47231 ZIP Code — Dupont, IN

Jefferson County, Indiana

ZIP code 47231 is located in Dupont, Indiana, within Jefferson County. It covers approximately 26.86 square miles and serves a population of 590 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 812.

About ZIP code 47231

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 $99,000. Owner-occupancy is high at 82%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $83,214. Poverty affects 29% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 19% of households reflects economic stress in the area.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with manufacturing as the leading industry. The average commute of 26 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 15% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (24%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 47231 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, high homeownership, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

590

population

26.86

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

47231 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 47231

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 47231. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Dupont	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

47227 Commiskey (7.4 mi) 47250 Madison (8.6 mi) 47230 Deputy (9.8 mi) 47265 North Vernon (10.1 mi) 47223 Butlerville (10.4 mi) 47023 Holton (11.8 mi) 47270 Paris Crossing (12.1 mi) 47224 Canaan (15 mi) 47138 Lexington (15.7 mi) 47243 Hanover (16.1 mi) 47042 Versailles (16.8 mi) 47273 Scipio (16.8 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	590
Population density	22 / sq mi
State FIPS	18
County FIPS	077

Geography
Land area	26.86 sq mi
Water area	0.07 sq mi
Latitude	38.8965
Longitude	-85.5036
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	31.2%	49.1%	42.9%
$50k – $100k	45.1%	33.2%	32.7%
$100k – $200k	23.7%	15.0%	19.8%
Over $200k	0.0%	2.7%	4.5%

Demographics & statistics

590

Population

People per sq mi

32.2

Median age

$83,214

Median household income

$24,141

Per capita income

$99,000

Median home value

$900

Median monthly rent

81.7%

Home ownership

29.2%

Poverty rate

10.4%

Unemployment

183

Housing units

15.0%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	200	33.9%
18 and over	390	66.1%
65 and over	47	8.0%
Median age	32.2 years

Race & ethnicity

White 95.3%

Two or more races 4.4%

Black or African American 0.2%

Hispanic or Latino 0.2%

Group	Count	%
White	563	95.3%
Two or more races	26	4.4%
Black or African American	1	0.2%
Hispanic or Latino	1	0.2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	31.2%	49.1%	42.9%
$50k – $100k	45.1%	33.2%	32.7%
$100k – $200k	23.7%	15.0%	19.8%
Over $200k	0.0%	2.7%	4.5%

Under $10k 3.8%

$10k–$15k 2.2%

$15k–$25k 3.2%

$25k–$35k 14.0%

$35k–$50k 9.1%

$50k–$75k 16.7%

$75k–$100k 14.0%

$100k–$150k 36.0%

$150k–$200k 1.1%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	3.8%
$10k–$15k	2.2%
$15k–$25k	3.2%
$25k–$35k	14.0%
$35k–$50k	9.1%
$50k–$75k	16.7%
$75k–$100k	14.0%
$100k–$150k	36.0%
$150k–$200k	1.1%
Median income	$83,214

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 24.3%

$50k–$100k 28.3%

$100k–$150k 24.3%

$150k–$200k 19.1%

$200k–$300k 3.9%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$99,000
Median rent / month	$900
Owner occupied	81.7%
Renter occupied	18.3%
Vacant	14.3%
Single-family detached	74.2%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	21.7%
Median rooms	5.5
Avg household size (owned)	3.37

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.9%
2000–2009	1.8%
1990–1999	26.3%
1980–1989	15.7%
1970–1979	25.8%
1960–1969	5.1%
1950–1959	2.8%
1940–1949	2.3%
1939 or earlier	19.4%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	3.2%
2 bedrooms	38.7%
3 bedrooms	51.2%
4 bedrooms	5.1%
5+ bedrooms	1.8%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	3.8%
1 vehicle	9.1%
2 vehicles	26.9%
3 or more	60.2%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Electricity	73.1%
Propane / LP gas	5.4%
Fuel oil	0.5%
Wood	21.0%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	115	61.8%
Cohabiting couple	11	5.9%
Male householder, no spouse	33	17.7%
Female householder, no spouse	27	14.5%
Households with children under 18	88	47.3%
Households with seniors (65+)	44	23.7%
Average household size	3.17

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	19.5%	28.9%
Married	69.2%	55.6%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	0.0%	6.2%
Divorced	11.2%	9.3%

Education

Less than 9th grade 2.1%

Some HS, no diploma 13.5%

HS graduate 50.9%

Some college, no degree 11.4%

Associate's degree 7.2%

Bachelor's degree 4.8%

Graduate / professional 10.2%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	84.4%
Bachelor's or higher	15.0%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	35	28.7%
Kindergarten	4	3.3%
Elementary school	78	63.9%
High school	5	4.1%
College / grad school	0	0.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 36.0%

Education & healthcare 18.4%

Public administration 15.2%

Transportation & utilities 10.4%

Construction 7.2%

Professional & management 6.8%

Retail trade 3.2%

Arts, food & hospitality 2.0%

Agriculture & mining 0.4%

Other services 0.4%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	35.2%
Service	5.6%
Sales & office	24.4%
Natural resources & construction	6.4%
Production & transportation	28.4%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	76.4%
Government	19.6%
Self-employed	4.0%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	91.6%
Carpool	4.4%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.4%
Work from home	3.6%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	25.7

Poverty

All people 29.2%

Under 18 years 49.5%

18 and over 18.7%

Married-couple families 20.0%

Female-led households 27.8%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	26.9%
Retirement income	25.3%
Supplemental Security	15.6%
Cash public assistance	8.1%
Food stamps / SNAP	18.8%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	37.3%
High blood pressure	34.8%
High cholesterol	34.2%
Diabetes	10.7%
Heart disease	6.7%
Stroke	3.0%
Asthma	9.8%
Arthritis	26.2%
Kidney disease	2.8%
Pulmonary disease	8.5%
Cancer	6.5%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	23.9%
Binge drinking	16.9%
No physical activity	26.0%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	36.7%
Depression	24.3%
Fair or poor health	16.0%
Poor mental health	16.0%
Poor physical health	11.4%
No health insurance	13.3%
Visited doctor (checkup)	74.1%
Visited dentist	61.2%
Cholesterol screening	88.7%
Teeth loss	16.8%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	15	3.8%

Disability	%
Any disability	13.2%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	20.1%
65 and over	19.1%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	42.4%
Public insurance	61.9%
No insurance	2.7%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	479	81.2%
Spanish	2	0.4%
Other Indo-European	2	0.4%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	588	99.7%
Born in same state	588	99.7%
Born in different state	465	78.8%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	2	0.3%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	29	4.9%
French	28	4.7%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	15	2.5%
Arab	7	1.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	31.5%
Internet access	90.3%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 47231

What city is ZIP code 47231 in?

ZIP code 47231 is primarily assigned to Dupont, Indiana.

What county is ZIP code 47231 in?

ZIP code 47231 falls within Jefferson County, Indiana.

Is ZIP code 47231 family-oriented?

34% of residents in ZIP code 47231 are under 18, reflecting a younger, family-oriented community.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 47231?

29% of residents in ZIP code 47231 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Is ZIP code 47231 mostly owner-occupied?

82% of occupied units in ZIP code 47231 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 47231?

The median home value in ZIP code 47231 is $99,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 47231 in?

ZIP code 47231 observes the EST timezone.