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 Moderate-density area
- $75,123
- Median income Near-median income area
- $190,400
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 10.5%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Vevay pairs an above-median household income with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 45%
- household income, US ZIPs
- 41st 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.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 47043 (Vevay, IN) rose +4.4% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 169.1 in 2023 to 176.6 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
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 average Indiana ZIP), while per-capita income is $33,787. The poverty rate is 10.8%, with unemployment at 5.5%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $190,400 (2% below the average Indiana ZIP) and median rent is $676; 70.5% of occupied 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. The page also surfaces 6 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 4 more in Switzerland County, so 47043 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 47043
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Vevay, IN
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 47043.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
17 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
14 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
13 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
11 establishments
- Construction
Construction
8 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 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
Who lives in ZIP 47043?
42.7
Median Age
51.5%
Male
48.5%
Female
1.1%
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?
$75,123
Median Household Income
+2% vs state ZIP avg
$33,787
Per Capita Income
10.8%
Poverty Rate
5.5%
Unemployment Rate
30.8 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 47043 ranks among Indiana ZIPs
Vevay, 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)
$75,123 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
2,181housing units
2,181
Total Housing Units
1,927
Occupied Units
254
Vacant Units
2.47
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$190,400
Median Home Value
-2% vs state ZIP avg
$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.
- 41008
Carrollton (41008)
7,457 residents
- 47043
Vevay (47043)
5,250 residents
- 41083 1,326
Sanders (41083)
1,326 residents
- 47011 1,277
Bennington (47011)
1,277 residents
- 41045 1,273
Ghent (41045)
1,273 residents
- 47224 636
Canaan (47224)
636 residents
- 47017 507
Cross Plains (47017)
507 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 47043 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 47043 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
- 47043
Vevay (47043)
$75,123 median income
- 47011
Bennington (47011)
$67,981 median income
- 47224
Canaan (47224)
$61,618 median income
- 41008
Carrollton (41008)
$59,844 median income
- 41045
Ghent (41045)
$53,824 median income
- 41083
Sanders (41083)
$53,088 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.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 47043, 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 (5,250 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 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.
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