Depauw, IN · standard
ZIP Code 47115
Harrison County, Indiana - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 2,622
- 18/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $88,229
- Median income Above-median income area
- $194,500
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 19.4%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Depauw pairs an above-median household income with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 29%
- household income, US ZIPs
- 42nd pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 18
- people per sq mi
- 86%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 47115 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 47115 covers 147.3 square miles in Depauw, Harrison County, Indiana (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 2,622 residents on file, a density of 18 people per square mile, in the Kentucky/Louisville time zone.
ZIP 47115 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $88,229 (20% above the average Indiana ZIP), while per-capita income is $37,624. The poverty rate is 5.9%, with unemployment at 8.2%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $194,500 (1% above the average Indiana ZIP) and median rent is $632; 86.3% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 19.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 50.2, and the average commute is 34 minutes. The page also surfaces 7 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Harrison County, so 47115 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 47115
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Depauw, IN
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 47115.
- Construction
Construction
10 establishments
- Retail trade 3
Retail trade
3 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 3
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
3 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 47115, Depauw, 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
2,622
Population
147.3
Area (sq mi)
18
People / sq mi
Kentucky/Louisville
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 47115?
50.2
Median Age
48.5%
Male
51.5%
Female
0.3%
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?
$88,229
Median Household Income
+20% vs state ZIP avg
$37,624
Per Capita Income
5.9%
Poverty Rate
8.2%
Unemployment Rate
33.9 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 47115 ranks among Indiana ZIPs
Depauw, 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)
$88,229 Top 19% higher than 81% of 721 Indiana ZIPs
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more Indiana ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
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
1,187housing units
1,187
Total Housing Units
1,062
Occupied Units
125
Vacant Units
2.62
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$194,500
Median Home Value
+1% vs state ZIP avg
$632
Median Rent
1990
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 26 business establishments in ZIP 47115, employing approximately 267 people with a combined annual payroll of $16,540,000.
26
Businesses
267
Employees
$16.5M
Annual Payroll
3
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 10 | 38.5% |
| Retail trade | 3 | 11.5% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 3 | 11.5% |
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 47115 vs 47166 →
ZIP 47115 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 47164
Palmyra (47164)
3,779 residents
- 47161
New Salisbury (47161)
3,735 residents
- 47115
Depauw (47115)
2,622 residents
- 47145
Milltown (47145)
1,998 residents
- 47125
Hardinsburg (47125)
1,658 residents
- 47166 1,302
Ramsey (47166)
1,302 residents
- 47120 938
Fredericksburg (47120)
938 residents
- 47114 399
Crandall (47114)
399 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 47115 ranks #3 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 47115 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 47114
Crandall (47114)
$103,427 median income
- 47115
Depauw (47115)
$88,229 median income
- 47161
New Salisbury (47161)
$79,914 median income
- 47125
Hardinsburg (47125)
$73,421 median income
- 47166
Ramsey (47166)
$71,875 median income
- 47164
Palmyra (47164)
$63,389 median income
- 47145
Milltown (47145)
$48,434 median income
- 47120
Fredericksburg (47120)
$42,440 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 47115 ranks #2 of 8 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 47115, 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 (2,622 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 47115 in?
ZIP code 47115 (Depauw) 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 47115?
ZIP code 47115 in Depauw, IN has a population of 2,622 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 47115?
The median household income in ZIP 47115 is $88,229, which is 16% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 47115?
The median home value in ZIP 47115 is $194,500, which is 30% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 47115?
The largest racial group in ZIP 47115 is White at 96.9%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 0.2% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 47115?
ZIP code 47115 has 26 business establishments employing approximately 267 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 47115?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 47115 are: Construction (10), Retail trade (3), Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services (3). There are 3 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 47115?
In ZIP code 47115, 59.9% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 19.4% 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 47115?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 47115 is 33.9 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 47115?
In ZIP code 47115, approximately 86.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 13.7% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 47115?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 47115 is 5.9% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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