47932 ZIP Code — Covington, IN
Fountain County, Indiana
ZIP code 47932 is located in Covington, Indiana, within Fountain County. It covers approximately 106.29 square miles and serves a population of 5,342 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 765.
About ZIP code 47932
The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the pre-1940, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $153,200. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 71%.
Median household income is $63,558. 33% 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 19 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 22% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (21%) compared to national benchmarks.
5,342
population
106.29
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Eastern (ET)
timezone
47932 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 47932
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 47932. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Covington | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
47974 Perrysville (6.4 mi)
47987 Veedersburg (9.5 mi)
61814 Bismarck (12.2 mi)
47991 West Lebanon (12.3 mi)
61833 Tilton (12.5 mi)
61832 Danville (12.5 mi)
47952 Kingman (12.6 mi)
61883 Westville (12.7 mi)
47993 Williamsport (12.9 mi)
47928 Cayuga (13.2 mi)
61834 Danville (14.2 mi)
61846 Georgetown (14.3 mi)
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 5,342 |
| Population density | 50 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 18 |
| County FIPS | 045 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 106.29 sq mi |
| Water area | 1.17 sq mi |
| Latitude | 40.1075 |
| Longitude | -87.4114 |
| Timezone | Eastern (ET) |
| Area code | 765 |
Total population by age
Gender
Race & ethnicity
Economics
updated 05/2026
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 39.5% | 46.3% | 42.9% |
| $50k – $100k | 43.7% | 37.7% | 32.7% |
| $100k – $200k | 14.7% | 14.1% | 19.8% |
| Over $200k | 2.1% | 2.0% | 4.5% |
Demographics & statistics
5,342
Population
50
People per sq mi
42.3
Median age
$63,558
Median household income
$32,342
Per capita income
$153,200
Median home value
$791
Median monthly rent
71.0%
Home ownership
13.0%
Poverty rate
4.0%
Unemployment
1,802
Housing units
22.4%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
181
Under 5
194
105
5–9
113
219
10–14
235
155
15–19
166
157
20–24
167
266
25–34
284
280
35–44
300
393
45–54
419
139
55–59
148
166
60–64
177
252
65–74
269
210
75–84
224
59
85+
64
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 1,259 | 23.6% |
| 18 and over | 4,083 | 76.4% |
| 65 and over | 1,078 | 20.2% |
| Median age | 42.3 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
92%
Two or more races
3.5%
Hispanic or Latino
2.5%
Asian
1.6%
Black or African American
0.3%
Other race
0.1%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 5,038 | 92% |
| Two or more races | 191 | 3.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 135 | 2.5% |
| Asian | 87 | 1.6% |
| Black or African American | 18 | 0.3% |
| Other race | 8 | 0.1% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 39.5% | 46.3% | 42.9% |
| $50k – $100k | 43.7% | 37.7% | 32.7% |
| $100k – $200k | 14.7% | 14.1% | 19.8% |
| Over $200k | 2.1% | 2.0% | 4.5% |
Under $10k
2.7%
$10k–$15k
3.0%
$15k–$25k
7.9%
$25k–$35k
10.5%
$35k–$50k
14.0%
$50k–$75k
18.7%
$75k–$100k
23.4%
$100k–$150k
11.6%
$150k–$200k
3.9%
$200k+
4.3%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 2.7% |
| $10k–$15k | 3.0% |
| $15k–$25k | 7.9% |
| $25k–$35k | 10.5% |
| $35k–$50k | 14.0% |
| $50k–$75k | 18.7% |
| $75k–$100k | 23.4% |
| $100k–$150k | 11.6% |
| $150k–$200k | 3.9% |
| $200k+ | 4.3% |
| Median income | $63,558 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
7.4%
$50k–$100k
21.2%
$100k–$150k
19.6%
$150k–$200k
21.9%
$200k–$300k
22.5%
$300k–$500k
6.5%
$500k–$1M
1.0%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $153,200 |
| Median rent / month | $791 |
| Owner occupied | 71.0% |
| Renter occupied | 29.0% |
| Vacant | 11.3% |
| Single-family detached | 84.2% |
| Large apartment buildings | 0.7% |
| Mobile homes | 4.6% |
| Median rooms | 6.1 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.44 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.3% |
| 2010–2019 | 3.4% |
| 2000–2009 | 3.3% |
| 1990–1999 | 13.3% |
| 1980–1989 | 7.5% |
| 1970–1979 | 17.0% |
| 1960–1969 | 8.0% |
| 1950–1959 | 16.2% |
| 1940–1949 | 3.3% |
| 1939 or earlier | 27.7% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 0.0% |
| 1 bedroom | 6.3% |
| 2 bedrooms | 29.6% |
| 3 bedrooms | 45.6% |
| 4 bedrooms | 16.5% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 1.9% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 1.9% |
| 1 vehicle | 29.0% |
| 2 vehicles | 47.9% |
| 3 or more | 21.2% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 49.8% |
| Electricity | 19.3% |
| Propane / LP gas | 23.2% |
| Fuel oil | 1.3% |
| Wood | 5.8% |
| No fuel used | 0.3% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 1,136 | 52.8% |
| Cohabiting couple | 91 | 4.2% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 398 | 18.5% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 526 | 24.5% |
| Households with children under 18 | 730 | 33.9% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 725 | 33.7% |
| Average household size | 2.45 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 23.0% | 18.3% |
| Married | 58.1% | 57.0% |
| Separated | 3.0% | 1.2% |
| Widowed | 2.6% | 10.9% |
| Divorced | 13.3% | 12.6% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
2.3%
Some HS, no diploma
5.3%
HS graduate
37.8%
Some college, no degree
22.2%
Associate's degree
10.0%
Bachelor's degree
16.4%
Graduate / professional
6.0%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 92.4% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 22.4% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 57 | 5.0% |
| Kindergarten | 42 | 3.7% |
| Elementary school | 596 | 51.9% |
| High school | 261 | 22.7% |
| College / grad school | 192 | 16.7% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
21.0%
Manufacturing
20.6%
Arts, food & hospitality
9.6%
Professional & management
8.7%
Retail trade
7.8%
Construction
5.1%
Other services
5.1%
Public administration
4.3%
Wholesale trade
3.8%
Finance & real estate
3.8%
Agriculture & mining
3.6%
Information
3.4%
Transportation & utilities
3.2%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 32.8% |
| Service | 17.5% |
| Sales & office | 14.1% |
| Natural resources & construction | 10.1% |
| Production & transportation | 25.5% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 81.3% |
| Government | 12.3% |
| Self-employed | 5.5% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.8% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 74.1% |
| Carpool | 10.9% |
| Public transit | 1.2% |
| Walk | 5.5% |
| Work from home | 7.7% |
| Other means | 0.6% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 19.2 |
Poverty
All people
13.0%
Under 18 years
20.1%
18 and over
10.8%
Married-couple families
7.1%
Female-led households
36.3%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 33.3% |
| Retirement income | 30.5% |
| Supplemental Security | 4.3% |
| Cash public assistance | 1.4% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 4.3% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 37.2% |
| High blood pressure | 38.1% |
| High cholesterol | 37.1% |
| Diabetes | 12.0% |
| Heart disease | 8.0% |
| Stroke | 3.6% |
| Asthma | 9.8% |
| Arthritis | 29.4% |
| Kidney disease | 3.3% |
| Pulmonary disease | 9.2% |
| Cancer | 8.1% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 20.9% |
| Binge drinking | 15.2% |
| No physical activity | 26.9% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 33.1% |
| Depression | 22.7% |
| Fair or poor health | 16.5% |
| Poor mental health | 15.0% |
| Poor physical health | 11.9% |
| No health insurance | 12.5% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 75.6% |
| Visited dentist | 62.5% |
| Cholesterol screening | 90.1% |
| Teeth loss | 16.5% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 347 | 8.5% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 13.9% |
| Under 18 | 4.4% |
| 18–64 years | 9.3% |
| 65 and over | 39.2% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 71.0% |
| Public insurance | 37.0% |
| No insurance | 7.5% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 3.5% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 4,967 | 93.0% |
| Spanish | 82 | 1.7% |
| Other Indo-European | 31 | 0.6% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 0 | 0.0% |
| Other languages | 51 | 1.0% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 5,232 | 97.9% |
| Born in same state | 5,223 | 97.8% |
| Born in different state | 2,137 | 40.0% |
| Foreign born | 9 | 0.2% |
| Naturalized citizen | 110 | 2.1% |
| Not a US citizen | 42 | 38.2% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| French | 721 | 13.5% |
| Italian | 636 | 11.9% |
| Arab | 589 | 11% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English | 125 | 2.3% |
| German | 5 | 0.1% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 40.3% |
| Internet access | 94.2% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 47932
What city is ZIP code 47932 in?
ZIP code 47932 is primarily assigned to Covington, Indiana.
What county is ZIP code 47932 in?
ZIP code 47932 falls within Fountain County, Indiana.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 47932?
The median home value in ZIP code 47932 is $153,200.
What is the population of ZIP code 47932?
ZIP code 47932 has an estimated population of 5,342 residents, with a density of 50 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 47932?
The median household income in ZIP code 47932 is $63,558, below the national median of ~$75,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 47932 in?
ZIP code 47932 observes the EST timezone.