ZIP Code 47635

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Rockport · Spencer County · Indiana

Population
5,671

26/sq mi

Median income
$66,286

▼ 13% vs US

higher than 41% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$166,700

▼ 40% vs US

higher than 33% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
19.9%

Median age 46

Land area
219.8 sq mi

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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.

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 + 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

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 47635?

46.0

Median Age

47.5%

Male

52.5%

Female

1.2%

Foreign-Born

White 93.2%
African American 1.4%
Asian 0.5%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 3.4%
Hispanic or Latino 2.3%

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?

High School Graduate or Higher 55.6%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 19.9%

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

Owner 70.4%
Renter 29.6%

$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)

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

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ZIP Code City Population Distance
47634 Richland, IN 2,382 5.5 mi
42355 Maceo, KY 1,852 6.9 mi
42303 Owensboro, KY 38,909 9.2 mi
47611 Chrisney, IN 1,257 10.2 mi
47615 Grandview, IN 1,611 9.9 mi
42301 Owensboro, KY 42,440 12.7 mi

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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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Official Data Resources for Rockport, IN

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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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