average commute is 31 minutes. A geography-based comparison follows: 6 ZIP codes within about 10 miles of 47043, plus 4 more within Switzerland County, give a clearer read than the 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 47043

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Vevay, IN

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 47043.

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 47043, Vevay, 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

5,250

Population

266.5

Area (sq mi)

20

People / sq mi

Indiana/Vevay

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 47043?

42.7

Median Age

51.5%

Male

48.5%

Female

1.1%

Foreign-Born

White 95.6%
African American 0.6%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 3.1%
Hispanic or Latino 0.6%

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?

$75,123

Median Household Income

+2% vs state

$33,787

Per Capita Income

10.8%

Poverty Rate

5.5%

Unemployment Rate

30.8 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 47043 ranks nationally

Vevay, IN household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$75,123 Top 45% higher than 55% 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 53.3%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 10.5%

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

What does housing look like?

2,181

Total Housing Units

1,927

Occupied Units

254

Vacant Units

2.47

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 70.5%
Renter 29.5%

$190,400

Median Home Value

-2% vs state

$676

Median Rent

1981

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

+4.4%

YoY Change (2024)

177

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+77%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 47043 have increased 4.4% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +77% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +0.2% 114
2021 +12.1% 128
2022 +17.6% 151
2023 +12.2% 169
2024 +4.4% 177

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 101 business establishments in ZIP 47043, employing approximately 563 people with a combined annual payroll of $15,866,000.

101

Businesses

563

Employees

$15.9M

Annual Payroll

12

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 17 16.8%
Health care and social assistance 14 13.9%
Other services (except public administration) 13 12.9%
Accommodation and food services 11 10.9%
Construction 8 7.9%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 8 7.9%
Finance and insurance 7 6.9%
Manufacturing 4 4.0%
Transportation and warehousing 4 4.0%
Information 4 4.0%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 4 4.0%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 3 3.0%

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 47043 vs 47011 →

ZIP 47043 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 47043 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 47043 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 47043 ranks #2 of 7 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
47011 Bennington, IN 1,277 5.7 mi
41045 Ghent, KY 1,273 6.5 mi
41008 Carrollton, KY 7,457 9.8 mi
47224 Canaan, IN 636 9.2 mi
47017 Cross Plains, IN 507 11.3 mi
41083 Sanders, KY 1,326 10.6 mi

More ZIP Codes in Switzerland County

47038 standard
Patriot, IN
Pop: 1,504
47020 standard
Florence, IN
Pop: 1,309
47011 standard
Bennington, IN
Pop: 1,277
47224 standard
Canaan, IN
Pop: 636

Related Areas

Switzerland County Vevay, IN Indiana

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 47043 in? ▼
ZIP code 47043 (Vevay) is located in Switzerland County, Indiana. Switzerland County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/switzerland-in.
What is the population of ZIP code 47043? ▼
ZIP code 47043 in Vevay, IN has a population of 5,250 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 47043? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 47043 is $75,123, which is 2% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 47043? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 47043 is $190,400, which is 32% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 47043? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 47043 is White at 95.6%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 0.6% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 47043? ▼
ZIP code 47043 has 101 business establishments employing approximately 563 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 47043? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 47043 are: Retail trade (17), Health care and social assistance (14), Other services (except public administration) (13). There are 12 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 47043? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 47043 increased by 4.4% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 77%. 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 47043? ▼
In ZIP code 47043, 53.3% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 10.5% 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 47043? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 47043 is 30.8 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 47043? ▼
In ZIP code 47043, approximately 70.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 29.5% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 47043? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 47043 is 10.8% 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.