47011 ZIP Code — Bennington, IN

Switzerland County, Indiana

ZIP code 47011 is located in Bennington, Indiana, within Switzerland County. It covers approximately 33.21 square miles and serves a population of 1,096 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 812.

About ZIP code 47011

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 $189,700.

Median household income is $71,172. 60% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is sales and office, with arts, entertainment, and food service as the leading industry. An above-average commute of 45 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area.

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 (27%) compared to national benchmarks.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 21% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.

Overall, ZIP code 47011 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, a strong veteran community, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

1,096

population

33.21

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

47011 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 47011

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 47011. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Bennington	Acceptable

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,096
Population density	33 / sq mi
State FIPS	18
County FIPS	155

Geography
Land area	33.21 sq mi
Water area	0.04 sq mi
Latitude	38.8653
Longitude	-85.0713
Timezone	Eastern (ET)
Area code	812

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	53.7%	49.7%	42.9%
$50k – $100k	21.3%	34.2%	32.7%
$100k – $200k	23.6%	13.1%	19.8%
Over $200k	1.4%	3.1%	4.5%

Demographics & statistics

1,096

Population

People per sq mi

43.8

Median age

$71,172

Median household income

$34,446

Per capita income

$189,700

Median home value

Median monthly rent

100.0%

Home ownership

0.7%

Poverty rate

0.3%

Unemployment

465

Housing units

12.2%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

100

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	184	16.8%
18 and over	912	83.2%
65 and over	286	26.1%
Median age	43.8 years

Race & ethnicity

White 90.9%

Two or more races 9.1%

Group	Count	%
White	996	90.9%
Two or more races	100	9.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	53.7%	49.7%	42.9%
$50k – $100k	21.3%	34.2%	32.7%
$100k – $200k	23.6%	13.1%	19.8%
Over $200k	1.4%	3.1%	4.5%

Under $10k 0.5%

$10k–$15k 1.5%

$15k–$25k 4.4%

$25k–$35k 26.6%

$35k–$50k 8.5%

$50k–$75k 10.7%

$75k–$100k 9.7%

$100k–$150k 15.0%

$150k–$200k 17.7%

$200k+ 5.6%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	0.5%
$10k–$15k	1.5%
$15k–$25k	4.4%
$25k–$35k	26.6%
$35k–$50k	8.5%
$50k–$75k	10.7%
$75k–$100k	9.7%
$100k–$150k	15.0%
$150k–$200k	17.7%
$200k+	5.6%
Median income	$71,172

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 2.4%

$50k–$100k 13.8%

$100k–$150k 7.7%

$150k–$200k 38.7%

$200k–$300k 6.8%

$300k–$500k 30.5%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$189,700
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	100.0%
Renter occupied	0.0%
Vacant	11.2%
Single-family detached	92.0%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	8.0%
Median rooms	6.1
Avg household size (owned)	2.65

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	15.7%
2000–2009	8.8%
1990–1999	36.1%
1980–1989	3.4%
1970–1979	16.3%
1960–1969	0.0%
1950–1959	7.1%
1940–1949	0.0%
1939 or earlier	12.5%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	2.8%
2 bedrooms	8.0%
3 bedrooms	66.5%
4 bedrooms	19.4%
5+ bedrooms	3.4%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	4.4%
1 vehicle	1.2%
2 vehicles	57.4%
3 or more	37.0%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	4.6%
Electricity	34.6%
Propane / LP gas	53.8%
Wood	7.0%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	194	47.0%
Cohabiting couple	10	2.4%
Male householder, no spouse	198	47.9%
Female householder, no spouse	11	2.7%
Households with children under 18	86	20.8%
Households with seniors (65+)	206	49.9%
Average household size	2.65

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	23.1%	38.9%
Married	38.3%	49.3%
Separated	8.7%	0.0%
Widowed	27.7%	8.8%
Divorced	2.1%	3.1%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.8%

Some HS, no diploma 3.3%

HS graduate 60.3%

Some college, no degree 11.0%

Associate's degree 11.5%

Bachelor's degree 7.1%

Graduate / professional 5.1%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	94.9%
Bachelor's or higher	12.2%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	147	42.4%
High school	92	26.5%
College / grad school	108	31.1%

Employment

Industry of employment

Arts, food & hospitality 24.3%

Manufacturing 18.4%

Retail trade 14.1%

Transportation & utilities 7.7%

Professional & management 6.5%

Education & healthcare 6.0%

Agriculture & mining 5.4%

Finance & real estate 4.5%

Public administration 4.5%

Construction 3.2%

Wholesale trade 2.8%

Other services 2.5%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	16.4%
Service	16.6%
Sales & office	33.2%
Natural resources & construction	9.7%
Production & transportation	24.1%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	86.1%
Government	8.5%
Self-employed	5.4%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	83.4%
Carpool	3.5%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	3.9%
Work from home	9.2%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	44.6

Poverty

All people 0.7%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 0.9%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	59.8%
Retirement income	46.2%
Supplemental Security	4.6%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	1.2%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	40.6%
High blood pressure	37.4%
High cholesterol	35.0%
Diabetes	12.4%
Heart disease	7.9%
Stroke	3.7%
Asthma	10.6%
Arthritis	28.6%
Kidney disease	3.2%
Pulmonary disease	10.4%
Cancer	6.6%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	26.8%
Binge drinking	16.7%
No physical activity	30.3%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	35.3%
Depression	25.1%
Fair or poor health	19.5%
Poor mental health	17.4%
Poor physical health	13.3%
No health insurance	15.3%
Visited doctor (checkup)	74.5%
Visited dentist	56.3%
Cholesterol screening	86.7%
Teeth loss	21.0%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	192	21.1%

Disability	%
Any disability	18.1%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	17.3%
65 and over	31.5%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	80.6%
Public insurance	34.6%
No insurance	9.1%
Uninsured under 19	23.6%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,096	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)	1,092	99.6%
Born in same state	1,081	98.6%
Born in different state	805	73.4%
Foreign born	11	1.0%
Naturalized citizen	4	0.4%
Not a US citizen	4	100.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	219	20%
Italian	133	12.1%

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	39	3.6%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	37.7%
Internet access	68.3%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 47011

What city is ZIP code 47011 in?

ZIP code 47011 is primarily assigned to Bennington, Indiana.

What county is ZIP code 47011 in?

ZIP code 47011 falls within Switzerland County, Indiana.

Does ZIP code 47011 have a large retiree population?

60% of households in ZIP code 47011 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Does ZIP code 47011 have an older population?

26% of residents in ZIP code 47011 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 47011?

12% 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 47011 have a large veteran population?

21% of civilians in ZIP code 47011 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What timezone is ZIP code 47011 in?

ZIP code 47011 observes the EST timezone.