47106 ZIP Code — Borden, IN

Clark County, Indiana

ZIP code 47106 is located in Borden, Indiana, within Clark County. It covers approximately 67.48 square miles and serves a population of 4,521 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 812.

About ZIP code 47106

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 $209,000. Owner-occupancy is high at 81%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $79,712. The poverty rate of 6% is below the national average.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with manufacturing as the leading industry. The average commute of 30 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 18% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Overall, ZIP code 47106 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce and high homeownership.

4,521

population

67.48

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

47106 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 47106

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 47106. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Borden	Acceptable
Borden	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

47119 Floyds Knobs (6 mi) 47165 Pekin (6.3 mi) 47143 Memphis (7.3 mi) 47124 Greenville (8 mi) 47172 Sellersburg (8 mi) 47126 Henryville (9.3 mi) 47122 Georgetown (11.1 mi) 47164 Palmyra (11.5 mi) 47129 Clarksville (11.7 mi) 47150 New Albany (12 mi) 40212 Louisville (13.5 mi) 47133 Jeffersonville (13.6 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	4,521
Population density	67 / sq mi
State FIPS	18
County FIPS	019

Geography
Land area	67.48 sq mi
Water area	0.55 sq mi
Latitude	38.4487
Longitude	-85.9007
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	36.1%	42.4%	42.9%
$50k – $100k	33.8%	34.6%	32.7%
$100k – $200k	23.8%	19.9%	19.8%
Over $200k	6.3%	3.1%	4.5%

Demographics & statistics

4,521

Population

People per sq mi

38.4

Median age

$79,712

Median household income

$37,449

Per capita income

$209,000

Median home value

$876

Median monthly rent

81.4%

Home ownership

5.9%

Poverty rate

3.4%

Unemployment

1,556

Housing units

17.9%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

216

Under 5

171

200

5–9

158

120

10–14

134

15–19

105

119

20–24

364

25–34

287

309

35–44

244

345

45–54

272

123

55–59

173

60–64

137

235

65–74

186

115

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	1,020	22.6%
18 and over	3,501	77.4%
65 and over	759	16.8%
Median age	38.4 years

Race & ethnicity

White 96%

Hispanic or Latino 1.6%

Other race 1.6%

Two or more races 0.7%

Black or African American 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	4,413	96%
Hispanic or Latino	75	1.6%
Other race	75	1.6%
Two or more races	30	0.7%
Black or African American	3	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	36.1%	42.4%	42.9%
$50k – $100k	33.8%	34.6%	32.7%
$100k – $200k	23.8%	19.9%	19.8%
Over $200k	6.3%	3.1%	4.5%

Under $10k 5.0%

$10k–$15k 2.8%

$15k–$25k 5.5%

$25k–$35k 7.6%

$35k–$50k 8.5%

$50k–$75k 18.7%

$75k–$100k 13.3%

$100k–$150k 17.2%

$150k–$200k 12.2%

$200k+ 9.0%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	5.0%
$10k–$15k	2.8%
$15k–$25k	5.5%
$25k–$35k	7.6%
$35k–$50k	8.5%
$50k–$75k	18.7%
$75k–$100k	13.3%
$100k–$150k	17.2%
$150k–$200k	12.2%
$200k+	9.0%
Median income	$79,712

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 1.1%

$50k–$100k 8.1%

$100k–$150k 15.1%

$150k–$200k 20.9%

$200k–$300k 33.5%

$300k–$500k 12.8%

$500k–$1M 7.5%

$1M+ 1.1%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$209,000
Median rent / month	$876
Owner occupied	81.4%
Renter occupied	18.6%
Vacant	12.5%
Single-family detached	85.4%
Large apartment buildings	0.4%
Mobile homes	9.5%
Median rooms	6.0
Avg household size (owned)	2.87

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	13.2%
2000–2009	21.2%
1990–1999	17.3%
1980–1989	11.7%
1970–1979	10.7%
1960–1969	5.2%
1950–1959	4.6%
1940–1949	5.0%
1939 or earlier	11.1%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	4.8%
1 bedroom	1.9%
2 bedrooms	14.9%
3 bedrooms	56.6%
4 bedrooms	16.7%
5+ bedrooms	5.1%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	6.0%
1 vehicle	17.5%
2 vehicles	45.2%
3 or more	31.4%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	0.7%
Electricity	65.7%
Propane / LP gas	22.6%
Fuel oil	2.1%
Wood	8.9%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	927	57.0%
Cohabiting couple	126	7.7%
Male householder, no spouse	329	20.2%
Female householder, no spouse	244	15.0%
Households with children under 18	397	24.4%
Households with seniors (65+)	486	29.9%
Average household size	2.78

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	37.7%	23.1%
Married	53.3%	60.2%
Separated	0.4%	0.2%
Widowed	3.2%	7.7%
Divorced	5.4%	8.9%

Education

Less than 9th grade 4.4%

Some HS, no diploma 2.3%

HS graduate 39.5%

Some college, no degree 21.6%

Associate's degree 14.3%

Bachelor's degree 12.2%

Graduate / professional 5.7%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	93.3%
Bachelor's or higher	17.9%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	130	13.2%
Kindergarten	73	7.4%
Elementary school	431	43.7%
High school	147	14.9%
College / grad school	206	20.9%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 21.5%

Education & healthcare 18.2%

Retail trade 13.3%

Professional & management 9.8%

Construction 9.0%

Arts, food & hospitality 4.9%

Public administration 4.7%

Transportation & utilities 4.3%

Other services 4.2%

Finance & real estate 4.0%

Wholesale trade 3.3%

Agriculture & mining 2.8%

Information 0.1%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	29.8%
Service	9.7%
Sales & office	22.4%
Natural resources & construction	15.5%
Production & transportation	22.6%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	84.6%
Government	9.4%
Self-employed	5.4%
Unpaid family workers	0.6%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	85.0%
Carpool	6.0%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	3.5%
Work from home	5.4%
Other means	0.2%
Avg commute (minutes)	30.0

Poverty

All people 5.9%

Under 18 years 2.0%

18 and over 7.1%

Married-couple families 2.7%

Female-led households 3.2%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	26.5%
Retirement income	21.4%
Supplemental Security	2.3%
Cash public assistance	0.4%
Food stamps / SNAP	2.8%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	36.5%
High blood pressure	32.8%
High cholesterol	33.3%
Diabetes	9.8%
Heart disease	6.0%
Stroke	2.6%
Asthma	9.6%
Arthritis	25.5%
Kidney disease	2.5%
Pulmonary disease	6.9%
Cancer	6.7%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	18.4%
Binge drinking	17.1%
No physical activity	23.3%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	35.5%
Depression	23.1%
Fair or poor health	13.0%
Poor mental health	14.5%
Poor physical health	9.7%
No health insurance	10.6%
Visited doctor (checkup)	74.6%
Visited dentist	65.1%
Cholesterol screening	90.4%
Teeth loss	11.5%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	382	10.9%

Disability	%
Any disability	16.3%
Under 18	0.7%
18–64 years	12.2%
65 and over	51.8%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	80.0%
Public insurance	27.6%
No insurance	5.6%
Uninsured under 19	1.2%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	4,134	91.4%
Spanish	9	0.2%
Other Indo-European	6	0.1%
Asian & Pacific Islander	3	0.1%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	4,503	99.6%
Born in same state	4,490	99.3%
Born in different state	2,657	58.8%
Foreign born	13	0.3%
Naturalized citizen	18	0.4%
Not a US citizen	6	33.3%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	501	11.1%
French	487	10.8%
Arab	361	8%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	19	0.4%
German	3	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	36.0%
Internet access	92.9%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 47106

What city is ZIP code 47106 in?

ZIP code 47106 is primarily assigned to Borden, Indiana.

What county is ZIP code 47106 in?

ZIP code 47106 falls within Clark County, Indiana.

Is ZIP code 47106 mostly owner-occupied?

81% of occupied units in ZIP code 47106 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 47106 have a large veteran population?

11% of civilians in ZIP code 47106 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What is the population of ZIP code 47106?

ZIP code 47106 has an estimated population of 4,521 residents, with a density of 67 people per square mile.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 47106?

The median home value in ZIP code 47106 is $209,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 47106 in?

ZIP code 47106 observes the EST timezone.