Rockport, IN · standard
ZIP Code 47635
Spencer County, Indiana - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 5,671
- 26/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $66,286
- Median income Near-median income area
- $166,700
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 19.9%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Rockport pairs a below-median household income with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 41st pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 33rd pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 26
- people per sq mi
- 70%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 47635 against every reporting US ZIP.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 47635 (Rockport, IN) rose +9.4% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 198.3 in 2023 to 216.9 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 47635 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Rockport, Spencer County, Indiana, home to 5,671 residents across 219.8 square miles, a density of 26 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 47635 reports a modest median household income of $66,286 (10% below the average Indiana ZIP), while per-capita income is $34,223. The poverty rate is 7.8%, with unemployment at 4.0%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $166,700 (14% below the average Indiana ZIP) and median rent is $679; 70.4% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 19.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 46, and the average commute is 23 minutes. The page also surfaces 6 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Spencer County, so 47635 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 47635
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Rockport, IN
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 47635.
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
21 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
16 establishments
- Transportation and warehousing
Transportation and warehousing
16 establishments
- Construction
Construction
14 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
14 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 47635, Rockport, 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
5,671
Population
219.8
Area (sq mi)
26
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 47635?
46.0
Median Age
47.5%
Male
52.5%
Female
1.2%
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?
$66,286
Median Household Income
-10% vs state ZIP avg
$34,223
Per Capita Income
7.8%
Poverty Rate
4.0%
Unemployment Rate
22.9 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 47635 ranks among Indiana ZIPs
Rockport, 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)
$66,286 39th percentile higher than 39% 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
2,622housing units
2,622
Total Housing Units
2,356
Occupied Units
266
Vacant Units
2.24
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$166,700
Median Home Value
-14% vs state ZIP avg
$679
Median Rent
1978
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
+9.4%
YoY Change (2024)
217
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+117%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 47635 have increased 9.4% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +117% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +4.8% | 148 |
| 2021 | +10.7% | 164 |
| 2022 | +11.9% | 184 |
| 2023 | +8.0% | 198 |
| 2024 | +9.4% | 217 |
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 155 business establishments in ZIP 47635, employing approximately 1,807 people with a combined annual payroll of $132,564,000.
155
Businesses
1,807
Employees
$132.6M
Annual Payroll
13
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Health care and social assistance | 21 | 13.6% |
| Retail trade | 16 | 10.3% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 16 | 10.3% |
| Construction | 14 | 9.0% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 14 | 9.0% |
| Finance and insurance | 13 | 8.4% |
| Wholesale trade | 12 | 7.7% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 12 | 7.7% |
| Accommodation and food services | 12 | 7.7% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 6 | 3.9% |
| Manufacturing | 5 | 3.2% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 5 | 3.2% |
| Utilities | 4 | 2.6% |
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 47635 vs 47634 →
ZIP 47635 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 42301
Owensboro (42301)
42,440 residents
- 42303
Owensboro (42303)
38,909 residents
- 47635 5,671
Rockport (47635)
5,671 residents
- 47634 2,382
Richland (47634)
2,382 residents
- 42355 1,852
Maceo (42355)
1,852 residents
- 47615 1,611
Grandview (47615)
1,611 residents
- 47611 1,257
Chrisney (47611)
1,257 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 47635 ranks #3 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 47635 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 47634
Richland (47634)
$70,781 median income
- 42301
Owensboro (42301)
$66,885 median income
- 47615
Grandview (47615)
$66,458 median income
- 47635
Rockport (47635)
$66,286 median income
- 42303
Owensboro (42303)
$64,773 median income
- 42355
Maceo (42355)
$60,125 median income
- 47611
Chrisney (47611)
$56,875 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 47635 ranks #4 of 7 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 47635, 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 (5,671 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 47635 in?
ZIP code 47635 (Rockport) is located in Spencer County, Indiana. Spencer County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/spencer-in.
What is the population of ZIP code 47635?
ZIP code 47635 in Rockport, IN has a population of 5,671 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 47635?
The median household income in ZIP 47635 is $66,286, which is 13% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 47635?
The median home value in ZIP 47635 is $166,700, which is 40% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 47635?
The largest racial group in ZIP 47635 is White at 93.2%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.3% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 47635?
ZIP code 47635 has 155 business establishments employing approximately 1,807 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 47635?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 47635 are: Health care and social assistance (21), Retail trade (16), Transportation and warehousing (16). There are 13 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 47635?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 47635 increased by 9.4% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 117%. 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 47635?
In ZIP code 47635, 55.6% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 19.9% 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 47635?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 47635 is 22.9 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 47635?
In ZIP code 47635, approximately 70.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 29.6% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 47635?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 47635 is 7.8% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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