PlainZIP

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
$66,286
Median income
$166,700
Median home value
19.9%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

41th pct
household income, US ZIPs
33th 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.

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 Indiana average), while per-capita income is $34,223. The poverty rate stands at 7.8% and the unemployment rate at 4.0%. Housing costs here run $166,700 for a typical home value (14% below the state average), with rent averaging $679 a month; 70.4% of 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. A geography-based comparison follows: 6 ZIP codes within about 10 miles of 47635, plus 6 more within Spencer County, give a clearer read than the 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 47635

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Rockport, IN

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 + 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

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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

How ZIP 47635 ranks nationally

Rockport, IN household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$66,286 41st percentile higher than 41% 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 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)

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.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 47635 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 47635 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 47635 ranks #4 of 7 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
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

More ZIP Codes in Spencer County

47523 standard
Dale, IN
Pop: 3,435
47579 standard
Santa Claus, IN
Pop: 2,659
47634 standard
Richland, IN
Pop: 2,382
47615 standard
Grandview, IN
Pop: 1,611
47611 standard
Chrisney, IN
Pop: 1,257
47577 standard
Saint Meinrad, IN
Pop: 1,143

Related Areas

Spencer County Rockport, IN Indiana

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.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.