47020 ZIP Code — Florence, IN

Switzerland County, Indiana

ZIP code 47020 is located in Florence, Indiana, within Switzerland County. It covers approximately 18.85 square miles and serves a population of 1,287 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 812.

About ZIP code 47020

The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the 2000s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $123,400. Owner-occupancy is high at 76%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $60,777.

The dominant occupation class is service, with arts, entertainment, and food service as the leading industry. An above-average commute of 37 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area.

College attainment at 8% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (29%) compared to national benchmarks.

Notable community characteristics include disability rates above the national average at 24%.

Overall, ZIP code 47020 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce and high homeownership.

1,287

population

18.85

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

47020 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 47020

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 47020. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Florence	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

47038 Patriot (3.8 mi) 41095 Warsaw (5.1 mi) 47040 Rising Sun (6.2 mi) 41086 Sparta (9.1 mi) 47043 Vevay (9.4 mi) 41046 Glencoe (10.7 mi) 41091 Union (12.2 mi) 41092 Verona (12.5 mi) 41083 Sanders (12.9 mi) 40355 New Liberty (13.1 mi) 41052 Jonesville (14.1 mi) 47018 Dillsboro (14.4 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,287
Population density	68 / sq mi
State FIPS	18
County FIPS	155

Geography
Land area	18.85 sq mi
Water area	0.41 sq mi
Latitude	38.8219
Longitude	-84.9243
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	48.0%	49.7%	42.9%
$50k – $100k	37.6%	34.2%	32.7%
$100k – $200k	12.0%	13.1%	19.8%
Over $200k	2.3%	3.1%	4.5%

Demographics & statistics

1,287

Population

People per sq mi

31.1

Median age

$60,777

Median household income

$26,182

Per capita income

$123,400

Median home value

Median monthly rent

75.7%

Home ownership

13.1%

Poverty rate

0.0%

Unemployment

383

Housing units

8.1%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

125

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	344	26.7%
18 and over	943	73.3%
65 and over	140	10.9%
Median age	31.1 years

Race & ethnicity

White 91.4%

Two or more races 6.6%

Hispanic or Latino 2%

Group	Count	%
White	1,200	91.4%
Two or more races	87	6.6%
Hispanic or Latino	26	2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	48.0%	49.7%	42.9%
$50k – $100k	37.6%	34.2%	32.7%
$100k – $200k	12.0%	13.1%	19.8%
Over $200k	2.3%	3.1%	4.5%

Under $10k 8.5%

$10k–$15k 3.4%

$15k–$25k 1.6%

$25k–$35k 3.7%

$35k–$50k 15.6%

$50k–$75k 37.3%

$75k–$100k 5.0%

$100k–$150k 14.9%

$150k–$200k 5.0%

$200k+ 5.0%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	8.5%
$10k–$15k	3.4%
$15k–$25k	1.6%
$25k–$35k	3.7%
$35k–$50k	15.6%
$50k–$75k	37.3%
$75k–$100k	5.0%
$100k–$150k	14.9%
$150k–$200k	5.0%
$200k+	5.0%
Median income	$60,777

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 11.8%

$50k–$100k 27.2%

$100k–$150k 23.0%

$150k–$200k 12.4%

$200k–$300k 10.6%

$500k–$1M 10.6%

$1M+ 4.5%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$123,400
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	75.7%
Renter occupied	24.3%
Vacant	10.6%
Single-family detached	64.0%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	36.0%
Median rooms	5.4
Avg household size (owned)	3.33

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	5.1%
2000–2009	24.7%
1990–1999	23.1%
1980–1989	5.9%
1970–1979	19.4%
1960–1969	7.4%
1950–1959	5.9%
1940–1949	1.0%
1939 or earlier	7.4%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	2.5%
1 bedroom	0.0%
2 bedrooms	27.6%
3 bedrooms	66.1%
4 bedrooms	3.9%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.0%
1 vehicle	30.0%
2 vehicles	24.7%
3 or more	45.3%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Electricity	64.8%
Propane / LP gas	35.2%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	183	41.9%
Cohabiting couple	10	2.3%
Male householder, no spouse	152	34.8%
Female householder, no spouse	92	21.1%
Households with children under 18	139	31.8%
Households with seniors (65+)	94	21.5%
Average household size	2.95

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	31.8%	20.5%
Married	48.2%	54.1%
Separated	5.7%	0.0%
Widowed	0.0%	12.4%
Divorced	14.3%	13.0%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.7%

Some HS, no diploma 6.9%

HS graduate 44.4%

Some college, no degree 33.7%

Associate's degree 5.3%

Bachelor's degree 8.1%

Graduate / professional 0.0%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	91.4%
Bachelor's or higher	8.1%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	43	13.6%
Kindergarten	28	8.8%
Elementary school	164	51.7%
High school	16	5.0%
College / grad school	66	20.8%

Employment

Industry of employment

Arts, food & hospitality 42.6%

Manufacturing 30.4%

Construction 9.2%

Education & healthcare 6.7%

Wholesale trade 2.2%

Transportation & utilities 1.9%

Finance & real estate 1.6%

Professional & management 1.4%

Other services 1.1%

Public administration 1.1%

Agriculture & mining 0.9%

Retail trade 0.8%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	15.5%
Service	38.1%
Sales & office	9.6%
Natural resources & construction	15.2%
Production & transportation	21.6%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	87.9%
Government	5.5%
Self-employed	6.6%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	89.5%
Carpool	9.7%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	0.0%
Other means	0.8%
Avg commute (minutes)	37.4

Poverty

All people 13.1%

Under 18 years 18.6%

18 and over 11.1%

Married-couple families 7.1%

Female-led households 35.2%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	22.9%
Retirement income	15.3%
Supplemental Security	8.9%
Cash public assistance	11.7%
Food stamps / SNAP	10.3%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	42.7%
High blood pressure	38.6%
High cholesterol	35.3%
Diabetes	13.3%
Heart disease	8.2%
Stroke	3.9%
Asthma	10.9%
Arthritis	29.5%
Kidney disease	3.4%
Pulmonary disease	11.4%
Cancer	6.4%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	28.7%
Binge drinking	16.1%
No physical activity	32.1%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	36.1%
Depression	25.7%
Fair or poor health	21.4%
Poor mental health	17.9%
Poor physical health	14.4%
No health insurance	15.9%
Visited doctor (checkup)	74.7%
Visited dentist	53.4%
Cholesterol screening	86.4%
Teeth loss	23.0%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	53	5.6%

Disability	%
Any disability	24.4%
Under 18	11.9%
18–64 years	24.2%
65 and over	56.4%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	66.3%
Public insurance	40.4%
No insurance	7.0%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,148	89.2%
Spanish	9	0.8%
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)	1,278	99.3%
Born in same state	1,249	97.0%
Born in different state	627	48.7%
Foreign born	29	2.3%
Naturalized citizen	9	0.7%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	365	28.4%
French	271	21.1%

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	132	10.3%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	34.0%
Internet access	96.8%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 47020

What city is ZIP code 47020 in?

ZIP code 47020 is primarily assigned to Florence, Indiana.

What county is ZIP code 47020 in?

ZIP code 47020 falls within Switzerland County, Indiana.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 47020?

8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 47020?

The median home value in ZIP code 47020 is $123,400.

What is the population of ZIP code 47020?

ZIP code 47020 has an estimated population of 1,287 residents, with a density of 68 people per square mile.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 47020?

The median household income in ZIP code 47020 is $60,777, below the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 47020 in?

ZIP code 47020 observes the EST timezone.