47017 ZIP Code — Cross Plains, IN

Ripley County, Indiana

ZIP code 47017 is located in Cross Plains, Indiana, within Ripley County. It covers approximately 20.96 square miles and serves a population of 485 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 812.

About ZIP code 47017

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 2000s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $171,900. Owner-occupancy is high at 90%, well above the national average.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 35 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 13% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (21%) compared to national benchmarks.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 14% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.

Overall, ZIP code 47017 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, a strong veteran community, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

485

population

20.96

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

47017 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 47017

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 47017. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Cross Plains	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

47224 Canaan (4.6 mi) 47018 Dillsboro (6.4 mi) 47042 Versailles (7.1 mi) 47043 Vevay (11 mi) 47023 Holton (11.9 mi) 47032 Moores Hill (12.3 mi) 47250 Madison (12.3 mi) 47031 Milan (12.5 mi) 47040 Rising Sun (13.2 mi) 47001 Aurora (14.4 mi) 47020 Florence (16 mi) 47037 Osgood (17.4 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	485
Population density	23 / sq mi
State FIPS	18
County FIPS	137

Geography
Land area	20.96 sq mi
Water area	0.08 sq mi
Latitude	38.9403
Longitude	-85.1795
Timezone	Eastern (ET)
Area code	812

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 06/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	45.1%	39.0%	42.9%
$50k – $100k	34.5%	32.6%	32.7%
$100k – $200k	20.4%	24.1%	19.8%
Over $200k	0.0%	4.3%	4.5%

Demographics & statistics

485

Population

People per sq mi

53.8

Median age

Median household income

$40,762

Per capita income

$171,900

Median home value

Median monthly rent

90.0%

Home ownership

8.7%

Poverty rate

1.9%

Unemployment

217

Housing units

12.9%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

10–14

15–19

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	105	21.6%
18 and over	380	78.4%
65 and over	111	22.9%
Median age	53.8 years

Race & ethnicity

White 91.5%

Two or more races 5%

Hispanic or Latino 3.6%

Group	Count	%
White	460	91.5%
Two or more races	25	5%
Hispanic or Latino	18	3.6%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	45.1%	39.0%	42.9%
$50k – $100k	34.5%	32.6%	32.7%
$100k – $200k	20.4%	24.1%	19.8%
Over $200k	0.0%	4.3%	4.5%

$15k–$25k 4.7%

$25k–$35k 23.7%

$35k–$50k 15.6%

$50k–$75k 6.6%

$75k–$100k 16.6%

$100k–$150k 13.3%

$150k–$200k 15.2%

$200k+ 4.3%

Range	% of households
$15k–$25k	4.7%
$25k–$35k	23.7%
$35k–$50k	15.6%
$50k–$75k	6.6%
$75k–$100k	16.6%
$100k–$150k	13.3%
$150k–$200k	15.2%
$200k+	4.3%
Median income	$0

Housing

Home values

$50k–$100k 13.7%

$100k–$150k 13.7%

$150k–$200k 27.4%

$200k–$300k 40.0%

$300k–$500k 5.3%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$171,900
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	90.0%
Renter occupied	10.0%
Vacant	11.3%
Single-family detached	92.0%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	8.0%
Median rooms	5.7
Avg household size (owned)	2.35

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.0%
2000–2009	32.8%
1990–1999	10.9%
1980–1989	6.7%
1970–1979	10.9%
1960–1969	4.2%
1950–1959	3.8%
1940–1949	4.2%
1939 or earlier	26.5%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	16.8%
2 bedrooms	30.7%
3 bedrooms	32.4%
4 bedrooms	20.2%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.0%
1 vehicle	4.7%
2 vehicles	54.0%
3 or more	41.2%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Electricity	42.7%
Propane / LP gas	38.4%
Wood	19.0%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	107	50.7%
Cohabiting couple	44	20.9%
Male householder, no spouse	0	0.0%
Female householder, no spouse	60	28.4%
Households with children under 18	51	24.2%
Households with seniors (65+)	64	30.3%
Average household size	2.30

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	11.3%	27.0%
Married	71.9%	38.5%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	0.0%	8.5%
Divorced	16.9%	25.9%

Education

Less than 9th grade 3.4%

Some HS, no diploma 2.9%

HS graduate 52.9%

Some college, no degree 21.3%

Associate's degree 6.6%

Bachelor's degree 12.9%

Graduate / professional 0.0%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	93.7%
Bachelor's or higher	12.9%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	55	48.2%
High school	50	43.9%
College / grad school	9	7.9%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 34.6%

Agriculture & mining 21.4%

Other services 12.8%

Manufacturing 11.3%

Wholesale trade 4.3%

Retail trade 3.9%

Arts, food & hospitality 3.9%

Public administration 3.9%

Transportation & utilities 2.7%

Finance & real estate 1.2%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	36.6%
Service	11.3%
Sales & office	21.0%
Natural resources & construction	0.0%
Production & transportation	31.1%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	69.6%
Government	19.5%
Self-employed	10.9%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	93.5%
Carpool	0.0%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	2.8%
Work from home	3.7%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	34.7

Poverty

All people 8.7%

Under 18 years 10.5%

18 and over 8.2%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 25.6%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	30.3%
Retirement income	18.0%
Supplemental Security	0.0%
Cash public assistance	8.5%
Food stamps / SNAP	4.7%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	40.4%
High blood pressure	34.3%
High cholesterol	31.1%
Diabetes	10.7%
Heart disease	6.9%
Stroke	3.0%
Asthma	9.7%
Arthritis	27.5%
Kidney disease	2.8%
Pulmonary disease	8.1%
Cancer	7.1%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	20.9%
Binge drinking	16.6%
No physical activity	24.5%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	32.2%
Depression	23.3%
Fair or poor health	14.7%
Poor mental health	15.2%
Poor physical health	11.0%
No health insurance	12.0%
Visited doctor (checkup)	74.9%
Visited dentist	62.9%
Cholesterol screening	89.6%
Teeth loss	15.6%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	52	13.7%

Disability	%
Any disability	16.3%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	13.4%
65 and over	38.7%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	80.0%
Public insurance	46.8%
No insurance	4.9%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	485	100.0%
Spanish	0	0.0%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	485	100.0%
Born in same state	485	100.0%
Born in different state	336	69.3%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	32	6.6%
French	18	3.7%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	9	1.9%
Italian	8	1.6%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	43.5%
Internet access	69.2%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 47017

What city is ZIP code 47017 in?

ZIP code 47017 is primarily assigned to Cross Plains, Indiana.

What county is ZIP code 47017 in?

ZIP code 47017 falls within Ripley County, Indiana.

Is ZIP code 47017 mostly owner-occupied?

90% of occupied units in ZIP code 47017 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 47017?

13% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

Does ZIP code 47017 have a large veteran population?

14% of civilians in ZIP code 47017 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 47017?

The median home value in ZIP code 47017 is $171,900.

What timezone is ZIP code 47017 in?

ZIP code 47017 observes the EST timezone.