Marengo, IN · standard
ZIP Code 47140
Crawford County, Indiana - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 2,669
- 25/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $65,718
- Median income Near-median income area
- $118,200
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 11.1%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Marengo pairs a below-median household income with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 39th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 16th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 25
- people per sq mi
- 75%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 47140 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 47140 covers 107.2 square miles in Marengo, Crawford County, Indiana (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 2,669 residents on file, a density of 25 people per square mile, in the Indiana/Marengo time zone.
ZIP 47140 reports a modest median household income of $65,718 (11% below the average Indiana ZIP), while per-capita income is $29,159. The poverty rate is 13.8%, with unemployment at 3.0%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $118,200 (39% below the average Indiana ZIP), and median rent is $699; owner occupancy is 75.3%.
Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 11.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 40.3, and the average commute is 32 minutes. The page also surfaces 5 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 5 more in Crawford County, so 47140 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 47140
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Marengo, IN
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 47140.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
8 establishments
- Construction
Construction
5 establishments
- Transportation and warehousing
Transportation and warehousing
5 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
5 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
4 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 47140, Marengo, 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
2,669
Population
107.2
Area (sq mi)
25
People / sq mi
Indiana/Marengo
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 47140?
40.3
Median Age
47.7%
Male
52.3%
Female
1.3%
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?
$65,718
Median Household Income
-11% vs state ZIP avg
$29,159
Per Capita Income
13.8%
Poverty Rate
3.0%
Unemployment Rate
32.3 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 47140 ranks among Indiana ZIPs
Marengo, 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)
$65,718 37th percentile higher than 37% 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
1,310housing units
1,310
Total Housing Units
1,091
Occupied Units
219
Vacant Units
2.31
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$118,200
Median Home Value
-39% vs state ZIP avg
$699
Median Rent
1975
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 39 business establishments in ZIP 47140, employing approximately 236 people with a combined annual payroll of $6,769,000.
39
Businesses
236
Employees
$6.8M
Annual Payroll
6
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 8 | 20.5% |
| Construction | 5 | 12.8% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 5 | 12.8% |
| Health care and social assistance | 5 | 12.8% |
| Accommodation and food services | 4 | 10.3% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 3 | 7.7% |
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 47140 vs 47145 →
ZIP 47140 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 47454
Paoli (47454)
7,688 residents
- 47118
English (47118)
3,502 residents
- 47140 2,669
Marengo (47140)
2,669 residents
- 47145 1,998
Milltown (47145)
1,998 residents
- 47125 1,658
Hardinsburg (47125)
1,658 residents
- 47123 189
Grantsburg (47123)
189 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 47140 ranks #3 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 47140 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 47125
Hardinsburg (47125)
$73,421 median income
- 47140
Marengo (47140)
$65,718 median income
- 47454
Paoli (47454)
$52,200 median income
- 47145
Milltown (47145)
$48,434 median income
- 47118
English (47118)
$41,579 median income
- 47123 $20,795
Grantsburg (47123)
$20,795 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 47140 ranks #2 of 6 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 47140, 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 (2,669 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 47140 in?
ZIP code 47140 (Marengo) is located in Crawford County, Indiana. Crawford County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/crawford-in.
What is the population of ZIP code 47140?
ZIP code 47140 in Marengo, IN has a population of 2,669 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 47140?
The median household income in ZIP 47140 is $65,718, which is 14% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 47140?
The median home value in ZIP 47140 is $118,200, which is 58% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 47140?
The largest racial group in ZIP 47140 is White at 95.8%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 0.4% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 47140?
ZIP code 47140 has 39 business establishments employing approximately 236 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 47140?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 47140 are: Retail trade (8), Construction (5), Transportation and warehousing (5). There are 6 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 47140?
In ZIP code 47140, 62.2% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 11.1% 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 47140?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 47140 is 32.3 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 47140?
In ZIP code 47140, approximately 75.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 24.7% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 47140?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 47140 is 13.8% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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