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Parke County
Rosedale, IN
47874
47874 ZIP Code — Rosedale, IN
Parke County, Indiana
ZIP code 47874 is located in
Rosedale ,
Indiana ,
within Parke County .
It covers approximately 67.34 square miles and serves a population of
2,679 residents.
This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone,
served by area code 765 .
About ZIP code 47874
The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $114,700. Owner-occupancy is high at 89%, well above the national average.
Median household income is $70,000. 43% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 30 minutes is near the national average.
College attainment at 15% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.
Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (23%) compared to national benchmarks.
Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 13% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.
Overall, ZIP code 47874 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, a strong veteran community, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.
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Demographics
updated 06/2026
Population
Total population
2,679
Population density
40 / sq mi
State FIPS
18
County FIPS
121
Geography
Land area
67.34 sq mi
Water area
0.47 sq mi
Latitude
39.6302
Longitude
-87.2729
Timezone
Eastern (ET)
Area code
765
Economics
updated 06/2026
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
42.1%
44.2%
42.9%
$50k – $100k
41.5%
37.0%
32.7%
$100k – $200k
12.2%
16.3%
19.8%
Over $200k
4.2%
2.5%
4.5%
Demographics & statistics
$70,000
Median household income
$114,700
Median home value
15.0%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Age summary
Group Count % Under 18 549 20.5% 18 and over 2,130 79.5% 65 and over 663 24.7% Median age 48.0 years
Race & ethnicity
Black or African American
0.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.1%
Group Count % White 2,657 99.2% Two or more races 14 0.5% Black or African American 5 0.2% American Indian / Alaska Native 3 0.1%
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
42.1%
44.2%
42.9%
$50k – $100k
41.5%
37.0%
32.7%
$100k – $200k
12.2%
16.3%
19.8%
Over $200k
4.2%
2.5%
4.5%
Range % of households Under $10k 2.4% $10k–$15k 1.8% $15k–$25k 17.2% $25k–$35k 7.4% $35k–$50k 10.0% $50k–$75k 14.4% $75k–$100k 16.3% $100k–$150k 21.6% $150k–$200k 4.6% $200k+ 4.3% Median income $70,000
Housing
Housing overview
Metric Value Median home value $114,700 Median rent / month $639 Owner occupied 88.9% Renter occupied 11.1% Vacant 14.9% Single-family detached 82.0% Large apartment buildings 0.4% Mobile homes 15.0% Median rooms 6.0 Avg household size (owned) 2.39
Year built
Era % 2020 or later 1.1% 2010–2019 4.1% 2000–2009 9.3% 1990–1999 8.1% 1980–1989 4.7% 1970–1979 24.6% 1960–1969 13.6% 1950–1959 9.8% 1940–1949 5.8% 1939 or earlier 18.9%
Bedrooms
Size % of units No bedroom (studio) 0.0% 1 bedroom 7.4% 2 bedrooms 20.9% 3 bedrooms 59.2% 4 bedrooms 9.5% 5+ bedrooms 2.9%
Vehicles per household
Vehicles % of households No vehicle 0.6% 1 vehicle 26.4% 2 vehicles 40.3% 3 or more 32.7%
Heating fuel
Fuel type % Utility gas 34.2% Electricity 34.3% Propane / LP gas 22.0% Fuel oil 0.2% Wood 7.8%
Households & families
Household type Count % Married-couple family 668 58.5% Cohabiting couple 32 2.8% Male householder, no spouse 257 22.5% Female householder, no spouse 185 16.2% Households with children under 18 254 22.2% Households with seniors (65+) 469 41.1% Average household size 2.35
Marital status
Status Male Female Never married 17.1% 19.8% Married 57.1% 58.1% Separated 3.5% 0.0% Widowed 7.2% 8.5% Divorced 15.1% 13.5%
Education
Some college, no degree
28.1%
Graduate / professional
3.6%
Metric % HS diploma or higher 96.2% Bachelor's or higher 15.0%
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
Type Count % Nursery / preschool 21 4.5% Kindergarten 14 3.0% Elementary school 184 39.3% High school 172 36.8% College / grad school 77 16.5%
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
23.8%
Professional & management
7.5%
Transportation & utilities
6.3%
Arts, food & hospitality
6.1%
Public administration
4.7%
Finance & real estate
1.2%
Agriculture & mining
0.2%
Occupation
Category % Management, business & arts 27.2% Service 16.1% Sales & office 23.9% Natural resources & construction 13.2% Production & transportation 19.7%
Employment type
Type % Private sector 87.3% Government 10.3% Self-employed 2.4% Unpaid family workers 0.0%
Commute
Method % Drive alone 88.3% Carpool 0.7% Public transit 0.0% Walk 0.3% Work from home 9.1% Other means 1.6% Avg commute (minutes) 30.0
Poverty
Married-couple families
6.4%
Female-led households
40.0%
Income support
Source % of households Social Security 43.3% Retirement income 40.0% Supplemental Security 2.5% Cash public assistance 0.4% Food stamps / SNAP 4.3%
Health indicators
Condition % Obesity 38.1% High blood pressure 36.4% High cholesterol 36.0% Diabetes 11.8% Heart disease 7.5% Stroke 3.4% Asthma 10.2% Arthritis 28.3% Kidney disease 3.1% Pulmonary disease 9.2% Cancer 7.1%
Behavior / access % Smoking 22.8% Binge drinking 16.1% No physical activity 26.9% Less than 7 hrs sleep 34.3% Depression 23.9% Fair or poor health 16.9% Poor mental health 15.9% Poor physical health 12.0% No health insurance 12.6% Visited doctor (checkup) 75.5% Visited dentist 60.4% Cholesterol screening 89.1% Teeth loss 17.0%
Veterans & disability
Veterans Count % Civilian veterans 278 13.1%
Disability % Any disability 16.9% Under 18 7.3% 18–64 years 11.5% 65 and over 37.1%
Health insurance coverage
Type % Private insurance 78.1% Public insurance 35.0% No insurance 4.4% Uninsured under 19 0.7%
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
Language Count % English only 2,571 96.0% 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) 2,642 98.6% Born in same state 2,615 97.6% Born in different state 2,139 79.8% Foreign born 27 1.0% Naturalized citizen 37 1.4% Not a US citizen 33 89.2%
Ancestry
Ancestry Count % Italian 392 14.6% French 260 9.7% Arab 185 6.9%
Ancestry Count % English 22 0.8% Polish 3 0.1%
Technology access
Metric % of households Computer access 42.6% Internet access 91.6%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 47874
What city is ZIP code 47874 in?
ZIP code 47874 is primarily assigned to Rosedale, Indiana.
What county is ZIP code 47874 in?
ZIP code 47874 falls within Vigo County, Indiana.
Is ZIP code 47874 mostly owner-occupied?
89% of occupied units in ZIP code 47874 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.
Does ZIP code 47874 have a large retiree population?
43% of households in ZIP code 47874 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.
Does ZIP code 47874 have a large veteran population?
13% of civilians in ZIP code 47874 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 47874?
The median home value in ZIP code 47874 is $114,700.
What timezone is ZIP code 47874 in?
ZIP code 47874 observes the EST timezone.
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