PlainZIP

Corydon, IN · standard

ZIP Code 47112

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

16,722
40/sq mi
$70,903
Median income
$248,200
Median home value
21.4%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

48th pct
household income, US ZIPs
Top 43%
home value, US ZIPs
40
people per sq mi
79%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 47112 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 47112 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Corydon, Harrison County, Indiana, home to 16,722 residents across 419.1 square miles, a density of 40 people per square mile, in the Kentucky/Louisville time zone.

ZIP 47112 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $70,903 (4% below the Indiana average), while per-capita income is $35,101. The poverty rate stands at 8.8% and the unemployment rate at 3.6%. Housing costs here run $248,200 for a typical home value (28% above the state average), with rent averaging $812 a month; 79.2% of homes are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 21.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 43.2, and the average commute is 26 minutes. A geography-based comparison follows: 6 ZIP codes within about 10 miles of 47112, plus 6 more within Harrison 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 47112

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Corydon, IN

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 47112.

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 47112, Corydon, 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

16,722

Population

419.1

Area (sq mi)

40

People / sq mi

Kentucky/Louisville

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 47112?

43.2

Median Age

48.3%

Male

51.7%

Female

2.1%

Foreign-Born

White 92.4%
African American 1.4%
Asian 0.3%
American Indian or Alaska Native 1.8%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 3.4%
Hispanic or Latino 4.3%

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?

$70,903

Median Household Income

-4% vs state

$35,101

Per Capita Income

8.8%

Poverty Rate

3.6%

Unemployment Rate

25.9 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 47112 ranks nationally

Corydon, IN household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$70,903 48th percentile higher than 48% 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 59.6%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 21.4%

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

What does housing look like?

7,515

Total Housing Units

6,909

Occupied Units

606

Vacant Units

2.46

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 79.2%
Renter 20.8%

$248,200

Median Home Value

+28% vs state

$812

Median Rent

1992

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

+4.3%

YoY Change (2024)

216

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+116%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 47112 have increased 4.3% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +116% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +2.4% 149
2021 +12.3% 168
2022 +16.9% 196
2023 +5.4% 207
2024 +4.3% 216

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 434 business establishments in ZIP 47112, employing approximately 5,989 people with a combined annual payroll of $248,318,000.

434

Businesses

5,989

Employees

$248.3M

Annual Payroll

16

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 68 15.7%
Health care and social assistance 64 14.8%
Accommodation and food services 51 11.8%
Other services (except public administration) 47 10.8%
Construction 43 9.9%
Finance and insurance 29 6.7%
Real estate and rental and leasing 23 5.3%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 23 5.3%
Manufacturing 18 4.2%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 17 3.9%
Wholesale trade 11 2.5%
Transportation and warehousing 11 2.5%
Information 9 2.1%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 9 2.1%
Utilities 4 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting 3 0.7%

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 47112 vs 47160 →

ZIP 47112 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 47112 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.

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

ZIP 47112 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 47112 ranks #5 of 6 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
47160 New Middletown, IN 93 5.5 mi
47166 Ramsey, IN 1,302 7.8 mi
47110 Central, IN 350 7.0 mi
47114 Crandall, IN 399 7.5 mi
47161 New Salisbury, IN 3,735 9.1 mi
47142 Mauckport, IN 1,174 9.1 mi

More ZIP Codes in Harrison County

47117 standard
Elizabeth, IN
Pop: 4,429
47136 standard
Lanesville, IN
Pop: 4,178
47164 standard
Palmyra, IN
Pop: 3,779
47161 standard
New Salisbury, IN
Pop: 3,735
47115 standard
Depauw, IN
Pop: 2,622
47135 standard
Laconia, IN
Pop: 1,372

Related Areas

Harrison County Corydon, IN Indiana

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 47112 in? ▼
ZIP code 47112 (Corydon) is located in Harrison County, Indiana. Harrison County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/harrison-in.
What is the population of ZIP code 47112? ▼
ZIP code 47112 in Corydon, IN has a population of 16,722 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 47112? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 47112 is $70,903, which is 7% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 47112? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 47112 is $248,200, which is 11% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 47112? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 47112 is White at 92.4%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 4.3% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 47112? ▼
ZIP code 47112 has 434 business establishments employing approximately 5,989 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 47112? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 47112 are: Retail trade (68), Health care and social assistance (64), Accommodation and food services (51). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 47112? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 47112 increased by 4.3% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 116%. 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 47112? ▼
In ZIP code 47112, 59.6% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 21.4% 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 47112? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 47112 is 25.9 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 47112? ▼
In ZIP code 47112, approximately 79.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 20.8% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 47112? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 47112 is 8.8% 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.