47525 ZIP Code — Derby, IN

Perry County, Indiana

ZIP code 47525 is located in Derby, Indiana, within Perry County. It covers approximately 24.94 square miles and serves a population of 206 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 812.

About ZIP code 47525

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 $187,500. Owner-occupancy is high at 95%, well above the national average.

The gap between median ($49,167) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. 82% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with agriculture and mining as the leading industry. The average commute of 24 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 29% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (20%) compared to national benchmarks.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 26% of civilians, above the national average of 7%; and disability rates above the national average at 24%.

Overall, ZIP code 47525 reflects a community defined by a strong veteran community, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

206

population

24.94

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

47525 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 47525

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 47525. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Derby	Acceptable
Derby	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

47586 Tell City (7.8 mi) 40161 Rhodelia (8.8 mi) 40170 Stephensport (9.7 mi) 40157 Payneville (9.7 mi) 47520 Cannelton (10.5 mi) 40176 Webster (11.6 mi) 40104 Battletown (11.7 mi) 47515 Bristow (12.9 mi) 47588 Troy (13.7 mi) 47137 Leavenworth (14.5 mi) 40111 Cloverport (16.5 mi) 47577 Saint Meinrad (16.7 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	206
Population density	8 / sq mi
State FIPS	18
County FIPS	123

Geography
Land area	24.94 sq mi
Water area	0.51 sq mi
Latitude	38.0376
Longitude	-86.5445
Timezone	Central (CT)
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	64.6%	47.9%	42.9%
$50k – $100k	12.2%	33.6%	32.7%
$100k – $200k	18.3%	16.8%	19.8%
Over $200k	4.9%	1.7%	4.5%

Demographics & statistics

206

Population

People per sq mi

69.8

Median age

$49,167

Median household income

$44,597

Per capita income

$187,500

Median home value

Median monthly rent

94.5%

Home ownership

0.0%

Poverty rate

0.0%

Unemployment

146

Housing units

29.2%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

5–9

15–19

25–34

35–44

45–54

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	14	6.8%
18 and over	192	93.2%
65 and over	130	63.1%
Median age	69.8 years

Race & ethnicity

White 100%

Group	Count	%
White	206	100%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	64.6%	47.9%	42.9%
$50k – $100k	12.2%	33.6%	32.7%
$100k – $200k	18.3%	16.8%	19.8%
Over $200k	4.9%	1.7%	4.5%

$25k–$35k 24.5%

$35k–$50k 28.2%

$50k–$75k 10.0%

$75k–$100k 5.5%

$100k–$150k 20.9%

$200k+ 10.9%

Range	% of households
$25k–$35k	24.5%
$35k–$50k	28.2%
$50k–$75k	10.0%
$75k–$100k	5.5%
$100k–$150k	20.9%
$200k+	10.9%
Median income	$49,167

Housing

Home values

$100k–$150k 20.2%

$150k–$200k 29.8%

$200k–$300k 20.2%

$300k–$500k 29.8%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$187,500
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	94.5%
Renter occupied	5.5%
Vacant	27.6%
Single-family detached	100.0%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	0.0%
Median rooms	4.5
Avg household size (owned)	1.92

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.0%
2000–2009	3.9%
1990–1999	0.0%
1980–1989	19.1%
1970–1979	11.8%
1960–1969	26.3%
1950–1959	0.0%
1940–1949	11.2%
1939 or earlier	27.6%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	47.4%
2 bedrooms	13.2%
3 bedrooms	25.0%
4 bedrooms	14.5%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.0%
1 vehicle	5.5%
2 vehicles	60.9%
3 or more	33.6%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Electricity	60.9%
Propane / LP gas	29.1%
Wood	10.0%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	83	75.5%
Cohabiting couple	0	0.0%
Male householder, no spouse	9	8.2%
Female householder, no spouse	18	16.4%
Households with children under 18	6	5.5%
Households with seniors (65+)	90	81.8%
Average household size	1.87

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	13.9%	0.0%
Married	68.3%	80.2%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	0.0%	13.2%
Divorced	17.8%	6.6%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.0%

Some HS, no diploma 6.7%

HS graduate 38.2%

Some college, no degree 25.8%

Associate's degree 0.0%

Bachelor's degree 22.5%

Graduate / professional 6.7%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	93.3%
Bachelor's or higher	29.2%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	7	50.0%
Elementary school	7	50.0%
High school	0	0.0%
College / grad school	0	0.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Agriculture & mining 36.1%

Manufacturing 19.6%

Construction 15.5%

Education & healthcare 14.4%

Finance & real estate 8.2%

Retail trade 6.2%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	38.1%
Service	0.0%
Sales & office	14.4%
Natural resources & construction	9.3%
Production & transportation	38.1%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	79.4%
Government	0.0%
Self-employed	20.6%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	53.6%
Carpool	23.7%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	6.2%
Work from home	8.2%
Other means	8.2%
Avg commute (minutes)	23.9

Poverty

All people 0.0%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 0.0%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	81.8%
Retirement income	70.9%
Supplemental Security	0.0%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	0.0%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	35.9%
High blood pressure	36.4%
High cholesterol	35.8%
Diabetes	11.2%
Heart disease	7.5%
Stroke	3.2%
Asthma	9.6%
Arthritis	28.7%
Kidney disease	3.0%
Pulmonary disease	8.6%
Cancer	7.6%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	20.3%
Binge drinking	15.7%
No physical activity	25.2%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	32.7%
Depression	23.3%
Fair or poor health	15.2%
Poor mental health	14.8%
Poor physical health	11.1%
No health insurance	12.0%
Visited doctor (checkup)	75.4%
Visited dentist	64.3%
Cholesterol screening	90.2%
Teeth loss	15.1%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	49	25.5%

Disability	%
Any disability	23.8%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	12.9%
65 and over	31.5%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	65.5%
Public insurance	63.1%
No insurance	2.9%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	206	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)	206	100.0%
Born in same state	206	100.0%
Born in different state	171	83.0%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	34	16.5%
Italian	27	13.1%

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	23	11.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	53.4%
Internet access	72.7%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 47525

What city is ZIP code 47525 in?

ZIP code 47525 is primarily assigned to Derby, Indiana.

What county is ZIP code 47525 in?

ZIP code 47525 falls within Perry County, Indiana.

Does ZIP code 47525 have an older population?

63% of residents in ZIP code 47525 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Does ZIP code 47525 have a large retiree population?

82% of households in ZIP code 47525 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Is ZIP code 47525 mostly owner-occupied?

95% of occupied units in ZIP code 47525 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 47525 have a large veteran population?

26% of civilians in ZIP code 47525 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What timezone is ZIP code 47525 in?

ZIP code 47525 observes the CST timezone.