47018 ZIP Code — Dillsboro, IN

Dearborn County, Indiana

ZIP code 47018 is located in Dillsboro, Indiana, within Dearborn County. It covers approximately 74.58 square miles and serves a population of 4,674 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 812.

About ZIP code 47018

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 $181,000. Owner-occupancy is high at 80%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $74,221. 40% 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 35 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 (22%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 47018 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

4,674

population

74.58

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

47018 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 47018

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 47018. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Dillsboro	Acceptable
Dillsboro	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

47017 Cross Plains (6.4 mi) 47032 Moores Hill (6.7 mi) 47001 Aurora (8.1 mi) 47042 Versailles (9.2 mi) 47031 Milan (9.3 mi) 47040 Rising Sun (9.5 mi) 47224 Canaan (10.8 mi) 47043 Vevay (13.6 mi) 41080 Petersburg (14.1 mi) 47020 Florence (14.4 mi) 47025 Lawrenceburg (15.6 mi) 47023 Holton (15.7 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	4,674
Population density	63 / sq mi
State FIPS	18
County FIPS	029

Geography
Land area	74.58 sq mi
Water area	0.08 sq mi
Latitude	38.9910
Longitude	-85.0802
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	38.5%	35.3%	42.9%
$50k – $100k	33.8%	34.4%	32.7%
$100k – $200k	27.5%	25.7%	19.8%
Over $200k	0.2%	4.7%	4.5%

Demographics & statistics

4,674

Population

People per sq mi

41.7

Median age

$74,221

Median household income

$30,082

Per capita income

$181,000

Median home value

$885

Median monthly rent

79.5%

Home ownership

11.6%

Poverty rate

3.9%

Unemployment

1,619

Housing units

21.5%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

176

Under 5

178

145

5–9

148

114

10–14

115

107

15–19

109

172

20–24

175

286

25–34

290

207

35–44

210

314

45–54

319

154

55–59

157

200

60–64

202

184

65–74

186

203

75–84

206

85+

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Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	1,014	21.7%
18 and over	3,660	78.3%
65 and over	896	19.2%
Median age	41.7 years

Race & ethnicity

White 92.9%

Two or more races 3.3%

Hispanic or Latino 2.1%

Black or African American 1.3%

Other race 0.3%

Group	Count	%
White	4,436	92.9%
Two or more races	157	3.3%
Hispanic or Latino	101	2.1%
Black or African American	63	1.3%
Other race	16	0.3%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	38.5%	35.3%	42.9%
$50k – $100k	33.8%	34.4%	32.7%
$100k – $200k	27.5%	25.7%	19.8%
Over $200k	0.2%	4.7%	4.5%

Under $10k 4.8%

$10k–$15k 2.4%

$15k–$25k 9.7%

$25k–$35k 5.5%

$35k–$50k 13.2%

$50k–$75k 15.4%

$75k–$100k 22.1%

$100k–$150k 16.8%

$150k–$200k 7.5%

$200k+ 2.5%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	4.8%
$10k–$15k	2.4%
$15k–$25k	9.7%
$25k–$35k	5.5%
$35k–$50k	13.2%
$50k–$75k	15.4%
$75k–$100k	22.1%
$100k–$150k	16.8%
$150k–$200k	7.5%
$200k+	2.5%
Median income	$74,221

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 3.1%

$50k–$100k 13.6%

$100k–$150k 23.3%

$150k–$200k 18.1%

$200k–$300k 20.1%

$300k–$500k 17.5%

$500k–$1M 3.6%

$1M+ 0.8%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$181,000
Median rent / month	$885
Owner occupied	79.5%
Renter occupied	20.5%
Vacant	10.7%
Single-family detached	84.7%
Large apartment buildings	2.3%
Mobile homes	3.6%
Median rooms	6.0
Avg household size (owned)	2.56

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	1.1%
2010–2019	3.7%
2000–2009	5.1%
1990–1999	18.1%
1980–1989	7.2%
1970–1979	18.3%
1960–1969	11.4%
1950–1959	8.4%
1940–1949	1.6%
1939 or earlier	25.1%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.2%
1 bedroom	5.3%
2 bedrooms	28.3%
3 bedrooms	42.7%
4 bedrooms	21.8%
5+ bedrooms	1.8%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	5.8%
1 vehicle	27.5%
2 vehicles	30.9%
3 or more	35.8%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	19.8%
Electricity	44.8%
Propane / LP gas	21.6%
Fuel oil	4.0%
Wood	7.1%
No fuel used	2.2%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	891	50.3%
Cohabiting couple	148	8.4%
Male householder, no spouse	325	18.4%
Female householder, no spouse	406	22.9%
Households with children under 18	511	28.9%
Households with seniors (65+)	659	37.2%
Average household size	2.58

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	27.6%	24.2%
Married	50.4%	50.4%
Separated	0.4%	0.9%
Widowed	3.4%	12.7%
Divorced	18.2%	11.9%

Education

Less than 9th grade 4.2%

Some HS, no diploma 8.5%

HS graduate 37.7%

Some college, no degree 19.8%

Associate's degree 8.2%

Bachelor's degree 10.3%

Graduate / professional 11.2%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	87.3%
Bachelor's or higher	21.5%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	61	8.1%
Kindergarten	31	4.1%
Elementary school	363	48.4%
High school	148	19.7%
College / grad school	147	19.6%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 21.1%

Manufacturing 15.5%

Construction 12.0%

Retail trade 11.2%

Professional & management 10.8%

Arts, food & hospitality 9.5%

Transportation & utilities 7.4%

Finance & real estate 5.2%

Other services 2.3%

Wholesale trade 2.0%

Public administration 1.3%

Agriculture & mining 1.2%

Information 0.5%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	24.9%
Service	18.3%
Sales & office	19.6%
Natural resources & construction	14.2%
Production & transportation	23.0%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	85.2%
Government	9.1%
Self-employed	5.7%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	83.0%
Carpool	6.4%
Public transit	1.3%
Walk	4.6%
Work from home	3.2%
Other means	1.5%
Avg commute (minutes)	34.7

Poverty

All people 11.6%

Under 18 years 13.7%

18 and over 11.0%

Married-couple families 5.6%

Female-led households 20.8%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	40.1%
Retirement income	34.7%
Supplemental Security	4.3%
Cash public assistance	2.3%
Food stamps / SNAP	6.6%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	38.0%
High blood pressure	36.8%
High cholesterol	34.5%
Diabetes	11.5%
Heart disease	7.5%
Stroke	3.4%
Asthma	9.8%
Arthritis	29.1%
Kidney disease	3.1%
Pulmonary disease	9.0%
Cancer	7.6%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	21.8%
Binge drinking	15.6%
No physical activity	26.6%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	34.9%
Depression	23.3%
Fair or poor health	16.2%
Poor mental health	15.5%
Poor physical health	11.7%
No health insurance	12.7%
Visited doctor (checkup)	75.6%
Visited dentist	62.0%
Cholesterol screening	89.7%
Teeth loss	17.0%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	329	9.0%

Disability	%
Any disability	16.4%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	13.6%
65 and over	46.3%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	72.3%
Public insurance	35.2%
No insurance	8.6%
Uninsured under 19	3.9%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	4,320	92.4%
Spanish	71	1.6%
Other Indo-European	4	0.1%
Asian & Pacific Islander	67	1.6%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	4,622	98.9%
Born in same state	4,608	98.6%
Born in different state	2,532	54.2%
Foreign born	14	0.3%
Naturalized citizen	52	1.1%
Not a US citizen	22	42.3%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	655	14%
Arab	351	7.5%
Italian	301	6.4%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	62	1.3%
Norwegian	9	0.2%
Polish	4	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	37.9%
Internet access	85.6%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 47018

What city is ZIP code 47018 in?

ZIP code 47018 is primarily assigned to Dillsboro, Indiana.

What county is ZIP code 47018 in?

ZIP code 47018 falls within Dearborn County, Indiana.

Does ZIP code 47018 have a large retiree population?

40% of households in ZIP code 47018 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 47018?

The median home value in ZIP code 47018 is $181,000.

What is the population of ZIP code 47018?

ZIP code 47018 has an estimated population of 4,674 residents, with a density of 63 people per square mile.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 47018?

The median household income in ZIP code 47018 is $74,221, below the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 47018 in?

ZIP code 47018 observes the EST timezone.