47232 ZIP Code — Elizabethtown, IN

Bartholomew County, Indiana

ZIP code 47232 is located in Elizabethtown, Indiana, within Bartholomew County. It covers approximately 32.07 square miles and serves a population of 2,510 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 812.

About ZIP code 47232

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $160,500. Owner-occupancy is high at 95%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $64,894. Poverty affects 18% of residents, above the national average. 40% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with manufacturing as the leading industry. The average commute of 25 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 21% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (22%) compared to national benchmarks.

Notable community characteristics include disability rates above the national average at 28%.

Overall, ZIP code 47232 reflects a community defined by economic challenges above the national average, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

2,510

population

32.07

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

47232 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 47232

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 47232. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Elizabethtown	Acceptable
Elizabethtown	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

47236 Grammer (3.8 mi) 47273 Scipio (3.9 mi) 47244 Hartsville (8.7 mi) 47203 Columbus (9.1 mi) 47265 North Vernon (10.7 mi) 47283 Westport (11.7 mi) 47246 Hope (12.7 mi) 47274 Seymour (14.1 mi) 47201 Columbus (14.7 mi) 47223 Butlerville (15.8 mi) 47270 Paris Crossing (17.7 mi) 47227 Commiskey (18.2 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	2,510
Population density	78 / sq mi
State FIPS	18
County FIPS	005

Geography
Land area	32.07 sq mi
Water area	0.08 sq mi
Latitude	39.1084
Longitude	-85.7741
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	40.9%	38.1%	42.9%
$50k – $100k	44.2%	33.2%	32.7%
$100k – $200k	13.1%	23.2%	19.8%
Over $200k	1.8%	5.5%	4.5%

Demographics & statistics

2,510

Population

People per sq mi

46.3

Median age

$64,894

Median household income

$29,709

Per capita income

$160,500

Median home value

$695

Median monthly rent

95.2%

Home ownership

18.4%

Poverty rate

3.7%

Unemployment

921

Housing units

21.1%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

106

10–14

127

15–19

20–24

25–34

142

35–44

169

192

45–54

228

55–59

104

60–64

124

128

65–74

153

75–84

85+

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Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	602	24.0%
18 and over	1,908	76.0%
65 and over	454	18.1%
Median age	46.3 years

Race & ethnicity

White 97.4%

Black or African American 1.6%

Two or more races 0.8%

Hispanic or Latino 0.1%

Other race 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	2,446	97.4%
Black or African American	41	1.6%
Two or more races	21	0.8%
Hispanic or Latino	2	0.1%
Other race	2	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	40.9%	38.1%	42.9%
$50k – $100k	44.2%	33.2%	32.7%
$100k – $200k	13.1%	23.2%	19.8%
Over $200k	1.8%	5.5%	4.5%

Under $10k 3.1%

$10k–$15k 6.2%

$15k–$25k 10.4%

$25k–$35k 4.9%

$35k–$50k 6.0%

$50k–$75k 24.5%

$75k–$100k 11.9%

$100k–$150k 21.7%

$150k–$200k 9.4%

$200k+ 2.0%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	3.1%
$10k–$15k	6.2%
$15k–$25k	10.4%
$25k–$35k	4.9%
$35k–$50k	6.0%
$50k–$75k	24.5%
$75k–$100k	11.9%
$100k–$150k	21.7%
$150k–$200k	9.4%
$200k+	2.0%
Median income	$64,894

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 8.5%

$50k–$100k 8.4%

$100k–$150k 26.7%

$150k–$200k 18.2%

$200k–$300k 17.0%

$300k–$500k 20.3%

$500k–$1M 1.0%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$160,500
Median rent / month	$695
Owner occupied	95.2%
Renter occupied	4.8%
Vacant	5.0%
Single-family detached	83.9%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	16.1%
Median rooms	6.3
Avg household size (owned)	2.74

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	1.0%
2010–2019	6.5%
2000–2009	10.8%
1990–1999	18.1%
1980–1989	4.7%
1970–1979	23.7%
1960–1969	11.9%
1950–1959	2.6%
1940–1949	3.5%
1939 or earlier	17.1%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.4%
1 bedroom	1.3%
2 bedrooms	18.4%
3 bedrooms	53.8%
4 bedrooms	24.8%
5+ bedrooms	1.2%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	6.2%
1 vehicle	13.7%
2 vehicles	34.0%
3 or more	46.0%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Electricity	59.0%
Propane / LP gas	36.1%
Wood	3.7%
No fuel used	0.1%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	575	62.7%
Cohabiting couple	45	4.9%
Male householder, no spouse	120	13.1%
Female householder, no spouse	177	19.3%
Households with children under 18	324	35.3%
Households with seniors (65+)	335	36.5%
Average household size	2.72

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	27.0%	17.8%
Married	61.3%	55.4%
Separated	0.0%	4.9%
Widowed	4.8%	5.5%
Divorced	6.9%	16.4%

Education

Less than 9th grade 2.2%

Some HS, no diploma 7.7%

HS graduate 45.7%

Some college, no degree 19.2%

Associate's degree 4.1%

Bachelor's degree 14.4%

Graduate / professional 6.8%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	90.1%
Bachelor's or higher	21.1%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	23	4.1%
Kindergarten	58	10.3%
Elementary school	281	49.7%
High school	136	24.1%
College / grad school	67	11.9%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 26.1%

Education & healthcare 20.3%

Professional & management 11.6%

Finance & real estate 8.8%

Construction 7.3%

Retail trade 6.8%

Arts, food & hospitality 6.2%

Transportation & utilities 5.7%

Wholesale trade 3.8%

Other services 3.4%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	37.0%
Service	15.2%
Sales & office	9.5%
Natural resources & construction	15.3%
Production & transportation	22.9%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	85.9%
Government	11.4%
Self-employed	2.6%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	77.6%
Carpool	12.6%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.7%
Work from home	9.1%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	24.6

Poverty

All people 18.4%

Under 18 years 19.1%

18 and over 18.2%

Married-couple families 13.2%

Female-led households 35.7%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	39.5%
Retirement income	23.4%
Supplemental Security	8.7%
Cash public assistance	0.2%
Food stamps / SNAP	5.6%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	39.0%
High blood pressure	36.1%
High cholesterol	35.2%
Diabetes	11.0%
Heart disease	6.7%
Stroke	3.0%
Asthma	10.0%
Arthritis	26.2%
Kidney disease	2.8%
Pulmonary disease	8.4%
Cancer	6.6%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	22.3%
Binge drinking	15.9%
No physical activity	27.2%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	34.4%
Depression	25.1%
Fair or poor health	16.0%
Poor mental health	15.9%
Poor physical health	11.4%
No health insurance	13.6%
Visited doctor (checkup)	73.1%
Visited dentist	62.3%
Cholesterol screening	88.9%
Teeth loss	15.9%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	179	9.4%

Disability	%
Any disability	28.3%
Under 18	21.6%
18–64 years	27.4%
65 and over	39.6%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	66.2%
Public insurance	45.4%
No insurance	3.6%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	2,430	96.8%
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)	2,488	99.1%
Born in same state	2,488	99.1%
Born in different state	2,019	80.4%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	22	0.9%
Not a US citizen	22	100.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	413	16.5%
French	287	11.4%

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	236	9.4%
English	13	0.5%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	36.5%
Internet access	90.2%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 47232

What city is ZIP code 47232 in?

ZIP code 47232 is primarily assigned to Elizabethtown, Indiana.

What county is ZIP code 47232 in?

ZIP code 47232 falls within Bartholomew County, Indiana.

Is ZIP code 47232 mostly owner-occupied?

95% of occupied units in ZIP code 47232 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 47232?

18% of residents in ZIP code 47232 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Does ZIP code 47232 have a large retiree population?

40% of households in ZIP code 47232 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 47232?

The median home value in ZIP code 47232 is $160,500.

What timezone is ZIP code 47232 in?

ZIP code 47232 observes the EST timezone.