ZIP Code 47974

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Perrysville · Vermillion County · Indiana

Population
1,186

11/sq mi

Median income
$89,962

▲ 18% vs US

higher than 73% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$123,100

▼ 56% vs US

higher than 18% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
17.1%

Median age 42.4

Land area
105.9 sq mi

Indiana/Indianapolis

ZIP code 47974 in Perrysville, Indiana has a population of 1,186. The median household income is $89,962, which is 18% above the national average. Median home value is $123,100, 56% below the US average. 17.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 47974 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 105.9 square miles in Perrysville, Vermillion County, Indiana. The area is home to 1,186 residents, producing a population density of 11 people per square mile, and falls within the Indiana/Indianapolis time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 47974 against Indiana and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 47974 sits at $89,962 (22% above the Indiana average), while per-capita income is $32,804. The poverty rate stands at 10.2% and the unemployment rate at 4.9%. On housing, the median home value is $123,100 (36% below the state average) with median rent at $842 per month, and 73.1% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 47974 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 17.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 42.4, and the average commute is 31 minutes. We also surface 4 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Vermillion County, so you can benchmark 47974 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 →

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 47974, Perrysville, 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

1,186

Population

105.9

Area (sq mi)

11

People / sq mi

Indiana/Indianapolis

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 47974?

42.4

Median Age

54.3%

Male

45.7%

Female

2.7%

Foreign-Born

White 89.5%
African American 0.0%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.1%
Two or More Ethnicities 7.6%
Hispanic or Latino 9.7%

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?

$89,962

Median Household Income

+22% vs state

$32,804

Per Capita Income

10.2%

Poverty Rate

4.9%

Unemployment Rate

30.6 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 62.8%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 17.1%

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

What does housing look like?

585

Total Housing Units

565

Occupied Units

20

Vacant Units

2.54

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 73.1%
Renter 26.9%

$123,100

Median Home Value

-36% vs state

$842

Median Rent

1961

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 8 business establishments in ZIP 47974, employing approximately 39 people with a combined annual payroll of $2,579,000.

8

Businesses

39

Employees

$2.6M

Annual Payroll

0

Industry Sectors

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 47974 vs 47928 →

ZIP Code City Population Distance
47928 Cayuga, IN 2,047 7.7 mi
47932 Covington, IN 5,357 6.9 mi
61846 Georgetown, IL 5,101 8.6 mi
61870 Ridge Farm, IL 1,327 12.6 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 47974 in?
ZIP code 47974 (Perrysville) is located in Vermillion County, Indiana. Vermillion County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/vermillion-in.
What is the population of ZIP code 47974?
ZIP code 47974 in Perrysville, IN has a population of 1,186 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 47974?
The median household income in ZIP 47974 is $89,962, which is 18% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 47974?
The median home value in ZIP 47974 is $123,100, which is 56% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 47974?
The largest racial group in ZIP 47974 is White at 89.5%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 9.7% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 47974?
ZIP code 47974 has 8 business establishments employing approximately 39 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 47974?
In ZIP code 47974, 62.8% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 17.1% 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 47974?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 47974 is 30.6 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 47974?
In ZIP code 47974, approximately 73.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 26.9% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 47974?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 47974 is 10.2% 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 Perrysville, 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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