Lanesville, IN · standard
ZIP Code 47136
Harrison County, Indiana - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 4,178
- 58/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $91,333
- Median income Above-median income area
- $260,600
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 28.4%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Lanesville pairs an above-median household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 26%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 40%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 58
- people per sq mi
- 93%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 47136 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 47136 covers 71.8 square miles in Lanesville, Harrison County, Indiana (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 4,178 residents on file, a density of 58 people per square mile, in the Kentucky/Louisville time zone.
ZIP 47136 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $91,333 (24% above the average Indiana ZIP), while per-capita income is $37,012. Both reported hardship measures are comparatively low in absolute terms: poverty is 2.4% and unemployment is 2.5%. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $260,600 (35% above the average Indiana ZIP), while 93.3% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $965.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 28.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 37.2, and the average commute is 29 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Harrison County, so 47136 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 47136
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Lanesville, IN
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 47136.
- Construction
Construction
11 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
7 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
5 establishments
- Transportation and warehousing
Transportation and warehousing
5 establishments
- Finance and insurance
Finance and insurance
5 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 47136, Lanesville, 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
4,178
Population
71.8
Area (sq mi)
58
People / sq mi
Kentucky/Louisville
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 47136?
37.2
Median Age
54.3%
Male
45.7%
Female
4.0%
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?
$91,333
Median Household Income
+24% vs state ZIP avg
$37,012
Per Capita Income
2.4%
Poverty Rate
2.5%
Unemployment Rate
28.7 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 47136 ranks among Indiana ZIPs
Lanesville, 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)
$91,333 Top 15% higher than 85% 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
1,723housing units
1,723
Total Housing Units
1,608
Occupied Units
115
Vacant Units
2.96
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$260,600
Median Home Value
+35% vs state ZIP avg
$965
Median Rent
1986
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
-0.8%
YoY Change (2024)
211
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+111%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 47136 have decreased 0.8% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +111% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +3.3% | 158 |
| 2021 | +8.0% | 170 |
| 2022 | +25.0% | 213 |
| 2023 | -0.3% | 212 |
| 2024 | -0.8% | 211 |
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 54 business establishments in ZIP 47136, employing approximately 352 people with a combined annual payroll of $21,971,000.
54
Businesses
352
Employees
$22.0M
Annual Payroll
9
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 11 | 20.4% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 7 | 13.0% |
| Retail trade | 5 | 9.3% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 5 | 9.3% |
| Finance and insurance | 5 | 9.3% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 5 | 9.3% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 4 | 7.4% |
| Health care and social assistance | 4 | 7.4% |
| Manufacturing | 3 | 5.6% |
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 47136 vs 47122 →
ZIP 47136 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 47150
New Albany (47150)
47,472 residents
- 40216
Louisville (40216)
40,746 residents
- 40258
Louisville (40258)
26,465 residents
- 40211
Louisville (40211)
22,612 residents
- 47119 10,911
Floyds Knobs (47119)
10,911 residents
- 47122 9,979
Georgetown (47122)
9,979 residents
- 47117 4,429
Elizabeth (47117)
4,429 residents
- 47124 4,264
Greenville (47124)
4,264 residents
- 47136 4,178
Lanesville (47136)
4,178 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 47136 ranks #9 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 47136 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 47124
Greenville (47124)
$121,188 median income
- 47119
Floyds Knobs (47119)
$119,410 median income
- 47122
Georgetown (47122)
$107,500 median income
- 47114
Crandall (47114)
$103,427 median income
- 47136
Lanesville (47136)
$91,333 median income
- 47117
Elizabeth (47117)
$86,853 median income
- 40258
Louisville (40258)
$68,162 median income
- 47160
New Middletown (47160)
$66,250 median income
- 47150
New Albany (47150)
$62,820 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 47136 ranks #5 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 47122 | Georgetown, IN | 9,979 | 4.9 mi |
| 40211 | Louisville, KY | 22,612 | 7.4 mi |
| 47117 | Elizabeth, IN | 4,429 | 9.0 mi |
| 47160 | New Middletown, IN | 93 | 6.9 mi |
| 47114 | Crandall, IN | 399 | 7.1 mi |
| 47150 | New Albany, IN | 47,472 | 7.2 mi |
| 40216 | Louisville, KY | 40,746 | 7.3 mi |
| 40258 | Louisville, KY | 26,465 | 7.6 mi |
| 47124 | Greenville, IN | 4,264 | 9.5 mi |
| 47119 | Floyds Knobs, IN | 10,911 | 10.0 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 47136, 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 (4,178 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 47136 in?
ZIP code 47136 (Lanesville) 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 47136?
ZIP code 47136 in Lanesville, IN has a population of 4,178 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 47136?
The median household income in ZIP 47136 is $91,333, which is 20% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 47136?
The median home value in ZIP 47136 is $260,600, which is 6% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 47136?
The largest racial group in ZIP 47136 is White at 88.6%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 5.6% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 47136?
ZIP code 47136 has 54 business establishments employing approximately 352 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 47136?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 47136 are: Construction (11), Other services (except public administration) (7), Retail trade (5). There are 9 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 47136?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 47136 decreased by 0.8% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 111%. 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 47136?
In ZIP code 47136, 63.2% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 28.4% 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 47136?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 47136 is 28.7 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 47136?
In ZIP code 47136, approximately 93.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 6.7% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 47136?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 47136 is 2.4% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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