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Pulaski County
Francesville, IN
47946
47946 ZIP Code — Francesville, IN
Pulaski County, Indiana
ZIP code 47946 is located in
Francesville ,
Indiana ,
within Pulaski County .
It covers approximately 91.42 square miles and serves a population of
2,169 residents.
This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone,
served by area code 219/574 .
About ZIP code 47946
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 $153,600. Owner-occupancy is high at 76%, well above the national average.
Median household income is $77,969. 36% 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 28 minutes is near the national average.
College attainment at 12% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.
Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (21%) compared to national benchmarks. 17% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.
Overall, ZIP code 47946 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.
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Demographics
updated 05/2026
Population
Total population
2,169
Population density
24 / sq mi
State FIPS
18
County FIPS
131
Geography
Land area
91.42 sq mi
Water area
0.00 sq mi
Latitude
40.9845
Longitude
-86.8780
Timezone
Eastern (ET)
Area code
219/574
Economics
updated 05/2026
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
35.6%
52.6%
42.9%
$50k – $100k
43.0%
31.1%
32.7%
$100k – $200k
21.4%
15.5%
19.8%
Over $200k
0.0%
0.8%
4.5%
Demographics & statistics
$77,969
Median household income
$153,600
Median home value
12.1%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Age summary
Group Count % Under 18 415 19.1% 18 and over 1,754 80.9% 65 and over 463 21.3% Median age 41.3 years
Race & ethnicity
Black or African American
0.3%
Group Count % White 1,916 80.9% Hispanic or Latino 200 8.4% Other race 164 6.9% Two or more races 66 2.8% Asian 15 0.6% Black or African American 8 0.3%
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
35.6%
52.6%
42.9%
$50k – $100k
43.0%
31.1%
32.7%
$100k – $200k
21.4%
15.5%
19.8%
Over $200k
0.0%
0.8%
4.5%
Range % of households Under $10k 2.8% $10k–$15k 4.5% $15k–$25k 5.6% $25k–$35k 7.9% $35k–$50k 11.3% $50k–$75k 17.4% $75k–$100k 15.9% $100k–$150k 25.0% $150k–$200k 6.9% $200k+ 2.8% Median income $77,969
Housing
Housing overview
Metric Value Median home value $153,600 Median rent / month $675 Owner occupied 76.0% Renter occupied 24.0% Vacant 10.3% Single-family detached 82.4% Large apartment buildings 0.0% Mobile homes 6.4% Median rooms 6.5 Avg household size (owned) 2.54
Year built
Era % 2020 or later 0.0% 2010–2019 0.0% 2000–2009 10.9% 1990–1999 10.0% 1980–1989 9.1% 1970–1979 14.0% 1960–1969 5.5% 1950–1959 12.3% 1940–1949 12.9% 1939 or earlier 25.3%
Bedrooms
Size % of units No bedroom (studio) 0.0% 1 bedroom 2.3% 2 bedrooms 29.3% 3 bedrooms 49.8% 4 bedrooms 15.1% 5+ bedrooms 3.5%
Vehicles per household
Vehicles % of households No vehicle 1.8% 1 vehicle 23.2% 2 vehicles 33.2% 3 or more 41.8%
Heating fuel
Fuel type % Utility gas 50.6% Electricity 7.1% Propane / LP gas 31.3% Wood 3.8% No fuel used 0.4%
Households & families
Household type Count % Married-couple family 448 60.8% Cohabiting couple 83 11.3% Male householder, no spouse 106 14.4% Female householder, no spouse 100 13.6% Households with children under 18 222 30.1% Households with seniors (65+) 271 36.8% Average household size 2.86
Marital status
Status Male Female Never married 30.5% 26.4% Married 51.8% 49.0% Separated 0.4% 0.0% Widowed 3.9% 13.6% Divorced 13.4% 10.9%
Education
Some college, no degree
23.7%
Graduate / professional
6.4%
Metric % HS diploma or higher 88.7% Bachelor's or higher 12.1%
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
Type Count % Nursery / preschool 16 3.0% Kindergarten 7 1.3% Elementary school 192 36.1% High school 124 23.3% College / grad school 193 36.3%
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
13.4%
Finance & real estate
11.2%
Agriculture & mining
8.0%
Professional & management
4.8%
Arts, food & hospitality
4.1%
Transportation & utilities
3.6%
Public administration
2.8%
Occupation
Category % Management, business & arts 37.0% Service 4.8% Sales & office 22.1% Natural resources & construction 15.0% Production & transportation 21.2%
Employment type
Type % Private sector 86.7% Government 7.2% Self-employed 6.1% Unpaid family workers 0.0%
Commute
Method % Drive alone 85.8% Carpool 9.5% Public transit 0.2% Walk 0.4% Work from home 4.1% Other means 0.0% Avg commute (minutes) 28.3
Poverty
Married-couple families
2.7%
Female-led households
78.6%
Income support
Source % of households Social Security 35.8% Retirement income 14.4% Supplemental Security 2.7% Cash public assistance 0.1% Food stamps / SNAP 3.1%
Health indicators
Condition % Obesity 38.9% High blood pressure 38.0% High cholesterol 36.5% Diabetes 11.7% Heart disease 8.1% Stroke 3.6% Asthma 9.6% Arthritis 29.7% Kidney disease 3.3% Pulmonary disease 9.0% Cancer 8.3%
Behavior / access % Smoking 20.8% Binge drinking 15.0% No physical activity 28.3% Less than 7 hrs sleep 33.9% Depression 22.2% Fair or poor health 16.6% Poor mental health 14.7% Poor physical health 11.8% No health insurance 13.1% Visited doctor (checkup) 75.5% Visited dentist 61.2% Cholesterol screening 90.1% Teeth loss 17.3%
Veterans & disability
Veterans Count % Civilian veterans 146 8.3%
Disability % Any disability 12.8% Under 18 5.8% 18–64 years 6.4% 65 and over 40.2%
Health insurance coverage
Type % Private insurance 61.0% Public insurance 35.8% No insurance 16.6% Uninsured under 19 12.3%
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
Language Count % English only 2,040 94.1% Spanish 56 2.7% Other Indo-European 56 2.7% Asian & Pacific Islander 0 0.0% Other languages 0 0.0%
Place of birth & citizenship
Origin Count % Native born (US) 2,054 94.7% Born in same state 2,054 94.7% Born in different state 1,732 79.9% Foreign born 0 0.0% Naturalized citizen 115 5.3% Not a US citizen 15 13.0%
Ancestry
Ancestry Count % Italian 352 16.2% French 76 3.5% Arab 74 3.4%
Ancestry Count % English 41 1.9% Polish 23 1.1%
Technology access
Metric % of households Computer access 34.0% Internet access 96.5%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 47946
What city is ZIP code 47946 in?
ZIP code 47946 is primarily assigned to Francesville, Indiana.
What county is ZIP code 47946 in?
ZIP code 47946 falls within Pulaski County, Indiana.
How educated is the population of ZIP code 47946?
12% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.
Does ZIP code 47946 have a large retiree population?
36% of households in ZIP code 47946 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 47946?
The median home value in ZIP code 47946 is $153,600.
What is the population of ZIP code 47946?
ZIP code 47946 has an estimated population of 2,169 residents, with a density of 24 people per square mile.
What timezone is ZIP code 47946 in?
ZIP code 47946 observes the EST timezone.
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