ZIP Code 47635
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Rockport · Spencer County · Indiana
- Population
- 5,671
- Median income
- $66,286
- Median home value
- $166,700
- Bachelor's or higher
- 19.9%
- Land area
- 219.8 sq mi
26/sq mi
▼ 13% vs US
higher than 41% of US ZIPs
▼ 40% vs US
higher than 33% of US ZIPs
Median age 46
Chicago
ZIP code 47635 in Rockport, Indiana has a population of 5,671. The median household income is $66,286, which is 13% below the national average. Median home value is $166,700, 40% below the US average. 19.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 47635 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 219.8 square miles in Rockport, Spencer County, Indiana. The area is home to 5,671 residents, producing a population density of 26 people per square mile, and falls within the Chicago time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 47635 against Indiana and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 47635 sits at $66,286 (10% below the Indiana average), while per-capita income is $34,223. The poverty rate stands at 7.8% and the unemployment rate at 4.0%. On housing, the median home value is $166,700 (14% below the state average) with median rent at $679 per month, and 70.4% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 47635 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 19.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 46, and the average commute is 23 minutes. We also surface 6 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Spencer County, so you can benchmark 47635 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →
Top industries in ZIP 47635
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, 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; HUD FMR + 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
$34,223
Per Capita Income
7.8%
Poverty Rate
4.0%
Unemployment Rate
22.9 min
Mean Commute Time
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?
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
$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.
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023). Business data: Source: Census ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023. Home value trends: Source: FHFA House Price Index (HPI), Five-Digit ZIP Codes.
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