PlainZIP

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
$50,168
Median income
$155,000
Median home value
15.0%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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 Indiana average), while per-capita income is $28,352. Poverty here runs at 17.0%, with unemployment measured at 4.7%. On housing, the median home value is $155,000 (20% below the state average) with median rent at $685 per month, and 89.5% of occupied units are owner-occupied.

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. Beyond these figures, 8 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing Parke County, letting you compare 47874 to its immediate surroundings rather than a national baseline 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 47874

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Rosedale, IN

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 47874.

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 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

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Who lives in ZIP 47874?

42.4

Median Age

50.7%

Male

49.3%

Female

0.0%

Foreign-Born

White 96.5%
African American 0.0%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 3.3%
Hispanic or Latino 0.0%

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

$28,352

Per Capita Income

17.0%

Poverty Rate

4.7%

Unemployment Rate

28.2 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 47874 ranks nationally

Rosedale, IN household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$50,168 14th percentile higher than 14% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Above this entry. $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 52.3%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 15.0%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

1,487

Total Housing Units

1,327

Occupied Units

160

Vacant Units

2.43

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 89.5%
Renter 10.5%

$155,000

Median Home Value

-20% vs state

$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.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 47874 ranks #4 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 47874 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 47874 ranks #5 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
47836 Bridgeton, IN 47 5.2 mi
47805 Terre Haute, IN 12,852 6.2 mi
47860 Mecca, IN 321 7.1 mi
47880 Shepardsville, IN 67 7.9 mi
47862 Montezuma, IN 1,610 10.5 mi
47881 Staunton, IN 465 10.7 mi
47872 Rockville, IN 8,890 10.5 mi
47804 Terre Haute, IN 11,020 10.9 mi

More ZIP Codes in Parke County

47872 standard
Rockville, IN
Pop: 8,890
47862 standard
Montezuma, IN
Pop: 1,610
47859 standard
Marshall, IN
Pop: 1,066
47832 standard
Bloomingdale, IN
Pop: 1,040
47860 standard
Mecca, IN
Pop: 321
47836 standard
Bridgeton, IN
Pop: 47

Related Areas

Parke County Rosedale, IN Indiana

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.

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