PlainZIP

West Harrison, IN · standard

ZIP Code 47060

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

6,448
44/sq mi
$86,118
Median income
$299,300
Median home value
26.7%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

Top 31%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 34%
home value, US ZIPs
44
people per sq mi
89%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 47060 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 47060 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in West Harrison, Dearborn County, Indiana, home to 6,448 residents across 148.2 square miles, a density of 44 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 47060 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $86,118 (17% above the Indiana average), while per-capita income is $48,923. 5.6% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 3.6%. The typical home here is valued at $299,300 (55% above the state average); renters pay a median of $960 monthly, and 89.1% of units are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 26.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 49.3, and the average commute is 30 minutes. Beyond these figures, 9 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 5 more sharing Dearborn County, letting you compare 47060 to its immediate surroundings rather than a national baseline 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 47060

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in West Harrison, IN

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 47060.

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 47060, West Harrison, 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

6,448

Population

148.2

Area (sq mi)

44

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 47060?

49.3

Median Age

52.0%

Male

48.0%

Female

0.2%

Foreign-Born

White 94.2%
African American 0.0%
Asian 1.5%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 4.3%
Hispanic or Latino 0.1%

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?

$86,118

Median Household Income

+17% vs state

$48,923

Per Capita Income

5.6%

Poverty Rate

3.6%

Unemployment Rate

29.9 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 47060 ranks nationally

West Harrison, IN household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$86,118 Top 31% higher than 69% 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%). Below this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). This entry sits in this band. $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 64.5%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 26.7%

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

What does housing look like?

2,834

Total Housing Units

2,803

Occupied Units

31

Vacant Units

2.25

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 89.1%
Renter 10.9%

$299,300

Median Home Value

+55% vs state

$960

Median Rent

1988

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

+0.6%

YoY Change (2024)

194

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+94%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 47060 have increased 0.6% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +94% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +3.3% 135
2021 +9.0% 147
2022 +22.3% 180
2023 +7.5% 193
2024 +0.6% 194

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 99 business establishments in ZIP 47060, employing approximately 836 people with a combined annual payroll of $39,537,000.

99

Businesses

836

Employees

$39.5M

Annual Payroll

9

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 23 23.2%
Other services (except public administration) 17 17.2%
Retail trade 15 15.2%
Manufacturing 8 8.1%
Health care and social assistance 8 8.1%
Accommodation and food services 6 6.1%
Wholesale trade 5 5.0%
Transportation and warehousing 4 4.0%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 4 4.0%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

Nearby ZIP Codes

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ZIP 47060 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 47060 ranks #5 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 47060 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 47060 ranks #5 of 9 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
47035 New Trenton, IN 233 1.4 mi
47016 Cedar Grove, IN 793 5.3 mi
47025 Lawrenceburg, IN 22,932 10.0 mi
45053 Okeana, OH 3,420 6.4 mi
45030 Harrison, OH 17,921 7.1 mi
47022 Guilford, IN 3,358 7.6 mi
47012 Brookville, IN 10,188 9.7 mi
45033 Hooven, OH 276 10.6 mi
45002 Cleves, OH 13,388 10.6 mi

More ZIP Codes in Dearborn County

47025 standard
Lawrenceburg, IN
Pop: 22,932
47001 standard
Aurora, IN
Pop: 10,422
47018 standard
Dillsboro, IN
Pop: 4,275
47022 standard
Guilford, IN
Pop: 3,358
47032 standard
Moores Hill, IN
Pop: 3,289

Related Areas

Dearborn County West Harrison, IN Indiana

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 47060 in? ▼
ZIP code 47060 (West Harrison) is located in Dearborn County, Indiana. Dearborn County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/dearborn-in.
What is the population of ZIP code 47060? ▼
ZIP code 47060 in West Harrison, IN has a population of 6,448 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 47060? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 47060 is $86,118, which is 13% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 47060? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 47060 is $299,300, which is 8% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 47060? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 47060 is White at 94.2%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 0.1% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 47060? ▼
ZIP code 47060 has 99 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 47060? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 47060 are: Construction (23), Other services (except public administration) (17), Retail trade (15). There are 9 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 47060? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 47060 increased by 0.6% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 94%. 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 47060? ▼
In ZIP code 47060, 64.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 26.7% 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 47060? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 47060 is 29.9 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 47060? ▼
In ZIP code 47060, approximately 89.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 10.9% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 47060? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 47060 is 5.6% 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.