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Orleans, IN · standard

ZIP Code 47452

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

5,359
20/sq mi
$74,484
Median income
$169,500
Median home value
12.7%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

Top 46%
household income, US ZIPs
34th pct
home value, US ZIPs
20
people per sq mi
76%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 47452 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 47452 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Orleans, Orange County, Indiana, home to 5,359 residents across 264.0 square miles, a density of 20 people per square mile, in the Indiana/Indianapolis time zone.

ZIP 47452 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $74,484 (1% above the Indiana average), while per-capita income is $36,917. Local economic indicators show a 9.2% poverty rate alongside 3.6% unemployment. On housing, the median home value is $169,500 (12% below the state average) with median rent at $874 per month, and 75.8% of occupied units are owner-occupied.

Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 12.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 45.5, and the average commute is 22 minutes. We also surface 3 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 2 additional ZIPs sharing Orange County, so you can benchmark 47452 against its immediate geography rather than a 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 47452

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Orleans, IN

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 47452.

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 47452, Orleans, 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

5,359

Population

264.0

Area (sq mi)

20

People / sq mi

Indiana/Indianapolis

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 47452?

45.5

Median Age

51.0%

Male

49.0%

Female

1.0%

Foreign-Born

White 98.4%
African American 0.1%
Asian 0.5%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 0.6%
Hispanic or Latino 1.0%

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?

$74,484

Median Household Income

+1% vs state

$36,917

Per Capita Income

9.2%

Poverty Rate

3.6%

Unemployment Rate

22.1 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 47452 ranks nationally

Orleans, IN household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$74,484 Top 46% higher than 54% 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 59.4%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 12.7%

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

What does housing look like?

2,257

Total Housing Units

2,029

Occupied Units

228

Vacant Units

2.54

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 75.8%
Renter 24.2%

$169,500

Median Home Value

-12% vs state

$874

Median Rent

1979

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

+11.8%

YoY Change (2024)

232

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+132%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 47452 have increased 11.8% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +132% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2019 +6.5% 141
2020 +3.3% 146
2021 +13.5% 166
2022 +11.8% 185
2024 – 232

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 93 business establishments in ZIP 47452, employing approximately 2,814 people with a combined annual payroll of $194,677,000.

93

Businesses

2,814

Employees

$194.7M

Annual Payroll

9

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 17 18.3%
Other services (except public administration) 17 18.3%
Retail trade 14 15.1%
Health care and social assistance 9 9.7%
Manufacturing 7 7.5%
Transportation and warehousing 6 6.5%
Wholesale trade 5 5.4%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 4 4.3%
Finance and insurance 3 3.2%

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 47452 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 47452 ranks #3 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 47452 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 47452 ranks the highest of 3 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
47454 Paoli, IN 7,688 8.7 mi
47446 Mitchell, IN 9,990 8.3 mi
47467 Tunnelton, IN 72 9.7 mi

More ZIP Codes in Orange County

47454 standard
Paoli, IN
Pop: 7,688
47469 standard
West Baden Springs, IN
Pop: 1,749

Related Areas

Orange County Orleans, IN Indiana

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 47452 in? ▼
ZIP code 47452 (Orleans) is located in Orange County, Indiana. Orange County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/orange-in.
What is the population of ZIP code 47452? ▼
ZIP code 47452 in Orleans, IN has a population of 5,359 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 47452? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 47452 is $74,484, which is 2% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 47452? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 47452 is $169,500, which is 39% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 47452? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 47452 is White at 98.4%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.0% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 47452? ▼
ZIP code 47452 has 93 business establishments employing approximately 2,814 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 47452? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 47452 are: Construction (17), Other services (except public administration) (17), Retail trade (14). There are 9 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 47452? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 47452 increased by 11.8% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 132%. 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 47452? ▼
In ZIP code 47452, 59.4% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 12.7% 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 47452? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 47452 is 22.1 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 47452? ▼
In ZIP code 47452, approximately 75.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 24.2% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 47452? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 47452 is 9.2% 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.