47454 ZIP Code — Paoli, IN

Orange County, Indiana

ZIP code 47454 is located in Paoli, Indiana, within Orange County. It covers approximately 129.39 square miles and serves a population of 7,649 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 812.

About ZIP code 47454

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1990s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $120,400. Owner-occupancy is high at 78%, well above the national average.

The gap between median ($48,185) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. Poverty affects 18% of residents, above the national average. 41% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with construction as the leading industry. The average commute of 27 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 12% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (25%) compared to national benchmarks.

Notable community characteristics include disability rates above the national average at 24%.

Overall, ZIP code 47454 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

7,649

population

129.39

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

47454 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 47454

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 47454. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Paoli	Acceptable
Paoli	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

47452 Orleans (5.8 mi) 47125 Hardinsburg (7.7 mi) 47140 Marengo (10.1 mi) 47469 West Baden Springs (10.7 mi) 47432 French Lick (12 mi) 47108 Campbellsburg (13.7 mi) 47145 Milltown (13.8 mi) 47118 English (14 mi) 47120 Fredericksburg (14.6 mi) 47446 Mitchell (15.8 mi) 47116 Eckerty (16.4 mi) 47115 Depauw (17.2 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	7,649
Population density	59 / sq mi
State FIPS	18
County FIPS	117

Geography
Land area	129.39 sq mi
Water area	0.50 sq mi
Latitude	38.5230
Longitude	-86.4394
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	52.3%	46.9%	42.9%
$50k – $100k	32.7%	35.7%	32.7%
$100k – $200k	11.1%	14.8%	19.8%
Over $200k	3.9%	2.6%	4.5%

Demographics & statistics

7,649

Population

People per sq mi

40.1

Median age

$48,185

Median household income

$31,959

Per capita income

$120,400

Median home value

$770

Median monthly rent

77.9%

Home ownership

18.0%

Poverty rate

3.4%

Unemployment

2,851

Housing units

12.1%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

162

Under 5

155

308

5–9

296

241

10–14

231

321

15–19

308

265

20–24

254

406

25–34

390

424

35–44

408

402

45–54

387

232

55–59

224

326

60–64

313

471

65–74

452

211

75–84

203

132

85+

127

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	1,791	23.4%
18 and over	5,858	76.6%
65 and over	1,596	20.9%
Median age	40.1 years

Race & ethnicity

White 89.6%

Two or more races 6.2%

Hispanic or Latino 4.1%

Black or African American 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	7,142	89.6%
Two or more races	496	6.2%
Hispanic or Latino	324	4.1%
Black or African American	11	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	52.3%	46.9%	42.9%
$50k – $100k	32.7%	35.7%	32.7%
$100k – $200k	11.1%	14.8%	19.8%
Over $200k	3.9%	2.6%	4.5%

Under $10k 6.5%

$10k–$15k 8.1%

$15k–$25k 8.2%

$25k–$35k 10.1%

$35k–$50k 18.0%

$50k–$75k 10.6%

$75k–$100k 16.2%

$100k–$150k 15.0%

$150k–$200k 3.3%

$200k+ 4.0%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	6.5%
$10k–$15k	8.1%
$15k–$25k	8.2%
$25k–$35k	10.1%
$35k–$50k	18.0%
$50k–$75k	10.6%
$75k–$100k	16.2%
$100k–$150k	15.0%
$150k–$200k	3.3%
$200k+	4.0%
Median income	$48,185

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 14.7%

$50k–$100k 27.3%

$100k–$150k 18.9%

$150k–$200k 15.6%

$200k–$300k 14.0%

$300k–$500k 4.9%

$500k–$1M 4.3%

$1M+ 0.4%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$120,400
Median rent / month	$770
Owner occupied	77.9%
Renter occupied	22.1%
Vacant	12.9%
Single-family detached	70.2%
Large apartment buildings	0.9%
Mobile homes	22.0%
Median rooms	5.5
Avg household size (owned)	2.30

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	4.5%
2000–2009	14.9%
1990–1999	17.9%
1980–1989	14.0%
1970–1979	13.0%
1960–1969	13.2%
1950–1959	4.8%
1940–1949	3.0%
1939 or earlier	14.7%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.3%
1 bedroom	7.6%
2 bedrooms	26.5%
3 bedrooms	49.4%
4 bedrooms	14.7%
5+ bedrooms	1.5%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	5.7%
1 vehicle	31.7%
2 vehicles	34.5%
3 or more	28.1%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	43.1%
Electricity	29.2%
Propane / LP gas	17.4%
Fuel oil	0.6%
Wood	9.7%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	1,402	45.6%
Cohabiting couple	214	7.0%
Male householder, no spouse	526	17.1%
Female householder, no spouse	933	30.3%
Households with children under 18	953	31.0%
Households with seniors (65+)	1,104	35.9%
Average household size	2.42

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	29.1%	26.3%
Married	48.8%	45.9%
Separated	0.4%	2.5%
Widowed	2.7%	11.3%
Divorced	19.0%	14.1%

Education

Less than 9th grade 6.5%

Some HS, no diploma 9.6%

HS graduate 48.8%

Some college, no degree 15.4%

Associate's degree 7.7%

Bachelor's degree 5.8%

Graduate / professional 6.3%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	83.9%
Bachelor's or higher	12.1%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	110	5.4%
Kindergarten	136	6.6%
Elementary school	859	41.9%
High school	487	23.8%
College / grad school	456	22.3%

Employment

Industry of employment

Construction 18.9%

Education & healthcare 18.5%

Manufacturing 18.0%

Arts, food & hospitality 13.7%

Retail trade 9.7%

Transportation & utilities 5.9%

Public administration 5.0%

Professional & management 2.5%

Other services 2.5%

Wholesale trade 2.2%

Finance & real estate 2.1%

Agriculture & mining 0.6%

Information 0.5%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	30.0%
Service	17.0%
Sales & office	18.4%
Natural resources & construction	11.8%
Production & transportation	22.7%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	80.1%
Government	12.3%
Self-employed	7.6%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	87.3%
Carpool	7.9%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.5%
Work from home	2.7%
Other means	1.7%
Avg commute (minutes)	26.5

Poverty

All people 18.0%

Under 18 years 22.2%

18 and over 16.7%

Married-couple families 4.9%

Female-led households 49.7%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	40.8%
Retirement income	27.8%
Supplemental Security	10.9%
Cash public assistance	0.4%
Food stamps / SNAP	16.7%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	37.6%
High blood pressure	38.2%
High cholesterol	36.3%
Diabetes	12.9%
Heart disease	8.2%
Stroke	3.9%
Asthma	10.5%
Arthritis	30.1%
Kidney disease	3.4%
Pulmonary disease	10.6%
Cancer	7.2%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	24.9%
Binge drinking	15.1%
No physical activity	30.9%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	34.6%
Depression	24.6%
Fair or poor health	19.7%
Poor mental health	16.8%
Poor physical health	13.6%
No health insurance	14.9%
Visited doctor (checkup)	73.7%
Visited dentist	56.2%
Cholesterol screening	87.7%
Teeth loss	21.4%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	415	7.1%

Disability	%
Any disability	23.5%
Under 18	13.9%
18–64 years	20.5%
65 and over	43.1%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	57.7%
Public insurance	51.3%
No insurance	7.8%
Uninsured under 19	11.4%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	7,332	95.9%
Spanish	10	0.1%
Other Indo-European	10	0.1%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	7,613	99.5%
Born in same state	7,581	99.1%
Born in different state	5,745	75.1%
Foreign born	32	0.4%
Naturalized citizen	36	0.5%
Not a US citizen	17	47.2%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	1,079	14.1%
French	948	12.4%
Italian	792	10.4%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	57	0.7%
Polish	12	0.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	40.2%
Internet access	89.2%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 47454

What city is ZIP code 47454 in?

ZIP code 47454 is primarily assigned to Paoli, Indiana.

What county is ZIP code 47454 in?

ZIP code 47454 falls within Orange County, Indiana.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 47454?

12% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 47454?

18% of residents in ZIP code 47454 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Does ZIP code 47454 have a large retiree population?

41% of households in ZIP code 47454 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 47454?

The median home value in ZIP code 47454 is $120,400.

What timezone is ZIP code 47454 in?

ZIP code 47454 observes the EST timezone.