Rosedale, IN · standard
ZIP Code 47874
Parke County, Indiana - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 3,414
- 19/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $50,168
- Median income Below-median income area
- $155,000
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 15.0%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Rosedale pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 14th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 27th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 19
- people per sq mi
- 90%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 47874 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 47874 covers 177.8 square miles in Rosedale, Parke County, Indiana (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 3,414 residents on file, a density of 19 people per square mile, in the Indiana/Indianapolis time zone.
ZIP 47874 reports a modest median household income of $50,168 (32% below the average Indiana ZIP), while per-capita income is $28,352. The poverty rate is 17.0%, with unemployment at 4.7%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $155,000 (20% below the average Indiana ZIP), and median rent is $685; owner occupancy is 89.5%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 15.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 42.4, and the average commute is 28 minutes. The page also surfaces 8 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Parke County, so 47874 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 47874
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Rosedale, IN
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 47874.
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
8 establishments
- Construction
Construction
6 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
5 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
5 establishments
- Wholesale trade
Wholesale trade
4 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 47874, Rosedale, 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
3,414
Population
177.8
Area (sq mi)
19
People / sq mi
Indiana/Indianapolis
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 47874?
42.4
Median Age
50.7%
Male
49.3%
Female
0.0%
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?
$50,168
Median Household Income
-32% vs state ZIP avg
$28,352
Per Capita Income
17.0%
Poverty Rate
4.7%
Unemployment Rate
28.2 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 47874 ranks among Indiana ZIPs
Rosedale, 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)
$50,168 9th percentile higher than 9% of 721 Indiana ZIPs
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more Indiana ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
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
1,487housing units
1,487
Total Housing Units
1,327
Occupied Units
160
Vacant Units
2.43
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$155,000
Median Home Value
-20% vs state ZIP avg
$685
Median Rent
1972
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 42 business establishments in ZIP 47874, employing approximately 594 people with a combined annual payroll of $35,097,000.
42
Businesses
594
Employees
$35.1M
Annual Payroll
6
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Other services (except public administration) | 8 | 19.1% |
| Construction | 6 | 14.3% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 5 | 11.9% |
| Accommodation and food services | 5 | 11.9% |
| Wholesale trade | 4 | 9.5% |
| Retail trade | 4 | 9.5% |
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 47874 vs 47836 →
ZIP 47874 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 47805
Terre Haute (47805)
12,852 residents
- 47804
Terre Haute (47804)
11,020 residents
- 47872
Rockville (47872)
8,890 residents
- 47874 3,414
Rosedale (47874)
3,414 residents
- 47862 1,610
Montezuma (47862)
1,610 residents
- 47881 465
Staunton (47881)
465 residents
- 47860 321
Mecca (47860)
321 residents
- 47880 67
Shepardsville (47880)
67 residents
- 47836 47
Bridgeton (47836)
47 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 47874 ranks #4 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 47874 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 47805
Terre Haute (47805)
$72,411 median income
- 47872
Rockville (47872)
$70,781 median income
- 47862
Montezuma (47862)
$65,625 median income
- 47881
Staunton (47881)
$51,146 median income
- 47874
Rosedale (47874)
$50,168 median income
- 47804
Terre Haute (47804)
$40,674 median income
- 47860
Mecca (47860)
$39,706 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 47874 ranks #5 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 47874, 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 (3,414 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 47874 in?
ZIP code 47874 (Rosedale) is located in Parke County, Indiana. Parke County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/parke-in.
What is the population of ZIP code 47874?
ZIP code 47874 in Rosedale, IN has a population of 3,414 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 47874?
The median household income in ZIP 47874 is $50,168, which is 34% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 47874?
The median home value in ZIP 47874 is $155,000, which is 44% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 47874?
The largest racial group in ZIP 47874 is White at 96.5%.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 47874?
ZIP code 47874 has 42 business establishments employing approximately 594 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 47874?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 47874 are: Other services (except public administration) (8), Construction (6), Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services (5). There are 6 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 47874?
In ZIP code 47874, 52.3% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 15.0% 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 47874?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 47874 is 28.2 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend more time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 47874?
In ZIP code 47874, approximately 89.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 10.5% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 47874?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 47874 is 17.0% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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